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Rethinking Giving Tuesday: How to Tell Stories That Empower, Not Stereotype
November 26th, 2024 by Matisse Hamel-Nelis
The Black Friday Communications Challenge
November 26th, 2024 by Louise Findlay-WilsonLouise Findlay-Wilson, managing director at Energy PR, outlines the steps brands should take to ensure their Black Friday strategy doesn’t damage their reputation.

How the Communications Industry Can Learn to Trust AI
November 25th, 2024 by Chris HackneyAs AI transforms the wider communications landscape, agency leaders and in-house executives alike face a new responsibility: to ensure the tools their teams implement follow ethical standards and processes.

Reclaiming Authenticity in the Era of Misinformation: 5 PR Lessons from “Wicked”
November 22nd, 2024 by Kim MarkusThe release of the “Wicked” movie musical offers an unexpected, but timely, guide on authenticity. Its story revolves around Elphaba, a misunderstood character branded “wicked” by those who distort her truth.

PR Roundup: Wicked Overload, News Influencers and a PRSA Honor
November 21st, 2024 by Nicole SchumanThis week’s PR Roundup looks at the “Wicked” movie’s test case for PR oversaturation, America’s fascination with news influencers and a global honor for PRSA.

Will Bluesky Change PR?
November 20th, 2024 by Nicole SchumanSocial media trends come and go, but it seems to have been awhile since an existing social media platform (Bluesky) has encouraged so many users to jump ship from their current social media habits. Such moves are something for the PR and communication industry to pay attention to.

Nine PR Thought Leadership Strategies From PRNEWS’ Inaugural Event
November 19th, 2024 by PRNEWSIndustry experts assembled at PRNEWS’ inaugural “PR Thought Leadership Strategies on LinkedIn” event Tuesday afternoon to share best practices and tips for writing posts, becoming a LinkedIn thought leader, mastering the platform’s algorithm, media training clients and optimizing newsletter engagement. Following are insights from event.

The 2024 Election and the Changing Definition of ‘The Media’
November 15th, 2024 by Samuel SmithFormer President Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the 2024 Presidential Election has ushered in new questions for candidates and campaigns about messaging strategies and how to reach people. It’s proved that “the media” is no longer solely legacy outlets. Social media influencers and podcast hosts are now just as much a part of the media landscape as correspondents, columnists and editors.

LinkedIn Newsletters: Best Strategies and Practices to Follow
November 15th, 2024 by Nicole SchumanPRNEWS spoke to Tayler Felix of Workday on best practices for utilizing LinkedIn newsletters.

PR Roundup: Connectively Done, X Exodus, AI Pros and Cons
November 14th, 2024 by Nicole SchumanThis week’s PR Roundup follows Cision’s upcoming shutdown of Connectively, formerly known as HARO, the mass exodus of users and brands from X (formerly Twitter), and a new study featuring the pros and cons of AI for digital PR.