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Summer Reading: A Terrific Book’s Presentation Makes the Case for Always Telling a Story

June 28th, 2021 by

The useful PR book includes a lively presentation and imbues traditional themes with interesting insights or unique interpretations. We provide reviews of some books for summer reading.

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Your CEO is a Dog: 11 Ways Great Leaders Resemble Man’s Best Friend

June 25th, 2021 by

Bosses are like dogs in the best ways, our writer argues. Like a dog filled with energy and curiosity, a CEO who is an interested and engaged communicator is more likely to try things outside traditional parameters and grow the company.

PRNEWS Announces Honorees for 2021 Top Women in PR

June 25th, 2021 by

PRNEWS has announced the honorees for this year’s Top Women in PR. The 2021 honorees are recognized in five distinct categories: Changemakers, Entrepreneurs, Industry Innovators, Mentors and Rising Stars.

As Olympics Approach, Sponsors Should Communicate Tolerance

June 24th, 2021 by

Veteran sports PR pro Arthur Solomon believes Olympics sponsors are vulnerable. In response, they should prepare PR plans that position them as tolerant of peaceful protests.

[VIDEO] Bessie Kokalis Pescio, Global Head, Internal Communications, Philip Morris Int

June 23rd, 2021 by

PRNEWS Live on LinkedIn today (June 23, 2021) welcomed Bessie Kokalis Pescio, global head, internal communications for Philip Morris International. She discussed lessons learned during the pandemic and post-pandemic plans for the global company’s internal… Continued

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Effective Communication Can Overcome Vaccine Avoidance

June 23rd, 2021 by

The coronavirus vaccines were supposed to bring an end to the pandemic. Yet vaccine resistance continues to claim a significant portion of the population. Former Porter Novelli president Bill Novelli says communication can work, but it must overcome politics, distrust and misinformation.

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Nassib’s Coming Out Video Sets Precedent for NFL Player Communication

June 22nd, 2021 by

Raiders player Carl Nassib became the first active NFL athlete to publicly announce he is gay on June 21. Solidarity, simplicity and coordination of messaging were key to the league’s communications strategy.

Infiniti Says Kate Hudson Film Speaks to ‘Misunderstood’ Target Market

June 22nd, 2021 by

Several brands are looking to short films as a tactic for connecting with customers. Infiniti has tapped Kate Hudson to star in its short film introducing the QX60 SUV. Its target customer is busy dealing with myriad issues, Infiniti says. That customer will relate to the multi-talented Hudson and the film reveal, Infiniti’s GM for global marketing Phil York says in an interview with PRNEWS.

American Airlines cancels flights, leads to angry customers

Cancelled Flights Highlight Importance of Customer Care

June 21st, 2021 by

While the travel industry is sure to appreciate a spike in sales, it’s also feeling the burden of carrying more passengers while attempting to rehire a workforce that COVID-19-related furloughs and early retirements tore apart.

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Omnicom Exec Sees Pandemic and Social Media as DEI Catalysts

June 17th, 2021 by

Omnicom’s chief equity officer Emily Graham delivered an impassioned keynote to the PRSA-NY DEI event about how the pandemic and social media helped catalyze change throughout the past year.