• The Scoop: YouTube takes over the streaming space

    The Scoop: YouTube takes over the streaming space
    Plus: Toys ‘R’ Us makes a foray into AI; Waymo opens up automated taxis to the public in San Francisco.From its founding nearly two decades ago, YouTube went from a repository of viral videos to a multimedia behemoth that now can even challenge television for eyeballs. The impact is so significant, that in May of this year, 9.7% of all content viewed on televisions across America came from YouTube, according to a study by Nielsen. That’s a clear sign that viewership habits are
  • Why you need a crisis framework

    Why you need a crisis framework
    Crisis playbooks have long been the gold standard — but times are changing.Every PR pro knows they have to plan for crises. A crisis striking your organization is a when, not an if proposition.
    This planning has long looked like a detailed playbook with plans for various scenarios, ranging from a natural disaster to your CEO putting his foot in his mouth.
    But best practices are shifting, and many are beginning to move away from the playbook to a more flexible, adaptable crisis framework.
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  • General Mills CCO Jano Cabrera on adapting strategy to the business landscape

    General Mills CCO Jano Cabrera on adapting strategy to the business landscape
    Cabrera shares lessons learned throughout his illustrious career in politics, brand and agency comms.The most effective communications leaders understand that there’s wisdom in working on both the agency and client side of the aisle —and that both have room for creativity when you consider the needs of the business first.
    Jano Cabrera, CCO of General Mills, understands this better than most. Cabrera’s path to the C-seat was paved during an illustrious career that included servi

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