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Capitalism is either broken or the greatest development in modern history
Big debates among the Davoisie at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland this week centered on businesses and brands that finally seem primed to turn endless talk into real action.
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Tech Talk with Torod Neptune, CCO, Lenovo
"Data and analytics skills are critical. The more you invest in it, the more it necessitates having the internal and intellectual resources to be able to take in info and create."
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The PR rep for the free world is MIA
President Trump's unique communications strategy means his press secretary Stephanie Grisham contributes little to the administration's narrative, either as a democratic check and balance or a vehicle for de-escalation.
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A shining example of a Best Places to Work honoree
PRWeek releases the list of Best Places to Work 2019, including six-time honoree Praytell.
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Brand film was greatest investment BMW ever made
The fifth iteration of the Brand Film Awards will take the temperature of a craft that has matured exponentially in the half decade since they were launched.
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To make an end is to make a beginning
Reflections on a decade editing PRWeek US and covering the PR industry as the 2010s come to an end and the 2020s loom on the horizon.
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Big PR firms get set to tackle a new decade
A frenetic week of holding company agency developments at IPG and Omnicom set the scene for evolution and revolution in 2020 and beyond.
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Lessons from the world's largest marketer
Procter & Gamble's Marc Pritchard is reinventing brand-building and his description this week of the CPG behemoth's journey to a state of perpetual disruption warrants close examination.
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Giving thanks for turkey, loved ones and safe travels
Thanksgiving is a time for reflection, celebration and, well, let's be honest... overindulging in food and drink. But, while we're enjoying the holiday, let's not forget those less fortunate than ourselves.
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Get ready for #PRWeekPubCrawl
This holiday season, PRWeek is on a quest to find out which are the best U.S. bars for PR professionals and who's having the most fun at their local.
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Dialogue can trump anger in the impeachment age
A new initiative wants chief communications officers to lead the way in encouraging business to improve the level of civil discourse.
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The doctor will interact with you now
Health Influencer 50 number one Michael Phelps is a prime example of the numerous high-profile influences on people's awareness across a whole gamut of issues that is completely changing the face of healthcare.
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Health influencers have crucial role in election landscape
PRWeek and MM&M present the annual Health Influencer 50 list, featuring celebrities and citizen activists making waves in the health ecosphere.
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Engage brain before diving in on social media
Several basic bloopers this week emphasized once again that brand marketers must do their due diligence before pressing the button on "smart" social media activations.
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Why Facebook needs a new CEO
The social network's iconic but awkward founder gave a lackluster performance in front of Congress this week and it's not going to be good enough if Facebook wants to turn around its narrative.
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Walking the walk on purpose
PRWeek's Purpose Principles conference was an inspiring deep dive into what genuine purpose really means for brands and businesses.
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5 top takeaways from #WAGathaChristie
An epic social media spat between the wives of two famous English soccer players contains several teachable moments for PR pros.
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Liquid or glue? Communications is in flux
PRWeek and BU's latest landmark survey of the communications industry uncovers many essential themes that should inform modern practice.
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Business purpose is becoming No. 1 objective for CEOs
Nearly 200 chief executives agree. Read about the one that led the charge in PRWeek.
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Yes. No. Don't know. Next question.
The human attention span is now 8 seconds, 1 second less than a goldfish.
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