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Are you ditching Instagram for another social media platform?
Are the Meta-owned platform’s changes driving you away?
40 Under 40: Inspiring communications drawn from inspiring talent
This year's diverse group of 40 Under 40 honorees lead by example in both expertly addressing the evolving challenges of modern-day PR while also giving back.
A wake-up call for PR agency leaders
This week’s news that former Weber Shandwick COO Frank Okunak embezzled over $16 million from Interpublic Group’s largest PR firm came as a shock to most people in the industry.
Omnicom farmers have been replaced by hunters
This week’s holding company financials provided valuable insight into the likely impact of a recession on the PR economy and suggested the sector is continuing on a growth trajectory even in these troubled times.
Who are you rooting for in the sign war between McDonald’s and Dairy Queen?
There can only be one winner.
BTS and Elon Musk? RadioShack and Disney? What brands do you want to see CoTweet?
Everyone is used to brands roasting each other on Twitter. But the CoTweets feature may unite some.
Changemakers will reward PR agencies that truly embrace DE&I
PRWeek’s new initiative in partnership with Google revolves around a Changemakers Advisory Council of in-house comms leaders that will identify firms that are walking the walk rather than just talking the talk.
A devastating development for women’s rights
Every company will need to engage employees on the new rules surrounding abortion given the fundamental link between healthcare and employment in the U.S.
Who did it best? Macy’s and Old Navy double down on NFTs for Independence Day
Macy’s NFTs celebrate its 4th of July Fireworks and Old Navy’s NFTs feature its iconic flag t-shirt.
PR is the next trend at Cannes
PR agencies may once again have struck out in their own Lions category but earned media was an intrinsic part of every successful activation at the first in-person Festival of Creativity in three years.
MoonPie creates sunscreen. What brand should avoid following suit?
This is definitely not a trend that works for all brands.
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Continued energy required to defeat diversity complacency
As the second annual official federal Juneteenth holiday approaches, there is still a vast amount of work to do to combat inequality in the PR industry.
What is your favorite Father’s Day 2022 campaign?
Campaign themes include beer, dog poop bags, vasectomies and the metaverse.
Women of Distinction inspire excellence
PRWeek’s annual salute to female PR leaders and the generation coming up behind them never fails to disappoint.
Would you wear Velveeta’s cheese-scented nail polish?
Too cheesy or yes, please-y?
Which brand reaction to the Mona Lisa cake-smearing incident was your favorite?
Philadelphia Cream Cheese and OLW quickly responded on social.
What is your favorite Pride Month 2022 campaign?
Absolut Vodka, Zynga and Harry’s and Flamingo are all set for Pride Month.
5 takeaways from the PRWeek Global Awards
Plus, a gallery of images from the first in-person PRWeek Global Awards in three years.
Would you stop using Grubhub if ‘free lunch’ promo left you hangry?
Customers this week were frustrated with delayed deliveries when the app’s promo went haywire.
Are PR pros returning to jobs they left over the past year?
Many workers reportedly wish they had not jumped ship.
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