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


Today’s Headlines: 05.19.2025

 

The Scoop: Evolving from newspaper journalist to $100 million podcast mogul

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


What PR pros can learn from OverDrive’s collaboration with the Lakers

CMO Jennifer Leitman discusses connecting with new audiences and value-driven marketing.


The smoke signal strategy that prevents PR fires before they ignite

 Internal communications research can help stave off disaster.



The Modern Leader series: The art of meaningful appreciation

As The Grossman Group celebrates 25 years, Ragan is partnering with them to share the top attributes they see in modern leaders today.


The Scoop: HBO pokes fun at self after yet another rebrand

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


2025 Internal Email Communications Benchmarks

When it comes to internal communications, email remains the most widely used and measurable channel — but are your messages actually getting through?


3 ways to start a story

2025 Pulitzer Prize winners show us how to craft that critical first sentence.



Navigating Trump’s second term requires becoming ‘first movers’

Public affairs teams must move from reactive crisis management to proactive strategic planning.


How consumer data and ‘techstyle’ drive new Samsung campaign

Plus, the value of having comms in the room at the beginning of your advertising campaign.


The Scoop: Transportation Sec undercuts Newark Airport safety claims with offhand comment

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


4 steps for building a proactive anti-deepfake strategy

Understand online audience behavior and information flows.



Harnessing culture through humanity

Why brands should take a holistic approach to developing culture.


Creator partnerships: Healthcare’s secret weapon against misinformation

Regulatory scrutiny, targeted outreach make creator-driven content effective.


New social media features and updates to know this week

Including Instagram, X and Reddit and more.


AI Certificate Course

May 7, 14 and 21, 2025 | 1-3 p.m. ET | Virtual Series


PR Daily Conference

May 21 - 23, 2025 | Washington, D.C.


Zenith Awards

Deadline: Friday, June 6, 2025


Leadership Communications Certificate Course

June 11, 18 and 25, 2025 | 1-3 p.m. ET | Virtual Series


Crisis Communications Virtual Conference

June 17, 2025 | 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. ET


Public Relations Certificate Course

July 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2025 | 1-3 p.m. ET | Virtual Series