Plus: TikTok faces big privacy fine in EU; lessons from the fall of the MCU.


Today’s Headlines: 05.05.2025

 

The Scoop: The chaotic web of social media journalism as seen in one California county

Plus: TikTok faces big privacy fine in EU; lessons from the fall of the MCU.


AI SEO: An audience-first approach to showing up in AI results

The way we think about search is changing.




The Scoop: Kohl’s outlines path forward after new CEO fired for cause

Also: Trump’s Public Broadcasting funding cut could create media challenge; Belichick’s CBS interview offers media training reminders.


FleishmanHillard’s Thomas Bennett on building a career from pro sports to SVP

Fleishman Hillard SVP shares the keys to growing the next generation of communicators.


Decode your execs: Managing upward for communicators 

A few tips for building better relationships with execs, earning their trust and providing actionable feedback.


Making complex, technical stories more human

Focus on personal relevance and trust to make technical topics relatable and engaging.



These are the phrases that drive communicators nuts

From 'leverage' to 'thrilled,' communicators are done with these overused phrases.


Your insight needed: How you use business acumen in comms

Take this brief survey and help shed light on an important area of the industry.


The Scoop: Amazon clarifies tariff pricing report after Bezos’ ‘good guy’ call with Trump

Also: Starbucks CEO addresses poorer-than-expected earnings call; Coca-Cola outlines playbook for countering misinformation.


  Member Content

Aligning AI with organizational values and brand

Steps to create ethical and trustworthy decisions regarding AI.



Social media reigns despite disruption

Social media remains the top channel for external communications, but watch out for video and AI content.



Behind the headlines: Helping my friend through a 48-hour media firestorm

A PR pro stepped up when a confrontation with a congresswoman went viral.


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