News, analysis and advice on brand trust

How B2B brands build the credibility that earns attention from buyers, journalists, and AI.

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Scott Baradell

When All Trust Is Lost: 75 People and a Cat Who've Been Compared to Hitler

Years ago, attorney Mike Godwin asserted what became known as "Godwin's Law": "As an online...

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Photojournalism, Technology and Ethics (eBook)

In 2012, I wrote the 57-page eBook "Photojournalism, Technology and Ethics" for Black Star...

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Scott Baradell

What Is a Trust Signal?

At its most fundamental level, a trust signal is any point of evidence that shapes your assessment...

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The Breakfast Meeting: A Conversation About How PR Has Changed

I hadn’t heard from my friend David in years. But when my former colleague reached out over...

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Scott Baradell

Why The Future of PR Must Be Built Not On Tactics, But On Trust

While I’ve enjoyed my time as a corporate communications executive and an agency owner, I admit to...

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