Media Relations

To address the age challenge for political candidates, PR professionals can enact an eight-step strategic path to elevate their public images, highlight their leadership and demonstrate that their age does not impact their ability to lead.

The rapid reduction of the media workforce will have a huge impact on the world of public relations. But by remaining focused on core elements of PR amidst all this change and uncertainty, you will be more likely to help your clients achieve their objectives and reach your own professional goals.

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. 

PR Roundup looks at a study that reveals how adults are using TikTok, Nikki Haley’s “big announcement” trick, and how the nutrition industry is dealing with misinformation on social media. 

Outmaneuvering a PR competitor requires a unique blend of strategy, agility and more than a little game theory—like 4-D chess. Though many organizations default to an ad-hoc, figure-it-out-as-they-go approach, our author reveals a better way.

By incorporating specific principles into crisis communication protocols, organizations can navigate the complexities of information leaks more effectively. Crisis expert Eric Rose looks at several communications leaks–and brands’ responses–from Amazon, IBM, United Airlines and Xbox.

This shift in media consumption habits presents a unique opportunity for PR professionals. TikTok news anchors may help communicators to reach Gen Z in a way that traditional media outlets cannot. 

We examine how exactly to handle media relations during media layoffs, what causes people really care about, and PR lessons from the Kyte Baby apology saga. 

Media exposure requires reaching at least four target audiences to even begin creating worthwhile engagement. Our author explores who to target and how.

Because of the major media’s increasingly negative reporting about sports and athletes, our author writes, there is evidence that PR practitioners should throw out the old sports marketing publicity playbooks and provide fresh ideas for clients.