Also: Scouting America’s controversial rebrand yields results; NFL doubles down on DEI.


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The Scoop: Google called out for error-filled AI commercial. Again.

Also: Scouting America’s controversial rebrand yields results; NFL doubles down on DEI.



How AI can help you create, land and track the perfect pitch

 Gain access to journalists and craft personalized outreach.  



Strategy, empathy and a seat at the table add up to success for ING leader

ING America’s head of comms & brand experience leans into early mornings, the Orange Code and a little bit of TikTok.


These Super Bowl strategies had people talking long before kickoff

Doritos and Coors Light use a combination of social and earned media to prolong the conversation. 


A peek behind the curtain with personal finance reporter Chris Taylor

For the inaugural Media Coffee Chat, we sit down with Chris Taylor, an award-winning personal finance journalist, marathoner (13 times!), a father of two boys, beagle dog dad and Canadian living in New Jersey.


The Scoop: Chipotle, Waffle House emphasize transparency about price fluctuations 

Also: Google lifts ban on AI use for weapons; Mavs’ messaging around Doncic deal doesn’t answer questions.





Why comms pros make great chiefs of staff

An understanding of comms, familiarity with overall business can help CEOs see what’s coming.


New social media features and updates to know this week

Including updates from YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn and more.



The Scoop: American tariffs roil the world. Here’s what it means for communicators.

Plus: LA Times owner continues to get political; Applebee’s parlays ‘Date Night Pass’ into media relations gold.



6 keys to killer market research questions

Companies that use these tactics to write customer surveys will go beyond surface-level feedback and uncover actionable insights.


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