If you’re having Vanilla Gift #CreditCardScam issues with Ask Visa numbers missing (we did), someone did answer the (833) 322-6760 number when I called today — but it took 27 minutes. 😳

Full house at Galen Center for USC-UCLA women’s matchup.

Sharing: USC Annenberg Public Relations named top program in U.S. by PRWeek annenberg.usc.edu/news/spotlight…

Global Communication Report 2024: Our latest on how purpose, polarization & politics impact reputation, “The Balancing Act,” is available at annenberg.usc.edu/gcr. We examine the challenges facing PR pros & CEOs in aligning with stakeholder expectations on key social issues. ✌️

Sam Rubin has been my morning coffee companion at 7:20/7:40 for so many years that it’s going to be a struggle to start my days next week and beyond. So many laughs. Frank Buckley eric spillman

Former KXSC Radio radio disc jockey. 💔

The sharing of these video tributes are why this platform is relevant to sports fans. Loved hearing Bill Walton promote the conference of champions.

T.J. Simers was the only writer who would address what fans could plainly see about certain Dodgers mercenaries, that they didn’t seem like good guys from afar. Condolences to his family and to grocery store baggers everywhere.

More from our recent study: Comms pros say worker morale is good or very good among hybrid (37%) and fully remote (41%). Only 18% on-site employees appear to be happy about their situation. usccenterforpr.medium.com/usc-iabc-study…

For Long Beach Gives week, please support Supporting Seniors in Need mtyc.co/pxtkqf #longbeachgives via @longbeachgives As Partners of Parks Long Beach commemorates its 40th anniversary, we are focused on supporting our senior residents.

STORY: Millikan beats Poly! The Rams snap the Jackrabbits' 15-year long Moore League win streak behind 250+ yards and four touchdowns from Anthony League. Full coverage coming soon the562.org/2024/10/11/foo…

Millikan blasts “I Love LA” in the middle of the game to acknowledge the #Dodgers Game 1 win. A walk-off grand slam from Freddie Freeman! Some are even singing (maybe me haha) #LetsGoDodgers Millikan Football 🐏 SoCal Varsity Long Beach Varsity

Worked Millikan Football 🐏 tonight and our crowd went nuts (as did the press box).

Baseball.

USC Annenberg Study Reveals Rising Application of AI Across Communications by the Public Relations Industry | by USC Center for Public Relations ✌️ Download the 2025 Relevance Report, published today. usccenterforpr.medium.com/usc-annenberg-… #RelevanceReport #AIinPR

Lindsay Gottlieb — always on the pulse. Heartfelt postgame speech to fans at Galen after USC’s win over Penn State. “There were over 6,000 people here tonight. And with so many people in our beloved community that have lost a lot, you cannot take our community away from us.”

The future of communications starts with your insights. Take the 10th Annual USC Global Communication Survey to share your perspective on AI, hybrid work, and more. usc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3X…

Playmates Toys Reveals First Look at Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Re-Ignition Figures and Zords (Exclusive) comicbook.com/power-rangers/…

A new report explores how 4 generations of PR pros see the future. On the Next S&T Live, join Fred Cook of USC Annenberg for key takeaways from the 2025 Global Communication Report. Watch live on LinkedIn 4/23 at 1 p.m. ET. bit.ly/4jwA9vS

Gen Z is reshaping PR—from how we tell stories 📱 to when brands should speak up 🧭. Want to know where the industry is headed? The 2025 Global Communication Report breaks it down. 📥 Download: uscannenberg.formstack.com/forms/2025_gcr… #PRFuture #GenZVoices #BrandPurpose #DigitalPR #MindTheGap