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The article focuses on "Fly Me to the Moon," a film that explores a fictional narrative where NASA stages a fake Apollo 11 mission amidst the Vietnam War, blending romantic comedy with a debunked conspiracy theory while ultimately affirming the reality of the moon landing.

The article focuses on Senator Robert Menendez's refusal to resign despite legal challenges, uncertainty surrounding his reelection plans, and dwindling support from his party, leaving his political future in question.

The article reports on the growing number of generation Z (Gen Z) members who are posting and playing influencer on the video sharing site TikTok, with activities like unboxing products, sharing daily activities, and modeling clothes. According to 24-year-old Rachel Aaron, Gen Z people like her are accustomed to people selling goods on social media sites like Instagram and YouTube. Also cited is the comment of Village Marketing's Vickie Segar on the issue.

The article looks at the successful career of Michael Sitrick as a public relations executive who helps business leaders and celebrities in fixing scandals involving them. Topics mentioned include his ownership of the crisis management firm Sitrick and Co., celebrities who were included in his client list including Chris Brown and Christian Slater, and his reasons for dropping Harvey Weinstein as a client including the influx of sexual allegations against the film producer.

The article focuses on Larry Ross, the owner of the public relations company A. Larry Ross Communications.

The article reports on the tense relationships between Chinese technology firm Huawei and middle-class professionals due to the imprisonment of a former Huawei employee Li Hongyuan due to a labor dispute. Also cited are the arrest of Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou in Canada, the conspiracy charges against Meng in the U.S., and the alleged plan by many people to boycott Huawei due to its treatment of its former employee.

Reports that Volkswagen of America has chosen MediaCom to handle media planning and buying duties on the account of Volkswagen.

Reports that public relations agency Euro RSCG Magnet has acquired the U.S. operations of Graying International.

Discusses the delicate task of showing corporate concern for victims of unfortunate events without seeming promotional. Names of the companies who are making contributions to the victims who suffered from the Asian tsunamis on December 26, 2004; Scandals involving corporations who actually spent more on publicity than on donations; Opportunity for companies to allow the involvement of their employees in relief missions.

Focuses on determined detractors, or persistent critics of a company or product that mount their own public relations offensive online. Ways in which the Internet and affordable digital technology have made it easier for detractors to contact and mobilize sympathizers; Public relations agencies and research companies that are studying determined detractors; Help given to corporate clients on how to react to determined detractors.

Profiles Danny Goldberg, chief executive and chairman of the New York City-based Artemis Records. Influence of and advice from Lee Solters, a Broadway public relations (PR) consultant; Experiences with Stan Getz and Led Zeppelin as PR clients; Career history and entry into the record industry.

Comments on Wal-Mart's avowed plans to improve its image by doing a better job of getting its message across and by being more willing to compromise. Remarks of Wal-Mart chief executive Lee Scott Jr.; Past intransigence of the company; Need for the retail chain to focus on changing the way it does business rather than on shaping its message.

Discusses a press release issued by CACI International Inc., a company that supplies the U.S. government with civilian interrogators to question Iraqi prisoners, about its cooperation with the U.S. government in investigating prisoner atrocities at the Iraqi prison of Abu Ghraib in 2004.

Reports that Creative Partners has acquired and absorbed Emmanuel Kerr Kilsby, a public relations agency, for undisclosed terms.

Reports on the effectiveness of New York City Transit’s customer assistance representatives. Role of the volunteer employees to deal with the unruly people in and around the New York subway stations; Focus on the skills of veteran transit worker Dorothy Rivera assigned to the Grand Central station; Strategy used to calm people down.

Recounts the author’s experience as a reporter and nonprofessional clarinetist playing with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. Allowance by the institution for the participation of a few nonprofessional musicians to increase its public relations; Reputation of the Philharmonic; Overview of the difficulty in creating music with the clarinet; Rehearsal performance; Suggestions and corrections from the band members.

