When an Apology Isn’t an Apology: What the Neutrogena-Hayden Panettiere Controversy Teaches Us About Crisis Communications

Matthew Singh
27/08/2026 2:28 PM

As we reflect on the public critique of Neutrogena’s recent response to Hayden Panettiere’s shared experiences as one of their former brand ambassadors, we’d like to take a moment to examine the public perceptions, accountability and proper PR responses that come along with crisis communications.

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Four Questions to Ask When Choosing a PR Agency

Patrick Brightman
17/08/2026 1:30 PM

I’ve noticed a trend over the past year or two in the public relations (PR) field. Brand managers and other decision makers have reached out to 3E PR to discuss a partnership after a short-term and frustrating experience with a previous agency. Those failures have led to a caveat when the brand wants to hire us – can we do a short “prove it” campaign before committing to a long-term agreement. Fortunately, we have passed these tests and many of those clients now call us their agency of record.

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Why Visual Communication is Vital to PR, and Social Media at Large

admin
29/07/2026 2:16 PM

Visual communication is one of the biggest reasons why you know and trust the brands of today. PR and social media have more connections to it than one might think.  According to statistics done by Tenet, “92% of people consider well-designed websites more trustworthy and 94% are more likely to stay on a site with an attractive layout.”

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Q&A’s With the 3E PR Summer Interns

Emily Maupai Zinberg
05/06/2026 2:26 PM

We’re excited to introduce our 2026 interns!

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How Can You Leverage PR to Gain Brand Confidence During a Trust Recession?

Lee Groeger
15/05/2026 10:04 AM

With trust in traditional mass media recently hitting a record low, the media landscape is deep in the throes of a “trust recession.” Read on to find out where consumers are placing their trust and how brands can leverage this trend and inject more authenticity and transparency into their PR strategy.

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What the 2026 Met Gala Means for the Future of PR

Matthew Singh
08/05/2026 1:12 PM

The 2026 Met Gala served as another example of how cultural conversations continue to shape brand reputation in real time, reinforcing why having the right PR and communications strategy is more important than ever.

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