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Age Influences Workplace AI Exposure

Fri, Apr. 10, 2026

By Jon Gingerich

IPR’s report, “From Gen Z to Boomers: How Age Influences Employee Engagement, Advocacy, and AI Mindset”Younger employees are more likely to receive AI training in the workplace as well as guidance for using AI tools, according to a recent report.

How to Prepare for a Crisis Before It Happens

Fri, Apr. 3, 2026

By Lynsey Stanicki

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Julianna Sheridan, VP or PR, Scratch Marketing + Media
In a recent “PR’s Top Pros Talk…” podcast episode, Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media, and Julianna Sheridan, Vice President of PR at Scratch Marketing + Media, explored how communications professionals can effectively navigate high-pressure situations.

Lack of Trust and 'AI Slop' Could Slow Social Media Growth

Fri, Mar. 27, 2026

By Steve Barnes

SproutEven though a majority of consumers are turning to social media as their preferred source of breaking news, issues surrounding trust and the quality of social media content remain a concern for many of them.

Your Crisis Plan Won't Save You. Your Judgement Will.

Fri, Mar. 20, 2026

By Montieth Illingworth

MontiethMuch is made of the importance of proper planning to anticipate and manage a crisis—but what matters most is understanding how decisions will be made once the crisis is underway.

Delivering Pitches that Earn Coverage

Thu, Mar. 19, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Muck Rack’s “State of Journalism 2026” reportWhile PR pitches play a major role in shaping what stories journalists cover, Muck Rack’s “State of Journalism 2026” report says that there are several ways PR pros could improve the chance of their pitches making it on to a media platform.

2026 Crisis PR Failures: Boeing, Meta, OpenAI and United

Thu, Mar. 19, 2026

By Ronn Torossian

Ronn TorossianSlow and procedural messaging without emotional resonance, fragmented leadership communication, overwhelming policy‑heavy language and a pervasive gap between words and observable action have repeatedly undermined corporate credibility.

Why Reputation Is One of Your Most Valuable Assets

Mon, Mar. 16, 2026

By Lynsey Stanicki

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Rina Foster, CEO & Founder;  84 Communications
A single piece of false information can be spread across the internet in minutes. Discover how an organization can protect its reputation in today’s AI-driven landscape.

AI is OK as Long as It's Under Control

Thu, Feb. 26, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Mission North’s “The New Rules of Trust” report looks at how the public evaluates corporate reputation and at what brands need to do to maintain credibility and relevance.Most people are willing to trust AI—as long as it stays in its own lane. That’s the takeaway from Mission North’s “The New Rules of Trust," a report that looks at how the public evaluates corporate reputation and at what brands need to do to maintain credibility and relevance.

Building Trust in a World of Misinformation

Thu, Feb. 26, 2026

By Josh Moed

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Melanie Roussell Newman, Planned Parenthood
On the PR’s Top Pros Talk podcast, Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media, spoke with Melanie Roussell Newman, Chief External Affairs Officer at Planned Parenthood Federation of America and the Planned Parenthood Action Fund about how communications plays a central role in protecting the Planned Parenthood brand while ensuring patients, supporters, and policymakers stay informed and engaged.

2026, the Year of AI Victims

Mon, Feb. 23, 2026

By Jim Lukaszewski

Jim LukaszewskiAfter several years of extraordinary euphoria, litigation against AI tech companies is now growing.

PR Strategies to Counter Disinformation

Thu, Jan. 23, 2025

By Anton Perreau

Why public relations practitioners are in a unique position to tackle the current proliferation of disinformation online.

Misinformation Fears Loom Ahead of Election

Thu, Sep. 19, 2024

By Jon Gingerich

electionWith the U.S. presidential election fast approaching, Americans are reporting a rise in encounters with misinformation online and are concerned about how it might impact the race, according to a new study.

Tackling a New Era of Misinformation

Mon, May 6, 2024

By Kathy Bloomgarden

Kathy BloomgardenAmid the rapid spread of misinformation, how can communicators evaluate the best response strategies and protect brands from reputational damage?