This week’s PR Roundup looks at how brands are approaching high-stakes moments—from the real impact of celebrity Super Bowl ads to lower pricing plays and playful Valentine’s Day stunts designed to cut through the noise.
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Why Mega-Sporting Events Are the Ultimate Reputation Stress Test
February 4th, 2026 by PRNEWSFor 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.
Silence Used to Feel Safer. It Isn’t Always. Not Anymore.
January 29th, 2026 by Carreen WintersFor communications leaders, there are moments when the job stops being theoretical. When a city is under a national microscope, and employees are watching from their kitchens, discussing in their group chats, and thinking on… Continued
PR Roundup: Ye’s Big Apology, Wienie 500 Returns, AI Usage Plateauing Among PR Pros
January 29th, 2026 by Nicole SchumanFrom Ye’s crisis apologies and credibility questions to Oscar Mayer’s bun-believable brand theatrics and Muck Rack’s AI reality checks, this week’s PR Roundup highlights how communicators are navigating seriousness, spectacle and strategy all at once.
Silence, Statements or Stands: What the Minnesota ICE Crisis Reveals About Corporate Activism
January 28th, 2026 by Nicole SchumanAs social issues, such as those in Minnesota, escalate rapidly and play out in real time, business leaders are increasingly forced to decide not just whether to speak or make statements, but how clearly—and at what risk—in moments when silence, caution or ambiguity can be interpreted as a message of its own.
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.
How Visual AI Workflows Help PR Teams Work Smarter
January 26th, 2026 by Nicole SchumanUnlock the power of AI with our guide to building visual workflows. Our presenter simplifies complex tasks into repeatable processes, turning AI into a user-friendly tool for consistent results.
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!
PR Roundup: Dr Pepper Goes Viral as PR Faces a Reality Check
January 22nd, 2026 by Nicole SchumanFrom Dr Pepper’s savvy elevation of a creator’s viral jingle to new data revealing what’s holding PR teams back, we examine how brands and agencies are adapting to shifting media dynamics, AI realities and a changing early-career pipeline.