In a year when the term “polarized” doesn’t come close to adequately describing the political discourse, there are added complications and risks for organizations that should be taken into account before they issue any outbound communications. Here are just a few.
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PR Roundup: Election Week Advice, McDonald’s Update, Scream Queens
October 31st, 2024 by Nicole SchumanThis week’s PR Roundup explores last-minute advice for communicators during election week, an evaluation of McDonald’s E. coli response and a notable Halloween campaign that channels a famous scream queen.

[VIDEO] PRNEWS Live Discusses the Power of Presidential Endorsements
October 31st, 2024 by Nicole SchumanShould PR firms also offer their own endorsements? How does that impact mission and clientele?

From Halloween to Harvest: A Guide to Spooky Season Campaigns That Last
October 30th, 2024 by Nicole SchumanIn a recent conversation with PRNEWS, Will Trowbridge, Founder of creative entertainment agency, Saylor, discussed best practices to follow when creating Halloween and “spooky” seasonal content campaigns.

Kellogg’s Food Dye Controversy: A PR Misstep with Lasting Consequences
October 30th, 2024 by Daniella AlkobiIn an age where transparency and trust are crucial to brand loyalty, Kellogg’s recent food dye crisis has left a sour taste in the mouths of consumers.

Media Training and Intuit’s Communications Disaster
October 29th, 2024 by Lori RuggieroThe Intuit fiasco brings to light four key lessons/pillars for communications professionals when media training company stakeholders: interview preparation, post-interview communications, media relations and crisis management.

Featuring Veteran Employees’ Powerful Stories for Veterans Day
October 28th, 2024 by Barrett Y. BogueVeterans Day is an opportunity for companies to stand out while showcasing the invaluable contributions by these exceptional employees through unique communications methods.

Looking in the Mirror: When Client Issues Are the PR Pro’s Fault
October 27th, 2024 by Dustin SigginsMisunderstandings about client expectations for media placement are often the result of PR professionals’ failure to help decision-makers understand what would be necessary to achieve success long before the contract is signed. Here’s how to turn such challenges into trust-building opportunities and prospects into long-term clients.

PR Roundup: McDonald’s Bad Week, Google and Political Ads and Generational Differences in Advertising
October 24th, 2024 by Nicole SchumanPR Roundup looks at the communications responses of McDonald’s after several chaotic appearances in the news, Google’s ban on political ads and a new report on how different generations respond to advertising and messaging.

How to Pitch Media in an Election Season
October 23rd, 2024 by Linda ZebianAs the U.S. election approaches, PR professionals face a dilemma: surrender to a sea of politically-dominated coverage or navigate onward and continue pitching media?