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2025 PR Predictions: Internal Communications

December 30th, 2024 by

As 2025 approaches, it pays to take stock of everything that occurred in 2024 and how it could impact the next year of the PR industry. Some friends in the communications world approached PRNEWS with predictions for the coming year in regards to internal communications.

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2025 PR Predictions: Transforming Work Life and Business

December 22nd, 2024 by

As 2025 approaches, it pays to take stock of everything that occurred in 2024 and how it could impact the next year of the PR industry. Some friends in the communications world approached PRNEWS with predictions for the coming year in regards to business and work life in PR.

Dominique Brown, Disney Influencer

PR Roundup: Influencer Tragedy, Tick Tock for TikTok, Omnicom and IPG Merger Impacts

December 12th, 2024 by

This week looks at the aftermath of a popular influencer’s untimely death, the clock ticking down on TikTok and what the Omnicom/IPG merger means for the rest of the communications industry. 

Breaking Into a New Industry: 6 PR Strategies for Success

December 5th, 2024 by

Entering a new industry as a PR manager is both exhilarating and daunting—because even with a charismatic spokesperson and compelling topics, success doesn’t always come quickly. Here are six tips for navigating a move into a new sector as a PR manager.

Looking in the Mirror: When Client Issues Are the PR Pro’s Fault

October 27th, 2024 by

Misunderstandings 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.

Mortimer "Morty" Matz, turned 100 years old and shared his 75-years worth of PR lessons.

New York PR Wizard, Now 100, Looks Back—And Ahead—At How Media and PR Have Evolved

October 21st, 2024 by

Morty Matz, a PR pro who just turned 100, offered his insights into how the news media and public relations business landscapes—as well as the symbiotic dynamics between the professions—have changed.

Fraud Alert: How to Silence Your Inner Imposter

October 13th, 2024 by

Characterized by persistent feelings of inadequacy, fraud or self-doubt when it comes to one’s successes and accomplishments, imposter syndrome is often associated with high-performing individuals.

2024 PRNEWS Platinum Awards Winners Unveiled

October 9th, 2024 by

The PR and communications industry celebrated the 2024 PRNEWS Platinum Awards in New York City on Tuesday evening, October 8, at Chelsea Piers’ Lighthouse venue. The glamorous, sold-out affair, which marks excellence in communications across people, teams and campaigns, showcased the best of the best in the business.

Ad Council group panel included Michelle Hillman, Chief Campaign Development Officer, The Ad Council, Cindy Gallop, Founder & CEO, MakeLoveNotPorn, Shannon Washington, Global Chief Creative Officer, Gotham, PJ Pereira, C-Founder & Creative Chairman, Pereira O’Dell and Rafa Rizuto, Chief Creative Officer, North America, Ogilvy.

Creative Minds Working Together Enhance Social Impact Communications

October 8th, 2024 by

At Advertising Week New York 2024, The Female Quotient, a business committed to equality in the workplace, hosted a panel conversation, “Unlocking Power of Social Impact Campaigns.”

man makes career change to public relations, receives applause at meeting

Three Ways to Know if PR is the Right Career for You

October 7th, 2024 by

If you possess transferable skills, can confidently adapt to new situations, and are looking for a dynamic new career path, you’ll have everything you need to get started on a successful transition to PR.