In this episode of That Said, Congressman Jim Clyburn reflects on his new book The First Eight, tracing the overlooked Black lawmakers of Reconstruction and why their legacy, and the century-long silence that followed, still matters today.

A Capitol Communicator profile spotlights Greg Kihlström, creator of The Agile Brand Guide and award-winning Agile Brand podcast, whose prolific work and entrepreneurial drive continue to shape the future of marketing technology and customer experience across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond.

For Valentine’s Day, chocolate steals the spotlight, with artisan and luxury brands using mood, craft and storytelling to turn a simple indulgence into something that feels personal, playful and a little irresistible.

New research from IPR, sponsored by New York Life, shows communicators are playing a central role in driving generative AI adoption by helping organizations align leadership, technology and culture.

This snapshot highlights the PR and communications agencies most frequently surfaced in search and how corporate communications leaders are looking for new capabilities, specializations, and scale that matches needs in today’s evolving agency search landscape.

As public trust continues to erode and leaders operate under constant scrutiny, the challenge of communicating with credibility has never been more complex or more important. For today’s communicators, trust is not assumed. It is built slowly, tested often, and can disappear in a single news cycle.

FINN Partners continues to invest in the future of the communications industry by creating meaningful education and early career pathways that connect students with real access, experience, and opportunity.

The assumption that organizations have the luxury of changing gradually will likely the biggest casualty of the Age of AI. Organizations moving at incremental speed: careful, deliberate, and focused on preserving stability and continuity are on the verge of becoming obsolete. They just don’t know it yet.

New data from Deloitte points to renewed optimism in M&A for 2026, but with volatility still front and center, deal success is increasingly tied to how well organizations communicate before, during, and after a transaction.

As the 2026 Winter Olympics approach, this op-ed examines how brands can prepare for scrutiny, manage risk, and use smart public relations to stand out on one of the world’s most visible stages.

As AI reshapes how brands discover and evaluate PR partners, this piece explores why structured, trusted agency databases are not fading away but quietly becoming the infrastructure that powers modern search.

This piece challenges the long-held assumption that great communicators must be the loudest voices in the room, making the case that listening, reflection and quiet judgment are often the real strengths behind trust-building and reputation management.

As CES continues to grow louder and more competitive, the brands and PR teams that break through are the ones that start planning far earlier than the show floor suggests, treating CES not as a moment, but as a year-round storytelling opportunity.

A Capitol Communicator profile of Dominic K. Hawkins II, vice president of communications at the NAACP, on leading with clarity, purpose and impact at the intersection of advocacy and public affairs.

As marketers and communicators face growing pressure to prove impact, looking beyond short-term ROAS to understand how MarTech integration drives long-term customer value is becoming a strategic imperative

As the Super Bowl approaches, this op-ed looks beyond the spectacle to explore what the game continues to reveal about attention, risk, and return for today’s PR and marketing leaders.

As press releases evolve beyond media pitching, early-career communicators are using them as strategic tools for visibility, credibility and discovery across media, search and AI platforms.

In high-visibility meetings, media moments, and virtual rooms, how communicators carry themselves can influence credibility and leadership presence as much as the message itself.

In a wide-ranging conversation, Chris Matthews reflects on leadership, credibility and what communicators need to understand about earning trust in today’s fractured media environment.