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fromApaonline
2 hours ago

How to Deal with Online Virtue Signaling

Virtue signaling often manifests in social media posts that aim to elevate one's moral standing without genuine commitment to the cause, leading to frustration among observers.
Philosophy
Marketing
fromFortune
1 day ago

The corporate 'storyteller' is marketing's newest messiah-and just as hollow as every buzzword before it | Fortune

The Storyteller has emerged as a new branding concept, embodying wisdom and insight into the human condition amidst consumer distrust.
#meta
Social media marketing
fromForbes
9 hours ago

The Meta Trial And Navigating The Post-Addiction Landscape For Brands

Meta faces legal challenges regarding social media addiction, potentially altering advertising practices and brand strategies on these platforms.
Tech industry
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

What's next for Meta in the wake of trial losses and layoffs?

Meta faces significant challenges with legal rulings and a shift in focus from the Metaverse to artificial intelligence.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
9 hours ago

The Meta Trial And Navigating The Post-Addiction Landscape For Brands

Meta faces legal challenges regarding social media addiction, potentially altering advertising practices and brand strategies on these platforms.
Tech industry
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

What's next for Meta in the wake of trial losses and layoffs?

Meta faces significant challenges with legal rulings and a shift in focus from the Metaverse to artificial intelligence.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
10 hours ago

DSP-ite The Trade Desk Backlash, Buyers Aren't Budging; Publicis Goes Full-Court in Sports | AdExchanger

Brand marketers remain skeptical of DSPs' transparency despite efforts from competitors to shift ad spend.
#cybersecurity
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

I always considered social media evil': big tobacco whistleblower on tech's addictive products

Jeffrey Wigand compares social media companies' practices to the tobacco industry's targeting of children and negligence regarding addiction and harm.
Django
fromIndependent
10 hours ago

Dear Vicki: 'Annual performance reviews are disrupting my business. What could I do instead?'

Annual performance reviews disrupt business and can create negative feelings among staff.
Silicon Valley food
fromForbes
1 day ago

Why Hershey's Is Facing A PR Crisis

Hershey's decision to revert to classic recipes for Reese's was driven by public outrage sparked by a LinkedIn post from Brad Reese.
#social-media
Media industry
fromNatesilver
16 hours ago

Social media is turning into a freak show

Social media's influence on content quality and publisher success has led to a crisis in foreign policy and political communication.
Digital life
fromExchangewire
6 days ago

Regulating Social Media: Where do we go from here?

Social media platforms are designed for addiction, prompting global legislative actions to restrict children's access.
Media industry
fromNatesilver
16 hours ago

Social media is turning into a freak show

Social media's influence on content quality and publisher success has led to a crisis in foreign policy and political communication.
Digital life
fromExchangewire
6 days ago

Regulating Social Media: Where do we go from here?

Social media platforms are designed for addiction, prompting global legislative actions to restrict children's access.
Healthcare
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Dignity as a competitive business model

Healthcare affordability is forcing families to delay care, highlighting the need for dignity-centered care models that prioritize patient respect and community health.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

MS NOW Defends Bondi Portrait Report Amid Onslaught of Criticism From Trump DOJ

MS NOW stands by its report showing Pam Bondi's portrait discarded after her firing, despite DOJ's claims of fake news.
Productivity
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Why Leaders Often Discover Organizational Problems Too Late

Hidden problems in teams often remain unreported due to a culture that discourages early issue escalation, leading to delayed responses and increased costs.
#snap
NYC startup
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Snap Falls 7% as Activist Pressure and Child Safety Scrutiny Compound an Already Brutal Year

Snap's stock is down 7% amid activist investor pressure and child safety lawsuits, with shares down 43% year-to-date.
NYC startup
fromAol
3 days ago

Snap Falls 7% as Activist Pressure and Child Safety Scrutiny Compound an Already Brutal Year

Snap's stock is declining due to activist investor demands for strategic changes and increasing regulatory pressures.
NYC startup
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Snap Falls 7% as Activist Pressure and Child Safety Scrutiny Compound an Already Brutal Year

Snap's stock is down 7% amid activist investor pressure and child safety lawsuits, with shares down 43% year-to-date.
NYC startup
fromAol
3 days ago

Snap Falls 7% as Activist Pressure and Child Safety Scrutiny Compound an Already Brutal Year

Snap's stock is declining due to activist investor demands for strategic changes and increasing regulatory pressures.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Pinterest said he violated laid-off colleagues' privacy. Now he's going public

A former Pinterest engineer claims he was unjustly fired for sharing a tool that revealed employee layoffs.
Boston real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
4 days ago

Activist investor seeks to oust Americold Chair Mark Patterson over problematic boardroom behavior

