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Reading the Room: (When) Businesses Should Comment on Sensitive Issues
November 30th, 2023 by Shahar SilbershatzIn our ever-faster news cycle, hot-button topics dominate our media feeds, demanding our attention. The dilemma is knowing what to say and when—or whether silence is indeed golden.

When Not to Pitch a Story
November 29th, 2023 by Arthur SolomonBecause of reduced news staffs and the increasing number of pubic relations people, it’s difficult enough to get your pitch read even in slow news times. But sending a pitch during a major breaking news story is certain to have it ignored.

PRNEWS Announces 2024 Agency Elite Top 100
November 27th, 2023 by PRNEWSOur fourth annual Agency Elite Top 100, highlighting the industry’s most innovative PR, marketing and communications firms in the business.

Corporate Reputations Must Navigate Twin Threats of Consumer Pessimism and Hyperpartisanship
November 22nd, 2023 by Ken SpainProtecting a company’s reputation requires its leaders to be judicious about where and how they engage and understand the threats that can draw them into contentious and politically harmful situations if they miscalculate public sentiment.

What PR Pros Are Thankful For
November 21st, 2023 by Nicole SchumanIn honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, PRNEWS reached out to industry professionals this year, asking what about PR they were thankful for. We received several dozen responses, each showing pride in the profession, from dedicated communicators.

PRSA Releases Guidelines for AI Use
November 20th, 2023 by Nicole SchumanPRSA released an AI guide that follows PRSA’s Code of Ethics to provide best practices on preventing and managing potential ethical challenges that may arise from the improper use of AI tools.

What Do “Jeopardy!” and PR Have in Common?
November 17th, 2023 by Ilena Di ToroBoth in public relations and on a game show like Jeopardy, things don’t always work out the way you want.

PR Roundup: Thanksgiving Trends, USC AI Report, Washington Post’s Explanation
November 16th, 2023 by Nicole SchumanThis week PR Roundup looks at Thanksgiving content trends, a new AI and PR report from the University of Southern California, and how The Washington Post’s delivered a grisly story on gun violence without holding anything back.

Precision Pitching Secures Media Coverage and Meaningful Journalist Relationships
November 15th, 2023 by Nick WodzinskiThe process of precision pitching includes developing custom pitches that truly cater to the reporter or publication you’re reaching out to.