Stories by Nicole Schuman

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Explainer: Language Learning Models or LLM

October 22nd, 2024 by

Today we review the basics of Language Learning Models also known as Large Language Models and how they influence artificial intelligence.

LYON, FRANCE - 7 JULY, 2019: USA women's national team celebrate with a trophy after the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup Final match between USA and Netherlands.

PR Roundup: Brands and Women’s Sports, Harris Visits Fox News, Social Media Gifting

October 17th, 2024 by

This week’s PR Roundup features a look into brands’ commitment to women’s sports, how Vice President Kamala Harris fared on Fox News and how influential social media is regarding gifting.

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.”

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PR Roundup: Helping Journos, Port Strike Messaging, CEO News and Readers

October 3rd, 2024 by

This week’s PR Roundup looks at the difficulties journalists are facing after the devastation of Hurricane Helene and how PR folks can help, what business communicators can learn from the port strike and Memo’s latest study on messaging while your organization’s leadership turns over.

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How to Handle an Influencer-Born Crisis

September 30th, 2024 by

PRNEWS spoke to Alyson Buck of Samsung Electronics America on how to plan in advance for influencer crises and how brands should respond if one occurs.

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PR Roundup: The Amazon RTO Backlash Continues, B2B Agency Gold, PR Budget Cuts

September 26th, 2024 by

This week’s PR Roundup looks at the backlash to Amazon’s return to office rollout, how B2B agencies can profit this year and where PR pros are tightening their budgets.

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[VIDEO] PRNEWS Live Discusses Mental Health Advocacy for Employees

September 26th, 2024 by

In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month PRNEWS and Laura Bremer, President-U.S. at Citizen Relations, discussed the agency’s evolution to take people-first culture to the next level, with mental health advocacy as a key component.

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PR Roundup: Taco Bell Triumphs, A New Study on Latina Impact and The State of the Press Release

September 19th, 2024 by

This week’s PR Roundup features Taco Bell bringing National Taco Day and Taco Tuesday together for taco fans, BODEN’s new study on the impact of Latinas on cultural and economic influencer and PR Newswire’s latest State of the Press Release.

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PR Roundup: X on the Decline, Harris’s Face Off, Call for Presentations

September 12th, 2024 by

This week’s PR Roundup looks at a new study showing the brand decline of X (formerly known as Twitter), presidential debate facial expressions gone viral, and an opportunity for communicators to share their smarts with the Institute for Public Relations.

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Look What You Made Her Do: Swift’s Endorsement Yields PR Lessons

September 11th, 2024 by

Taylor Swift’s media savvy never ceases to amaze even the most seasoned PR professionals. Many communicators had something to say about her presidential endorsement and how she delivered it.