Stories by Pragya Dubey

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How AI Is Shaping the Future of PR Briefings

September 30th, 2025 by

Industry leaders note that the real power of AI in PR lies in giving teams their time back. When communicators spend less time sorting media mentions and formatting briefings, they can focus on the insights themselves and on what their organizations should do next.

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AI Disclosures Won’t Preserve Trust in News, but Prioritizing Readership Might

September 25th, 2025 by

Business Insider is now allowing journalists to use AI for first drafts without needing to disclose usage to readers. While the presence of AI in newsrooms is inevitable, disclosure alone won’t safeguard credibility.

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PR Ethics and Agility: How to Practice Swift PR Without Losing Integrity

September 23rd, 2025 by

Ethical agility means acting swiftly without compromising on principles. It’s about creating systems and strategies that are nimble yet always guided by core values.

Turlock, CA - Jan 6, 2025: CA Governor Gavin Newsom speaking at a press conference regarding the California Jobs First project and previewing budget top lines for the upcoming fiscal year

Going Viral Becomes Strategy: Lessons from Gavin Newsom’s Social Surge

September 22nd, 2025 by

Newsom has not only amplified his digital presence but has also added a new twist to political engagement in the digital age.

PRNEWS Announces 2026 Agency Elite Top 120

September 15th, 2025 by

PRNEWS’ sixth annual Agency Elite honors, which pays homage to the industry’s most innovative PR, marketing and communications firms in the business, highlights 120 influential agencies this year—from well-known industry players to smaller boutique firms that punch far above their weight.

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Story Mining: The Essential PR Pro Skill for the AI Era

September 14th, 2025 by

Story mining, the ability to consistently uncover and shape compelling narratives from everyday business activity, has become essential for PR pros.

How Savvy Brands Are Beating LinkedIn’s Algorithm and Boosting Reach

September 9th, 2025 by

Organic brand reach on LinkedIn sits at just over 1%—a steep drop from 7% just four years ago—and many PR professionals and business leaders are facing a hard truth: branded company content is no longer enough.

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Communication Disconnect: Why Frontline Workers Feel Out of the Loop

September 4th, 2025 by

Frontline workers are a company’s most valuable asset, yet many organizations fail to connect with them on a consistent basis.

How Piotr Szczerek Can Apologize and Rebuild After Hat-Snatching Fiasco

September 2nd, 2025 by

One viral moment can destroy a reputation overnight. And that reality played out at the US Open on August 29, 2025, when Polish CEO Piotr Szczerek snatched an autographed hat meant for a young fan from tennis star Kamil Majchrzak. The boy was left heartbroken; the internet was outraged. Here’s how to beyond an apology and take full accountability.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Engagement Is the Ultimate Cross-Industry Brand Play

August 27th, 2025 by

Taylor Swift’s engagement to Travis Kelce is more than the latest celebrity headline. Swift and Kelce are major brand names in their respective industries, and their romance provides marketing and communications professionals with a premium case study in cross-industry branding.