The more that thought leadership becomes solely a tool of self-promotion, the less vital it becomes.
Stories by Kiri Jewell
PRNEWS Announces 2026 Top Women in PR & Communications Honorees
April 21st, 2026 by PRNEWSPRNEWS has unveiled the 2026 Top Women in PR & Communications honorees—a group of 120 leaders driving innovation, influence and impact across the communications landscape.
The New Crisis Window: Why 48 Hours Is Too Late for AI
April 20th, 2026 by Julia MaslennikovaA structural shift is underway in crisis communications, and reputational risks are rising significantly with the adoption of AI technologies.
Networking Redefined: How PR Students (and Others) Can Break Through
April 14th, 2026 by Monique KelleyMost people do not network on an ongoing basis, let alone college students who are not sure what the word networking means.
Amid Crisis, Banana Ball Benefits from Uncharacteristic Serenity
April 7th, 2026 by Nathan BurchfielBanana Ball’s handling of one recent story holds just as many lessons about the value of restraint and discipline in communicating through a crisis.
Why X (formerly Twitter) Remains the Ultimate Public Affairs Radar
April 6th, 2026 by Ari NeugeborenSocial platform X is still ‘upstream’ for the news that communicators need to know, flag and contextualize for relevant clients and principals. But implementing certain best practices and personalizing use of the site to specific clients and workflows is optimal.
PRNEWS Unveils 2026 Purpose & Impact Award Winners
April 2nd, 2026 by PRNEWSPRNEWS has unveiled the winners of the 2026 PRNEWS Purpose & Impact Awards, which recognize the organizations, teams and communicators redefining public relations through purpose-driven leadership and measurable social impact.
Your Brand’s First Impression May Now Be Written by AI. Stakeholder Education Is the Fix.
March 30th, 2026 by Karina FrayterBuilding stakeholder education content is essential to ensure both AI and human audiences understand your organization accurately.
How Does ABC Manage the Damage After the Cancellation of ‘The Bachelorette’?
March 25th, 2026 by Dr. Patrick R. RiccardsABC must tell all it knows about what happened with casting this season’s “The Bachelorette,” no matter how bad, to reclaim trust with its viewers and advertisers.
What Wartime Press Attacks Mean for PR Professionals
March 24th, 2026 by Julio E. LigorriaIn periods when political pressure, press attacks and media volatility rise together, communications strategy becomes an exercise in protecting trust.