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Misinformation & Disinformation in Healthcare

In the wake of COVID-19, healthcare faces significant communication challenges, especially with the rise of AI-generated fake images and videos. The three most pressing issues are misinformation and disinformation, trust and credibility, and crisis communication.

Responding in the media to chaos on campus

In 2024, there have been several high-profile instances where college deans failed to take charge or make their stance clear on pressing issues, leading to significant student protests. Here are three notable examples:

Every election cycle is marked by a tech breakthrough. What's this year's?

In the early 60s, we saw John F. Kennedy shine on TV while Nixon faltered before our eyes. Fast forward to Reagan's "Morning in America" ad, and Barack Obama's mastery of social media and small donations. Each election either introduces new communication technology or creatively utilizes existing tech.

Politics is Scrabble, not Chess

After watching recent media coverage of a state election and federal budget, I concluded what game most closely represents modern politics, Scrabble.

Why photo editors reject your images

Photo editors have a dual role. They need to find the right images to tell stories and capture the reader’s attention. They also have the role of ensuring they have the legal right to use images. The legal aspect of images is where many PR professionals fail.

How to increase your media coverage by 50%

Extensive research and polls conducted over the past year have revealed a crucial factor in capturing journalists' attention and increasing media coverage: providing them with a wide array of visual resources. While various reports and surveys have highlighted journalists' desire for more choice, the impact of this increased choice on their coverage decisions remained unclear. To uncover the truth, we conducted our poll, focusing on the social platform that witnessed the most significant rise in journalists' participation: LinkedIn.