Best Practices
Beyond the Bargain: Winning Consumers When Discounts Stop Working
If it feels like every brand has been running a sale for months, you’re not imagining it. According to a recent CNBC report, consumers are showing clear signs of discount fatigue ahead of Black Friday.
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Research
Forrester Survey: Customer Experience the Top Focus for B2C CMOs in 2026
A new survey from Forrester suggests that many B2C CMOs are planning to make the customer experience (CX) their top priority in 2026 — a notable shift from last year, when CX didn’t even crack the top five priorities in the same survey.
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Influencer Marketing
Not Just for the Big Leagues: NIL Scores for Marketers of Every Size
If you think NIL deals are only for powerhouse football programs or Final Four contenders, think again. There are plenty of more affordable options for brands.
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Branding/Marketing
PR Roundup: SNAP and Brand Confusion, State of PR Measurement, a Beefy Play for A.1.
This week’s PR Roundup explores how brands should approach SNAP and the government shutdown, Muck Rack’s latest “State of PR Measurement” report and a beefy campaign from A.1.
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Crisis Management
Truth, Trust and Tech: Key Takeaways from PRSA ICON 2025
2025 PRSA ICON gathered comms professionals, educators and students to explore themes on impactful storytelling, industry ethics, leadership and reputation in polarized times, and the effect of technology on the profession.
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Crisis Management
AI Crises on the Rise: How Brands Can Stay Transparent and True to Their Values
Learn how to navigate AI crisis challenges by focusing on transparency and aligning AI use with brand values.
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Media Relations
How Generosity Plus Public Relations Builds a Brand
Sourhouse, which manufactures and sells its own sourdough bread baking tools, prioritizes earned media to grow its brand in the niche category.
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Branding/Marketing
PR Roundup: “Your Mom” and Media Relations, CEOs Go Quiet, and Capri Sun’s Tricky Halloween
PR Roundup explores a “Your mom” quip from Press Secretary Leavitt to HuffPost’s Dáte in regards to a story question, Golin’s latest CEO Impact Index, and Capri Sun’s Halloween “Trick & Treat” stunt.
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Branding/Marketing
Halloween Hits: How Brands Are Turning Tricks and Treats Into Engagement
PRNEWS took the opportunity to highlight some non-candy Halloween campaigns for creative examples on how to reach an audience in spooky season
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Demand Gen
The Four Forces Redefining Inbound Marketing in 2026
These four big forces are redefining what successful inbound marketing will look like in 2026.
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Pop-Ups
Alienware and Twitch Create Sci-Fi-Themed Hybrid Activation for NYC Commuters and Streamers
Alienware and Twitch executives behind the activation discuss their strategic marketing goals, the inspiration behind the partnership and the challenges of bringing it to fruition.
