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Kudos to Kim Mulkey (Sort of) and the Value of Front-Running

April 30th, 2024 by

LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey held a presser on March 23 where she upbraided a soon-to-be-published Washington Post profile, calling it a “hit piece” and threatening to sue. Our author takes an unpopular POV about its effects—one that considers stakeholders.

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Crisis at Kellogg’s: CEO Offers ‘Cereal for Dinner’ Economic Advice

April 9th, 2024 by

Many of the comments prompted by Pilnick’s interview cast Kellogg’s in the role of a greedy corporation that was out of touch with consumer needs.

An 8-Step Comms Strategy for Overcoming Ageism in the 2024 Presidential Election 

March 5th, 2024 by

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.

Greg Galant, CEO of Muck Rack appears on PRNEWS Live to talk about the relationship between CEOS and PR

[VIDEO] PRNEWS Live: Developing a Better Relationship between CEOs and PR Team

January 16th, 2024 by

Join PRNEWS Live for a discussion about building the bridge between CEOs and PR strategy with Greg Galant, cofounder and CEO of Muck Rack.

9 Takeaways From the 2023 PRNEWS Media Relations Virtual Summit

December 6th, 2023 by

Nine key takeaways for PR pros from our Media Relations Virtual Summit.

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How To Protect Your Client From Headline-Seeking Reporters

October 10th, 2023 by

Consider these lessons learned when preparing your client for an interview with reporters.

Jann Wenner, co-founder of Rolling Stone magazine, fell from grace during a bad interview. Media training could have saved his image.

Wenner Crisis Shows the Power and Limits of Media Training

September 25th, 2023 by

Communicators can learn from Jann Wenner’s fall from grace. Clearly, media interviews and high-profile public speaking opportunities can have real consequences for public image.

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Strategic Comms Lessons from the GOP Debate

August 24th, 2023 by

Anyone who wishes to persuade an audience could learn from the debate performance of the GOP candidates and apply some of the strategic communications best practices.

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Tips for Emerging from Stealth Mode

July 10th, 2023 by

When your company or client has been operating in stealth mode, quietly developing their product for months, or even years, making the switch to publicity can be an exciting but challenging time.

A man is trying to interview another man who is pushing him away, and yelling into a phone, in an attempt to go rogue from the original message

What to Do When Your Client Goes Rogue

June 13th, 2023 by

The public has seen its share of oversharing go badly. This includes CEOs, managers, and even brand social media accounts going rogue—a PR professional’s worst nightmare.