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Get Media Contacts to Pay Attention in Three Easy Steps

It’s easy for a story to get lost in the constant firehose of headlines being generated in today’s “24-7 and right now” media cycles. Trying to get the attention of a specific media outlet can feel impossible, and trying

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Kellogg’s Stranger Things Campaign Hits Big

<img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-3913" src="content/2018/06/kellogg-pr-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="780" height="585" /> Two elements of <a href=&quot

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Publix Responds to Public Outcry

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Press Blackout Leads to Backlash

It’s no secret that some press agencies have a contentious relationship with the current U.S. presidential administration. Generally, disputes or dustups between the two sides are supported along roughly partisan politi

Marvin Ellison's portrait, marking a pivotal moment in his retail leadership career

Ellison Has the Opportunity to Cement His Reputation

A few years back, Marvin Ellison was a candidate for the top spot at Home Depot. While he did very well running U.S. operations for Home Depot, Ellison didn’t get that gig, but he was tapped to lead struggling departmen

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David Robinson's UNC Scandal Statement, Revisited

Originally published May 22, 2018 covering David Robinson's NCAA Commission on College Basketball statements. Refreshed June 2026 with the seven-year arc into NIL. In May 2018, NBA Hall of Famer David Robinson, serving

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Fox and NYT Team up to Report the News?

If the media consumer marketplace, blogosphere, and social media can be believed, the viewers of Fox and readers of the New York Times practically live in different universes. While millions consume content from both me

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U2 Continues to Set New Standards in Live Rock

From the very beginning, U2 has always proven unpredictable and entertaining in their live shows. This reputation goes back to the band’s first foray into the major spotlight, back in 1985 at the Live Aid show. At the ti

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Girls Scouts Promote Their Brand as “First Choice”

The Girl Scouts of the USA has a big problem on their hands. Sure, everyone still loves their cookies, and many, many girls still appreciate the program… But these are still troubling times for the GSA. The troubles beg

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CSR Done Well: Brands Who Have Taken a Stand Effectively

The idea of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is not new, though it has seen a bit of a resurgence in recent years, thanks, in large part, to the direct connection between brands and consumers on social media. CSR i