Recently, a colleague suggested that 2026 will be the year ‘hard work’ for AI begins; when its tiara is traded in for a hard hat. For two years, we’ve been dazzled by what AI may potentially do to transform businesses and industries. But as we settle into Q1, the conversations our clients and their customers… View Article
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You’ve probably heard the phrase “all PR is good PR”. But does this saying actually equate to a smart communications strategy? If you’ve accepted this adage at face value, it’s worth looking at what bad publicity does to brands in the long term. Originally, the phrase was first thought to be said by P.T. Barnum… View Article
We’ve blinked, and 2025 is almost over. For those of us working with the media space, there has been no shortage of unpredictable stories that have kept us on our toes and plenty of others we saw coming from miles away. As AI, media, and audience behavior continue to shift and move in both expected… View Article
By: Mary Shank Rockman Lately, I have been receiving questions from a number of founders and marketing leaders asking whether MSR can “guarantee media coverage.” This is a fair question for those unaware of what journalists expect from brands. But here is the truth every seasoned PR professional knows: No one can… View Article
By: Trevor Turner Before investors even consider your pitch deck, they’re Googling you. What will they find? When it comes to fundraising, consider your online presence your secret weapon. Investors want to see you and your company in the press. They’re gauging demand. The more buzz you generate around founders and your product or service offering,… View Article
By: Trevor Turner AI is more than just a technology that makes people more efficient and businesses more money. It is also being used to make dreams come true for aspiring artists, help tortured souls manage anxiety and depression, act as a memory assistant for brain injury survivors, assist people living with a disability, and… View Article
Let’s be honest: the internet is loud, the headlines are crowded, and everyone seems to be shouting into the void. In 2025, getting noticed isn’t about being the loudest; it’s about being the sharpest. Brands challenging the status quo, startups (sexy or not), and scrappy companies don’t need to outspend the big guys. What they… View Article
I continue to read about the importance of authenticity in today’s business climate. Let’s be real: every new day, the world is changing faster than the last — tech is continuously evolving, markets are volatile, and the competitive noise hits a fever pitch, everywhere. For startup company founders, PR, and marketing leaders in AI, fintech,… View Article
PR programs are never one-size-fits-all, which can make it hard for first-time clients to understand all the nuances of a well-rounded PR program. But, the longer you work with an agency, the more you come to understand the wide range of services and outcomes that PR can deliver. Even seasoned CMOs who have partnered with… View Article
Gini Dietrich recently wrote on Spin Suck’s why communicators will thrive in the AI Era. Her interesting read got us thinking about all the tasks AI excels at and the ones that a human is still needed. While the role of communicators may shift, AI will not replace the many human aspects of PR. It’s… View Article