March 2025

In an age where information is abundant and easily accessible, the ethical issues surrounding communication have become more crucial than ever. With the rise of technology, social media, and AI, ethical challenges in communication now impact everything from politics to personal privacy. In this article, we’ll explore the 12 major ethical dilemmas that communication professionals…

A company anniversary is more than just a milestone—it’s a powerful opportunity to reflect on achievements, strengthen brand loyalty, and generate positive media attention. Whether your business is celebrating its 20th anniversary, 50th anniversary, or another significant milestone, a well-crafted company anniversary press release can help you connect with customers, partners, and the public in…

(RNS) — On a recent night, a mother in California found herself lying awake at 3:00 a.m., her mind racing. Unable to sleep, she tossed and turned for the next three hours, anxiously ruminating on the same question that has haunted her for years. “All the time, I just think about it: How can I…

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (RNS) — Back in December, a group of migrants, released just hours before from detention centers or Customs and Border Protection processing, sat beside a large photo of Nazareth in the sanctuary of Iglesia Bautista West Brownsville, ready to participate in Wednesday night worship. After a dinner of spaghetti, pizza and Coca-Cola prepared…

(RNS) — Bishop George Edward Battle Jr., an advocate for education and health and the former senior bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, died on Sunday (March 9) in Charlotte, North Carolina, after an undisclosed illness. He was 77.  “Having served as an active bishop for 29 years, Bishop George Edward Battle Jr….

WINFIELD, Kansas (NPR) — On a recent Sunday morning in this small Kansas town, worshippers gathered for service at Grace United Methodist Church. Sunlight filtered in through stained glass windows depicting the life of Christ. At the pulpit was Pastor Charles McKinzie. “I use he/him pronouns,” he told congregants, “and I welcome you into this…

NEW YORK (RNS) — Around 150 activists occupied the Trump Tower lobby Thursday (March 13) to demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist arrested Saturday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement over his involvement in pro-Palestinian student protests at Columbia University. Around noon, protesters in the hotel atrium unraveled banners reading “Fight Nazis…

If generative AI gets your story wrong, who do you contact to lobby for a correction? Peter Woolfolk recently had me back on his Public Relations Review podcast: LLMs vs GOOGLE: The Impact on the Future of Public Relations Searches!  The catalyst for the conversation stemmed from these two posts I had written earlier (See?…