It’s officially Mariah Carey season! The singer’s annual “defrosting” shows how a recognizable idea can become a tradition audiences anticipate year after year.
For us, it’s a fun reminder of the power of consistency, creativity & knowing what resonates.
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Marshall McLuhan’s observation that “the medium is the message” feels especially relevant today.
@risj_oxford found that social media and video networks are now the most common way people access news, surpassing news organizations’ websites and apps.
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Every horror movie has rules for survival. Turns out, a few apply to communications too.
—Don’t ignore warning signs
—Don’t wander off without a plan
—Don’t assume the problem will disappear on its own
The good news? You don’t have to wait until the end to make the right call.
🤖 Made with AI
New platforms, tools and habits keep changing how people find and engage with content. Staying effective as a communicator means noticing those shifts and being willing to rethink how, where and when you reach the people who matter.
.@muckrack's 2026 State of Journalism found AI adoption among journalists has reached 82%, reshaping information discovery.
For organizations, that means thinking beyond Search Engine Optimization and adding Generative Engine Optimization into strategy.
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Messages don’t exist in a vacuum. They have to connect with the audience they are designed to motivate — and be delivered through effective channels of communication.
The PR pitch isn’t dead. @Cision’s 2026 State of the Media Report found 66% of journalists rely on PR content for story ideas. The challenge isn’t pitching. It’s relevance.
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The Super Bowl may be advertising's winning touchdown, but it's far from the only play on the field.
As @Adweek's latest roundup shows, brands use @NFL kickoff season to launch campaigns, introduce partnerships and connect with fans long before February.
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Can bringing an iced coffee to an interview cost you a job? @washingtonpost's recent article unpacks the viral debate between people who see it as ordinary and those who see it as unprofessional.
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.@CNN's look at “Doctober” is a good reminder of what cuts through right now.
In a world flooded with AI-generated content, audiences reward stories that are real: specific, human and willing to show the unpolished parts.
cnn.com/2026/10/01/entertain…
Nearly 40 years after “A Different World” first introduced audiences to Hillman College, @Netflix is bringing it back for a new generation.
Like a lot of people, we fell down a rabbit hole of great reboots, questionable ones and what separates the two.
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Media monitoring & analysis ranked as the most critical tool for PR success in @Cision's survey of comms professionals. Brand awareness was named the top priority for 2026, while storytelling & content creation topped the list of skills that matter most.
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It’s Dolly Parton Day—a celebration of someone who's taught us so much about communication. Most importantly: being your authentic self can be the most powerful message. Hope you treat yourself to a cup of ambition today and don’t have to work 9–5 on 9/25.
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