This streetball 'fish story' (including David Beckham's hair) is fun, perfect storytelling...

It's here! AP Stylebook with expanded AI chapter

There's a new 'middleman' efficiency + AI + authenticity

Do your PR pitches and storylines hit the plate and deliver? Check out this interesting MUCK RACK report.

Sports venues to babies: Naming in the digital (and not-so-digital) landscape comes down to the heart

'Practice' is its own skill — on the hardwood, home fields, corner office to home life

The Devil Wears Prada 2 devilishly cool handbag promo

Thank you, Alysa Liu, for the reminder that it's not the medals, the "gold" is in the moments! She's such a great role model especially for young adults. Her story, the family's story, unique, touching, triumphs and perseverance, mentioned in People — from quitting skating, her dad fleeing after involvement in the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests to his choosing surrogacy and becoming a single parent — leaps and lunges before anyone hit the ice. Be ever-present for those ever

Not really sure how to explain this kind of punctuation "affection" I have for the em dash — which some call a dash on steroids. If you don't lean toward discussions on writing or syntax, perhaps now's a good time to opt-out. I'm all for a binge-worthy series like Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale or catching some college hoops, but when a social post caught my attention, I suddenly felt the need to share and form a "word smith" posse for this. "M" IS FOR Well, the mark gets its n

If your work has you presenting data or you're looking for ways to gather, capture and present creatively on your own, one of the most comprehensive, detailed and highly regarded industry leaders is Tableau . They have Tableau Public, a free download (and also other fee versions with more bells/whistles/ways to integrate). Here's their "Viz of the Day . " (great for ideas) Here are some fun examples of all-things Chicago and Bears football . ——— The Upright Tiara, a blog a

Some start-of-the-new year inspiration — thank you, Ms. Hepburn! The Upright Tiara, a blog and part of cookiesandcontent.com, is a space where storytelling, MarComm resources, and a healthy mix of accessories of everyday life, culture and community, come together. Here, we celebrate our unique value to shine, promote self-worth, authenticity, and the joy of communicating in a changing digital world.

The best advice I’ve kept throughout the years, on any project, is simple; by failing to prepare, you’re preparing to fail. Launching a campaign or brand is exciting, and however impatient you feel, planning and strategy are crucial for success. It's about the packaging, authenticity, and the consistent message that resonates and builds a loyal following. It’s surprising how this carries over to the everyday. The new year, that “turning of the page,” can launch a bit of refl