Daily Scoop

Casey Weldon

The Scoop: Duolingo CEO walks back ‘AI-first’ memo

Also: Cannes creator takeover shows value of authentic creator moments; state DMVs uses owned channels, media to combat phishing scam.

Casey Weldon

Also: Harvard-White House situation signals need for comms to stay alert; brands must work to counter Wall Street’s ‘Sell America’ moment.

Casey Weldon

Also: CNN uses Broadway play to kickoff convo on state of journalism; Google’s AI agents reshape how PR teams must optimize for search.

Allison Carter

Plus: Walmart politely rebuffs Trump demand; Duolingo tries to recover after AI disaster.

Casey Weldon

YouTube’s podcast rise requires rewriting pitching playbook; Colts’ video misfires a lesson in respecting sensitive topics.

Casey Weldon

Also: UnitedHealth Group uses IR message to convey confidence in new CEO; NFL says diversity program suspended due to performance, not politics.

Allison Carter

Plus: Subscribers shell out big bucks for Substacks; government and airlines try to reassure about Newark Airport’s safety.

Courtney Blackann

Plus: A’ja Wilson lands first shoe deal with Nike, but fan reaction is mixed.

Casey Weldon

Also: New York Times digital subscription hike signals opportunities beyond the front page; Marvel intentionally spoils ‘New Avengers’ reveal.

Casey Weldon

Also: Trump’s Public Broadcasting funding cut could create media challenge; Belichick’s CBS interview offers media training reminders.

Casey Weldon

Also: Starbucks CEO addresses poorer-than-expected earnings call; Coca-Cola outlines playbook for countering misinformation.

Allison Carter

Plus: Video podcasts boom; the wide-ranging impacts of broken American-Canadian trust.

Casey Weldon

Also: Discord co-founder eases leadership transition; Chinese factory posts threaten brands.

Casey Weldon

Also: Academy Awards takes first public stance on AI; brands may reevaluate pitching ‘60 Minutes’ after exec’s resignation comments.