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AI Causing Information ‘Credibility Fatigue’

Tue, Mar. 10, 2026

By Jon Gingerich

PANBlast’s “Trust Shortcuts and AI Credibility Fatigue Survey” polled 1,000 U.S. adults in January. Research was conducted by Dynata. PANBlast is a division of PR agency PAN.Thanks to artificial intelligence, nearly half of Americans said they no longer trust the information they encounter online. As a result, according to a survey, brands are increasingly becoming de facto sources of truth verification.

What's Ahead for CCOs?

Tue, Mar. 10, 2026

By Steve Barnes

ZenoZeno Group releases a report showing that while communications are a bigger factor than ever in strategy, growth, risk and workforce decisions for companies, most communications leaders don’t think they are totally ready for what lies ahead.

Ad Agencies Look to PR to Differentiate, Drive Growth

Tue, Mar. 3, 2026

By Dave Nobs

Dave NobsIn today’s highly competitive marketplace, ad agencies are increasingly leveraging the power of public relations to build reputations, shape narratives, reinforce areas of expertise, and create content.

Kekst CNC Handles OneMagnify's Deal

Mon, Feb. 23, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

One MagnifyKekst CNC handles Crestview Partners as its OneMagnify unit, a provider of AI-enabled marketing tools unit, acquires the performance marketing business of Optimal.

More Americans Want Brands To Get Political

Thu, Feb. 19, 2026

By Jon Gingerich

ipsosMost Americans believe companies should remain neutral on political and social issues, but new findings suggest that a growing number now think it's appropriate for brands to make political statements and to take a similar stand on racial-justice issues.

YouTube Most Popular Social Media Platform

Wed, Feb. 18, 2026

By Jon Gingerich

Social Media iconsWhile YouTube doesn’t count the largest total number of active users, it stands out as the most widely used platform across all generations, according to a report.

Communicators Drive Workplace AI Adoption

Tue, Feb. 17, 2026

By Jon Gingerich

Institute for Public Relationss study, “The Communicator’s Role in Driving Generative AI Adoption”Communicators are often catalysts for workplace AI adoption, serving a vital role in translating this adoption between an organization's technical teams and its broader staff, according to IPR research.

Research Pro Guterl Takes RF Post

Tue, Feb. 17, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Jeremy GutariJeremy Guterl, a veteran of Ketchum Analytics and Edelman Berland, has joined Ruder Finn as senior VP-research and analytics.

The Role of Data Analytics in Modern Communications

Thu, Sep. 19, 2024

By H. Patel

In today's data-rich environment, PR practitioners who embrace data-driven decision-making are gaining a significant edge in developing more effective, targeted and measurable campaigns.

Measure of PR Success Goes Beyond the Numbers

Wed, Mar. 31, 2021

By Jamie Kightley

Jamie KightleyMeasuring the success of an effective PR campaign isn’t just essential for marketing managers, but valuable for other departments within an organization as well. Here are three insightful PR metrics needed to easily track PR campaign success.

Value vs. Vanity: Metrics that Matter for Earned Media

Wed, Aug. 19, 2020

By D.J. Jordan, Dustin Siggins

D.J. Jordan and Dustin SigginsClients often want press—even if it’s not the right press. PR professionals must have the ethics and wisdom to help clients get value-based placements, not placements that simply look good.

Earned Media Measurement Essentials

Thu, Jun. 11, 2020

By Michele Frost

Michele FrostAdd these seven digital metrics to your existing earned media coverage toolkit to capture better data and provide the insights that truly matter.

Dods Acquires 30% Stake in Social360

Thu, Nov. 16, 2017

By Kevin McCauley

Social 360 logoDods Group is shelling out $2.2M for a 30 percent stake in Social360, social media monitoring and intelligence outfit with offices in London and New York.