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CEOs, Rank & File Differ on Racial Progress

Tue, May 23, 2023

By Steve Barnes

EdelmanA majority of corporate executives say that businesses have made progress toward addressing racism and racial inequalities, but according to the latest Edelman Trust Barometer Special Report, a lot of the people who report to them do not agree.

CEO Accessibility Vs. Empathy Is Key

Fri, May 19, 2023

By Steve Barnes

FTIAn increasing number of both employees and investors say they want CEOs to be accessible—and fewer of them put a high priority on empathy. So says a new report from FTI Consulting.

Burnout, 'Quiet Quitting' Take Center Stage

Tue, May 2, 2023

By Steve Barnes

IPRThe mushrooming rate of employee burnout and rise of “quiet quitting” are big issues for both employers and workers in today’s job environment, according to a study from the Institute for PR and Cision.

Companies Need to Step Up Healthcare Messaging

Fri, Apr. 21, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Edelman Trust Barometer: Trust and HealthGood health is becoming increasingly out of reach for consumers, according to a new report from Edelman, and businesses are seen as having a major opportunity to alleviate the situation.

PR Pros Up Use of Podcasts

Thu, Apr. 13, 2023

By Steve Barnes

PropelPR pros are increasingly aiming to get their messages across on podcasts, according to the newly released Q2 2023 Propel Media Barometer.

Mastering Digital Transformation Pays Off

Fri, Mar. 31, 2023

By Steve Barnes

FTIMastering the art of digital transformation can pay big dividends for a business, a new study from FTI Consulting finds, but successfully executing that digital transformation is harder than it might seem.

Journalists Feel the Economy's Impact

Wed, Mar. 15, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Muck RackTwo out of three journalists say that their work has been impacted by the uncertain state of the economy, according to a new Muck Rack study.

Sponsored Content Fills Journo Gaps

Fri, Mar. 10, 2023

By Steve Barnes

V2As the number of journalists continues to decline, the role of sponsored content is becoming increasingly important, according to a new report from V2 Communications.

Equal Treatment Eludes Women at Work

Wed, Mar. 8, 2023

By Steve Barnes

LewisWhile women make up 40 percent of the global workforce, they’re still lagging behind when it comes to equal treatment in areas ranging from the workplace to STEM disciplines to the online world. That’s the conclusion of a new report from TEAM LEWIS Foundation.

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Splurging Holds Up Against Inflation

Fri, Mar. 3, 2023

By Steve Barnes

5WConsumers still want to splurge despite the effects of inflation, according to 5W Public Relations' 2023 Consumer Culture Report.

Consumers Want to be Heard by Companies

Tue, Feb. 14, 2023

By Steve Barnes

rfConsumers want to be heard by companies—even if their opinions are at odds. That’s the conclusion of “Collaboration & Consensus: Do Consumers Feel Heard?”, a new survey conducted by Ruder Finn.

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Getting Harder to Get Hits

Wed, Jan. 18, 2023

By Steve Barnes

PropelAccording to the new Propel Media Barometer, it was harder than ever for PR pros to turn a pitch into a piece of earned media in Q4 2022.

Leadership is Key to Thriving in Recession

Fri, Dec. 9, 2022

By Steve Barnes

EdelmanWith an economic slowdown looming as a major possibility for 2023, many B2B marketers say that thought leadership could play a pivotal role in determining which brands weather the storm most successfully.