‘like herrings in a barrel’: meaning and origin – word histories
crowded or confined tightly together—Britain, 1706—in early use, this phrase often referred to the transatlantic slave trade| word histories
crowded or confined tightly together—Britain, 1706—in early use, this phrase often referred to the transatlantic slave trade| word histories
a conscientious objector—UK, 1916—from the initial syllable of the noun ‘conscientious objector’ and the suffix ‘-ie’, used to form familiar diminutives| word histories
a container used to store for posterity a selection of objects thought to be representative of a particular moment in time—USA, 1938—coined to specifically designate the container built by the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company for the 1939 New York World’s Fair| word histories
three daily meals plus a bed for the night (i.e., basic food and shelter)—USA, 1929—chiefly used in relation to the military, prison, and shelters for homeless people—‘hot’ designates a hot meal| word histories
originally (1830): the rule, or the power, of paper money (as opposed to metallic currency)—later also (1940): the rule, or the power, of bureaucracy| word histories
Minister Morten Bødskov and Mayor Trine Græse visited 21st.BIO HQ to see how precision fermentation is shaping sustainable protein production.| 21st.BIO
For August’s Spotlight on Civic Space, Robert Kawałko, president of the Polish Fundraising Association (Polskie Stowarzyszenie Fundraisingu) describes the situation in Poland where democracy is becoming […]| efa-net.eu
From personalizing the story to aligning with federal priorities, here’s how Pacific Northwest leaders can make sure bold ideas get attention.| RH Strategic
Here is what Fresh Energy staff have been discussing when reviewing the new federal budget reconciliation law.| Fresh Energy
En el fragmentado ecosistema de información actual, la confianza pública está en crisis. La proliferación de noticias falsas, las cámaras de eco ideológicas y la fatiga institucional han convertido la comunicación en algo más que un recurso táctico: hoy es un pilar fundamental de la gobernanza democrática. En el centro de esta transformación se encuentra… Continue reading La comunicación como política pública: reconstruir la confianza a través del diálogo estratégico| PRGN
LatamUp has been formed by PRGN's Latin/Ibero-American members to create new hub serving clients that need regional presence| PRGN
We are living in a world where social media has emerged as a essential tool for advocacy, empowering LGBTQ communities to amplify voices, share stories, and drive societal change. However, navigating these platforms effectively requires strategic planning, particularly when balancing engagement with the need to mitigate backlash. Let’s explore actionable tips for using TikTok, Instagram, […] The post Tips for leveraging social media platforms for LGBTQ advocacy first appeared on Media Sco...| Media Scope Group
Trade associations are under pressure to lead amid rapid policy changes. This blog outlines how communications teams can proactively shape their industry’s story, engage members, and influence policymakers.| RH Strategic
Congress has turned its back on Minnesota families with this extreme legislation that promises higher energy bills, fewer jobs, and stifled innovation.| Fresh Energy
El principal tema de discusión en los editoriales de los periódicos y en los programas de tertulia radiofónica en estos días en mi país, Chile, es la privacidad de los mensajes de WhatsApp. Como mencioné en una entrada anterior, las filtraciones se han vuelto un tema recurrente en la medida en que los medios online… Continue reading La privacidad de los mensajes de WhatsApp y la imagen pública| PRGN
Are you considering working with an Association to help navigate the fast-moving policy landscape? Here's how to get started.| RH Strategic
The White Earth Tribal and Community College Trades Building will train the next generation of tradespeople to build northern Minnesota’s clean energy future.| Fresh Energy
Despite federal headwinds, Massachusetts is charting its ambitious course toward a clean energy future. The Commonwealth recently passed landmark legislation that puts it at the forefront of state-level climate action, with aggressive targets for emissions reductions and clean energy deployment. This groundbreaking legislation advances the state’s ambitious climate goals and emphasizes the critical importance of… Continue reading Stakeholder Mapping & Community Engagement in the New Massa...| The Castle Group
