Sephora has a competitive program for influencers that includes mentoring, education and other opportunities. We look at several other trends that emerged from our annual social media conference, The Social Shake-Up, which was held virtually Sept. 28 through Oct. 1.
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Shaping the Battlefield: Museum Features Military PR, Public Affairs
October 6th, 2020 by Jared MeadeThe US armed forces have a proud PR tradition. A look at its history shows that the services nearly abandoned PR. A panel discussion at the Museum of PR later this month will look at military PR and public affairs past and present.

Posts from Sports Dominated Political-Social Category on Instagram January-September 2020
October 6th, 2020 by Seth ArensteinIt’s not news that 2020 seems destined for the history books. A global pandemic, protests against systemic racism and a critical election are some of reasons consumers insist brands take stands. Ben & Jerry’s and… Continued

Election 2020: Brands Tout Get-Out-The-Vote Efforts, Are Candidate Endorsements Next?
October 6th, 2020 by Seth ArensteinAs we head to Nov. 3, brands and organizations are touting get-out-the-vote efforts. While these non-partisan efforts are the norm, will consumers’ desires for brands to take a stand lead companies to begin endorsing candidates?

How to Bring Products to Market When Trade Shows are on Hiatus
October 6th, 2020 by Shena StarrThere was a time when much of PR was about trade shows. They were crucial for product launches. With shows on hold for now, communicators must review their product-launch strategies.

Big and Small Groups Use Digital Tools to Offer Help to Needy Communities
September 1st, 2020 by Nicole SchumanCorporate social responsibility (CSR) works best when local communities benefit. The key is knowing how to best reach communities in need. Some of the smallest organizations are making great strides using digital tools.

The Most Captivating Path to PR-ROI: Making the PR-to-Sales Connection
September 1st, 2020 by Mark WeinerIPR Measurement Commission member Mark Weiner examines how Ford Motor Company’s launch of the Ford Mustang Mach-E generated media coverage, awareness and sales. It’s an exercise that he argues proves PR’s influence on sales can be measured.

PR Urged to Monitor Foreign Agents Registration Act
September 1st, 2020 by Robert Kelner, Brian Smith and Alexandra LangtonMany PR firms, media companies and advertising agencies have noticed the Department of Justice (DOJ) increasingly is targeting these sectors for enforcement under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). A trio of attorneys tells communicators what they need to know about this statute.

PR Pros Miss Out When They Skip the Profession’s Rich and Diverse History
September 1st, 2020 by Jared MeadeWhy don’t PR pros know more about the history of their profession? Our author argues they’re missing out on not only interesting material but a wealth of material that can inform their practice.

It’s Good to be The King: Lakers’ Twitter Feed Dominates First Seven Months of 2020
September 1st, 2020 by Seth ArensteinConsumer engagement with the Twitter feed of the Los Angeles Lakers topped the sports teams and leagues that Shareablee tracked for the first seven months of 2020. Yet, LeBron James’s Twitter feed has a larger audience than either his employer or the National Basketball Association.