30 Jan 2025

White House Comms Director and Senior Advisor to President Biden on his final day in office

White House Communications Director and Senior Advisor to President Biden, Ben LaBolt recently posted on LinkedIn about his final day in office. He wrote about the job, its pressures and privileges, and shared some observations that ring true for many working in communication and public relations. Here are some… 

  •  It's harder than ever before to break through. President Biden did 60 interviews this year across broadcast, podcasts, print and YouTube, but the average person doesn't see even a big interview anymore. You have to be omnipresent across channels. 
  • Most Americans under 35 have moved away from traditional news sources. Your media mix should change appropriately. The rise of the creator has been a very influential development and provided a new platform for people who distrust institutions. 
  • Misinformation and disinformation are here to stay and will only accelerate with the proliferation of AI. Your job is not complete when you've announced something - it takes an around-the-clock team to monitor and respond to what is being said about it. 

 

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