2021 is well underway and there is plenty to talk about in this month’s PR News Recap. Members of the Publications Subcommittee and I break down some of our favorite news stories below, ranging from streaming services and the Super Bowl to Edelman and more. See more below: iCarly Debuts on Netflix, setting the stage for show’s Reboot — Christina […]
After so many days of controversy surrounding the presidency of the United States, the inevitable day of the inauguration of the new president-elect, Joe Biden, finally arrived. The celebration of this event transcended to social networks, where the most recognized organizations and brands gave their support to the president this past Jan. 20. Patagonia posted a tweet on its official […]
In the United States, suicide is one of the leading causes of death among Americans. According to the CDC, in 2018, there were 48,344 suicides among Americans, making it one of the leading causes of death. When it comes to the public relations industry, suicide can be a hard topic to discuss. Organizations like The National Suicide Prevention Hotline and […]
Many government and non-government organizations alike are currently communicating the importance of wearing a mask. Strategies for communicating this, along with reactions to these strategies, have varied. Much to the reflection of America’s attitude towards masks, hospitals have mixed strategies towards mask encouragement on Instagram. Some take a more passive, “all in this together” approach, while some take a more aggressive […]
Editor’s note: Artificial intelligence is a growing technology in the public relations and communications world. At ICON 2020, there were multiple sessions detailing how the technology could impact the future of analytics, media buying, message curation and more. Emelie Brown, a junior at Samford University, recently submitted a piece detailing some of the ways AI crosses paths with public relations. Read […]
Diversity is a discussion that comes and goes. Earlier this year the death of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Daniel Prude, and many others within the Black community sparked protests in the United States, followed by a burst of support around the world. This became an unavoidable topic within the corporate world as organizations across all industries joined in on the […]
Canceled. One of the most feared words in 2020. Public relations professionals know this two-syllable word can send disastrous shockwaves that can damage even the most beloved brands. Since its debut on Sept. 4, Disney’s live-action Mulan has just earned $43.8 million, nowhere near its production cost of $200 million. The Mickey Mouse powerhouse has seen massive success with live-action remakes such […]
On the morning of September 29th, coffee addicts had a very important choice to make: where would they celebrate National Coffee Day? Starbucks or Dunkin’? Dunkin’ or Starbucks? It’s a choice as old as time, and each company planned a different strategy to celebrate their national holiday. While Starbucks and Dunkin’ both posted celebratory content on their Instagram pages, their […]
September is Ethics Month and there is plenty to talk about in the news. This month’s PR News Recap stories from the Publications Subcommittee discusses some ethical topics as well as an interesting partnership activation, Hispanic Heritage Month and more. See our top stories below: TikTok Bought Out, then Banned, then Unbanned- Christina Billie In August, there were speculations over […]
TikTok has been taking the world by storm within the past year, and many creators have figured out ways to use the app to their advantage. Creators have been using this app to promote themselves and their future projects. These videos of self-promotion then pop up on many people’s “For You” pages within the app, and gain a lot of […]
