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Gobsmacked by Cameron News

Tue, Nov. 14, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

David CameronCongratulations to British prime minister Rishi Sunak’s press shop for keeping such a tight lid on the resurrection of ex-PM and former PR guy David Cameron... Donald Trump is focused squarely on beating Joe Biden. Not... House Speaker MAGA Mike Johnson loves the Bible and its Book of Numbers... Uncle Joe's dilemma: inflation rate cools but price of butter remains high.

HRW Slams Hamas' Propaganda Videos

Fri, Nov. 10, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Human Rights WatchHuman Rights Watch slams Hamas and Islamic Jihad for using Israeli hostages in propaganda videos... The Brooklyn Navy Yard bans organized crime members from bidding on a PR contract... ExxonMobil scores PR points in naming sustainability veteran and Wall Street player Dina Powell McCormick to board.

Democratic Strategists Dance Around Biden's Age Woes

Mon, Nov. 6, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Joe BidenDemocratic strategists who ignored the public's cries that Biden is too old to run again will be held accountable for the 2024 wipeout and ensuing threat to America's democracy... Hill+Knowlton Strategies returns to the Hill & Knowlton brand that it used when it concocted false story about Iraqi troops pulling Kuwaiti babies from the incubators... George Santos will soon have to admire AOC from afar.

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Aggressive PR Powered UAW's Big Win

Fri, Nov. 3, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

UAWAggressive PR paved the way for the United Auto Workers' big win over the Big Three automakers. It will be needed in push to organize with Elon Musk's Tesla... Coach Tommy Tuberville was the toast of the gridiron but he's out of his league on Capitol Hill... Ukraine gives PR blackeye to Nestle for continuing to sell products in Russia.

Saudi Arabia's Sportswashing Caper May Backfire

Wed, Nov. 1, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Mohammed bin SalmanCrown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is poised to pull off the ultimate sportswashing caper by landing the right to host the 2034 World Cup. It could bite him... If humpback whales continue to wash up on Jersey's shore, will Tucker Carlson and his misinformation gang see the light on climate change?... Elon Musk has a bright future as a stand-up comedian.

Ukraine Must Step Up its PR Fight

Thu, Oct. 26, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Volodymyr ZelenskyUkraine must hike its PR to counter the rise of "MAGA Mike" Johnson to the House Speaker post, and calls for increased military support for Israel... The UN climate conference slated for Dubai plans to be a lively affair as businesses call for a roadmap leading to the phase-out of fossil fuels... The climate crisis poses an existential threat to all life on Earth, says the head of APCO Worldwide's new climate and biodiversity practice.

NYT Credibility: Lost in the Fog of War

Wed, Oct. 25, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

NYTimesThe New York Times threw the journalism textbook out the window when it blamed an Israeli airstrike for the explosion at a Gaza City hospital... Embattled NYC mayor Eric Adams can take a bow as his "war on rats" gains traction... Bud Light, which is trying to move beyond its Dylan Mulvaney "fiasco," teams with the UFC, mixed martial arts league.

Hannity is Big Loser in Jim Jordan Mess

Thu, Oct. 19, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Sean HannityFox News personality Sean Hannity is the big loser in the Jim Jordan for Speaker fiasco... Elon Musk's X "blue-check" verification system is super-spreader of misinformation about Israel/Hamas war... Bobby Kennedy Jr.'s run for president is bad news for Donald Trump... PR firm offers to hold pitches due to "difficult time" related to Middle East conflict.

Republicans Act to Save Congress from Jim Jordan

Wed, Oct. 18, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Nicole MalliotakisNew York Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis chided fellow Republicans who jumped off the Jim Jordan bandwagon as "acting very childish." They are actually trying to rescue Congress from disaster... The Israel Defense Forces bolsters PR efforts... NY Attorney General Letitia James works to stamp out hate on social media plaforms

FARA Takes Down Bob 'Gold Bar' Menendez

Thu, Oct. 12, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Bob MenendezBob "Gold Bar" Menendez rues the day that he urged the Justice Dept. to hold violators of the Foreign Agents Registration Act accountable... BBC defends policy of not referring to the Hamas murderers of Oct. 7 as "terrorists"... Bibi Netanyahu is down but certainly not out.

CNN Staff Told to Keep Eye on the Ball

Tue, Oct. 10, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Mark ThompsonNew CNN CEO Mark Thompson urges staff not to be sucked into the world of media navel-gazing... Will Hunter Biden wind up as an anchor on Fox News?... Publicis CEO Arthur Sadoun really loves Mondays and wants to share his ardor with staffers.

Like Father, Like Son

Thu, Oct. 5, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

EdelmanRichard Edelman follows in his father Dan's footsteps by earning the Chicago Publicity Club's Lifetime Achievement Award... It's either Joe Biden's pride or stubbornness that blinds him from the fact that he's too old to run again... Sorry, "Patriotic Kenny." TikTok's rally-around-the-US flag doesn't sway US Senators Blumenthal, Blackburn

Save Us, Tom Hanks

Tue, Oct. 3, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Tom HanksTom Hanks, who bolstered the world's awareness of COVID-19, highlights threat posed by AI... SPJ raises cash for embattled journalists of Ukraine... John Kelly, Trump's former COS, delivers priceless PSA... Edelman is a pretty crafty player in AdLand—for a PR firm.

Passing the Hat for Struggling CEOs

Thu, Sep. 28, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

EPICEO compensation plummeted 14.8 percent in 2022, while workers took only a 1.9 percent "hit"... Trump mimics Giuliani's infamous Four Seasons Total Landscaping PR disaster... Idaho wants to be known for more than being the spud capital of the US.

The GOP's Great Unraveling

Wed, Sep. 27, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

George HW BushGeorge Bush I campaigned at a flag factory. Donald Trump toured a gun shop. The GOP unravels... McKinsey & Co.'s opioid settlements near $1B mark. It claims no wrongdoing... Sign of the times: PRSA's national conference will include session on preparing for active shooter crisis communications.

Rupert Isn't Going Anywhere

Fri, Sep. 22, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Rupert MurdochRupert Murdoch may have stepped down but he is going to continue to play an active role in shaping the editorial policies of Fox News and News Corp... Lisa Osborne Ross, one of the most powerful Black executives in PR, has taken a leave of absence from Edelman... Ron DeSantis is not going to be president but he is No. 1 when it comes to banning books.

Spotlight to Shine on Saudi Arabia's PR Firms

Tue, Sep. 19, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Richard BlumenthalSenator Richard Blumenthal wants the names of all PR firms, crisis managers, strategic consultants, lobbyists and law firms that currently or previously represented Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund... Climate champ Al Gore credits Russia's invasion of Ukraine for accelerating efforts to combat climate change... S4 Capital chief Martin Sorrell isn't worried about the potential return of Donald Trump to the White House.

Impeachment or Over-Reachment

Thu, Sep. 14, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Kevin McCarthyDoomed if he does. Doomed if he don't. Kevin McCarthy can kiss his House Speakership good-bye... Lawsuit alleges Fox Corp. board members allow company to pander to viewers by running stories they crave without regard for truth... Goldman Sachs cracks down on breaches of communications policies.

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