Stories by Amanda R. Lucey

Only 49% of companies have a formal crisis plan. And less than 25% of companies practice those crisis plans and conduct active drills.

By harnessing data-driven insights for media relations, PR professionals can refine communication strategies, enhance outreach efforts and even strengthen relationships with the right media outlets.

We’ve witnessed the rising influence of a more fragmented and decentralized media ecosystem, where independent voices, from Substack newsletters to podcasters, have carved out their own powerful platforms.

The rise of greenwashing has cast a shadow over genuine sustainability initiatives, leading to a crisis in corporate ESG communications.

A recent audit by NewsGuard revealed that AI-generated content frequently produces unreliable information, with errors appearing in nearly 18% of responses, and this info is left uncorrected in 38% of cases.

Our fifth annual Agency Elite highlights the industry’s most innovative PR, marketing and communications firms in the business. This year we’ve expanded the list to include more of the small but mighty PR agencies deserving of recognition.

Entering a new industry as a PR manager is both exhilarating and daunting—because even with a charismatic spokesperson and compelling topics, success doesn’t always come quickly. Here are six tips for navigating a move into a new sector as a PR manager.

Behind every measurable win lies crucial but hard-to-quantify skills. When a PR pro prevents a scandal or lands the perfect story, it’s not just luck. It’s relationships, judgment and deep human understanding developed over years.

Communicators need to shift the focus on Giving Tuesday stories to humanity, resilience, and the barriers individuals face, not the stereotypes or tropes that might garner a quick emotional reaction.

Louise Findlay-Wilson, managing director at Energy PR, outlines the steps brands should take to ensure their Black Friday strategy doesn’t damage their reputation.