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Cannes, soccer, more stunts, and Edelman
A very short missive this week as I'm hitting the deadline buffers before I head off to Cannes for the annual Festival of Creativity and then the World Cup in Russia.
IHOP's name change to IHOb: Confusing or flipping brilliant?
What did you think the "b" would stand for?
IHUH? 12 brands burn IHOP over name change
And you batter believe the pancake restaurant is defending itself.
Denny's proves there's life in the old stunt yet
Stunt is a word PR pros have been trying to escape for years, but this week suggests there is still mileage in this old school way of attracting attention - as long as it is accompanied by a bit of plain old common sense too.
In Pictures: PRWeek celebrates the industry's talented women
A picture recap of the PRWeek Hall of Femme 2018
Sorrell successor should place diversity at top of to-do list
As an iconic leader unveils his new plans, his former employer's annual review draws a perfunctory line under its founder's 33-year contribution to the company.
Should sponsors drop support for Samantha Bee's show?
Are her comments on level with Roseanne Barr's -- or worse -- or is it an apples-to-oranges situation?
By the numbers: Loyalty, goals examined
Brands are still turning to influencers in hopes of raising awareness.
Ambien maker Sanofi's response to Roseanne: 'Racism is not a side effect'
The drugmaker clapped back to Roseanne Barr's comment that she was "Ambien tweeting" when she made racist remarks about Valerie Jarrett.
ABC cancels 'Roseanne' after racist tweet
The show's star, Roseanne Barr, had apologized and said she was leaving Twitter.
Cannes PR Jury is bigger but smaller this year
Forty jurors will deliberate online but the final judging group in Cannes will comprise just 10 people rather than the usual 20.
What 8 brands think you should have done by age 35
Not only should you have saved twice your salary, you should also have eaten at least two times your weight in guacamole.
Would you take a gig as Kanye's publicist?
Hey, if it doesn't kill you, it'll make you stronger.
Are Uber's new softer spots changing your perception of the brand?
Or are you not convinced the company has turned over a new leaf?
Global Awards show strength of PR profession around world
This week's PRWeek Global Awards winners and a taste of the bullish U.K. PR sector represent a welcome contrast to the relative stasis in the U.S.
This Deadpool 2 character's LinkedIn profile is a little too realistic
Would you accept a request to connect from Peter W.?
How 18 brands joined the great debate of 2018: Laurel or Yanny?
(It's clearly Yanny, OK?)
Shock and brawl can be an effective strategy
Communicators have a natural tendency to play safe and fly beneath the radar, but lessons from combat theory in Top Gun and our current President suggest it pays to embrace chaos and confusion once in a while.
Mother's Day poll: What key advice did your mom give you as a kid that you still use today?
How well did you listen to your mom, and what lessons have followed you into your comms career?
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