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Take Control of AI in Your Organization: A PR Leader’s Guide to Governance Done Right

March 9th, 2026 by

Discover practical steps for implementing AI governance immediately. We explore mapping your AI footprint, creating digestible guides, vetting vendors and ensuring transparent disclosure for a cohesive organizational strategy.

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6 Ways PR Pros Can Maximize ROI from SXSW

March 3rd, 2026 by

SXSW rewards intention, not over-scheduling. Success isn’t measured by how many sessions you attend, but by the relationships you build, the insights you gain and how effectively you use your time.

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Loyalty in the Age of Flux: Why Staying Put May Be a PR Pro’s Best Bet

February 17th, 2026 by

In a post-pandemic world defined by “quiet quitting,” the “Great Resignation” and a restless search for the next big thing, sticking around and loyalty can seem counterintuitive for many PR professionals.

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AI Experimentation: How to Empower Your Team for Innovation

February 9th, 2026 by

Communicators can unlock innovation by encouraging AI experimentation. Learn how to empower your teams, foster creative use cases and drive success.

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PR Roundup: Ye’s Big Apology, Wienie 500 Returns, AI Usage Plateauing Among PR Pros

January 29th, 2026 by

From Ye’s crisis apologies and credibility questions to Oscar Mayer’s bun-believable brand theatrics and Muck Rack’s AI reality checks, this week’s PR Roundup highlights how communicators are navigating seriousness, spectacle and strategy all at once.

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Crisis, Not Coaching, Defined the Buffalo Bills’ Postseason Breakdown

January 27th, 2026 by

The Buffalo Bills’ week of misfires provides stark, real-world instruction for public relations professionals. The failure was not necessarily in the decision to fire their coach, but in their total breakdown of crisis communication protocols.

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PR Roundup: Dr Pepper Goes Viral as PR Faces a Reality Check

January 22nd, 2026 by

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.

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CES 2026: AI, Robotics and ROI: Edelman’s Take on What’s Next for Tech PR

January 9th, 2026 by

Margot Edelman, lead of the global tech practice at Edelman, discusses the differences between tech cultures in San Francisco and New York, and Edelman’s unique value proposition in the tech public relations space.

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CES 2026: How the Yahoo Comms Team Helps Build AI Tools

January 8th, 2026 by

PRNEWS spoke with Sona Iliffe-Moon, Chief Communications Officer at Yahoo, at CES 2026. They discussed the brand’s renaissance, AI credibility and trust and getting the comms team involved in the backend of AI for PR.

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What CES 2026 Revealed About the Future of PR: Community, Creativity and AI Work Together

January 8th, 2026 by

From AI to IRL, CES 2026 made one thing clear: the future of communications isn’t about choosing between technology and humanity—it’s about deliberately blending the two.