Traditional strategies that once relied heavily on print media, cold calls, and in-person networking have given way to digital approaches enabled through sophisticated tools. At the forefront of this transformation are SaaS platforms that offer a wide range of tools...
New Ruder Finn research reveals employee optimism around AI amidst economic and workplace concerns
Employees are concerned about the economy and the effect of workplace changes, but see AI as a force for good amongst these uncertainties, reveals new research from global communications and integrated marketing agency Ruder Finn into employee sentiment around major...
New research points to a B2B marketing-budget rebound: 7 in 10 B2B marketing execs plan to increase spend in 2026—with a key focus on brand awareness
New industry research shows a sharp rise in budget optimism as B2B marketers head into the new year with more to spend and a renewed focus on brand visibility. The new 2026 Marketing Budget Blueprint from B2B tech communications and content agency 10Fold finds that...
Why PR teams fail at cross-functional collaboration—with 2026 fixes
Public relations teams are always operating in motion. The nature of their work depends on fast responses to emerging situations, making last-minute messaging adjustments, and delivery on immovable deadlines. From managing stakeholder discussions to drafting pitches,...
Travel PR trends: New MMGY research finds Latin American travelers are leading a new era of digitally driven, safety-first international travel
Latin America’s international travelers are rewriting the rules of global tourism. New industry research reveals contrasts in how Latin Americans plan, book and prioritize their trips, finding consumer confidence is strong across the region despite inflationary...
The future of business growth: Building high-performance revenue teams in a competitive market
Running a business in today's economy feels a lot like trying to hit a moving target while standing on a treadmill. The rules keep changing, customer expectations evolve faster than ever, and the competition never sleeps. Yet amid all this chaos, one truth remains...
Using current athletes as publicity spokespersons is a bad bet—here’s why
The recent disclosures of illegal gambling involving professional athletes validates, in my mind, what I have been telling clients for many years—“using current athletes as publicity spokespersons is a bad bet.” As the sports marketing guru at several public...
Five Shifts Reshaping PR in 2026: Why Communicators Must Meet This Moment
Every year, someone declares that PR is dying. They say it with a kind of breathlessness, as if this time the sky truly is falling. But the truth is quieter. The truth is that PR is not collapsing. It is molting. And 2026 is a year of shedding old skins. The biggest...
The future of PR in beauty: Blurring the lines between health, lifestyle, and digital
The modern consumer no longer views beauty as an isolated category. Skincare routines, wellness trends, and lifestyle choices now intersect, creating a more holistic perception of self-care. In response, beauty PR has shifted from purely promotional campaigns to...
Virtual data rooms and ESG: Supporting sustainable investment practices
Over the past years, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices have gained more significance among investors and regulators for nearly every industry. Shareholders no longer simply consider financial performance only. They want to know more about how a...
Why OKRs are the strategic shift PR teams desperately need
Modern PR teams are no longer just reactive, and face increasing pressure to align outcomes with other key business areas and strategies. Even then, thanks to traditional goal-setting methods, lack of clarity and accountability, and strategic alignment, PR teams get...
What “working with AI” really looks like inside a modern business
AI used to feel like something that lived in movies. Now it’s sitting right beside people as they work. From the outside, it can still look like magic. Inside real companies, it’s just a set of tools that help teams move faster, spot patterns earlier, and spend more...












