Why earned media is the new AI SEO—and what that means for PR teams in 2026
Something fundamental has shifted in how the world finds information, and if your PR strategy hasn't noticed yet, you're not just losing rankings. You're becoming invisible to the engines that now shape your industry's reputation. ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and...
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The marketing fallout of product recalls and how to contain it
When a Recall Becomes a Marketing Crisis A product recall is not just a safety or operational issue. It is a marketing crisis that reshapes how a brand is perceived in real time. The fallout begins the moment information becomes public, and in many cases, the...
When products fail: How strategic communication protects brand trust during recalls
The First Response Defines the Outcome When a product recall occurs, the initial communication response determines whether a company preserves trust or accelerates reputational damage. In the context of modern marketing and PR, speed alone is not enough. Clarity,...
Why media monitoring is the first line of defense in crisis communications
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, crises can emerge and escalate within minutes. Social media posts, viral videos, and digital news coverage can spark widespread public attention almost instantly, leaving organizations with little time to react. Traditional PR...
PR Tech & AI
How AI is transforming PR copywriting without losing authenticity
Public relations has seen a profound shift in its core, and at the center of this change is Artificial Intelligence. With the ability to produce press releases, pitches, and media kits at breakneck speed, generative AI has evolved from a futuristic curiosity to a...
A good story is essential to AI visibility—here’s how to tell yours
In the PR world, storytelling is bedrock of what we do. From a strategic standpoint, we often leverage it through thought leadership, a strategy in which we uncover opportunities to position our clients as thought leaders in their industries through contributed...
The algorithm isn’t neutral: Why PR needs to speak AI’s language
Artificial intelligence is transforming the way people discover and trust information. For PR professionals, this shift is not simply technical; it changes the fundamentals of visibility, authority, and influence. Content is no longer evaluated solely by human editors...
Content & Media Relations
The Shrinking Newsroom: What Media Layoffs Mean for the Future of Democracy
In just the past month, we’ve seen layoffs and restructuring across major media organizations—BBC (2,000 jobs), Washington Post (300+), CBS Radio (shutdown), Disney (~1,000), ESPN (hundreds), and the Associated Press (120+ buyouts). These aren’t small players. These...
How a Bulldog Award win fits into AI-era credibility
If earned media is the currency of AI credibility, a Bulldog Award win is one of its highest-denomination notes—and here's why. AI systems look for consensus. They favor sources that multiple trusted parties have independently verified. An industry award is arguably...
AI tools for PR teams: friend or foe? Here’s why they’re valuable assets that enhance efficiency and creativity
Artificial intelligence has become an increasingly prominent presence in the world of public relations. From AI-powered chatbots handling routine media inquiries to sophisticated content generators drafting press releases, AI is transforming how PR teams operate. This...