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PR Roundup: When AI Fakes the Experts, Livestreamers Beat the Algorithm, and Swatch Breaks the Internet

May 28th, 2026 by

This week’s PR Roundup features fake AI-generated academic journals impersonating real professors, Twitch outpacing TikTok and Instagram in producing top-ranked creators and the viral Swatch x Audemars Piguet collaboration that sent shoppers into a frenzy.

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PR Roundup: Ted Turner’s Lasting Lessons, Gas Prices Surge, and Why LinkedIn Is B2B’s New Stage

May 7th, 2026 by

This week’s PR Roundup covers what Ted Turner’s legacy still teaches PR pros, how brands should navigate consumer messaging amid skyrocketing gas prices and a notable platform shift as LinkedIn dethrones YouTube as the top B2B video channel.

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PR Roundup: McDonald’s CEO’s McNugget Meltdown, YouTube Dominates Influence and Nutella Goes to Space

April 9th, 2026 by

PR Roundup features the McDonald’s CEO who can’t seem to catch a social media break a new report revealing which brands are most influential, and a jar of Nutella spread that accidentally became the most talked-about brand in the universe.

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Inside a TikTok Outage: A Practical Playbook for PR and Social Teams

March 2nd, 2026 by

Do not overreact to a single outage, but do use this moment to pressure‑test your dependence on TikTok as a single point of failure.

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How Alix Earle Is Translating Viral Visibility Into a Permanent Brand Legacy

February 12th, 2026 by

Virality is fleeting. Sustained relevance is an economic driver that promotes long-term success. Alix Earle’s Netflix deal is a case study in true brand power.

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The Rise of the CES Creator Space—and What It Means for PR

January 12th, 2026 by

In these videos creators and CES administrators shared what it was like to be inside the space—from hands-on experiences to candid conversations and the energy of a community gaining a louder voice at one of tech’s biggest stages.

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Next Gen Media Relations: Inside AI Visibility Reporting

December 15th, 2025 by

Discover how AI visibility tools are revolutionizing PR client reporting. Our presenters reveal strategies for tracking competitors, identifying top sources and optimizing content for better visibility.

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PR Roundup: AI Workslop Emerges, PR Loses Credibility and “Reading Rainbow” Returns

October 2nd, 2025 by

PR Roundup explores AI workslop invading productivity for communicators, a new study showing journalist dissatisfaction with public relations professionals using AI for media relations and how the new host of “Reading Rainbow” was chosen via social media.

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PRNEWS Live: How #WearSunscreen Broke Through the Noise

August 19th, 2025 by

In this session, Williams talks about the successes and lessons of the #WearSunscreen campaign and developing trust with your audience in a media environment riddled with mis- and disinformation.

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How To Create High-Quality Videos On A Budget (Yes, it is Possible)

April 21st, 2025 by

With the right strategy and a few smart tools, professional-looking videos can be created without breaking the bank.