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Between Headlines and Punchlines: Journalistic Role Performance in Western News Satire

From Sara Ödmarka at the Department of Communication, Quality Management and Information Systems, Mid Sweden University,Sundsvall, Sweden and Jonas Nicola at the Center for Sociological Research, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium “When I asked people ‘Are you journalists?’ they would say no. But if I asked them ‘Is what is what you do journalistic?’ they say […]


How Sora, OpenAI’s New Text-to-Video Tool, cCould Harm Journalism and Society

The Poynter Institute for Media Studies is a non-profit journalism school and research organization in St. Petersburg, Florida. The school is the owner of the Tampa Bay Times newspaper and the International Fact-Checking Network. It also operates PolitiFact. In journalism circles, Poynter is considered to be a trusted source.   So when Poynter publishes a headline like this it’s a […]


Swift’s Billion-Dollar Beat: Eras Tour Shakes Up Global Economy

Introduction by Bruce Hennes, Hennes Communications Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour has transcended mere musical performance to become a sweeping cultural and economic force, projected to gross over $1 billion and potentially injecting $5 billion into the global economy through related consumer activities. This surge in economic activity, termed “Taylornomics,” underscores the immense influence Swift and […]


How AI Deepfakes Threaten the 2024 Elections

By Rehan Mirza, The Journalist’s Resource Last month, a robocall impersonating U.S. President Joe Biden went out to New Hampshire voters, advising them not to vote in the state’s presidential primary election.  The voice, generated by artificial intelligence, sounded quite real. “Save your vote for the November election,” the voice stated, falsely asserting that a vote in […]


It’s Time to Curtail “Horse Race” Coverage of Elections: What You Can Do Introduction by Bruce Hennes, Hennes Communications Dear Valued Readers, In our continuous effort to enrich your understanding of the ever-evolving landscape of crisis communications, we bring to your attention a significant piece published by the prestigious Harvard Kennedy School and the Shorenstein […]


10 Tips to Craft Compelling Pitches in a Skeptical Media World

By Michelle Ubben for PRNews In this fast-changing world with nearly limitless ways to get your message out, independent coverage from credible media outlets remains the Holy Grail. But there’s a reason it’s called earned media—PR professionals have to work hard and employ smart strategies to attract reporter attention and win hard-earned coverage. Given the evolving media […]


Why ‘Off the Record’ is a High-Wire Act Best Avoided

By Hennes Communications Q:  A reporter wants to interview me, and I don’t want to be identified as the source of the information.  What do I do? A:  The reporter’s goal is to interview you with no strings attached – everything you say and do can be reported. This is called “on the record” and […]


Bruce Hennes Honored as a Notable Nonprofit Board Leader by Crain’s Cleveland Business

From the December 11, 2023 issue of Crain’s Cleveland Business Nonprofit board leaders donate their time, money and energy to these organizations. And they do so on top of everything else going on in their lives, including—often—family, full-time jobs and other volunteering duties. But it’s that dedication that makes these leaders stand out. Not only […]


By | December 16, 2023 | Journalism, Uncategorized

A Swift Reputation

Time Magazine chose Taylor Swift as Person of the Year, offering a jump-off to examine the challenges faced by CEO’s and nonprofit executives in today’s climate of intense consumer activism and digital scrutiny, highlighting how modern boycotts and activism can cause lasting reputational damage to brands, unlike in the past. The article emphasizes the need for […]


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