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The Ticket That Broke The Internet
Ticketmaster’s communications failure after demand for Taylor Swift Eras Tour tickets crashed their system shows why comms teams need to be on top of sentiment in real time.
Why Top Universities Trust Broadsight
Some of the world’s top universities are rethinking how they track, manage and respond to media coverage.
How Heinz Hacked the Super Bowl Without Spending a Dime
Heinz declined the most visible stage in advertising and still managed to spark national conversation simply by announcing a day off for employees after Super Bowl.
Crispy Messaging: How KFC Fried the Script on Corporate Comms
When KFC ran out of chicken, their public apology turned what could have been a lasting reputational wound into a testament to the power of tone, timing and trust.
The Power of Strategic Silence in Public Relations
Strategic silence—knowing when to pause, assess and wait—can be just as powerful as a well-crafted statement.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Coca-Cola and the $4-Billion Shrug
Are you ready to respond when the most popular athlete in the world pushes aside your product on the world stage?
The Truth Won’t Sell Itself: PR’s New Reality
How PR professionals can ethically persuade audiences who process information through emotion rather than evidence.
The Mother’s Day Messaging Meltdown, and a Brunch That Backfired
Inside a suburban family’s failed campaign to surprise Mom—and how it mirrors real communications chaos.
Do Ex-Journalists Make the Best PR Professionals?
Journalism experience can be a real asset in PR, but it doesn’t guarantee success. The most effective communicators bridge insight and execution.
What the Volkswagen Emissions Scandal Reveals About the Hidden Pressures Facing Comms Teams
The Volkswagen emissions scandal saw a comms team forced to try to hold back a flood with a thimble.
