Branding/Marketing

PRNEWS spoke with Sona Iliffe-Moon, Chief Communications Officer at Yahoo, at CES 2026. They discussed the brand’s renaissance, AI credibility and trust and getting the comms team involved in the backend of AI for PR.

PRNEWS sat down with Adam Collins, the Chief Communications Officer (CCO) at Reddit, at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada. to discuss how brands can effectively utilize the Reddit platform, especially when it comes to AI search and reputation.

From AI to IRL, CES 2026 made one thing clear: the future of communications isn’t about choosing between technology and humanity—it’s about deliberately blending the two.

This week’s PR Roundup examines an AI-generated McDonald’s holiday ad gone wrong, a new study by Ruder Finn that reveals employee optimism around AI, and Beaches going all-in on experiential for an Elf on the Shelf vacation no family will soon forget.

What topics attracted the most attention from PR professionals this year? Take a look at the PRNEWS top 5 most-read stories in 2025. Crisis and digital PR seemed to engage our audience most—particularly anything having to do with Substack or LinkedIn.

America 250 offers something PR professionals rarely get: a year-long hook with sustained national attention. This is not a one-day news cycle; it is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to align stories with America’s history.

How can PR specialists harness the cultural phenomenon of K-Pop oshikatsu in their own work?

You must own your career story before AI or others define it for you.

If it feels like every brand has been running a sale for months, you’re not imagining it. According to a recent CNBC report, consumers are showing clear signs of discount fatigue ahead of Black Friday.

PRNEWS sat down with Morning Consult for an inside look at its latest Fastest Growing Brands report. The discussion provides PR pros with information regarding Gen Z and traditional media consumption, tips for earned media in the era of AI, and the big impact of TikTok.