PRNEWS has unveiled the winners of the 2026 PRNEWS Purpose & Impact Awards, which recognize the organizations, teams and communicators redefining public relations through purpose-driven leadership and measurable social impact.
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30 Days to AI Search Visibility: The GEO Playbook PR Leaders Need Now
March 31st, 2026 by Nicole SchumanWe break down a simple, effective strategy for picking topics, creating authoritative content and securing placements that drive real AI search and GEO results.
Your Brand’s First Impression May Now Be Written by AI. Stakeholder Education Is the Fix.
March 30th, 2026 by Karina FrayterBuilding stakeholder education content is essential to ensure both AI and human audiences understand your organization accurately.
PR Roundup: Air Canada Crisis, the Second Screen of March Madness, and CCOs are not Happy
March 26th, 2026 by Nicole SchumanFrom an Air Canada air traffic control crisis at LaGuardia Airport, to a PR workforce stretched thin by expanding expectations, to fans rewriting the rules of live sports engagement during March Madness—this week’s PR Roundup covers timely moments and data for all communicators to learn from.
How Does ABC Manage the Damage After the Cancellation of ‘The Bachelorette’?
March 25th, 2026 by Dr. Patrick R. RiccardsABC must tell all it knows about what happened with casting this season’s “The Bachelorette,” no matter how bad, to reclaim trust with its viewers and advertisers.
What Wartime Press Attacks Mean for PR Professionals
March 24th, 2026 by Julio E. LigorriaIn periods when political pressure, press attacks and media volatility rise together, communications strategy becomes an exercise in protecting trust.
From Soundbite to Story: Media Training for New Media
March 23rd, 2026 by Christine ReillyVideo and long-form audio content isn’t just where audiences are, it’s increasingly where AI systems go to learn what your spokespeople stand for.
PR Roundup: Burgers Win, Macy’s’ Clear Warning and Lush Stands Up
March 19th, 2026 by Nicole SchumanFrom a viral fast food run at In-N-Out to a candid Macy’s CEO and Lush’s purpose-driven product launch, this week had no shortage of brand moments worth studying.
Beyond Vanity Metrics: How to Prove Internal Comms Actually Works
March 19th, 2026 by Andrew HubbardMeasurement matters, but it needs a rethink if internal communications is to be seen as a strategic business function.
How AI Deep Research Is Transforming PR: From Media Landscape Analysis to Campaign Planning
March 17th, 2026 by Nicole SchumanDiscover practical PR strategies with deep research. Analyze media landscapes, find journalist feeds, research PR opportunities and prepare content.