Earned Media Just Became the Most Underpriced Asset in Marketing. The Numbers Are Now Decisive.
A research finding I want every marketing leader to consider. 85.5 percent of AI citations reference earned media sources — not brand-owned websites. The number comes from recent industry analysis of more than one million AI prompts. The University of Toronto puts...
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From reactive to proactive: Preparing for crises before they hit in 2026
In 2026, brands can no longer afford to treat crises as isolated events that require reactive responses. The integration of PR into broader marketing strategy has elevated its role in shaping perception, managing narratives, and protecting long-term business...
The next era of PR: Navigating crises in a hyper-connected world
In an age where information travels instantly, brands are under constant scrutiny. The stakes for PR teams have never been higher, as a single misstep can amplify across multiple channels and impact both reputation and revenue. The next era of PR will require...
From monitoring to engagement: Why AI-powered PR is critical for strengthening brand reputation
In the digital age, a brand's reputation can change drastically in a matter of hours. Social media conversations, online reviews, and search exposure now shape public opinion. Media monitoring (and social listening) is more important than ever for crisis management...
PR Tech & AI
AI deepfakes in 2026: Worldwide legal actions and crackdowns
The first deepfake I recall seeing was not particularly sophisticated. It had bad lighting, and the lips were slightly out of sync. However, it was effective enough to deceive passersby, and that was the problem. Fast-forward to 2026, and deepfakes have become a much...
Why generative AI requires PR teams to rethink visibility
Generative AI is transforming how information is created, discovered, and consumed. For PR professionals, this shift is more than a technological curiosity. It is a fundamental change in how audiences encounter content and assess credibility. Traditional approaches to...
Top AI video tools for 2026 and their impact on creative content workflows
AI video creation software is no longer experimental. Video professionals now use AI to generate and edit usable footage without full crews, and that’s not the only thing they can do. They can also generate coherent scripts from scratch and even convert text into...
Content & Media Relations
Why your media training isn’t sticking: PR teams need microlearning, not one-off prep sessions
A lot of media training feels productive in the room and disappointing everywhere else. People leave a half-day session with marked-up notes, a cleaner version of the key message, and maybe one or two good rehearsal clips. Then real work resumes. A reporter calls...
PR without data is guesswork: What the numbers actually say about media coverage in 2026
PR has long operated in a space where instinct often outweighs evidence. Campaigns are planned on assumptions, pitches are sent in bulk, and success is measured in vague terms rather than concrete outcomes. But in 2026, that approach is no longer sustainable. As...
Why journalists prefer data-backed stories in the age of information overload
In today’s fast-paced digital news landscape, journalists deal with unprecedented information overload. Newsrooms get hundreds of daily emails, press releases, pitches, and alerts as brands, PR professionals, and industry experts compete for media attention. Facing...