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This week’s PR Roundup looks at a presidential campaign spokesperson going rogue during a CNN interview, Microsoft using AI and social media to reach restaurant owners and the Institute for Public Relations’ newest report on combatting election disinformation.

This new media relations measurement initiative from Orlando Health, in conjunction with MediaSource and Mastercard as a measurement partner, is debunking the myth that media relations campaigns can’t be tied to business growth.

Executives becoming “influencers” doesn’t mean they’re sharing promo codes and ‘Get Ready with Me’ videos; it means they’re bolstering their credibility to compel audiences to think or act in a specific way on behalf of their organization. Here’s are three elements that must be considered.

While healthcare technology shows promise and positive results, the market still faces many challenges which PR teams must navigate.

With the Paris summer Olympics fast approaching (July 26-August 11), journalists will soon be bombarded with pitches by PR practitioners on behalf of the brands they represent. But be wary of crafting a pitch or press release full of hyperbole. Instead, consider the following pitch tactics.

This week’s PR Roundup discusses Elon Musk’s olive branch to advertisers at Cannes, Ogilvy’s big Cannes win and a thorough report from Morning Consult on the most trusted brands in the United States. 

In Bridgerton’s high society a simple misunderstanding with Lady Whistledown is all it takes to turn someone into a social pariah, relegated to hovering alone by the soiree’s punch bowl. It’s not that different for present day comms folks when pitching.

Pride month is an important opportunity to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, and there’s no shortage of brands and businesses keen to get in on the act. However, as the awareness month has grown, it’s also sparked a trend of “rainbow washing.”

Anonymous employee feedback is a powerful tool for many companies. And, as this example illustrates, it carries the same risk of generating negative swirl as other anonymous platforms on the internet.

Pride Month is a time for celebration, reflection and advocacy, and this year, regardless of the rumblings of companies staying quiet around DEI topics, brands and organizations are still stepping up with impactful campaigns.