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A New Netflix Series Offers Insight for Improving LGBT Content

May 16th, 2022 by

Brands have tried to include the LGBT community in content they create. Too often it’s not inclusive and inauthentic. We offer tips for improvement.

Consumers are stressed about the current financial market.

Financial Industry Free Fall Engages the Communicators’ Cavalry

May 10th, 2022 by

Communicators, once again, will answer the call and serve as the cavalry in a sea of confused and worried financial clients. 

Many people are opting out of Mother's Day emails due to trauma.

Opting Out of Mother’s Day: A Step Forward in Inclusive Marketing

May 5th, 2022 by

Mother’s Day can be difficult for some. That’s why companies are allowing their communities the ability to opt out of certain types of Mother’s Day promotional emails.

Should PR Pros Think Like Futurists During This Uncertain Time?

May 3rd, 2022 by

One of the few certainties during the period we’re living in is how uncertain it is. That makes communication more complex. Communicators know flexibility and adaptability are vital in message creation at a time of potential global political instability, inflation and possible recession, supply chain hang-ups and a pandemic that lingers. Still, even experienced communicators stumble.

Not Too Much or Too Little: Using the Goldilocks Approach for Price Increase Messages

April 29th, 2022 by

Relaying messages about higher prices is often the communicator’s job. Here are some ways to do it well.

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Updating Websites is Best Move in a Confusing COVID Moment

April 27th, 2022 by

It’s a confusing time for the country and communicators. Often the best first step in relaying new COVID policies is updating web sites.

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PR Lessons You Can Learn From Watching TV Sports

April 14th, 2022 by

PR pros who watch sports on TV are getting a bonus. The announcers often provide free PR tutorials, veteran communicator Arthur Solomon argues.

Cracker Jill rebrand of Cracker Jack shows inclusive packaging to support women in sports

Cracker Jill Rebrand Shows the Importance of Purposeful Messaging

April 7th, 2022 by

A temporary rebrand like Cracker Jill can take a lot of time, energy and creativity, but the payoff can be a reputation boon.

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Twitter Properly Announces Controversial Musk Board Appointment

April 5th, 2022 by

It’s reasonable to say the public implications of Twitter’s appointment of Musk could become complicated, to say the least.

Communication Lessons from the Fog of Russia’s War in Ukraine

March 22nd, 2022 by

Ukraine and Russia are employing different communication tactics as they aim messages at disparate target audiences. The result, in part, is confusion.