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Kudos to Kim Mulkey (Sort of) and the Value of Front-Running

April 30th, 2024 by

LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey held a presser on March 23 where she upbraided a soon-to-be-published Washington Post profile, calling it a “hit piece” and threatening to sue. Our author takes an unpopular POV about its effects—one that considers stakeholders.

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How Can OODA Impact Public Relations and AI Use?

April 29th, 2024 by

While many in PR see AI as the answer to navigating crisis, recent findings from Harvard Business School show that AI is good at tasks like automating, creating insights and aiding creativity, but falls short in judgment and adjusting to ever-changing human context and interactions.

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How to Use ChatGPT to Refine—Not Define—Your Media Pitches

April 26th, 2024 by

ChatGPT is a powerful platform that can streamline pitching processes and improve novel ideas. But starting from a point of originality is key. Our author explores how PR practitioners can leverage AI to refine our pitches rather than define them.

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PR Roundup: TikTok Ban, HARO Relaunches as HERO, Positive Media Engagement

April 25th, 2024 by

This week’s PR Roundup looks at the impact of POTUS signing a federal TikTok bill into law, Propel’s Q1 Media Barometer findings and HARO relaunching as HERO.

PRNEWS Announces Winners of 2024 Digital Awards

April 25th, 2024 by

PRNEWS has announced the winners of its 2024 Digital Awards, which celebrates the most innovative digital communicators and campaigns.

Beyond Vanity Metrics: Data-Driven PR for Measurable Results

April 24th, 2024 by

Truly turning data into actionable insights for PR requires much more than just paying lip service to buzzwords. It demands creativity, strategic thinking and a willingness to carefully examine results.

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Detroit’s Renaissance: Rebranding a Reputation

April 24th, 2024 by

Headlines about Detroit have gone from riots, bankruptcy and corruption to glittering travel spreads, announcements about the city’s lowest murder rate in 60 years and the technological renaissance of the auto industry.

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How Brands Win: Influencers Are Out. Advocates Are In.

April 22nd, 2024 by

Remember, followers can be bought. And while influencers have status and reach, an advocate has cultivated an engaged community.

Navigating Cannabis PR With Fluctuating Legislation

April 19th, 2024 by

It seems we’ve been at the precipice of a cannabis tipping point for years, and we’ve finally hit it from a legal and access perspective. But how is media coverage being impacted?

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PR Roundup: How Not to Interview Caitlin Clark, North American Communications Monitor and NPR’s Rollercoaster Week

April 18th, 2024 by

This week’s PR Roundup explores how not to interview Caitlin Clark, The Plank Center’s North American Communication Monitor results, and how NPR can regain public trust after a rollercoaster week.