Crisis Management
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Branding/Marketing
PR Roundup: Silence from American Eagle, AI Models in Vogue, USPS and Pantone Team Up
This week’s PR Roundup explores some fresh takes about the American Eagle/Sydney Sweeney situation, Vogue getting roasted for publishing a Guess ad featuring a model created by AI, and a partnership between USPS and Pantone celebrating the former’s big 250th birthday.
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Federal Funding Cuts: Communications Readiness for Academic Medical Centers
While there may be little that can be done about federal funding cuts themselves, communication with key audiences, rooted in resiliency, advocacy and transparency is critical to avoid confusion and reputational damage.
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Crisis Management
Coldplay Conundrum: Fallout From That Viral Concert Video
You may not expect your CEO and head of HR to be caught on a jumbotron at a Coldplay concert seemingly having an affair, shown through a viral video, but that’s exactly what crisis is—expecting the unexpected.
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PR Roundup: Elmo Hacked, Reputation Risk in Europe, Clueless Is Back
This week’s PR Roundup looks at lessons from the Elmo account hack on X, a new reputation risk survey that compares Europe and the United States, and Clueless celebrating a big anniversary with some fun, inventive swag for all ages.
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When Minutes Matter: The New Rules of Brand Defense for Revolve, Poppi and More
In an era where every brand will inevitably weather some form of social media storm, including Poppi and Revolve, conventional approaches simply cannot keep pace. How can organizations respond with sufficient speed and authenticity while still building lasting business value?
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Diddy’s Verdict and the Road to Reputation Rehab in 2025
As seen time and again, a reputation marred by wrongdoing does not always ruin one’s career. Will Diddy be able to make a comeback following his verdict?
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PR Roundup: McD’s Bot Problems, Newsletter Bonanza, Office GIF-tionary
This week’s PR Roundup looks at the HR AI crisis for McDonald’s hiring methods, Morning Consult’s latest study on newsletter consumption and subscriptions and a new GIF-tionary for office slang.
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Crisis Management
Dum-Dums Doubles Down on Use of Artificial Dyes
Spangler Candy Company, parent company and maker of beloved lollipops Dum-Dums, in May doubled down on its use of artificial dyes in the colorful, flavorful confections. But when companies take a stand on food (or other) issues, especially in the context of the current administration’s fast-moving policymaking, being prepared and planning for how to respond to key stakeholders is essential.
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Branding/Marketing
PR Roundup: Labubu Mania, Boston U and Alex Cooper Crisis, Authentic Carbs
This week’s PR Roundup looks at the viral social media mania surrounding the Labubu doll, Boston University’s indirect response to “Call Her Daddy” Host Alex Cooper’s sexual harassment allegations and a unique campaign pairing authenticity and carbs.
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Q&A: AI, Disinformation and Brand Perception with Cyabra
Questions from the audience included what size does a company have to be to consider using tools against disinformation and what types of tools can be used for threat protection, among others.
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