Sieve Capital is urging Americold Realty Trust to remove Mark Patterson as chairman due to concerns over his governance and past dealings.
Remote teams
fromInfoQ
4 days ago

How to Handle Trusts and Psychological Safety When Scaling Organizations

Trust must be built team by team; it cannot be replicated as organizations scale.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Your Management Strategy Is Doomed to Fail If You Don't Do This

Effective management focuses on execution through a straightforward approach: face reality, investigate issues, fix them systematically, and own the outcomes.
Online learning
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

The Blind Spot That Makes Companies Repeat Costly Mistakes

Companies often fail to capture decision-making reasoning, leading to repeated mistakes and lost learning when leadership changes occur.
Careers
fromHarvard Business Review
5 days ago

When Executive Presence Backfires

Executive presence is essential for senior leaders, characterized by confidence and decisiveness, influencing career advancement and performance evaluations.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

New Research: Some People Really Do Fall for Corporate BS

Employees impressed by corporate gibberish perform poorly in decision-making and confuse it with business savvy.
Digital life
fromDigiday
6 days ago

In graphic detail: The long road to accountability for social media platforms

Big tech giants are now held accountable for harming children, marking a significant shift in social media regulation.
Social media marketing
fromInc
5 hours ago

These Marketing Leaders Were Asked How They'd Spend an Extra $1 Million-and Their Answers Reveal Where Social Is Headed

Increased marketing budgets should focus on user-generated content and in-person events to drive engagement and conversions.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

How to Navigate Brand Authenticity in the Age of AI Slop

Originality and authenticity in content are essential for brands to stand out in a saturated market dominated by low-quality AI-generated content.
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

How Some People Became So Averse to Hype

Anna Holmes defines 'hype aversion' as a reflex against being told what to like, suggesting that popularity can create pressure rather than signal quality. This feeling can lead to a deliberate choice to resist mainstream culture.
Media industry
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
5 days ago

AI can't remember what your company learned the hard way | Fortune

Boards are rapidly replacing CEOs, risking loss of institutional memory crucial for navigating an AI-centric future.
Women in technology
fromAdExchanger
2 weeks ago

What Happens When A Brand Fails To Deliver On Its Basic Promise | AdExchanger

FedEx's delivery reliability is questioned when time-sensitive medications are not delivered on time, undermining customer trust.
US politics
fromJezebel
5 days ago

Karoline Leavitt Got Press Wires to Vanish an Unflattering Photo of Her

Karoline Leavitt exhibits state-level censorship and a strong aversion to unflattering media portrayals.
Graphic design
fromCreative Boom
1 week ago

When branding becomes activism: how OMSE helped B416 fight to protect a generation

B416 is a campaign that successfully changed social media age regulations by creating a recognizable brand and advocating for mental health awareness among teenagers.
#public-relations
Marketing
fromForbes
4 days ago

Here's How To Be Irreplaceable When AI Can Displace PR

A strong personal brand is essential for PR professionals to remain irreplaceable in the face of AI disruption.
fromInc
1 week ago
Marketing

The Uncomfortable Truth About PR Right Now: If the Founder Isn't Visible, the Brand Usually Isn't Either

Visibility and personal branding are crucial for PR success in today's media landscape.
fromFast Company
1 week ago
Marketing

The most innovative companies in public relations and brand strategy for 2026

Innovative PR campaigns leverage celebrity partnerships and creative strategies to cut through media clutter and generate buzz.
Marketing
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Beyond earned media: A new PR playbook

A strong PR plan balances daily visibility with long-term brand building, adapting to evolving media landscapes and consumer habits.
Marketing
fromForbes
4 days ago

Here's How To Be Irreplaceable When AI Can Displace PR

A strong personal brand is essential for PR professionals to remain irreplaceable in the face of AI disruption.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

The Future of PR Is Collaborative. Here's Why Lone Wolves Will Lose

Collaboration is the primary driver of growth in the PR industry, replacing competition.
Marketing
fromInc
1 week ago

The Uncomfortable Truth About PR Right Now: If the Founder Isn't Visible, the Brand Usually Isn't Either

Visibility and personal branding are crucial for PR success in today's media landscape.
Marketing
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The most innovative companies in public relations and brand strategy for 2026

Innovative PR campaigns leverage celebrity partnerships and creative strategies to cut through media clutter and generate buzz.
Media industry
fromDefector
2 days ago

Tech Media Propaganda Operation Makes It Official, Goes In-House At OpenAI | Defector

OpenAI acquired the Technology Business Programming Network for hundreds of millions, raising concerns about media independence despite its existing alignment with tech elites.
Social media marketing
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

Not All PR Fires Burn the Same - Here's How to Put Them Out

Reputation management during a crisis requires digital intervention and a well-crafted media response to effectively control the narrative.
Marketing tech
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

