The Scoop: Pete Buttigieg balances outreach with base reassurance after ‘Flagrant’ appearance
Also: Discord co-founder eases leadership transition; Chinese factory posts threaten brands.
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.
Also: Lack of partnership disclosures adds to maple research disgrace; OpenAI’s foray into social media begs question: what’s in it for them?
Plus: 62% of CEOs believe a recession is coming; using Tax Day freebies for PR.
Also: Nintendo uses strategic silence as tariffs affect Switch 2 release; NBA’s Nuggets go into damage control mode after pre-playoff shakeups.
Plus: How Crocs embraced its uncoolness; Meta releases new AI models.
Also: White House may let China keep TikTok algo control; egg lobby aims to silence critics ahead of annual Easter egg roll.
Also: Substack picks up steam as video podcast alternative; True Religion finds balance between finding new shoppers while not abandoning its brand legacy.
Plus: Primark praises whistleblower as CEO steps down; Disney in FCC crosshairs for DEI.
Also: Influencer showcase gives creators platform to engage CMOs; return of ‘OG’ Facebook could have major impact on brands.
Also: FCC chair sends ‘end DEI’ message to companies; Block CEO Dorsey catches heat for insensitive layoff email.
Plus: NY mayor’s officer uses tracker to handle federal comms response; behind the scenes of Teen Vogue interview with Musk daughter Vivian Wilson.