Topic: Public Relations


  • We’re big fans of Jeopardy here at The Week and still saddened by the passing of one George Alexander Trebek. So it’s in his honor that we give you the following, timely answer: “Two unwieldy words for the fear of Friday the 13th.”    QUESTION: “What are paraskavedekatriaphobia and friggatriskaidekaphobia?”   Wondering about a connection?…

  • The count is on. And on. And ongoing. If you’re like us here at The Week – you’re looking for distractions and inspiration between hitting ‘refresh’ on poll maps. Thankfully, marketing news is always there to keep us on our toes. This week, we’re taking notes from Great Big Story and Netflix, taking inspiration from…

  • If you’re like us here at The Week, you’re pretty exhausted by election news. Not that the democratic process isn’t important (been wearing an “I Voted Early” sticker all week), but with four days to go we need a little breather. We think we have a few good reads, covering everything from Halloween marketing and…

  • Here at The Week, we’re always interested in the broader trends moving our industry. What do we need to know now – what do we need to keep our eye on for the future. So we’ve been a little focused on “moments” this week. Quibi’s seems to have come and gone in record time (we…

  • The Week’s trying to get into the Halloween spirit (Reese’s full size, if you’re asking) and intrigued by some of the campaigns trying to pull us along. But we continue to wonder about change: what’s here to stay or what’s just experiencing a moment – and how marketers are tackling it.   Here are our…

  • The Week has been reminded of that with recent news from across the marketing landscape. The 3 Ds (delivery, drive through and distance), an increase of in-housing (perils to follow) and the loss of empathy. Not to mention another (yes, another) channel introducing ‘stories.’   Here are our 9 favorites from the past week.   Kraft’s newest…

  • It’s finally starting to feel like fall. And with it, The Week has its eye on the election/debates, new styles, the importance of relevance, and, of course, the continued saga of TikTok.   Here are our 9 favorites from the past week.   Legal expert unpacks what Trump’s executive order on diversity training means for…

  • Crises are inevitable. The size, scope and impact may vary, but any good communicator understands that there’s one brewing around the corner. Successfully navigating them begins with preparation and understanding the impact of your words and actions.    On the heels of Ellen DeGeneres’ recent apology for the toxic work environment scandal that broke over…

  • Politics is a tricky business for most brands, in that partisanship can alienate employees and/or customers. But brands also recognize that consumers expect more civic engagement, demonstrating more loyalty to those that take stances on issues they care about. That competition has created a sweet spot: Pro-democracy and pro-voter. As the November election increasingly comes…

  • The more things change – the more they stay the same. That’s our feeling here at The Week where the Cantenna, TikTok drama, facemark evolution and (sad face) Macy’s parade going TV-only feel quite 2020. Whereas another Facebook boycott and agencies’ struggle to implement diversity initiatives feel, well, like 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016… Here are…