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A Day For Communicators To Stop and Pay Attention

If you rely on the protection of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution in order to make a living, today is a bad day. Yes, you, even you wearing the red hat, metaphorically or otherwise. Even if you like the immigration policies or tax cuts or whatever, the legal settlement between the President … Continued

What Happens When A PR Endemic Happens At The Alma Mater

We Syracuse communications alumni are a loyal and sometimes cocky bunch. We love our school and think it’s the best. We are often proven right. But when our beloved alma mater falls short of our expectations, we blow up each other’s texts with takes of embarrassment. Political zealots could learn something from us. While true … Continued

A Look Out The Window at Business (So Far) In 2025

In the PR business, we’re used to dealing with fear. Clients have always been afraid of saying the wrong thing. Or of being misquoted. Or being taken out of context. Or even criticized by competitors or the public. Managing those reptuatational fears is part of the job. In recent months, though, there’s a growing fear … Continued

If What You Do Is In Project 2025, Prepare Now To Communicate

This isn’t about pointing to a boogeyman. We’re not in that business. This is about sound communications counsel that you can just as easily ignore as you can heed. Here it is simply: If you’re in a leadership position and your area of professional responsibility is mentioned in Project 2025, it’s time to prepare for … Continued

Social Media Now: Who Do You Trust?

Chances are you found this piece via social media. Thank goodness for small miracles. And if you work in any communications sector, chances are you’ve talked about social media today. Maybe you’ve even banged your head against the wall because of it. Since the advent of these platforms, this may be the most challenging moment … Continued

A.I. Radio Station in Poland a No-Go

We are all aware of how Artificial Intelligence is entering or at least touching virtually all areas and phases of industry. In the medical field, in automotive and in communications. A good thing? Not necessarily. In recent days a radio station in Poland, attempting to “go” entirely AI while firing its staff ended its artificial … Continued