For clean energy companies looking to develop projects in Massachusetts, the new law creates unprecedented certainty and clarity around permitting timelines, while setting clear expectations around community engagement and environmental justice. Early and consistent community engagement has emerged as a cornerstone of successful renewable energy development. When developers prioritize transparent communication and authentic relationship-building with… Continue reading Community Engagement I...| The Castle Group
2024 was an unprecedented year. Over two billion people across at least 50 countries were called to the polls—making it one of the most significant global democratic events in recent history. But beyond the numbers, something else shaped the political landscape: the quiet but real AI-generated disinformation. While some misuse of AI tools was observed,… Continue reading Democracy, AI and the New Frontier of Public Affairs| PRGN
Tune in to Fresh Energy's podcast for discussions about top renewable energy and energy issues in Minnesota and the Midwest.| Fresh Energy
PRGN appoints Marisa Toro regional vice president for its EMEA region to support business development and recruitment of new members| PRGN
Indlægget Scaling biotech innovation requires strong partnerships blev først udgivet på 21st.BIO.| 21st.BIO
Las filtraciones en juicios afectan la reputación. Descubre los límites de litigar por la prensa y cómo manejar crisis mediáticas.| PRGN
In this PRGN blog post David Fuscus of Xenophon Strategies describes the business, media and communications landscape in Washington, D.C.| PRGN
Cada año, PRGN presenta en su portal en inglés las predicciones de sus agencias miembro sobre las tendencias clave que marcarán la Comunicación y las Relaciones Públicas en el próximo curso. En esta edición, además de presentar las perspectivas globales, también ofrece por primera vez una edición especial en español. En ella se encuentran las… Continue reading Las tendencias en Comunicación de 2025| PRGN
NEW YORK/BRUSSELS/BEIJING – The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) today announced the appointment of Shawn Jiang Xiaofeng, founder and general manager of China Advocate, as the new regional vice president of PRGN for Asia-Pacific. Jiang takes over from Joanne Chan, who has held the position since October 2022. In his new role, Jiang will support… Continue reading PRGN Appoints Shawn Jiang Xiaofeng as Asia-Pacific Regional Vice President| PRGN
NEW YORK / LONDON – The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) announced today it has added four new agencies in Taiwan, Spain, Florida and Oregon. The additions raise the number of member agencies in the network to 58, enhancing its ability to serve clients throughout the world. “I am thrilled to welcome four new agencies… Continue reading PRGN Adds Four Agencies, Expanding its Presence in Taiwan, Spain and the United States| PRGN
Business environment in Denver and Colorado Colorado is truly characterized by early adoption and that ethos filters into business, culture, and politics. Colorado became among the first two states to legalize adult recreational marijuana nearly a decade ago. Since then, the “green rush” has contributed more than $1 billion in tax revenue and added 44,000… Continue reading Denver: Fueling Client Success| PRGN
Business environment in Argentina Argentina is the third largest economy in Latin America and very busy in technology and startups. Beyond the richness of the land, enhanced by a strong agro-food sector (meat, wheat, soybean rice, etc.), mining, oil & gas, we must highlight the value of educated human talent in the country. The development… Continue reading Argentina: Crafting Strategies for Communications Challenges| PRGN
NEW YORK-LONDON-HONG KONG – The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) announced today the slate of new officers recently elected for one of the world’s largest networks of independent Public Relations, Public Affairs and communications agencies. The appointments were announced at PRGN’s bi-annual Spring member conference, held in Hong Kong on May 24-25. Natacha Clarac, general… Continue reading PRGN Elects Natacha Clarac as President| PRGN
Brussels/Nairobi – The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) announced today that two of its members in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region have formed a partnership to address global lobbying challenges and empower organizations in Africa and Europe to navigate regulatory complexities and drive policy impact effectively. The two PRGN member firms, Newmark… Continue reading PRGN EMEA Agencies Form Partnership for Enhanced Global Lobbying Services| PRGN