Here's the New Playbook for PR in the AI Era

AI visibility requires intentional building of credibility signals like press coverage and authoritative content to avoid losing to competitors.
Agile
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

What Every CEO Should Do When a Customer Claims Your Business Caused Harm

Businesses need a clear, repeatable playbook for handling serious complaints to prevent chaos and control outcomes during critical moments.
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Co-op chief executive steps down amid culture concerns and cyberattack fallout

The Co-op revealed that it swung to an underlying pre-tax loss of £126 million in its latest financial year, compared with a £45 million profit the previous year.
Business
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Hasbro says it was hacked, and may take 'several weeks' to recover | TechCrunch

Hasbro detected an intrusion on March 28, prompting the company to take down some of its systems. Parts of Hasbro's website appeared down, with error messages indicating maintenance.
Privacy professionals
Law
fromPoynter
5 days ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
Online Community Development
fromPR Daily
2 weeks ago

The next phase of social strategy: Giving audiences ownership of the story - PR Daily

Brands are shifting from broadcasting authenticity to enabling audience ownership through participatory experiences and community involvement.
#corporate-jargon
Philosophy
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Calling out corporate BS? There's a steaming pile to aim for

Corporate jargon impresses those least equipped for analytical thinking, confirming biases while also serving essential functions in specific contexts.
Marketing
fromFortune
5 days ago

Liking corporate BS may be a sign you're bad at decision-making, Cornell expert finds | Fortune

Corporate jargon can mislead and impair decision-making, as shown by research on receptivity to corporate bulls-t.
Philosophy
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Calling out corporate BS? There's a steaming pile to aim for

Corporate jargon impresses those least equipped for analytical thinking, confirming biases while also serving essential functions in specific contexts.
Marketing
fromFortune
5 days ago

Liking corporate BS may be a sign you're bad at decision-making, Cornell expert finds | Fortune

Corporate jargon can mislead and impair decision-making, as shown by research on receptivity to corporate bulls-t.
Marketing
fromForbes
4 days ago

To Get Powerful Publicity, Build A Narrative Strategy

Building a clear, consistent narrative strategy is essential for organizations to connect with stakeholders and achieve sustainable success.
Privacy professionals
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Chappell Roan Backlash Over Security Guard Incident Fueled by Bot-Driven Smear Campaign: Report

Chappell Roan faced backlash due to a security incident, with a significant portion of negative social media posts attributed to bots.
Social media marketing
fromInc
1 week ago

Burner Accounts, Brutal Honesty, and Radical Transparency: How Brands Are Winning on Reddit

Reddit is the top source for AI platforms, prompting marketers to prioritize Reddit content for community engagement.
fromThe Cut
5 days ago

Brand Names Are in Crisis

"Any time you have to explain your name, you're essentially apologizing for it," says Alexandra Watkins, the founder of naming firm Eat My Words. Her deal-breakers for names include 'looks like a typo' and 'hard to pronounce.'
Marketing
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

A False Story Can Go Viral in Minutes - Here's How Smart Leaders Stay Ahead of It

Misinformation spreads rapidly; preparation is crucial for leaders to manage reputational crises effectively.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

The Communications Role Is Changing: 5 Shifts That Matter Most

AI is transforming communications by making earned media a structural necessity for brand reputation.
Law
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

We're a top investor relations firm and one of us spent over a decade on the inside. Here's what boards need to know. | Fortune

Standard defensive tactics against activist investors often backfire by damaging trust and reducing negotiating leverage instead of protecting company interests.
Marketing
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Strategic Planning For Marketers: Your Critical Role In Strategy Development And Implementation - Above the Law

Legal marketing professionals significantly influence law firm strategic planning by focusing on external market dynamics and competitive positioning.
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
1 month ago

Why CEOs Dive Into Political Controversies

Leaders' personal beliefs and internal stakeholders, not customers or media, most strongly drive corporate political positioning, creating risks to brand equity and financial performance.
Marketing tech
fromMiami Herald
3 weeks ago

The AI-driven brand reputation crisis: Your survival guide

AI misinformation from language models threatens brand reputation by spreading inaccurate information sourced from Reddit, forums, and outdated content, requiring proactive correction and content management strategies.
NYC startup
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Online Reputation Managers Have Come for Tea

Online reputation management services have evolved to address new platforms, including apps like Tea that allow anonymous reviews of dating partners, creating demand for reputation repair services targeting men with negative ratings.
Media industry
fromPadailypost
3 weeks ago

Author finds outrage is profitable

Social media algorithms are deliberately designed to amplify outrage because anger drives engagement, clicks, and shares, particularly intensifying before elections when candidates use fear to motivate voters.
Marketing
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The backlash against "woke business" is loud

Conscious consumerism is normalizing, with 40% of North American purchases influenced by social and environmental factors despite political backlash.
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

