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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.
PR Roundup: Air Canada Crisis, the Second Screen of March Madness, and CCOs are not Happy
March 26th, 2026 by Nicole SchumanFrom an Air Canada air traffic control crisis at LaGuardia Airport, to a PR workforce stretched thin by expanding expectations, to fans rewriting the rules of live sports engagement during March Madness—this week’s PR Roundup covers timely moments and data for all communicators to learn from.
What Wartime Press Attacks Mean for PR Professionals
March 24th, 2026 by Julio E. LigorriaIn periods when political pressure, press attacks and media volatility rise together, communications strategy becomes an exercise in protecting trust.
PR Roundup: Burgers Win, Macy’s’ Clear Warning and Lush Stands Up
March 19th, 2026 by Nicole SchumanFrom a viral fast food run at In-N-Out to a candid Macy’s CEO and Lush’s purpose-driven product launch, this week had no shortage of brand moments worth studying.