Perspectives on communications strategy, thought leadership and the evolving media landscape.
In the Misinformation Age, Corporate Communications Must Listen
What can be done to stop the spread of fake news stories related to your brand?
Eight Reasons to Decline a Media Request – Even if it Means Losing Good Publicity
In the current landscape of upstart publications, greater reliance on social media and AI, it can be hard to determine which opportunities companies should take and when they should decline a media request.
Interview Lessons from ChatGPT
With the world a bit AI-crazy right now, we thought it would be a fun exercise to have ChatGPT act as the CEO of a tech company for a mock interview and then analyze what it did well and what it needs to work on before future interviews.
The PR of Pollution vs. the PR of Principles
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
22 reasons to invest in PR in '22
For many companies, the pandemic robbed them of momentum, and they want it back. Investing in public relations will help many regain it. Here are 22 reasons to invest in PR in ‘22.
Lessons in Communication from the B1G
The Big Ten Conference (B1G) recently cancelled fall sports. What the announcement of the cancellation lacked was any sort of transparent communication about the reasoning behind the decision. Predictably, this led to confusion, outrage and backlash.
#LochMess, and a lesson in public apologies
When apologizing, being sincere and honest is important.
Choosing a PR Agency: Ask these questions first!
As you begin the process of selecting an agency, consider these questions …
After rare revenue decline, Apple (initially) slips again with media and analysts
The last time Apple had bad financial news to report, the Cincinnati Bengals had just picked Carson Palmer as the No. 1 player in the NFL Draft, Johnny Depp was only a few short weeks away from making his debut as Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean series, and Twitter didn’t even exist.