# leadership communication (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover leadership communication. Page: Feed: --- ## [Be the CCO: What communicators think Neutrogena should do next](https://www.prdaily.com/be-the-cco-what-communicators-think-neutrogena-should-do-next/) _2026-08-27 · Allison Carter · PR Daily_ Professional communicators weighed in on what to do now in the wake of the Hayden Panettiere controversy. The death of Hayden Panettiere shined a light on comments she made months before her death. In a May podcast interview, Panettiere claimed her long-standing contract with Neutrogena was not renewed in 2015 due to her comments about \[…\] The post Be the CCO: What communicators think Neutrogena… ## [The AI backlash is getting louder. Brands should pay attention.](https://www.prdaily.com/the-ai-backlash-is-getting-louder-brands-should-pay-attention/) _2026-08-27 · Courtney Blackann · PR Daily_ Communicators need to understand what’s driving the frustration before it becomes a trust problem. Polaroid took the AI debate onto a Coney Island beach this summer. Rising from the sand was a giant billboard with a message aimed directly at one of the technology’s most controversial talking points: “Go jump in some water before the \[…\] The post The AI backlash is getting louder. Brands should pay… ## [The Scoop: Callaway eventually owns its role for approving ad criticized for violence against women](https://www.prdaily.com/the-scoop-callaway-eventually-owns-its-role-for-approving-ad-criticized-for-violence-against-women/) _2026-08-26 · Courtney Blackann · PR Daily_ Plus: Target apologizes for racist Halloween costume; TikTok launches Substack. Good Good Golf and Callaway have apologized after an ad for their co-branded driver showed a man shoving a woman to the ground when she reached for his golf club. The scene feels more ominous as tense music plays over the ad. The 60-second clip \[…\] The post The Scoop: Callaway eventually owns its role for approving ad… ## [Is AI getting your brand right? Ask these 5 questions.](https://www.prdaily.com/is-ai-getting-your-brand-right-ask-these-5-questions/) _2026-08-26 · Courtney Blackann · PR Daily_ How to spot outdated information before your audience does. If communicators want to know how AI is shaping their organization’s reputation, they should be asking the same questions as their audiences. Alex Sevigny, associate professor at McMaster University and an adviser at Ragan’s Center for AI Strategy, recommended frequent checks on how different generative AI \[…\] The post Is AI getting your… ## [The real reasons employees leave](https://www.prdaily.com/the-real-reasons-employees-leave/) _2026-08-26 · Allison Carter · PR Daily_ It’s not because you’re sending too many emails. “People today, they don’t leave organizations because they receive too many communications. They leave because they don’t really feel connected.” That’s how David Swissman, enterprise account executive at Interact, put it during a recent Tech Talk at Ragan’s Employee Experience Conference. It’s a gap felt most by \[…\] The post The real reasons… ## [Reddit’s citation drop is a warning to diversify your GEO strategy](https://www.prdaily.com/reddits-citation-drop-is-a-warning-to-diversify-your-geo-strategy/) _2026-08-26 · Allison Carter · PR Daily_ Five checks reveal whether your AI visibility depends too heavily on any single source. Stephanie Nivinskus is principal, Ragan’s Center for AI Strategy. Reddit’s influence on AI visibility once looked almost untouchable. In April, marketing software company Profound found it accounted for 57% of ChatGPT’s social citations in the U.S. and more than half across \[…\] The post Reddit’s citation drop… ## [Your human voice is your leadership advantage](https://www.prdaily.com/your-human-voice-is-your-leadership-advantage/) _2026-08-26 · Allison Carter · PR Daily_ How do we use AI without allowing it to erase the very thing that makes communication meaningful? Mary Olson-Menzel is the founder and CEO of MVP Executive Development and co-founder of Spark Insight Coaching. Michelle Powers is a fractional chief of staff. We are living through a remarkable moment in communications as a profession. AI can \[…\] The post Your human voice is your leadership advantage… ## [How small brands can create standout campaigns without a big budget](https://www.prdaily.com/how-small-brands-can-create-standout-campaigns-without-a-big-budget/) _2026-08-25 · Courtney Blackann · PR Daily_ More money doesn’t always mean more impact. You don’t necessarily need a huge budget to create a big budget. You need collaboration and a killer idea. Therabody’s “Add Some Magic” campaign is an example of what that can look like. Its in-house creative team shot an ad in less than four hours. The team then \[…\] The post How small brands can create standout campaigns without a big budget appeared… ## [Social media updates and new features to know this week](https://www.prdaily.com/social-media-updates-and-new-features-to-know-this-week-55/) _2026-08-25 · Courtney Blackann · PR Daily_ Including LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram and more. Welcome to a new week of updates. LinkedIn’s new “Seems like AI slop” feedback button has already changed what people are seeing across their feeds. Hari Srinivasan, the platform’s chief product officer, says that more than 1 million people have used the button since LinkedIn launched it a couple \[…\] The post Social media updates and new features to… ## [The State of Internal Communications in 2027](https://www.prdaily.com/the-state-of-internal-communications-in-2027/) _2026-08-25 · Allison Carter · PR Daily_ Internal communications teams are under growing pressure to keep pace. At the same time, leaders want clearer evidence that communication efforts are working. The post The State of Internal Communications in 2027 appeared first on PR Daily . ## [Anthony Ettinger on LinkedIn (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Ox1STfaF7kaG) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Public LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/anthonyettinger. ## [CEOs and CCOs don’t always agree. Tell us where you stand.](https://www.prdaily.com/ceos-and-ccos-dont-always-agree-tell-us-where-you-stand/) _2026-08-25 · Allison Carter · PR Daily_ CCOs are invited to participate. The HarrisX – Ragan CEO/Communicators Perceptions Survey needs CEOs, CCOs and senior-level communicators to share their opinions on a variety of topics including the state of comms in the workplace, evolving attitudes about AI, how strategies are shifting around DE&I, ESG and brand safety. We’ll share the preliminary findings, including \[…\] The post CEOs and CCOs… ## [Why tomorrow’s CEOs may come from public relations](https://www.prdaily.com/why-tomorrows-ceos-may-come-from-public-relations/) _2026-08-24 · Allison Carter · PR Daily_ Ragan Communications CEO Diane Schwartz was published by PRSA in the wake of her Women of Distinction Award win. Diane Schwartz, CEO of Ragan Communications, spends a lot of time thinking about AI — and putting it into action. That’s why she was recently honored with PRSA’s inaugural Women of Impact Award for Innovative Use \[…\] The post Why tomorrow’s CEOs may come from public relations appeared… ## [The Scoop: America’s food recall summer continues as FDA gets defensive](https://www.prdaily.com/the-scoop-americas-food-recall-summer-continues-as-fda-gets-defensive/) _2026-08-24 · Allison Carter · PR Daily_ Plus: Flock’s CEO calls for ‘compromise’; brands love mogging and maxxing. Lettuce. Jalapenos. Frozen blueberries. Eggs. These are just a few of the staple items that have seen recalls this summer, some at the highest risk level, with a “reasonable probability” that the foods could cause serious harm or death. Business Insider reports that despite \[…\] The post The Scoop: America’s food recall… ## [Playing war: How nostalgia became a weapon in crisis communication](https://www.prdaily.com/playing-war-how-nostalgia-became-a-weapon-in-crisis-communication/) _2026-08-22 · Allison Carter · PR Daily_ Your crisis plan isn’t ready for this. Ishola Nasirudeen Ayodele is dean of The School of Impactful Communication. Iranian state-affiliated creators recently released stop-motion videos depicting missile strikes on Israel and the U.S. The cast was LEGO. The soundtrack was hip-hop. The aesthetic was Saturday morning cartoon. The reach was up to a billion views. \[…\] The post Playing war: How… ## [‘Not what Neutrogena stands for’: Beauty brand issues statement after death of Hayden Panettiere](https://www.prdaily.com/not-what-neutrogena-stands-for-beauty-brand-issues-statement-after-death-of-hayden-panettiere/) _2026-08-21 · Allison Carter · PR Daily_ Plus: Google rolls out Preferred Sources to help with traffic declines; how to bulid a profitable social media platform without selling. Neutrogena has faced blistering criticism in the wake of the death of Hayden Panettiere. Comments Panettiere made earlier this year resurfaced, accusing the company of ending its long-running contract with her in 2015 when \[…\] The post ‘Not what Neutrogena stands… ## [How GoTo Foods’ marketing SVP gives global ideas local flavor](https://www.prdaily.com/how-focus-brands-marketing-svp-gives-global-ideas-local-flavor/) _2026-08-21 · Isis Simpson-Mersha · PR Daily_ From Auntie Anne’s to Cinnabon and Jamba, Kerri Christian of GoTo Foods shares what communicators should consider before taking a campaign across borders. For Kerri Christian, growth means meeting customers wherever they are, across countries, channels and everyday moments. As senior vice president of marketing for international and retail channels at GoTo Foods, Christian leads strategic \[…\] The… ## [Want to up your comms game? Phone it in.](https://www.prdaily.com/want-to-up-your-comms-game-phone-it-in/) _2026-08-20 · Allison Carter · PR Daily_ PR professionals can use the phone as the difference between “Yay, we got the story!” and “Welp, gotta try again. Dustin Siggins is founder of Proven Media Solutions. Let me tell you about the time I got a