This week’s PR Roundup looks at the business implications of a TikTok ban, Princess Kate’s image issues, and Muck Rack’s 2024 State of Journalism which shows that journalists still value PR.
Stories by Nicole Schuman


PRNEWS Asks: What is the Greatest Thanks You’ve Received in PR?
March 12th, 2024 by Nicole SchumanPRNEWS posed a question for the communications community: “What’s the best thanks you ever received?” From referrals to pastries, the results did not disappoint.

Female PR Leaders Say to Speak Up, Set Boundaries and Let Remote Work Be an Equalizer
March 8th, 2024 by Nicole SchumanIn honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, PRNEWS took the time to chat with a few female industry leaders. We looked at the latest workplace issues and trends for women communicators, as well as strategies to rise above some of the difficulties female PR pros can face.

PR Roundup: State of Internal Comms, Apple Woes and Women’s Mentorship
March 8th, 2024 by Nicole SchumanThis week’s PR Roundup looks at the state of internal communication, Apple’s investor relations and reputation woes and tips for women in mentorship in honor of International Women’s Day.

PR Roundup: Wendy’s Blunder, B2B Thought Leadership Impact and Ad Council Unites Against Gun Violence
February 29th, 2024 by Nicole SchumanThis week’s PR Roundup looks at Wendy’s pricing blunder, the latest B2B and thought leadership study from Edelman and LinkedIn and a new coalition formed by the Ad Council to combat gun violence in America.

[VIDEO] PRNEWS Honors Black History Month: Where Are the Black Men in PR?
February 28th, 2024 by Nicole SchumanPRNEWS welcomed Dr. Chuck Wallington to celebrate Black History Month and discuss the issue of a diminishing number of Black men in the PR industry. Wallington is the author of “A Seat at the C-Suite Table: Insights from the Journeys of African American Executives.”

How Communicators Find Success With Podcasts
February 27th, 2024 by Nicole SchumanWith podcast listeners trending upward year-over-year, it only makes sense for communicators to look to this medium to push a new product or score an informational interview depending on the audience.

PR Roundup: Nikki Haley’s Stunt, Adult TikTok Use, and Misinformation Lessons from the Nutrition Industry
February 22nd, 2024 by Nicole SchumanPR Roundup looks at a study that reveals how adults are using TikTok, Nikki Haley’s “big announcement” trick, and how the nutrition industry is dealing with misinformation on social media.

PR Roundup: KC Parade Tragedy, Gen Z Voting Data, How Comms Leaders Use AI
February 15th, 2024 by Nicole SchumanThis week’s PR Roundup acknowledges the heartfelt response by the Kansas City Chiefs organization and players after a Super Bowl parade shooting, the results of a new study on how PR leaders are using AI, and why its important to learn more about Gen Z’s election 2024 expectations.

PR Roundup: McDonald’s Too Expensive, New AI Guidelines, and the Best Super Bowl Activation We’ve Seen Yet
February 9th, 2024 by Nicole SchumanThis week’s PR Roundup looks at customers pushing back on McDonald’s rising prices, the PR Council’s latest update to their AI guidelines, and a chapel in Las Vegas looks to marry the most famous couple of the year on Super Bowl Sunday.