Digital & Technology

Margot Edelman, lead of the global tech practice at Edelman, discusses the differences between tech cultures in San Francisco and New York, and Edelman’s unique value proposition in the tech public relations space.

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.

These best practices outline how organizations can improve visibility inside AI search tools and integrate GEO into their broader measurement and strategy.

As 2026 approaches, it pays to take stock of everything that occurred in 2025 and how it could impact the next year of the PR industry. Some friends in the communications world approached PRNEWS with predictions for the coming year for many PR tenets including digital, crisis, media relations and more.

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.

Discover how AI visibility tools are revolutionizing PR client reporting. Our presenters reveal strategies for tracking competitors, identifying top sources and optimizing content for better visibility.

As we move into 2026, the PR industry shouldn’t rush to follow new tools and trends. Instead, they need to apply proven strategies and ethically use resources to build better, authentic relationships with their audiences.