placement in a large regional newspaper using a piece of technology from the 19th century. It was earlier \[…\] The post Want to up your comms game? Phone it in. appeared first on PR Daily . ## [Discord gave this startup a direct line to Gen Z. Then it built around what it heard.](https://www.prdaily.com/discord-gave-this-startup-a-direct-line-to-gen-z-then-it-built-around-what-it-heard/) _2026-08-20 · Courtney Blackann · PR Daily_ What brands can learn from building products alongside online communities. Before Yeet had a finished dating app, it had a Discord server. The dating startup launched its “Founder Club” before the product was fully defined and invited young users to talk about what annoyed them most about online dating. The team didn’t try to promote \[…\] The post Discord gave this startup a direct line to Gen Z.… ## [The Scoop: Neutrogena faces boycott calls after Hayden Panettiere claims resurface](https://www.prdaily.com/the-scoop-neutrogena-faces-boycott-calls-after-hayden-panettiere-claims-resurface/) _2026-08-19 · Courtney Blackann · PR Daily_ Plus: A news publication is taking phone-in pitches only; Nestle adapts for GLP-1 customers. Claims that resurfaced after actress Hayden Panettiere’s death are putting Neutrogena back under scrutiny for a decision it made more than a decade ago. The New York Post reports that Panettiere, who represented Neutrogena for roughly 10 years, said in her \[…\] The post The Scoop: Neutrogena faces boycott… ## [The 3 people every comms team needs during organizational change](https://www.prdaily.com/the-3-people-every-comms-team-needs-during-organizational-change/) _2026-08-19 · Courtney Blackann · PR Daily_ Why change communications needs partners, champions and critics. Before drafting a change comms announcement, teams need people who can identify risks, help employees understand the change and challenge weak spots in the plan. Elizabeth Whittington, senior director of executive communications at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, recommends building that group around three roles: partners,… ## [Hire AI-Powered Freelancers Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7LEPbHArs679) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Browse and hire skilled professionals using AI tools — free to post, free to apply. ## [The Healthcare Leader’s Guide to Employee Engagement](https://www.prdaily.com/the-healthcare-leaders-guide-to-employee-engagement/) _2026-08-19 · Allison Carter · PR Daily_ Build a more engaged workforce by improving communication, strengthening culture and creating better connections between frontline teams and the organization. The post The Healthcare Leader’s Guide to Employee Engagement appeared first on PR Daily . ## [The 50-30-20 rule for creating a social media feed people actually want to follow](https://www.prdaily.com/the-50-30-20-rule-for-creating-a-social-media-feed-people-actually-want-to-follow/) _2026-08-19 · Allison Carter · PR Daily_ Strike the right balance. Meagan Saxton is social media specialist at ddm marketing+communications. Too often, brands see their social media presence as a direct extension of their marketing arm. The mantra of “sell, sell, sell” bleeds into every post. This approach runs the risk of alienating frequent social media users who are looking to escape \[…\] The post The 50-30-20 rule for creating a… ## [See What’s Coming: Building an Anticipatory Comms Strategy](https://www.prdaily.com/see-whats-coming-building-an-anticipatory-comms-strategy/) _2026-08-18 · Allison Carter · PR Daily_ Communications leaders are under growing pressure to anticipate risk, not just react to it. The post See What’s Coming: Building an Anticipatory Comms Strategy appeared first on PR Daily . ## [4 tips to build a thought leadership strategy that reaches the right audience](https://www.prdaily.com/4-tips-to-build-a-thought-leadership-strategy-that-reaches-the-right-audience/) _2026-08-18 · Courtney Blackann · PR Daily_ How to make thought leadership more useful, timely and relevant. IMA Financial Group built a thought leadership program around the collective knowledge of employees across industries, specialties and regions. Instead of repackaging outside research, IMA brings those experts together to identify what they are seeing with clients and in the market, then turns those conversations \[…\] The post 4 tips… ## [The Scoop: Disney, Epic Games collab on ‘story that doesn’t have to end when you leave the park’](https://www.prdaily.com/the-scoop-disney-epic-games-collab-on-story-that-doesnt-have-to-end-when-you-leave-the-park/) _2026-08-17 · Courtney Blackann · PR Daily_ Plus: Crocs brings mascot to life with new miniseries; skeptics wary of Meta’s AI vision. Disney is taking the idea of an immersive brand experience quite literally. The company and Epic Games launched a new experience Sunday that connects the physical Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run ride at Disneyland and Walt Disney World with a new \[…\] The post The Scoop: Disney, Epic Games collab on ‘story…