Alef Aeronautics recently received a Special Airworthiness Certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) which grants them permission to start testing their “Model A” flying car. It doesn’t mean the cars are ready to go to market, but this is still a huge step forward for the technology.
According to a peer-reviewed paper from researchers at Brown University and published in Climactic Change, some of the world’s most prolific polluters have relied on PR for the last 30+ years to influence the way consumers think about pollutants
Fifteen years ago this week, PR Return proudly opened for business. After a few stints at PR firms large and small, Founder Kraig Smith proudly assembled a team of two, leased a tiny office in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood and welcomed a handful of technology-focused clients. What we lacked in gray hair, we more than compensated for in enthusiasm, eagerness to build brands, a laser focus on results and an unwavering commitment to do great work.
Cannabis is no stranger to bad PR; its negative portrayal has been a catalyst for social inequity, economic issues and countless other problems. So, how can PR professionals help businesses within the cannabis industry move beyond serious stigmas, spotty legality and a long-standing fight for and against Schedule I classification?
The best PR results happen when organizations do good things - not just say good things. I was recently reminded of this fundamental rule of public relations by an intriguing Popular Mechanics article that published today, "A Billboard That Condenses Water From Humidity."
