By Kim Markus, writing for PR News… In today’s fast-paced media environment, where misinformation quickly spreads, PR professionals face a critical challenge: how to ensure authenticity remains at the heart of campaigns. The trust built with audiences is fragile, and reclaiming it requires courage, transparency and a focus on storytelling that resonates. The release of the […]
By Dawn Dankner-Rosen, Mackenzie Maher for O’Dwyer’s In today’s hyper-connected world, where news and information spread instantaneously, every business or organization will inevitably face some type of crisis that can threaten its hard-earned reputation. The stakes are even higher in healthcare, where effectively managing a crisis could be a matter of life or death. Medical […]
By Christine Azzolino for O’Dwyers The consumer electronics industry is booming and with it comes fierce competition at major trade shows like CES. With thousands of brands all vying for attention, exhibitors face the same challenge: How do you cut through the noise and leave a lasting impression? In today’s crowded landscape, it’s not enough […]
By Nicole Schuman for PRNews [Editor’s Note: Ahead of PRNEWS’ next PRNEWS PRO Online Training Workshop, PR Thought Leadership Strategies on LinkedIn on Nov. 19, we spoke to presenter Tayler Felix, Senior Social Media Manager at Workday. PRNEWS got a sneak peek into her session, “Optimizing LinkedIn Newsletter Engagement,” including the benefits of a LinkedIn newsletter compared […]
By Carol Kinsey Goman There are two sets of qualities that people look for in leaders: warmth/likeability/empathy and power/confidence/authority. While women often excel in displaying warmth (which shows up in their influence and collaboration skills), they may hesitate to directly seek or show power. As Women’s History Month ended, it served as timely reminder to […]
We are pleased to announce that Hennes Communications has been named Preferred Provider of Crisis Communications Services for the Consortium of State School Boards Associations (COSSBA). COSSBA represents 25 state school boards associations across the United States, serving more than 7,700 local public school districts. About Hennes Communications Founded in 1989, Hennes Communications is one […]
By Bruce Hennes, Hennes Communications UPDATE: The piece below was written a few days before Election Day. We hope you agree it’s still worth a read. However, the polls are now closed, Election Day is behind us, most of the results appear to be uncontested, the U.S. Senate will soon be in the hands of […]
By Anthony S. Mangeri for Domestic Preparedness The role of the emergency management systems is to bring calm to chaos. The role of the public information officer (PIO) is to disseminate information that is credible, accurate, and reliable. It is a critical component of the initial response to meet the informational needs of residents – […]
By Seth Chalmer for Stanford Social Information Review “Should we put out a statement?” If you’re a nonprofit communications professional, you’ve heard that question many times, often the day after some major news event. Since the October 7 massacres in Israel and subsequent war in Gaza, many nonprofits have struggled to decide whether and how […]
By Kelly Byrnes for Harvard Business Review Being a panelist offers advantages that extend beyond the appreciative applause of the audience. It’s a chance to showcase your expertise, network with your professional community, contribute to industry dialogue, and build your reputation as a thought leader. If you perform well, your colleagues may begin to see […]