The savvy PR pro is preparing now for a federal data protection regime. Job one is collaborating with data governance and privacy teams.
Digital & Technology


Economic Arguments Propel AI into PR Crisis, Yet Human Element Remains Key
August 16th, 2022 by Nicole SchumanWith the harried pace of PR, AI tools, in theory, should make communicators’ lives easier. For example, AI can assist with measurement and campaign assessment. Similarly, perhaps AI can add the equivalent of a few extra hands during a PR crisis.

[VIDEO] PRNEWS Talks with Bellabeat About Privacy, Communication and Women’s Health Tech
July 12th, 2022 by Nicole SchumanPRNEWS welcomed Urska Srsen, cofounder of women’s health tracker, Bellabeat to discuss privacy and communication for women’s’ health tracking products.

Hurry Up and Wait: Data Privacy for the Communication Professional
May 24th, 2022 by Stephen PayneThe pace of change for privacy regulations shows no signs of slowing in 2022 or in the years ahead. The patchwork of state-level laws in the US will present a daunting compliance challenge for communication professionals, not only for corporate communicators but for PR pros in firms, those they represent and their businesses. Here, we offer a brief update on recent changes and what is ahead.

GAAD: A Day to Add Accessibility into Content and Communication
May 18th, 2022 by Nicole SchumanWhile it may seem intimidating to begin making content and communication more accessible, the resources and education are available.

High-Tech Company Goes Low-Tech When Filming Crisis-Response Video
May 18th, 2022 by Seth ArensteinHow Avid handled a crisis–promptly, simply, inclusively and authentically–is a compelling story from which communicators can learn.

Avoiding Metaverse Mayhem: Regulating Virtual Influencers as Nearly Human
May 11th, 2022 by Allison Fitzpatrick and Samantha RothausIn recent months, the metaverse has become an increasingly popular buzzword. Companies are building metaverse platforms and exploring unique ways of engaging consumers within these new digital landscapes. Influencer marketing likely will remain an important… Continued

The Human Touch is Necessary: An All-Inclusive Tool Remains Elusive…for Now
February 15th, 2022 by Nicole SchumanWhile broad-ranging crisis tools sound like an ideal solution, some crisis pros say they’re years away. It will take time for tech to catch up with crisis needs.

The Democratization of PR Tech: There’s No Reason to Sacrifice ‘Form for Function’
February 1st, 2022 by Seth ArensteinPresident of PR tech’s newest merger, Onclusive’s Sean O’Neal, argues media monitoring is eminently affordable. So, there’s no budgetary reason not to measure.

Tools, Websites and Extensions to Up Your Digital PR and Content Game
January 27th, 2022 by Katheryn WatsonOnline tools, websites and internet extensions are the lifeblood of many data-driven campaigns. These online accessories have helped streamline many aspects of our day-to-day roles. The online PR and marketing community are great at finding these tools and sharing them far and wide on social media. Whether you’re looking for a simple keyword tool to help you write elevated performance content for SEO or you’re building out an internal bank of quick-win datasets, here is a list of useful tools