Casey Weldon

Cincinnati

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Articles

How PR pros can turn data into stories that stick

6 days ago | prdaily.com | Casey Weldon

Data might not tug at heartstrings on its own, but in the right hands, it can become a storyteller’s most powerful tool. For Michael Kaye, director of brand marketing and communications at ARCHERand OkCupid, those statistical insights offer an informed way to spotlight human behavior and create culturally relevant narratives.
Zenith Awards to honor greatness in PR, marketing and mixternal comms

6 days ago | prdaily.com | Casey Weldon

Communicators are having a moment – and it’s not a quiet one. Today’s comms professionals are stepping into the spotlight. They’re guiding corporate reputation in a world of global mistrust, navigating sweeping changes in the media world and helping organizations tackle everything from cultural flashpoints to AI integration. Whether embedded in a global brand or leading agency strategy, communicators are being asked to do more, and be more visible, than ever before.
The Scoop: Surviving Europe’s boycott means showing up locally

1 week ago | prdaily.com | Casey Weldon

European consumers are boycotting American products in response to President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies and rhetoric, according to a recent analysis by the European Central Bank. The bank found that tariffs and political tensions have triggered what may be a lasting shift in consumer sentiment, the New York Times reported.
Western & Southern announces 2025 Hawkins Educator of the Year

1 week ago | moversmakers.org | Casey Weldon

Western & Southern Financial Group has named Kristen Carter, a Career and Technical Education teacher at Riverview East Academy, as the 2025 Dr. Lawrence C. Hawkins Educator of the Year. Carter earned the top honor after a review panel selected her from a group of Cincinnati Public Schools educators nominated by their peers. She received the award during a ceremony at the Guilford Building in downtown Cincinnati, where Western & Southern presented her with a plaque and a $10,000 personal check.
Teens spotlight mental health struggles in powerful PSA campaign

1 week ago | moversmakers.org | Casey Weldon

Arts/Culture News, Children & Youth, Mental health The local coalition behind “Breaking the Silence: Teens Fighting Suicide” is amplifying student voices by spotlighting eight standout public service announcements created by high school students across the region.
West High students design campaign to slow down drivers near schools

1 week ago | moversmakers.org | Casey Weldon

Arts/Culture News, Children & Youth, Education A group of students at Western Hills University High School recently unveiled a billboard across the street from their campus – the centerpiece of a student-led campaign urging drivers to slow down and pay attention near schools. Students in Jeffrey Demaree’s class at West High created the Pedestrian Safety Project, which earned top honors at School Board School’s Education Pitch Night earlier this year.
Records fall at 2025 Flying Pig

1 week ago | moversmakers.org | Casey Weldon

Two course records were shattered at the Flying Pig Marathon on Sunday, capping a race weekend that saw more than 42,000 participants and some of the fastest times in event history. In the Paycor Half Marathon, Cincinnati’s Jonathan Harley defended his 2024 title with a record-breaking finish of 1:07:44, beating the previous best of 1:08:30 set in 2017.
PWC moving to Sharonville as it marks 50 years of service

1 week ago | moversmakers.org | Casey Weldon

People Working Cooperatively is gearing up for a big move – and an even bigger future. The local nonprofit, which helps low-income, elderly and disabled homeowners stay safe and healthy through critical home repairs, is planning to relocate its headquarters to a larger facility in Sharonville. The move is expected in the first half of 2026, once renovations are complete.
Navigating Pride in a polarized world

1 week ago | prdaily.com | Casey Weldon

Brands are grappling with the complexities of how – or if – to observe Pride Month. Major retailers and consumer goods makers in particular face scrutiny from both sides of the political spectrum – from backlash over inclusive advertising to criticism from LGBTQ+ communities when support feels inconsistent. Tyler Milfeld, a marketing professor at Villanova University, said the days of simple rainbow-colored campaigns are over.
New social media features and updates to know this week

1 week ago | prdaily.com | Casey Weldon

It’s a lighter week for social platform updates, but the changes that did land are worth noting. Meta’s boosting its AI assistant while Instagram has already made upgrades to its new editing app. Meanwhile, TikTok’s now turning third-party DMs into lead-gen machines, Pinterest is dialing up user control on AI images and YouTube’s blurring the lines – literally – for more risqué search results. Let’s get into it.