Pure Storage became Everpure earlier this year. But before the new name could be introduced to customers and investors, the company had to prepare for another audience first: its employees.
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85% of Tech Journalists Have a Primary PR Contact. How to Be That Person.
July 8th, 2026 by Kristina KennedyWhen Nycole Walsh and her research team at Kickstand surveyed 350 tech journalists about what’s working in their inboxes, 69% said they have warned a colleague about a specific PR person to avoid.
The Comments Section Is a Liability. AI Just Made It Worse.
July 6th, 2026 by Erik SwainConsumer brands can’t afford to ignore what’s going on in their comments sections. AI can hurt, but also help.
Fandom FOMO: What It Is and How to Catch the Fun Before It Waddles Away
June 30th, 2026 by Daniella SampsonPR and communications leaders have historically been trapped in a reactive loop. We build strategies around what we already know to watch, measuring keyword volumes after a trend has already spiked, instead of following fandom.
America 250’s Biggest Communications Risk Isn’t External. It’s Internal
June 30th, 2026 by Quinton CrenshawAmerica 250 arrives at a moment when employees, customers and stakeholders increasingly scrutinize whether organizations actually live the values they promote publicly.
The Best Conversations at Cannes Weren’t About AI
June 30th, 2026 by Anna Rose PardueBetween the marketing jargon, branded tote bags and exclusive yacht brunches, Cannes conversations around the future of communications gained momentum on some of the biggest stages.
Your CEO Has an AI Profile. Did You Build It, or Did the Algorithm?
June 29th, 2026 by Claire BahnAnyone can search a CEO’s name and instantly see a full AI-generated profile. So what should a communication team do? Executive visibility is no longer optional.
Five Questions With Kevin Wong: How The Trevor Project Is Keeping Its Mission Visible When Corporate Pride Support Is Uncertain
June 25th, 2026 by Nicole SchumanDrawing on his experience leading communications for The Trevor Project, Kevin Wong discusses how to maintain mission visibility amid shifting corporate priorities, including during Pride, what authentic partnership actually looks like and how to turn earned media moments into lasting impact.
PR Roundup: Apple’s Price Hike Playbook, Social Owns the Crisis Moment, and Starbucks Embraces Employee Storytelling
June 25th, 2026 by Nicole SchumanApple offers a lesson in getting ahead of bad news, new Sprout Social confirms that social media is now the front line of crisis, and Starbucks turns to employee creators.
The Case for Communicators at Cannes Lions
June 25th, 2026 by Erin Miller and Laura PacasCannes Lions has long been considered a marketing and advertising festival, but as the media industry fragments and the ways brands reach audiences multiply, communicators can no longer afford to watch from the sidelines.