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Loyalty in the Age of Flux: Why Staying Put May Be a PR Pro’s Best Bet

February 17th, 2026 by

In 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.

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PR Roundup: Ring’s Ad Backlash, Palantir Employee Pushback and AI Super Bowl Skepticism

February 12th, 2026 by

This week’s PR Roundup shows how quickly trust can unravel. Ring’s Super Bowl ad received backlash for its AI-powered “Search Party” feature, which aimed to charm viewers with a lost-puppy story, but many found it “creepy,” igniting privacy concerns.

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How Alix Earle Is Translating Viral Visibility Into a Permanent Brand Legacy

February 12th, 2026 by

Virality 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.

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The Moltbook Moment: A Turning Point for Communications

February 9th, 2026 by

The 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.

Anthony LaFauce Managing Director of AI Innovation at CLYDE and Katie Stratakis Head of Corporate Communications Samsung Electronics

AI Experimentation: How to Empower Your Team for Innovation

February 9th, 2026 by

Communicators can unlock innovation by encouraging AI experimentation. Learn how to empower your teams, foster creative use cases and drive success.

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PR Roundup: Celebrity Super Bowl Ad Impact, Cheaper Chips and a Very Denny’s Valentine’s

February 5th, 2026 by

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

For 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.

Bad Bunny in an Apple TV commercial for his super bowl halftime performance. He is dancing surrounded by a diverse group of people also dancing. The text says: The World Will Dance.

What Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Moment Reveals About Crisis Leadership

February 3rd, 2026 by

The “Bad Bunny approach” offers crisis managers a set of lessons that apply across government, philanthropy, business and community networks.

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Silence Used to Feel Safer. It Isn’t Always. Not Anymore.

January 29th, 2026 by

For 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

Ye, also known as Kanye West's, paid full-page ad of apology for antisemetic remarks in the Wall Street Journal titled "To Those I've Hurt"

PR Roundup: Ye’s Big Apology, Wienie 500 Returns, AI Usage Plateauing Among PR Pros

January 29th, 2026 by

From 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.