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Confidential Computing: A Primer
What, exactly, is confidential computing? Though you may not have heard this term before, it’s important to understand. Why? Because confidential computing is a technique focused on protecting your data through enhanced security and privacy. In other words, it’s all...
Breaking Down the Biggest Cyber Breaches: Lessons in Crisis Management
In a day and age ruled by modern technology, cybersecurity issues have become one of the most significant problems a company or organization can face. In fact, the Allianz Risk Barometer 2023 says cyber incidents are the number one business risk for companies around...
2024 Gen AI Tools for Communications & PR Professionals
In the ever-evolving landscape of marketing and communications, Gen AI tools have become indispensable for brands. These tools create new ways to brainstorm, create and monitor content. “In 2024, marketing is all about data — information on your competitors, market...
Why You Should Know About AI Washing
You may be familiar with the term “green washing,” a marketing strategy companies use to inflate their eco-initiatives to persuade the public they are more “green” than they actually are. Now, a similar term has risen to describe the use, or lack thereof, of...
The Evolution of Media Relations: Embracing New Ways to Communicate
Do you remember the episode of The Office where Ryan introduces WUPHF.com, the social networking site that contacts you at every possible outlet all at once? While that didn’t work out so well for Ryan and his investors, the idea is not too far off from a wish PR...
What to Know About Potential Fintech IPOs and Growth in 2024
This same time back in 2021 (almost to the day!), we penned a Bottom Line Blog post on the fintech IPO frenzy expected for that year. After a fairly bland past two years in the IPO market, we’re taking a look at some of the fintech names poised to make a splash in...
2024: The Year of the Fintech Company
When you think of 2023, what do you think about? For this PR girl, I can think of a few things – Barbie slash Barbenheimer summer, the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce love story, and the AI news takeover. Everywhere we looked, it seemed there was some new story out...
Preparing for the Inevitable: Crisis Communications Planning for Cybersecurity Threats
According to a recent report by the Identity Theft Resource Center, through the first three quarters of 2023, there have been 2,116 reported data compromises, setting a new annual record with three months yet to go. Just this week, mortgage servicing giant, Mr. Cooper...
Unlocking the Future of NFTs: Beyond Digital Art and Collectibles
In recent years, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have taken the world by storm, transforming how we perceive and interact with digital assets. Although people mostly associate them with digital art and collectibles, NFTs have rapidly evolved and expanded their reach. Their...
What are Companies Doing to Combat Inflation?
Economic tensions are high across the U.S. this year. Key factors like increasing geopolitical issues, rising interest rates, and the ongoing student loan debate tightening the proverbial economic rope. But inflation is a chief factor, if not the chief factor. ...
How Can Fintech Foster Financial Independence?
Happy Fourth of July! It's Independence season here in the USA, but these days, I find myself almost gasping when I hear the price of certain items or the interest rate associated. I would venture to say my reaction has become all too normal for many consumers across...
Top 3 Social Trends for Marketers and PR Pros in 2024
The definition of “social trends” is going to vary wildly depending on what demographic of people you’re talking to. Content creators might tell you about which songs have gotten them the most views, and users might tell you about the red flag filter on TikTok. The...
Fintech Nexus 2023: Unveiling the Future of Financial Technology
In the fast-paced realm of financial technology, the annual Fintech Nexus conference is widely anticipated by industry professionals and enthusiasts alike. Fintech Nexus 2023 proved to be a captivating event, showcasing the latest advancements, trends, and...
3 Ways Fintech is Getting Greener
When you hear the phrase “going green,” you probably think about a certain angry superhero or a fun, cartoon ogre that lives in a swamp – or maybe that’s just us. But what do you think of the fintech industry? It may be surprising to learn, but fintech has begun to...
Top 3 Tech Tools to Unleash PR Productivity
Where would we, as public relations professionals, be without technology? Think about it. Back before the internet, companies would publish phonebook-sized directories of journalists. You would then fax them the press release or (dread) give them a call. Que the...
How are PR Pros Using ChatGPT? We Used ChatGPT to Write this Blog
Since ChatGPT was announced in late 2022, there have been a plethora of articles you can read about what it can and cannot do. You may already be very familiar with ChatGPT having used it yourself, but there are a few folks who might be apprehensive about using it and...
What are Deepfakes and How Do you Spot Them?
If you’ve been on the web lately you’ve likely come across a deepfake. Some are terrifying, some are amusing, but without a doubt, they are becoming a big topic of discussion. You’re likely wondering what exactly they’re all about, if they’re dangerous, and if so how...
Swipe Left on Romance Scams This Valentine’s Day
It’s February (already?!), the season of cupids, roses, chocolate, and for some, heartbreak. While no one wants to be on the wrong end of a breakup, it could always be worse: you could be broken up with, and broke, if you have been the victim of a romance scam. What...
It’s Not You, It’s M(Elon): Navigating Twitter with Brands and Media Leaving
As PR professionals, being present and active on Twitter is part of our daily routine. It’s our go-to for quick news hits, a space to interact with the media on a more personal level, and of course, somewhere to take a break and catch some laughs. However, with the...
Innovative Fintech Trends: Looking Forward to 2023
By the numbers, 2022 was not a great fiscal year for the financial technology industry. We’re deep into the freeze of crypto winter with Bitcoin taking a dive from the beginning of the year and hovering around $17,000 for the last few months, and global funding of...