This week’s PR Roundup covers what Ted Turner’s legacy still teaches PR pros, how brands should navigate consumer messaging amid skyrocketing gas prices and a notable platform shift as LinkedIn dethrones YouTube as the top B2B video channel.
Messaging
3 Reasons to Embrace the Era of AI Slop
May 4th, 2026 by Dustin SigginsWhen it’s good, AI can improve our processes, like how a calculator spares us the need to write out long division. But speeding up your math means nothing if you still can’t balance your checkbook.
PR Roundup: The Devil Wears Prada 2’s Brand Blitz, Meta’s Data Center Transparency Play and a Disinformation Wake-Up Call for Communicators
April 30th, 2026 by Nicole SchumanFrom The Devil Wears Prada 2’s curated brand blitz to Meta’s attempt at community goodwill, and a new national study from IPR shows Americans want PR pros to step up on disinformation, and most don’t think they are.
Forget AI. ‘Deck Talk’ is the Greatest Enemy of Thought Leadership
April 27th, 2026 by Kiri JewellThe more that thought leadership becomes solely a tool of self-promotion, the less vital it becomes.
PR Roundup: Benefits on the Chopping Block, Apple’s New Era and Health Information Overload
April 23rd, 2026 by Nicole SchumanPR Roundup examines the reputational risks of rolling back employee benefits at Zoom and Deloitte, Tim Cook’s departure from Apple after 15 years and what Edelman’s latest Trust Barometer reveals about the state of health information.
Five Questions With Janice Kapner: Why Agility, Honesty and Alignment Are the Cornerstones of Modern Communications
April 21st, 2026 by Nicole SchumanDrawing on years of experience, including her former role as Chief Communications and Corporate Responsibility Officer at T-Mobile, Janice Kapner, CEO and founder of Kapner Perspectives Group, discusses how to build trust and navigate change in today’s fast-paced environment.
The New Crisis Window: Why 48 Hours Is Too Late for AI
April 20th, 2026 by Julia MaslennikovaA structural shift is underway in crisis communications, and reputational risks are rising significantly with the adoption of AI technologies.
PR Roundup: Creators Get Certified, Bieb-chella Buzz and Philanthropy’s Trust Problem
April 16th, 2026 by Nicole SchumanThis week’s PR Roundup looks at a new credentialing push to professionalize influencer marketing, Justin Bieber stealing the Coachella conversation and troubling new data for philanthropy’s reputation.
How PR Teams Are Using AI Synthetic Focus Groups to Research, Test Messages and Creative Ideas
April 13th, 2026 by Nicole SchumanDiscover how AI synthetic focus groups can transform your market research. We explore building personas, querying AI and refining ideas for compelling content and news stories.
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.