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The Royal Family: PR’s Favorite Case Study

The Royal Family: PR’s Favorite Case Study

Published on March 21, 2023, at 3:24 p.m. by Lauren Bingham. The British royal family is one of the most iconic and long-standing institutional monarchies in the world. For centuries, the monarchy has symbolized tradition, continuity and stability in the United Kingdom and beyond. In light of the

There’s Nothing Fashionable About Balenciaga’s Latest Ad Campaigns

There’s Nothing Fashionable About Balenciaga’s Latest Ad Campaigns

Published on January 12, 2023, at 8:45 a.m.by Abby Walsh. Globally renowned fashion brand Balenciaga has become the subject of public outcry after releasing advertisements depicting sexually explicit images of children as a part of its 2022 “Gift Collection” holiday campaign on Nov. 16. The disturbing images showed young children clutching

The Chess World Needs to be Checked, Mate

The Chess World Needs to be Checked, Mate

Published on Oct. 6, 2022, at 2:31 p.m.by Breanna Erickson. Chess is a strategic game that can be traced back to 600 A.D. in India. There have been massive changes to the game throughout the centuries, one of which being the idea of masters. Grandmaster

When the Celebrity Family Goes Rogue

When the Celebrity Family Goes Rogue

Published on Sept. 21, 2022, at 4:09 p.m.by Annabelle Blomeley. Sometimes celebrities and influencers can technically do everything right. From monitoring what they say, to being altruistic enough to stay “unproblematic” in the public eye, sometimes maintaining their own public image isn’t enough. When their

Crisis Communication: Tropicana’s #MiMoment

Crisis Communication: Tropicana’s #MiMoment

Published on September 30, 2021, at 2:38 p.m. by Tory Elliott. A crisis can happen anywhere, to anyone. That is why crisis plans are a must-have for any company. According to PRNews, 62% of companies have crisis communication plans, but they might not be up to date.

The Return of Yik Yak: Crisis Averted?

The Return of Yik Yak: Crisis Averted?

Published on September 23, 2021, at 9:10 p.m. by Gabrielle Jolly. “The Yak is Back,” but is it here to stay? The controversial platform made its startling return in August 2021 and caused quite an uproar around college campuses. Following an initial bankruptcy in 2017,

3 Insights from Crisis Communicators on Managing the ‘Cancel Crisis’

3 Insights from Crisis Communicators on Managing the ‘Cancel Crisis’

Published on November 9, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. by Katey Quinn. Of all the crises that today’s public relations crisis counselors may be called in to handle, perhaps nothing strikes more fear in brands and individuals than the threat of “being canceled.” Cancel culture is

College Communications During COVID-19

College Communications During COVID-19

Published on September 23, 2020, at 9:50 p.m. by Tess Hensley. As COVID-19 made its way into the United States earlier this year, colleges were suddenly front-page news: Who was shutting down first, and for how long? Students, faculty and administrators scrambled to adjust their

Pandemic Pitching: What’s the Protocol?

Pandemic Pitching: What’s the Protocol?

Published on April 23, 2020, at 7:05 p.m. by Macy Krauthamer. “We are all in this together” has never been more relevant during this apocalyptic time when people are sheltering in place, toilet paper is hard to come by, and the global economy is dropping. The

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