Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

PR roundup covers Arch Manning’s AI video moment and subsequent apology, why the Macklemore-Sheeran-Kraft dispute shows that neutrality is hard to claim and new research that finally puts a dollar figure on what a strong reputation is actually worth.

In a break from tradition, the Buffalo Bills have asked the Toronto-based band Barenaked Ladies to perform “O Canada,” prior to the singing of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

PR roundup covers Lucky Charms’s sorority partnership, what new data on AI search visibility means for GEO, and why eos’s U.S. Open activation is a case study in letting community lead the way.

Inclusive communications is not an afterthought. No matter what the objective is, a campaign will only be successful if the people it is trying to reach see themselves in the message.

Marketing, advertising and PR teams are navigating a minefield of political polarization, AI acceleration, shrinking budgets and a disconnected hybrid workforce, as well as a decreasing prioritization of inclusion and belonging.

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.

From a crisis communications misstep on one of the entertainment industry’s biggest stages and new data showing employees now outpace CEOs in brand trust, to Burger King’s surprisingly human response to a decade of customer complaints, this week’s PR Roundup highlights the power—and pitfalls—of modern communications.

From Dr Pepper’s savvy elevation of a creator’s viral jingle to new data revealing what’s holding PR teams back, we examine how brands and agencies are adapting to shifting media dynamics, AI realities and a changing early-career pipeline.

The barriers that once made accessible advertising difficult have largely disappeared.

For multilingual organizations, building a bilingual rapid-response system goes far beyond simply translating messages.