Behind the Headlines:
From a Publicist’s Perspective

Women in Media: “Firsts” Throughout the Years
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Women in Media: “Firsts” Throughout the Years

Over the last three centuries, women working in media have had to fight for respect, recognition, and equal treatment, advancing the agenda that women have a rightful place in the industry. Whether in journalism, public relations, television, radio, advertising or any media venue, women have successfully turned industry “norms” on their head…

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How Revolutionary turned “New Normal”
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How Revolutionary turned “New Normal”

Over the past two decades, brand executives have debated whether to align themselves with political issues, concerned that the move might alienate potential customers. Until recently, promoting a controversial opinion in an advertisement was unheard of, as it posed a potential threat to the viability of a company…

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2021 Public Relations Trend Snapshot
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2021 Public Relations Trend Snapshot

Like most industries, the coronavirus pandemic has drastically impacted and altered the media. Most, if not all outlets, have migrated away from traditional print and broadcast newsrooms for remote work, and have faced revenue challenges like so many other industries…

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External Spokespeople: Risk or Reward?
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External Spokespeople: Risk or Reward?

When a celebrity or influencer aligns themselves with a brand, they also align themselves with that brand identity and what they stand for. It also works the other way: brands open themselves up to the identity of the external spokespeople they hire…

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Perfecting the Art of the Interview with Jennifer Fukui
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Perfecting the Art of the Interview with Jennifer Fukui

Jennifer Fukui is a leading media trainer - she’s trained some of the most well-known household names and served as a producer on 20/20. Here, she offers some advice and best practices on perfecting the art of the interview.

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Responding to Media Request for Commentary
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Responding to Media Request for Commentary

It is not uncommon to face a situation where you’re asked to provide commentary on a breaking story. A reporter will typically want input from the participants in the breaking story and so if the story pertains to your company, they may reach out for commentary. The question then becomes, how should you respond?

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How to Master the Art of Championing Political Topics as a Brand
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How to Master the Art of Championing Political Topics as a Brand

When Nike first introduced its Colin Kaepernick ad in 2018, the brand broke with the unspoken tradition of businesses avoiding politically-charged topics. Doing so can alienate audiences, and ultimately hurt a business’s main purpose for existing: to generate revenue. But while Nike did suffer a short-term hit, the brand solidified loyalty from target audience segments…

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Public Relations in a Pandemic
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Public Relations in a Pandemic

No one knows what the future will hold, and that shared unease has encompassed the globe. Accompanying the growing fear of the unknown is a growing eagerness to engage with others. Despite current circumstances, brands can participate and even motivate healthy engagement if done appropriately. 

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