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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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Needle moves on diversity - but only slowly
An evening celebrating progress and best practice on diversity also underlined the fact that there is still a long way to go before genuine inclusion in the PR industry is achieved.
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An existential moment for in-house communications leads
CEOs are looking for help as they adapt to a world of permanent disruption and they're not fussy about where they get it from.
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Talkin' 'bout a Revolution
A reflection on two decades covering amazing change in the communications and marketing space.
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7 things to take into the holiday weekend
As we reach the dog days of summer and prepare for the busy final third of the year, August hasn't exactly been silly season but a few fun things caught my eye this week - along with some more serious items.
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Purpose to drive business as much as shareholder value
America's business leaders have spoken - they will no longer run their companies with shareholders at the top of their priority lists.
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Have we been overestimating Ogilvy's PR numbers?
As Q2 holding company season ends, WPP's re-categorizing of the way it reports its financials measures Ogilvy's global PR revenues significantly lower than previously thought.
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It's time to understand the causes of mass gun violence
After 20 years of inaction and two more senseless mass shootings of innocent people, legislators must heed those lobbying for funds to research gun incidents.
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Edelman staffers play get out of jail card
In light of another employee-activated controversy over a PR agency taking on a controversial client, every firm will be calling an urgent meeting of its ethics committee - or setting one up if it doesn't already have one.
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Techies and product marketers take over as CMOs depart
The recent trend toward dispensing with the CMO role at brands is a symptom of a wider trend in marketing that is more closely aligned to brute-force technology and short-term sales.
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Female agency leaders are breaking through the glass ceiling
The world's second-largest PR firm is following an increasing trend in appointing a woman to its most senior executive position - ethnic diversity must now be a priority.
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