Stories by Christine Reilly

Video and long-form audio content isn’t just where audiences are, it’s increasingly where AI systems go to learn what your spokespeople stand for.

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

More than 80% of companies saw no noticeable productivity gains despite widespread AI adoption, per a recent National Bureau of Economic Research survey.

Today the startup label appears everywhere: a two-person consultancy calls itself a startup; a local retail brand with an online store adopts the label; a profitable, bootstrapped business with no ambition to scale beyond a niche still uses the term.

The refusal of Anthropic to waiver under political pressure and compromise its AI safeguards can lead to improved employee morale, increased productivity, attracting and retaining talent, gaining news business and engendering trust.

SXSW rewards intention, not over-scheduling. Success isn’t measured by how many sessions you attend, but by the relationships you build, the insights you gain and how effectively you use your time.

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.

USA Hockey’s public silence at this moment isn’t just a missed opportunity. It actively risks undermining that growth by signaling to those new fans that the organization doesn’t take the women’s program seriously either.

Building a modern communications stack doesn’t mean adopting every new tool. But you do need to select the right ones. To do this, brand communicators need to understand three fundamentals: voice, velocity and verification.

PRNEWS has unveiled the winners of the 2026 Content Marketing Awards, which recognize the campaigns, creators and communicators redefining what public relations can achieve through content.