PR Roundup features Amazon’s Prime Day move, “no comment” doing more harm than good, Pope Leo XIV’s historic hire, and Dolly Parton’s foray into the American highway.
Media Relations
Ask a Journalist: Jason Spells of ESPN on Why Networking Is So Important
June 3rd, 2026 by Ariane LovellJason Spells, an ESPN on-air personality who’s been in the game for years, offers first-hand insights into what has changed in media and what still moves the needle.
Five Questions With Michelle Ciciyasvili: Keeping Betches Relevant With Media Relations Patience
June 3rd, 2026 by Nicole SchumanCiciyasvili spent three years cultivating a relationship with a contact at Variety before it resulted in a feature story and podcast appearance for Betches’ CEO.
What ‘Survivor’ Reveals About Executive Communication Under Pressure
May 19th, 2026 by Chris ColtonStrip away the torches, Buffs and meager rations, and “Survivor” reveals itself as a case study in high-stakes communication.
PR Roundup: The CDC’s Comms Stumble, LinkedIn’s AI Edge and How to Newsjack Spirit Airlines’ Shutdown
May 14th, 2026 by Nicole SchumanFrom the CDC’s struggle to communicate about hantavirus, to LinkedIn’s rise as a must for AI visibility, to a PR firm that turned a viral internet moment into a People magazine hit—good communications strategy isn’t just about what you say, but when and where you say it.
SHEIN’s Lisa Zlotnick on How ‘Festival House’ Cracked the Gen Z Code
May 6th, 2026 by Nicole SchumanHear how SHEIN is rethinking what it means to build with Gen Z, not just market at them.
Avoid These Three Mistakes When Reaching Out to Journalists
April 28th, 2026 by Matt PetterutoUnderstanding what journalists don’t want is just as important as understanding what they do want.
PRNEWS Announces 2026 Top Women in PR & Communications Honorees
April 21st, 2026 by PRNEWSPRNEWS has unveiled the 2026 Top Women in PR & Communications honorees—a group of 120 leaders driving innovation, influence and impact across the communications landscape.
The New Crisis Window: Why 48 Hours Is Too Late for AI
April 20th, 2026 by Julia MaslennikovaA structural shift is underway in crisis communications, and reputational risks are rising significantly with the adoption of AI technologies.
Amid Crisis, Banana Ball Benefits from Uncharacteristic Serenity
April 7th, 2026 by Nathan BurchfielBanana Ball’s handling of one recent story holds just as many lessons about the value of restraint and discipline in communicating through a crisis.