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


Today’s Headlines: 04.30.2025
 

The Scoop: Amazon clarifies tariff pricing report after Bezos’ ‘good guy’ call with Trump

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


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Aligning AI with organizational values and brand

Steps to create ethical and trustworthy decisions regarding AI.


Social media reigns despite disruption

Social media remains the top channel for external communications, but watch out for video and AI content.




Behind the headlines: Helping my friend through a 48-hour media firestorm

A PR pro stepped up when a confrontation with a congresswoman went viral.


Meet the inaugural instructors of Ragan Training’s new learning portal

Courses from these comms leaders are available to Ragan Training subscribers beginning April 28.


Global State of Internal Communications Report

AI is shaking up workflows, budgets are tighter and engagement is tougher than ever in 2025. So, how are internal communications teams adapting?



New social media features and updates to know this week

Including updates from YouTube, Threads, LinkedIn and more.


How to appropriately use AI in media relations

Best practices and what to avoid when using tech in your interactions with newsrooms.


The Scoop: The PR struggle to make sorghum a hot new food trend

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




The New Rules of Internal Comms: Personalized, Unified and AI-Powered

You can't fix comms with an old-school omnichannel.



The Scoop: Pete Buttigieg balances outreach with base reassurance after 'Flagrant' appearance

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


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