Also: CNN uses Broadway play to kickoff convo on state of journalism; Google’s AI agents reshape how PR teams must optimize for search.
Plus: Walmart politely rebuffs Trump demand; Duolingo tries to recover after AI disaster.
YouTube’s podcast rise requires rewriting pitching playbook; Colts’ video misfires a lesson in respecting sensitive topics.
Also: UnitedHealth Group uses IR message to convey confidence in new CEO; NFL says diversity program suspended due to performance, not politics.
Plus: Subscribers shell out big bucks for Substacks; government and airlines try to reassure about Newark Airport’s safety.
Plus: A’ja Wilson lands first shoe deal with Nike, but fan reaction is mixed.
Also: New York Times digital subscription hike signals opportunities beyond the front page; Marvel intentionally spoils ‘New Avengers’ reveal.
Plus: TikTok faces big privacy fine in EU; lessons from the fall of the MCU.
Also: Trump’s Public Broadcasting funding cut could create media challenge; Belichick’s CBS interview offers media training reminders.
Also: Starbucks CEO addresses poorer-than-expected earnings call; Coca-Cola outlines playbook for countering misinformation.
Plus: Video podcasts boom; the wide-ranging impacts of broken American-Canadian trust.
Also: Discord co-founder eases leadership transition; Chinese factory posts threaten brands.
Also: Academy Awards takes first public stance on AI; brands may reevaluate pitching ‘60 Minutes’ after exec’s resignation comments.
Plus: The comms implications of the death of the pope; CJR’s fired leader goes on the offensive.
Also: Wendy’s issues non-apology over Katy Perry joke; Dior Men issues flat announcement of new artistic director.
