Category: Public Relations and Publicity

The End of the Affair? Not for Eric Schmidt.

While Mr. Schmidt was chief executive of Google, he had an extramarital relationship with Marcy Simon, a public relations executive. A decade after they split, things are still messy.
Will Smith Taps Nostalgia as He Attempts a Post-Slap Comeback

“Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” the latest entry in a nearly three-decade- old franchise, will be Smith’s first wide-release film since he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars in 2022.
Meet Cait Bailey, Who Does PR for Alex Cooper, Alix Earle and Zayn Malik

The publicist is by the side of famous people like Zayn Malik, Alex Cooper and Alix Earle. She’s dating a famous chef. But she’d prefer to keep a low profile.
Tom Sandoval’s Interview Shows the Perils of Doing PR for Reality TV

Publicists who work with “unscripted” people say it presents several challenges.
Karine Jean-Pierre and John Kirby Share an Uncomfortable White House Spotlight

The White House heralded Karine Jean-Pierre as a trailblazing press secretary. But it has increasingly relied on John Kirby, a longtime Washington hand, to spread its message.
In the Creator Economy There is Money to Be Made

People from all types of backgrounds have become stars — and it’s a trend that’s expected to get even bigger and make them even richer in years to come.
In the Creator Economy, It’s the Wild Wild West for all Involved

A task force at the DealBook Summit discussed where the power lies in the exploding world of the creator economy — and who is likely to wield it in the future.
As Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner Divorce, It’s Time to Spin

When famous people divorce, it’s not just an unraveling relationship. It’s a public relations dance. Even when it’s “amicable.”
Katie Cotton, Who Helped Raise Apple’s Profile, Dies at 57

As head of public relations, she worked closely with Steve Jobs, the company’s visionary chief executive, to spread the word about products like the iMac and the iPhone.