You don’t have to be a basketball fan to be aware of Caitlin Clark, the phenom Iowa graduate who is already making plenty of noise in the WNBA—and a lot of that noise is coming from cash registers across the country, where ticket sales are exploding, both at her new...

Deepfake fears spur calls for more AI regulation: Most worry about falling victim, while others overestimate their savvy—here’s what brands can do
As tech improves and makes the workplace more efficient and productive, so too does the danger potential. Our risk vulnerability has gone next-level with the rise of deepfakes, thanks to the sophistication of today’s e-predators in the age of AI. Ensuring the safety...
Brands in motion: New WE Communications research shows lopsided AI vision-to-action gap—and 4 ways comms can help
Besides the clear images of those piles of money saved by getting AI fully operational in their companies, business leaders have been rather vague about communicating their strategic vision for their fully realized AI-empowered entities of the future, according to new...
New study finds LGBTQIA+ inclusivity and allyship is important for brands and consumers
In celebration of International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia, which was on May 17, new research from Horowitz Research affirms that LGBTQIA+ support isn’t just about flags, it’s about action. The firm’s latest survey examines the impact of...
The double-edged sword: The risks and rewards of AI examined in new study—does productivity boost counter security and privacy risks?
AI security and governance have taken a back seat to the business-boosting promise of AI so far in the young life of the wunderkind tech, as business leaders froth at the mouth imagining the realization of AI’s potential. New research from data security firm Immuta...
Business planning in focus: After the pandemic’s blindside and AI’s reinvention, businesses are finally re-embracing long-term agile strategizing
Business planning kind of went out the window when the pandemic hit, and even as late as 2022, companies were stuck in short-term mode as the arduous recovery plodded along. Finally in 2023, enterprises took steps to move beyond rapid-response global crisis...
The AI reality in 2024: New research affirms gaping holes in AI knowledge, training and policies—but 7 in 10 staffers are using it
It’s been more than 18 months since Generative AI appeared, and within weeks it became a business priority. Sure, it’s been a remarkable tool for productivity, automation and generating content, but it’s also been a major threat to cybersecurity, escalating the...
Data-security disasters at an all-time high—third-party breaches rose nearly 50 percent in 2023, hitting record levels, and 3 times as many as 2021
As brands and businesses struggle to win digital trust, it’s no surprise that this goal remains so elusive when you consider the continued escalation of cybersecurity shortfalls—new research from risk management firm Prevalent reveals that well over half (61 percent)...
The AI trust gap remains brands’ biggest consumer obstacle: 8 in 10 businesses say AI adds value, but 4 in 10 consumers are fearful about its future
Digital trust in all its forms has grown into a huge black cloud for brands and businesses over the past year, and AI, amid all its power and promise, is only adding fuel to that fire. Companies, as we know, have stopped at nothing to get Generative AI integrated in...
Accessibility hits a roadblock: Companies are prioritizing inclusive design more than ever but lack the resources to make further progress
Global Accessibility Awareness Day is later this week on May 16, and with large-scale legislation now in place, web accessibility should be plateauing based on the established requirements. Web designers are prioritizing accessibility when developing their digital...
ICYMI: Bulldog’s Top 10 most popular posts from April
As spring appeared on the horizon, April brought in beautiful weather as well as booming traffic for Bulldog, which had another record month. Our cadre of collaborators drove the clicks last month addressing topics like establishing media relations KPIs, building...
PR research: Healthcare brands are prioritizing multichannel marketing programs to grow awareness and customer base, Matter survey finds
New survey research from brand elevation agency Matter Communications, based on input from healthcare marketing decision-makers, offers insights into the industry’s top priorities for the remainder of the year, exploring strategic initiatives including product/service...