This CEO's Storytelling Strategy Helps Turn Messy Situations Into Big Brand Wins

He goes, go get the umbrellas. Andrés stayed at the pan, cooking through the downpour while the crowd slowly circled back. Champagne came out, people laughed in the rain and a messy situation turned into a shared memory. That scene showed the group what the company does best.
Marketing
Online marketing
fromBored Panda
1 month ago

55 Times Businesses Threw Massive Tantrums Over Bad Reviews

Customer reviews are crucial for business reputation and growth; managing them respectfully and using feedback improves trust and prevents lost customers.
Marketing
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

4 Ways AI Can Help Your PR Strategy-And 4 Ways AI Can Harm It

Professional public relations requires human expertise and strategic judgment that AI cannot replicate, as demonstrated by a failed AI-driven campaign that produced zero media placements despite lower costs.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

Securing Trust: Why Crisis Communication is Your First Line of Defense

Crisis communication is a critical, functional security control that preserves trust, protects brand, and ensures regulatory compliance during breaches.
Privacy professionals
fromMarTech
1 month ago

How to wreck your brand in 30 seconds | MarTech

Ring's Super Bowl ad intended to show finding lost dogs but instead highlighted mass-surveillance concerns and provoked widespread public backlash.
fromPR Daily
2 months ago

Think before you post: How to protect your brand on social media - PR Daily

Social media harm reduction is the reduction of harm when it happens,
Social media marketing
Media industry
fromPR Daily
2 months ago

Communicators say these are the hills they'll die on - PR Daily

Communicators must defend clarity, simplicity, business alignment, journalistic standards, and strategic agility while refusing unnecessary jargon, verbose releases, or disconnected plans.
Marketing
fromInc
1 month ago

CEOs Who Stay Silent Are Losing Trust-and Business

Trust now depends on leaders openly sharing their thinking rather than polished corporate messaging, as AI-generated content has commoditized traditional branding approaches.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
1 month ago

'The worst thing is to do nothing': how to tackle marketing's day of reckoning

Fragmented, slow decision-making, not AI, threatens brands in 2026; organizations must re-architect marketing for orchestration, agentic AI, and faster decision cycles.
Social media marketing
fromThe Drum
1 month ago

The Chipotle Effect: Why now is the time to re-examine your social media policy

Overbroad corporate social media bans can violate labor law and harm employer branding while employees increasingly share and advocate about their employers online.
fromInc
2 months ago

The AI Ad Backlash Is Here, and Big Brands Are Leaning In

If we're going to do a partnership with Almond Breeze, we'll just tell people it's really good.
Marketing tech
Media industry
fromForbes
1 month ago

PR Predictions For 2026, And How To Use Them As A Leadership Guide

Media and PR must adapt to digital shifts, AI automation, declining local news, rising creators, misinformation, and invest in updated media lists and relationships.
Media industry
fromPR Daily
2 months ago

How to make the case for brand journalism - PR Daily

Brand journalism should replace traditional PR to reach audiences directly using reporting and storytelling as newsrooms shrink and search and social referrals decline.
Marketing
fromForbes
1 month ago

How Earned Media And AI Can Future-Proof Your Brand's Reputation

Align marketing with AI-generated search summaries and earn coverage in journalistic, non-paid sources to build and protect brand reputation.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

The 'Say Less' Rule Every Leader Needs in a PR Crisis

It's human nature to want to act immediately and alleviate pressure when you find yourself in hot water. But sharing news that isn't complete yet or telling the public too much too soon can turn up the temperature even more. Avoid the need for a public retraction later by accurately, concisely and clearly communicating with your audience from the start.
Marketing
fromPR Daily
1 month ago

Behind the social handle: How to balance risk and trust - PR Daily

Running a social account is a delicate balance between risk and trust. "I think it's almost like a double-edged sword ... don't overthink it, but also learn the muscle of putting out risky content and knowing the limitations of how risky you can go," said Jori Evans, director of social at Manscaped. Evans gained experience from working with boutique brands before moving onto Microsoft, Groupon and with agencies for brands like Slim Jim. She will speak on a panel at Ragan's Social Media Conference next month to discuss what it really takes to manage a brand's social account behind the scenes.
Marketing
Marketing
fromTVovermind
1 month ago

55 Times Businesses Threw Massive Tantrums Over Bad Reviews

Businesses that respond to criticism with outrage damage reputations; professional, respectful responses and attention to online reviews are essential.
Marketing
fromInc
1 month ago

This Fast-Growing PR Trend Is Taking a Page From Digital Marketing

Performance PR applies data-driven, affiliate-marketing techniques to public relations, measuring revenue-driven outcomes and short-term ROI with metrics like ROAS and conversion rates.
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