The article reports that public relations firm Edelman dropped its client GEO Group in 2019 due to the latter's alleged connection to a U.S. policy wherein migrant children are being separated from their families. Topics include the plan of Edelman to reshape the public image of GEO Group; the criticisms faced by other public relations firms against the public including Ogilvy, Deloitte, and McKinsey; and the reaction of Edelman employees when the firm accepted GEO Group as their client.

The article reports on the efforts of financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to restore his reputation after his release from prison in 2009. It mentions his announcements regarding philanthropic donations to several schools, his efforts to associate with a number of local celebrities, and the discovery that he manufactured new information or recycled old events.

The article features New York City press agent Sy Presten. Topics discussed include his family and career background, remarks from Barbara Corcoran, the Manhattan Realtor turned entrepreneur and "Shark Tank" judge, and celebrities he have encountered during his career including Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, and Eddie Fisher.

The article deals with the issue of likeability which is considered as a meaningless yet inescapable burden on U.S. female politicians even when they win and specially when they run for president. Topics covered include a background of the idea that politicians should be liked and its emergence as an important personality trait in the late 19th century and its use for advertising and public relations purposes.

The article reports that the legal team of Jho Low, the Malaysian businessman who is allegedly involved in the misappropriation of billions of Ringgit, has spent 1.1 million U.S. dollars over the past seven months to help improve his reputation, according to filings with the U.S. Department of Justice. Topics covered include litigation communication services provided to Low and impact of Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential elections on the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).

The article deals with the public relations battle in the political culture wars being waged by U.S. conservatives against online companies like Google and Facebook. Right-wing journalist Peter Schweizer is planning to release a new film tentatively titled "The Creepy Line" that will feature the role of technology companies in filtering the news. The association between big technology companies and West Coast liberalism is also cited as a reason for conservatives' hostility toward such firms.

The article reports on the efforts of executives at online social network Facebook Inc. to counter criticisms about its influence on the 2016 presidential elections in the U.S. These efforts include hiring crisis communication firms, buying digital and newspaper advertisements, and talking to legislators about ways to improve their operations. Also discussed are the concerns about fake news, Facebook's role in the elections, and debates on the technology sector.

The article offers the author's insights on the late reporting on the alleged sexual misconduct of movie mogul Harvey Weinstein. The author discusses the interdependence of the entertainment and the news industries, the aggressive public relations flacks, and the influence of Weinstein in the industry. Comments from Noah Oppenheim, head of American broadcast network NBC News, are also mentioned.

The article offers information on the efforts of some companies to purposely create fake public relations (P.R.) crisis, to prepare them for the real P.R. crisis, in the U.S. The topics discussed include the P.R. crisis experienced by companies during the digital age, and ways on how companies like New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc., United Airlines Inc. and Tiki deal with the said issues.

The article reports on the swift downfall of Bell Pottinger Group PLC, a British public relations firm, after it has conducted an unethical, race-baiting campaign that exploited divisions between the black and white residents of South Africa with the goal of diverting attention from a scandal surrounding the country's embattled president, Jacob Zuma. The impact of such incident on the public relations industry is tackled.

The article focuses on the U.S. president Donald Trump's announcement to prevent public from accessing records of visitors of the White House. It discusses the difference between policies of Trump and the former U.S. president Barack Obama, Trump's refusal to disclose his tax returns, and the White House communications director Mike Dubke citing national security risk as a concern for not disclosing these details.

The article examines how the success or failure of U.S. presidents is often connected with the state of the economy despite the relatively low influence presidents have on economic conditions. It discusses the factors that determine economic results, such as the business cycle, demographic and economic destiny, and Congress, and looks at the level of presidential input.

The article reports on surveys which indicate that U.S. President-elect Donald J. Trump will enter office with less popular support than any president in modern times. Topics covered include Trump's low approval ratings compared to his predecessors George W. Bush and Barack Obama, his failure to reach out to his critics, and his series of tweets that seem to promote more division.

