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When AI Owns the Summary, PR Must Own the Story: Thought Leadership in an AI World
July 21st, 2025 by Matt CaiolaBrands that once relied on bylines, interviews and expert commentary to shape reputation now face a new challenge: how to maintain their voice and protect intellectual property in a world where an AI summary decides what gets seen, cited and remembered.

PR Roundup: Elmo Hacked, Reputation Risk in Europe, Clueless Is Back
July 17th, 2025 by Nicole SchumanThis week’s PR Roundup looks at lessons from the Elmo account hack on X, a new reputation risk survey that compares Europe and the United States, and Clueless celebrating a big anniversary with some fun, inventive swag for all ages.

When Minutes Matter: The New Rules of Brand Defense for Revolve, Poppi and More
July 17th, 2025 by Maria PachecoIn an era where every brand will inevitably weather some form of social media storm, including Poppi and Revolve, conventional approaches simply cannot keep pace. How can organizations respond with sufficient speed and authenticity while still building lasting business value?

Diddy’s Verdict and the Road to Reputation Rehab in 2025
July 15th, 2025 by Seth HorowitzAs seen time and again, a reputation marred by wrongdoing does not always ruin one’s career. Will Diddy be able to make a comeback following his verdict?

Duolingo Social Media Secrets: Let Your Comments Section Be Your Marketing Brief
July 14th, 2025 by Nicole SchumanMonica Earle, PR Director at Duolingo, breaks down what set the brand apart on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

PR Roundup: McD’s Bot Problems, Newsletter Bonanza, Office GIF-tionary
July 10th, 2025 by Nicole SchumanThis week’s PR Roundup looks at the HR AI crisis for McDonald’s hiring methods, Morning Consult’s latest study on newsletter consumption and subscriptions and a new GIF-tionary for office slang.

Top PR Substacks: A Starter Kit
July 9th, 2025 by Nicole SchumanWe asked PRNEWS readers their top PR Substacks to follow, receiving an overwhelming response. If you are looking to build a “playlist” of comms Substacks to subscribe to, we’ve got a great starter kit right here.

Internal AI Adoption: Secrets to Upskill PR Teams for AI
July 7th, 2025 by Nicole SchumanThis clip explores structured sprints, resource development and the crucial role of surveys in driving successful AI adoption, internally.

From Box Scores to Brand Love: How to Turn Sports Data Into Storytelling
July 2nd, 2025 by Anthony StormOn social media, statistics might inform, but storytelling creates connection. Smart communicators don’t stop at the data; they use it as a springboard to craft narratives that resonate, inspire and build brand affinity. Here’s how to approach it.