Digital & Technology

The Chicago Sun Times and Philadelphia Inquirer did not help boost any new media trust when caught in an AI content controversy.

This week at Google I/O, the annual Google developers’ conference, the tech giant made a bold statement: AI is no longer an experiment in search—it IS search. 

In our conversation, Brandi Boatner shares candid insights on the power of cultural intelligence, the importance of trust in this AI-driven communications era, and why proactive PR is more vital than ever.

Scott Dobroski, VP of Corporate Communications at Indeed, demoed a real-time example of using AI for pitching the media on ChatGPT.

It’s time for the communication industry to reboot how it approaches PR, because in the next era of digital storytelling, strong journalist connections will be pivotal to both reporters and PR pros.

The past year has revealed a consistent pattern while working alongside communications and marketing teams at major organizations implementing AI tools: the standard metrics just don’t capture what’s really happening.

Both A.1. and Oreo exemplify “hopping on the brand wagon:” When a brand quickly circles its wagons around a cultural moment to break through the noise and blaze a trail. 

With social media and short news cycles, brands feel the need to churn out fresh stories to maintain engagement. As a result, communicators tend to focus on content volume over impact, creating a flood of disconnected narratives that fail to leave a lasting impression.

This week’s PR Roundup looks at the growing tariff conversation on social media, rethinking SEO in regards to AI search, and would you buy the Fyre Festival brand?

With the right strategy and a few smart tools, professional-looking videos can be created without breaking the bank.