This week’s PR Roundup looks at a new study from Morning Consult about CEO popularity and company reputation, Mattel going all in on entertainment with a new TV and film studio, and Wilson, the iconic volleyball, teaching the public about ecology and ocean waste.
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Getting Memorial Day Messaging Right
May 23rd, 2025 by Michael CurtisFor those communications pros working on connecting a brand message with Memorial Day, here are tips to keep your efforts credible and respectful.

News Outlets Respond to AI-Generated Summer Reading List Insert
May 22nd, 2025 by Nicole SchumanThe Chicago Sun Times and Philadelphia Inquirer did not help boost any new media trust when caught in an AI content controversy.

Google I/O Spells Uh-Oh for Search
May 22nd, 2025 by Nicole SchumanThis week at Google I/O, the annual Google developers’ conference, the tech giant made a bold statement: AI is no longer an experiment in search—it IS search.

Pope Francis: A Model for Masterful Communication
April 25th, 2025 by Dan RenePope Francis was known for many things including his humility, compassion and willingness to confront difficult issues. Perhaps one of his most enduring legacies is how effectively he communicated.

A New Take On Thought Leadership: The Power of Community Engagement
April 23rd, 2025 by John McCartneyHere’s how brands can rethink their approach to thought leadership in a way that truly builds connections and community.

How to Help your CEO Talk Like a Human
February 12th, 2025 by Case ButtonThe vast majority of audiences tune out jargon. Nobody wants to hear from a robot. But more often than not, speakers are experts on something, and they really want to nerd out. Here’s some steps on how to find that balance and simplify complex messaging in speechwriting to move an audience.

How Communicators Can Compete with the Rise of AI-Generated Content
February 3rd, 2025 by Alexandra BjertnaesHere’s how content marketing used to work: Create great content for your website, and you would attract the attention of potential customers. But with artificial intelligence (AI) rewriting the rules, what happens when this basic principle no longer applies?

Navigating Trust Challenges With AI Disclosure
January 17th, 2025 by Nicole SchumanPRNEWS talked to Tim Marklein, Founder and CEO, Big Valley Marketing, about the role of AI in content, how communicators can bridge the trust gap and, what disclosure can do for a brand, organization or public figure.

2025 PR Predictions: Content Creation and Storytelling
December 27th, 2024 by PRNEWSFriends 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 evolution of content creation and storytelling.