Keep in mind that core KPIs typically hold steady for two to three years for year-over-year measurement, and the metrics beneath them change much more quickly as technology enables richer, faster insight.
Stories by Lindsey Bradshaw
If You’re Not Tracking These 10 PR KPIs in 2026, You’re Already Behind
February 18th, 2026 by Lindsey Bradshaw
Loyalty in the Age of Flux: Why Staying Put May Be a PR Pro’s Best Bet
February 17th, 2026 by Melissa DunnIn a post-pandemic world defined by “quiet quitting,” the “Great Resignation” and a restless search for the next big thing, sticking around and loyalty can seem counterintuitive for many PR professionals.
How Alix Earle Is Translating Viral Visibility Into a Permanent Brand Legacy
February 12th, 2026 by Jenna GuarneriVirality 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.
The Moltbook Moment: A Turning Point for Communications
February 9th, 2026 by Kiersten FriesThe recent emergence of Moltbook, an experimental AI-native platform built and operated by a small group of independent technologists, has sparked many strong emotions among communicators—a combination of deep apprehension and intense intrigue.
Why Mega-Sporting Events Are the Ultimate Reputation Stress Test
February 4th, 2026 by Meghan TisingerFor organizations that participate, sponsor, host or support mega sporting events, the communications landscape is uncompromising: every message, silence and misstep is amplified and politicized almost instantly.
What Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Moment Reveals About Crisis Leadership
February 3rd, 2026 by Justin Ángel Knighten and Marcus T. Coleman Jr.The “Bad Bunny approach” offers crisis managers a set of lessons that apply across government, philanthropy, business and community networks.
Crisis, Not Coaching, Defined the Buffalo Bills’ Postseason Breakdown
January 27th, 2026 by Rich LuchetteThe Buffalo Bills’ week of misfires provides stark, real-world instruction for public relations professionals. The failure was not necessarily in the decision to fire their coach, but in their total breakdown of crisis communication protocols.
The Stakeholders You Can’t See: A PR Playbook for B2B Invisible Buyers
January 22nd, 2026 by Georgia HarrisHere’s how to sharpen PR skillsets in order to achieve B2B sales success through expanding brand awareness, tailoring content to address wider audiences, showcasing quantifiable results, and remaining relevant with a steady, consistent approach to appeal to all buyers, even the ones you can’t see!
The New Reality of Advertising Communications: Why Accessibility Is No Longer Optional
January 20th, 2026 by Matisse Hamel-NelisThe barriers that once made accessible advertising difficult have largely disappeared.
Certified Yappers: Why Everyone Should Not be a Podcaster
January 14th, 2026 by Haley KinneyWhile there can be pressure to adopt every new medium in the digital age, true value comes from choosing channels that best support short and long-term business goals, rather than blindly embracing the latest podcast trend.