The FCC’s latest investigations into media companies, led by Trump-appointed chair Brendan Carr, have raised alarms about press freedom. Targeting DEI programs at select organizations while ignoring others, the probes appear less about regulation and more about exerting political pressure. With NPR, PBS, CBS, and others under scrutiny, experts warn this could be a step toward weakening independent journalism—echoing tactics used by authoritarian regimes.

Direct-to-consumer cookware brand Caraway turns a Black Friday blunder into a customer experience opportunity by switching post-purchase email providers.  During Black Friday, Caraway Home’s “Where is my order?” calls increased to more than a quarter of its customer service calls, and package theft increased to 7% of orders.   These are higher than usual benchmarks for […]

PRNEWS Live welcomed Brennan Nevada Johnson, Founder and CEO of Brennan Nevada Inc., and descendent of Carter G. Woodson, a founder of Black History Month. Nevada Johnson’s agency has grown despite DEI backlash, and she joins us to discuss some tactics to uphold organizational values while dealing with a culture of DEI pushback.

  Tuesday February 25, 2025 Good morning! It’s Tuesday, and this is the monthly Cynopsis Sports newsletter.    ESPN, MLB STRIKING OUT MLB’s pursuit to fix its game distribution troubles took a massive turn when the league and ESPN announced their media rights deal was ending after the 2025 season. Both sides claimed to have […]

In a dark ballroom at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, a spark of light streams across the screens. The host, actor Anthony Mackie, approaches center stage and holds up an item: “Panasonic’s story began over a century ago with this—the double socket. This is the spark that ignited decades of innovation and passion, comfort […]

By Noah Ziegler The phrase, “Everyone watches women’s sports” is more than a motto on a T-shirt – it’s a movement, gaining traction as TV ratings and coverage, merchandise sales and fan attendance rise, bolster  the fact that women’s sports leagues are growing in the sports zeitgeist. Playing a role in that rise in popularity […]

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The lessons from DeepSeek’s rise offer a blueprint for how brands, especially challengers, can capture attention, navigate controversy, and take over the conversation.

Walmart reported its ad business grew 27% year over year in 2024, reaching $4.4 billion.   Walmart Inc.’s advertising business is helping grow the retailer’s operating income faster than its sales.   The mass merchant reported its total sales grew 4% in 2024, while its operating income increased more than 8%.  “The way we’ve designed […]

Kendra Scott’s analytics team delivered 20 impactful tests in 2024 that drove millions in incremental revenue for the brand. The VP of digital shares how. A better customer experience can add millions in incremental revenue to a retailer’s bottom line. Just ask Kamanasish Kundu, vice president and head of digital and ecommerce at Kendra Scott.  […]