Category Archives: News

October 25, 2023 Social Media Uncertainty Persists as Platforms Face New Pressures Meta is being sued by a bipartisan coalition of 42 attorneys general who claim their platforms are designed to maximize use among minors, regardless of harm. New polling data indicates more than half of teens spend nearly five hours a day using socialContinue reading “Sequence Summaries: Social Suspense, Media Mistrust, and Workplace Wisdom”

October 18, 2023 Tech Scrutiny Sustained by Legal and Public Pressure Tech companies are being tested amid trials and turbulence. As tech titan Google navigates the biggest antitrust trial in decades, media coverage of the proceedings have been minimal. A multi-outlet effort led by The New York Times is seeking to unseal key information inContinue reading “Sequence Summaries: Tech Trials, News Norms, and Remote Realities”

October 11, 2023 Misinformation Spreads Rapidly After Tragedy    It’s becoming more difficult to distinguish objectivity from opinion in news coverage, and misinformation has made matters far worse. Following recent tragedies in Israel, media members raced to frame events as facts were still coming in. Social media was a source of false video footage, rackingContinue reading “Sequence Summaries: Misinformation Mess, AI Expansion, and Corporate Comms”

October 4, 2023 Strong Teams and Innovation are Essential for Agency Success Public relations agencies are encountering obstacles as they adapt to new ways of working. More than half of firms recently surveyed reported a decrease in new business opportunities compared to the previous year. Retention remains a challenge as more employees are looking forContinue reading “Sequence Summaries: Agency Obstacles, Journalist Adjustments, and Organization Importance”

September 27, 2023 Expanding Equity Requires Intention and Consistency Despite public promises, many media organizations have failed to deliver on diversity, equity, and inclusion. To make a measurable impact, more newsrooms, agencies, and funders must act intentionally and consistently. Creating employee affinity groups, fostering mentorship, and providing clear pathways for advancement can establish an equitableContinue reading “Sequence Summaries: Equity Intention, Platform Policies, and Misleading Messages”

September 20, 2023 Workers and Companies Remain Cautious Amid AI Implementation After months of nonstop media coverage and widespread implementation, the long-term implications of AI are still unknown. While many have not made up their minds about the emerging technology, public perceptions and performance are being shaped by new data. The latest Gallup polling showContinue reading “Sequence Summaries: AI Updates, News Notices, and Executive Emphasis”

September 13, 2023 Regulators Go After Google and Amazon In the wake of transformative technology sweeping society, more companies are facing criticism—and potential legal consequences. The biggest tech antitrust trial in decades kicked off this week as the U.S. Justice Department takes on Google, accusing the company of monopolizing the search engine market. New reportsContinue reading “Sequence Summaries: Tech Trouble, Survey Studies, and Political Pivots”

September 6, 2023 More Americans Support Unions as Work Continues Changing Unions are seeing strong support from Americans across the board, according to new research and polling. Two-thirds of Americans approve of labor unions and rising numbers perceive their influence as increasing (Gallup). Young people are among the most ardent supporters, with nearly 90% ofContinue reading “Sequence Summaries: Labor Lessons, Machine Malaise, and Ad Expansion”

August 30, 2023 Europe Implements Digital Services Act as U.S. Regulatory Efforts Gain Steam Tech firms are facing potential fines and investigations as governments ramp up regulation. The Digital Services Act, now in effect across Europe, requires companies to provide algorithmic and content moderation transparency. In the U.S., child advocacy groups are asking the FTCContinue reading “Sequence Summaries: Digital Decrees, Disinformation Danger, and Philanthropic Funding”

August 23, 2023 Twitter Overhauls More Than its Brand with New ‘X’ Changes Along with a controversial rebrand, significant changes are shaping X—the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. The ability to block followers is being discontinued, a move coming weeks after the disbanding of Twitter’s trust and safety team. A new analysis suggestsContinue reading “Sequence Summaries: ‘X’ Changes, PR Perceptions, and Communications Challenges”