As the Super Bowl continues to dominate culture and media, winning in 2026 is less about buying attention and more about earning relevance through smart, integrated brand storytelling.

From AI and trust to reputation and national positioning, Davos 2026 reinforced how communications leaders are shaping the global conversation, not just responding to it.

As America prepares to mark its 250th anniversary in 2026, communicators have a unique opportunity to spotlight the places, stories and shared history that continue to shape the nation.

If you want to understand where public relations is really being tested and reshaped, just look at the 2025 headlines, where every crisis, correction and comeback delivered lessons no textbook could capture.

Shareholder activism continues to concentrate in small-cap companies, driven by lower capital barriers, visible value gaps and thinner governance defenses, according to perspectives from leading advisors across the activism ecosystem.

Led by Aaron Kwittken, FGS Global’s newly launched AI Advisory practice and acquisition of threat intelligence firm Memetica signal how quickly AI is reshaping communications, reputation management and organizational leadership.

As new magazine launches ticked up in 2025, Mr. Magazine™ offers a timely perspective on what the momentum signals about the evolving status of print heading into 2026.

The 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer reveals a growing shift toward insularity that is reshaping how trust is built, raising new challenges and opportunities for communicators, business leaders, and organizations navigating an increasingly fragmented world.

As 2026 unfolds amid continued political, social and media disruption, CommPRO asked journalists and academics what the media must do to stay fair, tell the truth and ask tougher questions.

With Davos underway and leadership narratives taking center stage, a new CEO survey offers a revealing look at the pressures executives are carrying into 2026 and what communicators need to be ready for.

In recognition of his lessons on leadership, combating racism, compassion and being a conduit for social change, That Said With Michael Zeldin is pleased to share these encore special episodes.

This op-ed examines how sportswashing, gambling promotion, and rising access costs are reshaping the sports industry and eroding trust between leagues, media, and fans.

As generative AI accelerates the scale of fake and manipulated content, the distinction between harmless “slop” and high-risk shadow content becomes a critical business issue for communications leaders and their clients.

Meet the new PRSA New York Board, bringing a bold 2026 agenda, an expanded Big Apple Awards program, and a shared commitment to elevating leadership and excellence across the industry.

As global leaders head to Davos for the World Economic Forum’s 2026 meeting, communicators are watching closely, because what leaders say, how they show up and how authentically they engage has never mattered more.

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Willard D. “Bill” Nielsen, a towering leader in public relations whose lifelong commitment to integrity, mentorship, and ethical leadership shaped generations of communications professionals.

As global leaders head to Davos this week, one veteran observer shares why the world’s most powerful stage has become a real-time stress test for leadership, credibility and stakeholder trust.

AI may be everywhere right now, but its growing impact on how businesses operate and communicate makes it something leaders will need to plan for well beyond 2026.

For twenty years, internal communication leaders have struggled to prove strategic value. We’ve fought for budget, justified headcount, and defended against the perception that we’re “just” making announcements and organizing town halls. The Big Shift changes everything.

As M&A activity accelerates and shareholder activism continues to reshape corporate decision-making, transaction communications is no longer a support function. It has become a core driver of deal certainty, value preservation, and leadership credibility.