This week’s PR Roundup looks at social advocacy lessons from the Institute for Public Relations Bridge Conference, the results of a new small business public relations study, and a new tool to recycle and elevate forgotten brainstorm ideas.
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5 Better Ways to Answer “Anything Else You’d Like to Add?” in Media Interviews
April 9th, 2025 by Linda ZebianThat closing interview question is potential free earned media. It’s a chance to reinforce a key message, extend the story, and make it more compelling.

Cybersecurity PR: How to Lead in a Crowded Tech Market
April 8th, 2025 by Evgenia ZaslavskayaIn 2024, global cybersecurity spending was projected to reach $184 billion, a 13% increase from the previous year. Plus, more and more entrepreneurs are entering this market, making it increasingly competitive. This presents a challenge for everyone, especially newcomers: How can they stand out in such a crowded industry and attract clients? Here are ways in which strategic public relations can solve the puzzle.

6 Ways Comms Pros Can Use Generative AI to Personalize Engagement
April 7th, 2025 by Matt ColletteAs communications evolves in this new era of “infinite content,” here are a few ways to leverage generative AI to deliver greater effectiveness and more personalized engagement.

Have a Happy National ‘Hug a Newsperson’ Day, But Skip the Hug
April 4th, 2025 by Lindsey BradshawNational Hug a Newsperson Day, celebrated every year on Apr. 4, is a cute idea. But let’s be practical—hugging a journalist these days might not go over well. Here are seven better (and more professional) ways to show love to the media.

PR Roundup: Ford’s Ad Campaign Offering ‘Employee Pricing’, Brands’ DEI and Sustainability Comms Ranked Globally
April 4th, 2025 by Kaylee HultgrenThis week’s PR Roundup looks at Ford Motor Company’s marketing campaign introducing “employee pricing” discounts amid auto tariffs and a report that ranks the DEI and sustainability communications put forth by the world’s most influential brands.

When Making Your Pitch, Here’s What Journalists Value Most
April 2nd, 2025 by Matt PetterutoThere are a host of reasons why journalists reject pitches, but the most common cause is that far too often, the content being pitched is irrelevant to the specific topic or area that the journalist covers. Here’s how to ensure yours is relevant.

Branding a Viral Moment: The Complexities of Trademarks for Famous Phrases
April 1st, 2025 by Taylor OsherViral social moments can make phrases powerful cultural assets, leading individuals and businesses to try to protect them as trademarks and cement their reputation in culture. Registering a phrase as a trademark however can be challenging.

PRNEWS Live: AI Is Making Women Leaders MORE Burned Out, Not Less
March 31st, 2025 by Nicole SchumanWe talked about how AI adoption is impacting women at work, particularly those in PR and communications positions.

How to Leverage LLMs for Brand Reputation and Crisis Management
March 31st, 2025 by Kelly AyresLarge Language Models (LLMs) offer functionality that’s helping marketers and PR pros raise the bar for modern brand reputation management. Here are ways brands can use them to monitor brand reputation with speed and at scale.