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What PR Pros Can Learn from Influencer Nara Smith and Marc Jacobs Collab Backlash
July 29th, 2024 by Shakayla ZossThe campaign is facing some backlash from users for allegedly imitating another creator, Mary Korlin-Downs, who previously made a similar video baking the same bag from scratch through a trade partnership with the Marc Jacobs brand.

CrowdStrike Outage Shows Ripple Effects of Adjacent Crisis and the Value of Readiness
July 26th, 2024 by Hinda MitchellMuch has been reported about the good work of CrowdStrike in responding to its crisis. While the impacts were widespread and brought global implications, company leaders did a strong job getting out to communicate early… Continued

PR Roundup: Biden Delivers, the Coconut Rises and Olympic Fever
July 25th, 2024 by Nicole SchumanThis week’s PR Roundup looks at the strategy surrounding President Joe Biden’s primetime speech, the rise of the coconut tree meme and an increase in American excitement for the 2024 Summer Olympics. Biden Delivers On… Continued

Measuring Brand Reputation: Top Challenges, Tactics and Tools
July 25th, 2024 by Kaylee HultgrenPRNEWS’ final Digital Learning Series event, on Measurement and Data for PR, took place August 14. We caught up with panelist and measurement expert Katie Paine, CEO of Paine Publishing, to discuss the latest challenges, tactics and tools for measuring and evaluating reputation.

Sorry, Not Sorry: Did CrowdStrike’s CEO Really Owe the Public an Immediate Apology?
July 23rd, 2024 by Gabie KurIf the public expects a CEO to deliver a “rip your heart out” apology to every blunder, they will be destined to become desensitized.

Understanding Misogynoir and its Impact on Public Relations
July 23rd, 2024 by Michael FranklinWithout an understanding of misogynoir, communications leaders aren’t equipped to navigate and address the unique challenges and biases Black women experience with increased visibility in media and public scrutiny and perception.

Biden Breaks His Own News, Bypasses Mainstream Media
July 23rd, 2024 by Nicole SchumanSocial media posts on Biden’s accounts instead of news alerts circulated the information first—something that is common to the world of sports and entertainment, but not as regular when it comes to political news.

AI and Communications Analytics: A Match Made in Heaven
July 22nd, 2024 by Kate LaVailIncreased awareness around and access to generative AI brings equal parts anxiety and excitement. Indeed, there are ethical issues to contend with, but also significant advantages to adding AI-powered tools to your work. Our author explores how communications analytics experts are exploring the creativity and freedom that comes with AI across analytics and primary research.

Social Media for PR Campaigns: Adapt for a New Audience
July 19th, 2024 by Nicole SchumanWhile the foundations of social media strategy for PR—goals, knowing the audience, measuring engagement, etc.—has stayed the same, much of the execution has changed.