Internal Communication

Pure Storage became Everpure earlier this year. But before the new name could be introduced to customers and investors, the company had to prepare for another audience first: its employees.

America 250 arrives at a moment when employees, customers and stakeholders increasingly scrutinize whether organizations actually live the values they promote publicly.

PRNEWS celebrated the 2026 Top Women Gala at Current in New York City last week. And for the first time the event brought together two groups of incredible women professionals: the 2026 PRNEWS Top Women in PR and Communications and Chief Marketer’s 2026 Top Women in Marketing.

PR Roundup examines the reputational risks of rolling back employee benefits at Zoom and Deloitte, Tim Cook’s departure from Apple after 15 years and what Edelman’s latest Trust Barometer reveals about the state of health information.

From an Air Canada air traffic control crisis at LaGuardia Airport, to a PR workforce stretched thin by expanding expectations, to fans rewriting the rules of live sports engagement during March Madness—this week’s PR Roundup covers timely moments and data for all communicators to learn from.

Measurement matters, but it needs a rethink if internal communications is to be seen as a strategic business function.

From Target’s bid to win back skeptical shoppers, to the White House’s quiet attempt to reframe one of its signature policies, to what actually builds credibility in the AI era—this week offered a masterclass in how brands and institutions communicate under pressure.

From a crisis communications misstep on one of the entertainment industry’s biggest stages and new data showing employees now outpace CEOs in brand trust, to Burger King’s surprisingly human response to a decade of customer complaints, this week’s PR Roundup highlights the power—and pitfalls—of modern communications.

This week’s PR Roundup shows how quickly trust can unravel. Ring’s Super Bowl ad received backlash for its AI-powered “Search Party” feature, which aimed to charm viewers with a lost-puppy story, but many found it “creepy,” igniting privacy concerns.

For communications leaders, there are moments when the job stops being theoretical. When a city is under a national microscope, and employees are watching from their kitchens, discussing in their group chats, and thinking on… Continued