Also: Academy Awards takes first public stance on AI; brands may reevaluate pitching ‘60 Minutes’ after exec’s resignation comments.


Today’s Headlines: 04.23.2025
 

The Scoop: Walgreens makes fiery statement after settling $300M opioid case

Also: Academy Awards takes first public stance on AI; brands may reevaluate pitching ‘60 Minutes’ after exec’s resignation comments.


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Avoid these mistakes to keep SEO fresh and trending

Keep SEO practices simple, snappy and relevant.


ESG is dead. Long live ESG storytelling.

What ESG needs is better branding.



Duolingo shares PR secrets of viral ‘Death of Duo’ campaign

The team attributes its success to its ability to adapt on the fly and collaborate.

How the economy and politics are squeezing communicators

Uncertainty and unrest are up, and DEI and ESG are down but not out.


New social media features and updates to know this week

Including updates from Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and more.


The Modern Leader series: Practical steps to make sure your people feel seen, heard and that they belong

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: How 5 car companies are trying to soothe customer anxiety over auto prices

Plus: The comms implications of the death of the pope; CJR’s fired leader goes on the offensive.



4 ways to cut AI clutter and reclaim your brainpower

 Feeling buried by AI-generated noise? Here are four moves to reduce cognitive load, sharpen strategic focus and avoid “automation without intention.”


The Scoop: Etsy CEO spotlights its local sellers amid tariff turmoil

Also: Wendy’s issues non-apology over Katy Perry joke; Dior Men issues flat announcement of new artistic director.



How SAS’ PR Lead Danielle Bates turns complex topics into compelling stories

SAS' global PR & integrated communications lead for financial services shares timeless writing tips.


Helping executives be human in interviews

Why one media relations pro describes herself as ‘anti-talking point.


Data: How to drive web traffic and engagement with LinkedIn

New data sheds light on which formats get the biggest results.


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