Why Thought Leadership Is the New Search Currency
Tue., Nov. 18, 2025
By Idil Cakim, Rachel Borek Kessler
In a zero-click world where AI engines prioritize clarity, authority and relevance, thought leadership will become indispensable.
In a zero-click world where AI engines prioritize clarity, authority and relevance, thought leadership will become indispensable.
For technology brands, trade shows are where reputations are defined, relevance is maintained and relationships are formed in real-time.
Our industry doesn’t need more tactics—it needs big ideas focused on outcomes. The next era of strategic communications belongs to those who deliver real results in real time.
How an executive visibility program can establish trust and credibility for brands and allow them to stand apart from the competition.
 | Lindsey Bradshaw is a freelance writer, PR, and communications consultant at Lindsey Bradshaw Communications. For 17 years, she’s helped Series A-D tech startups drive awareness and achieve business goals through creative and effective communications. Lindsey Bradshaw Communications www.lindsbradshawpr.com PR + writing for tech co’s Socials: Follow me on LinkedIn Subscribe to... |
 | Daisy Cabrera is a seasoned bilingual (English/Spanish) brand and corporate communications consultant with over 25 years in public relations, mainstream and multicultural media relations, crisis communications, event management, influencer partnerships, content creation, and team leadership experience. Cabrera's multi-industry background includes servicing the needs of blue-chip clients across fashion & beauty, CPG, healthcare & wellness, travel & tourism, arts & culture, media & entertainment, food & beverage,... |
 | Idil Cakim is the Founder and CEO of Iris Flex, a research agency focused on thought leadership research and content marketing. She has devised marketing and communication strategies for Fortune 500 companies and non-profit organizations for 20 years. She is the author of forthcoming book AI for Marketing: The Consumer Perspective (Taylor & Francis, 2026) as well as Implementing Word of Mouth Marketing: Online Strategies to Identify Influencers, Craft Stories... |
 | Rachel Borek Kessler is an earned media specialist focused on healthcare. While her career spans many industries from food to film, she's most deeply entrenched in healthcare PR. She has partnered with dozens of hospitals like Fred Hutch Cancer Center, Lenox Hill and Mount Sinai, one of the largest and most recognized healthcare systems in the country. Though she has worked in almost every... |
 | Pardis Mahdavi is Partner at Legend Labs. She is an educator, entrepreneur, scholar and former university president who has also served as provost, dean, and cabinet leader across institutions including the University of La Verne, University of Montana, Arizona State University, and the University of Denver. An expert on education, medical anthropology, and consciousness, Mahdavi has authored seven non-fiction books, two edited volumes and numerous articles... |
 | Renee Sieli is the founder and CEO of ERPR Group, a boutique public relations consultancy based in New York City that specializes in media relations. Drawing on nearly 20 years in strategic communications, Renee leverages her expertise in media strategy, editorial positioning, and messaging to consistently secure high-impact media placements that align with organizations’ business objectives. Since launching ERPR® in 2013, Renee has offered project-based... |
 | Christine Wetzler is President of Pietryla PR & Marketing, offering global reach for packaging, manufacturing, energy, and professional services clients. She can be reached at [email protected], 312-612-0283 and www.pietrylapr.com Articles by Christine Wetzler: • A Guide To Totally Transparent Climate Risk Reporting • 3 Tips For Marketing Your Regulation A+ Offering • Opportunities... |
