• The Scoop: The trouble with political influencers

    The Scoop: The trouble with political influencers
    Plus: Tyson Foods suspends CFO after second incident; Republicans try to ban federal DE&I programs.
    Influencers are a critical part of selling almost anything today, whether that’s a Stanley Cup, life insurance or the highest political office in the United States.
    But President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign is finding that working with political influencers can be tricky.
    The New York Times reports that there are two key issues: the president’s unpopularity with young peo
  • How I Got Here: Mekky Media’s Michelle Mekky prioritizes mental health to stay inspired

    How I Got Here: Mekky Media’s Michelle Mekky prioritizes mental health to stay inspired
    Michelle Mekky shares why PR is more than good writing.Michelle Mekky’s career journey spans experience in broadcast journalism, public relations, entrepreneurship, and motivational speaking. As the founder and president of Mekky Media Relations, Inc., she has garnered widespread acclaim for her agency’s growth and innovative campaigns, serving clients across various industries from startups to established leaders both in Chicago and nationwide. 
    Mekky was named the 2021 Ragan a
  • ‘Love is for everyone’: Consistent diversity and inclusion messaging across platforms

    ‘Love is for everyone’: Consistent diversity and inclusion messaging across platforms
    Hallmark Media explains how it shares the love with everyone.
    Nothing is cozier and more comfortable than a Hallmark movie.
    But over the last few years, Hallmark Media has been working hard to diversify its offerings and send the message that “love is for everyone.”
    That meant ensuring a wide array of faces and cultures in its movies, but also in carrying those themes through to its social media accounts.
    Sharmistha Chatterjee, director of social media marketing and audience strategy
  • The Friday Reporter: Emily Lampkin

    The Friday Reporter: Emily Lampkin
    A new episode of The Friday Reporter podcast.Today’s guest is a known powerhouse in the public affairs industry and the founder of the Women’s Leader Series. Emily Lampkin has been at this for a minute and she’s been taking notes.
    Emily is keenly in tune with the power of the female leader and is proud to have helped elect dozens of women to elected office. It’s from this experience that the WLS was born. Emily walks us through the contours of the WLS — from selling
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