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Friends within our audience of PR and comms professionals have provided predictions of what’s to come in 2025, which we’ve organized into a series to publish throughout the week. The following address the media relations space.

As 2025 approaches, it pays to take stock of everything that occurred in 2024 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 in regards to technology and digital PR.

As 2025 approaches, it pays to take stock of everything that occurred in 2024 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 in regards to business and work life in PR.

This week’s PR Roundup looks at the latest developments in the TikTok ban case, GIPHY’s on-trend predictions for 2025 and a survey that shows what executives are looking for when it comes to consuming content. 

Where do podcasts reside in the PR pro’s toolbox, and how can one identify the most appropriate pods for a company or client — especially with millions now in production?

Only 49% of companies have a formal crisis plan. And less than 25% of companies practice those crisis plans and conduct active drills.

By harnessing data-driven insights for media relations, PR professionals can refine communication strategies, enhance outreach efforts and even strengthen relationships with the right media outlets.

A PRSA panel on Communications Trends and Strategies for 2025 featured PR experts who provided their current PR concerns for the coming year, as well as key takeaways for tackling those issues and building trust.

This week looks at the aftermath of a popular influencer’s untimely death, the clock ticking down on TikTok and what the Omnicom/IPG merger means for the rest of the communications industry. 

We’ve witnessed the rising influence of a more fragmented and decentralized media ecosystem, where independent voices, from Substack newsletters to podcasters, have carved out their own powerful platforms.