Branding/Marketing

This week’s PR Roundup features new Earth Day research in regards to remote work and corporate perceptions, the launch of PRSA’s Tackling Misinformation guidebook, and Dove’s pledge against AI advertising.

When something of this magnitude (an eclipse) comes along, it can be a gift for businesses looking to capitalize on and create an experiential event that provides a memorable experience for target audiences.

This week’s PR Roundup looks at a new program for emerging leaders from the Institute for Public Relations, Thinx introducing “body literacy” and women’s NCAA basketball wins with the public.

The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico is underway, igniting a fervor among soccer enthusiasts across the world. As the anticipation mounts, so does the opportunity for brands to tap into the vibrant culture of fútbol, particularly among U.S. Hispanics. Understanding the nuances of the U.S. Hispanic audience’s relationship with fútbol is crucial in crafting authentic communication strategies.

PR and comms are almost never about a single point in the funnel. That’s where a set of customized KPIs come into play. Our author looks at how to develop them, emphasizing that the key is to align them with business marketing goals.

Shrinkflation, the practice of corporations downsizing their products to maintain price levels, is dominating consumer conversations. As such, corporate communicators need to preempt and get out in front of any adverse public response taken against their brand following plans to reduce product size. Our author offers an approach that helps to mitigate the loss of consumer trust.

Ahead of PRNEWS’ Leveraging AI for PR online seminar on March 27, we spoke with a speaker for the event, Michael Kaye, Director of Brand Marketing & Communications at OkCupid, about the brand’s use of genAI, what his session will entail and advice for PR pros experimenting with the technology.

This week’s PR Roundup features the implications of the DOJ’s lawsuit against Apple, women’s basketball taking over March Madness and how a major news organization will maintain trust by parting ways with the Associated Press. 

With 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. 

Moss Kendrix, a pioneer in the field of public relations, played a significant role in transforming the portrayal of minorities, especially Black Americans, in the media over 75 years ago.