Burger King misses the mark with tweet for International Women’s Day
The effort to grab attention on Twitter backfired as the fast-food chain drew criticism for invoking tired and offensive stereotypes.
The effort to grab attention on Twitter backfired as the fast-food chain drew criticism for invoking tired and offensive stereotypes.
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The PR world has kept everyone on their toes throughout months of crisis, but it’s crucial for pros to find a way to reduce stress and blow off steam. Here’s how one pro is managing his day.
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When COVID-19 disrupted its annual Poppy Wall display, the company deployed the technology to create a virtual experience to honor the fallen.
The agency head urges all communicators to have one eye on the future as you manage the day-to-day crisis if you want staying power long past the current pandemic.
This industry leader stays on top of her priorities with a 5 a.m. wakeup time, two or three cups of coffee and tools like RivalIQ.