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On Friday, President Donald Trump announced that CNN, MS NOW and Politico would be banned from the White House. Their access was revoked by Saturday, and allegations of First Amendment violations have been swirling. The three organizations have since filed…
Hispanic Heritage Month starts today. The energy is especially palpable this year following a strong season of Latino pride and celebration that has continued to bring Latino voices to the forefront across industries (hello, THE Bad Bunny, Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado, to name a few.) There’s also Cástulo de la Rocha, who TIME named today one if its 2026 Latino…
For packaged food and beverage companies, the next year will be defined not only by regulatory change, but by how effectively organizations communicate those changes. While supply chains and R&D teams work to adapt to evolving requirements, communications leaders will…
Schools have a lot to communicate. A new school year brings administrative announcements, events, new programs, parent updates, board meetings and more. Before it all begins, there’s one question worth asking: What do you want people to know about your…
If you run an independent accounting firm, the wave of private equity investment sweeping the industry may have created a communications opportunity for you. A recent Philadelphia Business Journal story looked at just how quickly private equity has changed the…
When Tree Hut debuted its new visual identity in December, the company framed the update as a “glow-up,” intended to reflect growth and self-expression. While the company emphasized that its formulas would remain unchanged, the response online focused almost entirely…
When you think of Wicked, you can’t help but picture pink and green, flying monkeys, and Cynthia Erivo belting out that final note as she soars into the sky defiantly. Last week, I had the opportunity to see Wicked: For Good. As someone who has…
Hershey’s Christmas tree. Those three words bring a flood of memories to many. In 1989 Hershey’s launched its “Christmas Bells” advertisement – the classic dance of red, green, and silver kisses to the tune of “We Wish You a Merry…
For days now, the Pentagon’s new press rules have been weighing heavily on me as a professional communicator. You’re probably aware by now that under these new rules, journalists’ ability to independently solicit information is incredibly limited. Only a few…
Have you ever felt like you truly know a celebrity, influencer, or podcast host, almost as if they were one of your friends? If so, you’ve experienced a parasocial relationship. With Halloween around the corner, it’s easy to see why…