The article examines how conservatives David H. Koch and Charles G. Koch, owners of oil and petrochemicals conglomerate Koch Industries, garner support for climate-change denial research. It details how Koch Industries finances the public relations group Fueling U.S. Forward and its efforts to appeal to minorities through religion for fossil fuel support.

The article focuses on technology firm Apple Inc. that changed computing and their phones are deal by virtue of fact that they have sold iOS devices and mentions that the firm has been accused of being out of touch in keynotes.

The article discusses the five most popular posts from the periodical's website, which include the overcoming of its public-relations crisis by company Facebook, the benefits of a low-carbohydrate diet which helps in weight loss and revision of prison sentencing laws by U.S. president Donald Trump.

The article focuses on the issue of contaminated drinking water in Flint, Michigan, and the local government's slow response to the complaints received from residents. Topics include the role of Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, a report by an independent panel that concludes race was a factor, and the environmental impact of the water pollution.

The article discusses the SantaCon annual events in places such as New York, New York and San Francisco, California which involve individuals dressed in Christmas holiday costumes who travel around and visit various bars and drinking establishments. SantaCon participants such as Eliza Spear are mentioned, along with clothing based on the red and white suit that the fictional character Santa Claus is known for wearing. The efforts to improve the public image of SantaCon are examined.

The article profiles Jay Horwitz, the public relations director for the New York Mets baseball team of Major League Baseball.

The article reports on the public-relations campaign coordinated by the Conservative supporters of Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh.

The article presents the author's experience of working with Steve Bannon, the former White House chief strategist, the condition of the public relation industry in U.S., and the political ideology behind Breitbart news website.

The article discusses the relationship of U.S. President Donald Trump with the mass media and media entities. It mentions the incident where Trump castigated ABC News for a "horrendously inaccurate and dishonest report." It cites the attitude of Trump where he was observed to be craving for media attention but has had some atrocities with the Washington press corps.

The article discusses criticism of coffee company Starbucks' "Race Together" public relations campaign, which was intended to raise awareness of racial issues and stimulate discussion of race relations in the U.S. Topics addressed include negative comments on the campaign on social media services such as Twitter, Starbucks chief executive Howard D. Schultz defense of the campaign, as well as the company's social and political engagement.

The article reports on the move made by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio to negotiate with police union leaders over the shooting deaths of two city officers. It states that the meeting had placed the mayor face to face with the most strident detractors of the administration officials. It also notes that the meeting highlights the mayor's reservation about a City Council bill requiring officers to identify during exchanges with civilians for the encounters.

The article focuses on the new transportation option in Atlanta, Georgia wherein the city provide electric streetcars for the residents in the area. It states that the streetcars will help remake a city long regarded as something less than an archetype of urban design. It examines the impact of the route of streetcar system in the metropolitan area.

The article discusses the defense of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency's (C.I.A.) use of torture in its interrogation of terrorist suspects as detailed by a U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee report. Topics addressed include former C.I.A. directors Michael V. Hayden's and George J. Tenet's defense of the agency, as well as the report's critical evaluation of Hayden's role in the detention program.

The article discusses efforts by Janay Rice, the wife of professional football player Ray Rice, to support her husband after he was suspended by the National Football League (N.F.L.) for assaulting her. Topics addressed include Janay Rice's interviews with various media outlets such as the ESPN web site and the "Today Show" television program, her defense of her husband as a good man who made a mistake, and her approval of an article by journalist Jemele Hill.

The article discusses the impact of 2014 midterm U.S. congressional elections on the presidency of U.S. president Barack Obama, highlighting the implications of the Republican Party's control of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. Topics addressed include the possibility that Obama will work with congressional Republicans, declines in public support of Obama, and Democratic candidates decisions not to feature Obama in their campaigns.

The article discusses the career trajectories of singers Miley Cyrus and robin Thicke following their controversial performance of Thicke's song "Blurred Lines" at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, highlighting Cyrus' improving reputation and career and declines for Thicke. Topics addressed include the impact of social media on the singers' reputations, the success of Cyrus' song "Wrecking Ball," and Thicke's marital troubles and low album sales.