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Read some of today's best PR and Comms industry news clips:
Skims' $148 Advent Calendar Just Went Viral—Now It's Offering Refunds (Inc. Magazine - November 9, 2026)
Celebrating Fifteen Years of Polar Bear Week (CommPRO - November 11, 2026)
The Scoop: How companies are preparing for wave of Congressional investigations (PR Daily - November 11, 2026)
Humanity Is Trending: Five Takeaways for Communicators From PRSA ICON 2026 (PRNEWS - November 10, 2026)
What PR Students and Educators Are Learning About Artificial Intelligence (PRsay - November 10, 2026)
Economic Terms Every Public Relations Professional Must Know (Axia Public Relations - November 5, 2026)
Why Big Pharma keeps saying no to your press release – and how to change that (FINN Partners - November 10, 2026)
4 Early-Career Lessons from a PRSA Detroit Award Winner (Franco - November 11, 2026)
Influence 100: AI Is Lifting Comms Productivity; Cost Savings Are Harder to Find (PRovoke - November 10, 2026)
19 Questions Executives Should Ask Their Comms Teams (And Why) (Forbes - November 10, 2026)
Inside the Media Mind of Victoria Durgin (W2 Communications - November 10, 2026) [PODCAST]
The Most Complicated PR Job in America (Under Embargo - November 7, 2026)
Squealing Pig stages a very public break-up to launch Squealini Zero Sugar in stunt via Milkman (Campaign Brief Australia - November 10, 2026)
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Skims' $148 Advent Calendar Just Went Viral—Now It's Offering Refunds
By Annabel Burba
Inc. Magazine - November 9, 2026
After a viral TikTok review called Skims' $148 Advent calendar a "box full of pranks," the brand is issuing full refunds and store credit.
Celebrating Fifteen Years of Polar Bear Week
By Melissa Hourigan
CommPRO - November 11, 2026
Fifteen years ago, a handful of partners set out to bring the polar bear migration to audiences around the world. What we built together became a global platform for conservation, education and climate action, and a lasting lesson in why communications belong at the start of the plan.
The Scoop: How companies are preparing for wave of Congressional investigations
By Allison Carter
PR Daily - November 11, 2026
The American public’s concerns over affordability and corruption helped propel a Democratic majority to Congress. Now, that sentiment is emboldening legislators to wield their investigative powers against big companies and their policies. Plus: Advent calendars rule social media; Sesame Street's major comeback.
Humanity Is Trending: Five Takeaways for Communicators From PRSA ICON 2026
By Nicole Schuman
PRNEWS - November 10, 2026
A humanity thread ran through the 2026 PRSA ICON conference.
What PR Students and Educators Are Learning About Artificial Intelligence
By PRSA Staff
PRsay - November 10, 2026
On the second Monday of every month, PRSA offers “AI Pulse,” a briefing hosted by Ray Day, APR, that provides timely insights into the latest AI trends, tools, and developments. Learn how to stay ahead of an ever-evolving digital landscape here.
Economic Terms Every Public Relations Professional Must Know
By Dana Whitfield
Axia Public Relations - November 5, 2026
Learn the economic terms that help communications leaders make better decisions about message timing, program investment, and reporting.
Why Big Pharma keeps saying no to your press release – and how to change that
By Ellie Hanson
FINN Partners - November 10, 2026
Getting a top global pharma company to approve a joint press release is one of the most challenging approvals to secure in life sciences marketing.
4 Early-Career Lessons from a PRSA Detroit Award Winner
By Nina Scarpelli
Franco - November 11, 2026
PRSA Detroit award winner Nina Scarpelli shares five lessons on navigating your early career and finding your fit.
Influence 100: AI Is Lifting Comms Productivity; Cost Savings Are Harder to Find
By Maja Pawinska Sims
PRovoke - November 10, 2026
Seven in 10 respondents to our survey of the world's leading CCOs reported productivity gains from AI, while around a quarter reported lower costs. The findings also raise a question about how junior communicators will learn the craft.
19 Questions Executives Should Ask Their Comms Teams (And Why)
By Forbes Communications Council
Forbes - November 10, 2026
Forbes Communications Council members share 19 questions communications professionals wish executives would ask more often, along with why those conversations matter and how they can improve the organization's overall effectiveness.
Inside the Media Mind of Victoria Durgin [PODCAST]
By Maithri Indraghanty
W2 Communications - November 10, 2026
With her experience in both the PR and journalism world, Victoria provides great insights on how to cut the fluff in PR pitches and work most effectively with editors, particularly when a vendor has multiple announcements in a week!
The Most Complicated PR Job in America
By Johnna Muscente
Under Embargo - November 7, 2026
For years, I’ve been fascinated by one of the most demanding and consequential corners of our profession: political communications. Regardless of where you stand politically, there’s a lot to learn from the people who do this work.
Squealing Pig stages a very public break-up to launch Squealini Zero Sugar in stunt via Milkman
By Ricki Green
Campaign Brief Australia - November 10, 2026
Melbourne woke up to a mystery one early October weekend morning: a car spray painted with the word "PIG!" parked outside The Gilson on Domain Road, South Yarra, with a bright pink suitcase of clothes left nearby.
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