Wendy’s called out by former social media manager over Trump donations
Amy Brown “laid out the facts” in a Twitter thread on Thursday.
View ArticleSteve Barrett on PR: Business must lead the quest for equal justice under law
Brands and corporations have a responsibility to fill the leadership vacuum and use their scale to effect real change in American society and end racial injustice.
View ArticleA return to office life: What are you most excited about?
Are you looking forward to seeing your colleagues again? (It’s ok if the answer is no).
View ArticleSteve Barrett on PR: A Change Is Gonna Come
Sam Cooke’s iconic song was written in 1964 – 56 years later, could we finally be on the threshold of real change in providing equal opportunity to people of all colors?
View ArticleLet’s take these ‘audio tweets’ out for a spin
Surprise! You can now tweet voice memos from iOS. But would you really want to?
View ArticleNo more excuses. PR firms have to make progress on diversity.
Analysis of diversity data gathered for PRWeek’s Agency Business Report shows there simply hasn’t been enough progress in the past five years – and the industry shouldn’t wait for a lawsuit to rectify...
View ArticleSilicon Valley companies, industry groups lead backlash to Trump visa ban
Tech companies say the ban cuts down the talent they can bring to the workforce.
View ArticleIs your brand or client joining the Facebook ad boycott?
Or is the social network just too big to drop?
View ArticleSteve Barrett on PR: If you want more hunters you have to allow them to hunt
The surprise departure this week of the first woman to run a top five global PR firm speaks to the big challenges of leading an agency brand within the tight confines of a holding company structure.
View ArticleWendy’s dedicates Twitter account to Thurgood Marshall College Fund
The partnership comes after the chain said it would use the account to “amplify Black voices,” but some social media users thought the promise was disingenuous.
View ArticleThe new, diverse faces of the Power List
Damon Jones is No. 1 as 21 communicators make their first appearance.
View ArticleSteve Barrett on PR: We need more women leaders
COVID-19 will last much longer than we thought. Our response can't drift like it has been. Business must step up to fill the leadership void. And we can learn from the likes of Jacinda Ardern and...
View ArticleA small act of kindness can go a long way
"It’s hard to find good news, and it’s hard to remember that most people in our country are kindhearted and compassionate."
View ArticleWFH: it’s time to get your technology up to speed
In the early days of lockdown, allowances were made for people working from home. But, five months in, there's really no longer an excuse for not having a professional quality internet and...
View ArticleIt’s OK to not be OK
Michael Phelps’ comments last night as he accepted the 2020 Communicator of the Year title during a virtual gala ceremony summed up the spirit of an extraordinary year for the PRWeek Awards.
View ArticleLeadership vacuum at PRSA needs filling
As the search for a new CEO of the country’s largest PR trade association stretches well into its second year, the need for direction and stability becomes ever-more urgent.
View ArticleA new ice cream jingle for a new era
Why Unilever’s Good Humor ice cream brand inserted itself into a historical discussion about the racist roots of an iconic jingle.
View ArticleTourists: “We’re sorry. And we want you back.”
Deserted streets and strangely muted cities and other destinations neutered by the coronavirus pandemic have reminded everyone how much visitors contribute to their DNA.
View ArticleKimberly Guilfoyle’s RNC speech is now a social media challenge
You might want to turn the volume down for this one.
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