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The Risks of Brand Stances on Political Issues

PRSay

Given the rapid pace of change and the harsh partisan rhetoric that seeps into even seemingly innocuous issues, there is reason to believe that brands and politics will become even more intertwined — especially as the 2024 presidential election nears. Among them, do brands have a responsibility to develop a public political strategy?

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Trust: Business Tops Media and Government in Ethics and Competence, Finds Survey

Sword and the Script

The annual Edelman Trust Barometer found business is trusted more than government, media and NGOs; this presents an opportunity to build trust through content. Businesses are increasingly viewed as more ethical and competent than government, media and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). It also surveyed 1,500 respondents in the U.S.

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Sam Bankman Fried, FTX, And The Limits Of PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Of all the opinion journalism about former FTX CEO Sam Bankman Fried’s quickie conviction, Ginia Bellafante’s article struck me. Bankman-Fried refused to wear a suit when investor Anthony Scaramucci asked, because, he claimed, “T-shirts were crucial to his ‘brand.'” The most important corporate function?

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Changes in journalism impacting PR

Prakkypedia

In a recent PR Daily post , Mike Schneider wrote of the ‘4 ways journalism changes are affecting PR’. The Australian Senate Select Committee on the Future of Public Interest Journalism released its findings in February 2018. Journalists are responsible for building their own brands. It’s a similar story in Australia.

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Lessons for brands from the frontlines of social media manipulation

NewsWhip

Governments globally, particularly in conflict zones, confront the persistent threat of social media manipulation, as evidenced by ongoing information warfare in regions like Ukraine. This highlights the ongoing importance of quality journalism in an era where AI-generated content can overwhelm and confuse audiences.

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6 Things Cybersecurity PR Pros Should Do To Stand Out

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Does it excel in enterprise data security for the private sector or are government contracts the goal? For example, a company specializing in enterprise IT security probably has no place commenting on data privacy surrounding government contact tracing. React to breaking news. Diversify vertically.

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Airbnb’s marketing pivot – new focus on brand and reputation

PR in High Definition

Airbnb plan to move spend away from performance marketing and into brand marketing, with a focus on media relations. The Airbnb brand is strong so getting people to the site is not an issue. This isn’t just a strategy for brands with big reputations, it’s about applying the right marketing mix to support your objectives.