As Paramount reels from The Late Show’s cancellation, its $1.5B South Park deal shows a savvy, data-powered content strategy. Here’s why PR leaders should take notice—now with context from the Trump/Satan episode. Introduction Paramount recently hit two major headlines: the widespread backlash over its cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and, barely mentioned […]
When Love Island USA Season 7 aired this summer on Peacock, it wasn’t just a dating show—it was a masterclass in brand marketing, cultural relevance, and meme momentum. With millions tuning in and even more scrolling through TikToks, tweets, and Reddit threads, Love Island has solidified itself as one of the most valuable cultural platforms […]
Forbes recently highlighted an astonishing milestone: Pop Mart’s founder Wang Ning has joined China’s top ten billionaires, thanks to the runaway success of a quirky toy named Labubu. What began as a small collectible figurine has exploded into a “Labubu mania” – a global trend that is more than just savvy marketing. This phenomenon offers […]
The Bottom Line: Google’s AI Overviews now appear in over 13% of searches, with click-through rates dropping 30% year-over-year. For PR professionals, this means traditional SEO is becoming less effective while AI-powered content discovery is becoming essential for brand visibility. The search landscape has fundamentally changed, and most PR teams haven’t caught up yet. While […]
If you’ve scrolled through TikTok or wandered into niche toy stores recently, you’ve probably noticed the growing obsession with blind boxes—sealed packages containing mystery collectible figurines. Brands like Sonny Angels, Labubu, and Pop Mart’s expanding lineup have turned the unboxing experience into a cultural phenomenon, especially among Gen Z and Millennials. But this isn’t just […]
For a country that’s not exactly known for subtlety in the global narrative game, China’s been playing a PR strategy that’s part spicy, part savage, and all kinds of smart lately. Let’s be real: when the tariff wars kicked off and Western politicians started using China as their go-to punching bag, Beijing could’ve defaulted to […]
Introduction: The Fake Company That Built a Real Following The Season 2 finale of Severance is finally here, and fans are eagerly diving back into the unsettling world of Lumon Industries. What is Ms. Cobel going to say to Mark?! But beyond the show’s gripping corporate horror, something even more fascinating has unfolded in the real world: Lumon […]
The Oscars are never just about the awards—they’re about the moments that ignite conversations long after the red carpet is rolled away. The 97th Academy Awards, held on March 2, 2025, had all the ingredients of a headline-making spectacle: shocking upsets, emotional speeches, unexpected controversies, and even technical chaos. From the media frenzy leading up […]
Why Media Monitoring is a PR Nightmare 4:00 AM – The alarm buzzes. It’s still pitch black outside, and I question all of my life choices that led me to this moment. I groggily reach for my phone and scroll through my emails, knowing full well what awaits me—a tidal wave of alerts, news summaries, and […]
In the world of social media-driven brand marketing, few companies have mastered the art of cultural capital quite like Duolingo. The language-learning app’s chaotic, unpredictable, and deeply hilarious approach to PR—largely driven by its mischievous green owl mascot, Duo—has turned it into an internet sensation. From threatening users with push notifications to capitalizing on pop […]
