University of Denial
University of Denial: What U.S. Colleges Can Learn from International Protest Management (Spoiler: Probably Not Much) CAMPUS EARTH — Compiled by
Another Statue of Liberty?
Statue Rejected: America’s Monumental Commitment Issues WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move that has left international art critics, democratic idealists, and
Staten Island Ferry Declares Itself a Cruise Line
Free commuter boat rebrands amid tourist selfie surge NEW YORK — The Staten Island Ferry, the free municipal service that has
Brooklyn Rooftop Party Reports Itself to Noise Complaint Line
Hosts say preemptive filing saves everyone a difficult conversation NEW YORK — A group of Bushwick roommates hosting a rooftop gathering
Queens Deli Sandwich Named in Zoning Dispute Testimony
Board hearing derails into debate over correct pastrami ratio QUEENS, N.Y. — A routine community board hearing concerning a proposed storefront
Wall Street Interns Form Support Group for Fourteen Hour Days
Finance recruits meet weekly to compare energy drink strategies NEW YORK — A group of summer analysts at several major Wall
Prospect Park Goose Population Requests Meeting With Parks Dept
Waterfowl advocates say geese deserve seat at planning table BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A wildlife advocacy group monitoring the Canada goose population
NYU Dorm Elevator Becomes Unofficial Networking Event
Students report closing more internship connections in transit than in class NEW YORK — Students living in a Greenwich Village NYU
MTA Announces New Delay Category Called Vibes
Subway riders informed some trains are simply not feeling it today NEW YORK — The Metropolitan Transportation Authority confirmed Tuesday that
Bodega Cat Named Honorary Deputy Mayor of Lower East Side
City Hall says the appointment is unofficial but deeply felt NEW YORK — A cat known locally only as Meatball, who
Central Park Horse Carriage Files for Its Own Union
Draft horses seek collective bargaining separate from drivers NEW YORK — Attorneys representing a newly formed advocacy group announced Wednesday that
Times Square Mascot Union Demands Hazard Pay for Tourist Hugs
Costumed characters cite repetitive strain from photo requests NEW YORK — A loose coalition representing costumed street performers who work Times
Charming One-Bedroom
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Farming vs. Chasing Mammoths
Humanity’s journey from primal survival to complex civilization has long been a subject of fascination for historians, anthropologists, and cultural
Tech PR Firm Offers Silence Auditing to Help Clients Avoid Statements
New service analyzes when declining to comment beats issuing a public response AUSTIN – A technology public relations firm confirmed this
Speechwriters Association Publishes Sincerity Signaling Guidelines
New guide details techniques for making scripted remarks sound more authentic DENVER – A national association of corporate speechwriters confirmed this
Consultancy Offers Legacy Media Bridging for Modern Press Releases
Service translates social media optimized materials back into traditional news formats PORTLAND – A regional communications consultancy confirmed this week that
PR Society Launches Certification in Crisis Adjacent Messaging
New credential trains communicators in the art of proximate distancing from controversy NEW YORK – The Public Relations Society of America’s
Polling Firm Offers Corporate Clients Statement Sentiment Testing
New service lets companies test draft statements before public release CHICAGO – A major national polling firm confirmed this week that
Trade Coalition Publishes Standardized Corporate Ambiguity Glossary
New reference guide standardizes vague but legally safe corporate phrasing WASHINGTON – A coalition of corporate communications trade groups announced Thursday
Silicon Valley Firm Offers Apology Architecture Consulting
Service helps executives structure public apologies while limiting legal exposure SAN FRANCISCO – A prominent Silicon Valley communications consultancy confirmed this
Broadcast Association Builds Database Tracking Spokesperson Deflection Patterns
New tool helps journalists prepare for interviews with corporate representatives ATLANTA – A regional broadcast journalism association confirmed this week that
Crisis Firm Offers Forecasting for How Long Controversies Will Last
New service predicts news cycle lifespan to help clients calibrate response effort BOSTON – A prominent crisis communications firm confirmed this
Advertising Association Launches Empathy Calibration Certification
New training helps marketers navigate messaging during periods of public hardship SEATTLE – A regional advertising trade association confirmed this week
Puberty Panic
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Harlem Restaurant Owners Association Debates Appropriate Response to Social Media Influencers Requesting Free Meals
Local establishments navigate tension between marketing exposure value and sustainable business economics Influencer Meal Request Debate Divides Restaurant Community The Harlem
Chelsea Art Gallery Owners Association Debates Whether Silent Contemplation Requirement Signs Have Become Excessive
Gallery visitors navigate increasingly elaborate behavioral expectations across neighborhood exhibition spaces Gallery Behavioral Expectations Debate Emerges Among Owners The Chelsea Art
Astoria Greek Restaurant Owners Debate Appropriate Response to Customers Requesting Recipe Modifications for Dietary Trends
Traditional establishments navigate tension between culinary authenticity and evolving customer dietary preferences Recipe Modification Debate Divides Traditional Restaurant Community The Astoria
Staten Island Ferry Commuters Report Growing Informal Ranking System for Seasonal Sunrise Viewing Quality
Regular riders develop sophisticated shared knowledge regarding optimal timing and positioning for scenic commute Informal Sunrise Ranking Community Emerges Among Regular
Bronx Little League Coaches Association Debates Whether Participation Trophies Have Reached Excessive Proportions
Youth sports organizers navigate tension between inclusive recognition and meaningful achievement distinction Trophy Culture Debate Divides Coaching Community The Bronx Little
Long Island Rail Road Commuters Develop Elaborate Informal System for Identifying Reliable Weather Prediction Passengers
Regular riders learn to recognize fellow commuters whose personal weather sensitivity provides valuable forecasting Informal Weather Prediction Network Emerges Among Regular
Brooklyn Co-op Board Requires Prospective Residents Submit Personal Essay Explaining Relationship With Silence
Building association adds subjective written component to already extensive interview process Co-op Board Adds Unprecedented Essay Requirement A prominent Park Slope