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Gloria Steinem Was About Much More Than Feminism
Helio Fred Garcia reflects on Gloria Steinem’s legacy not only as a feminist icon, but as part of a much longer struggle for equality, justice and the fundamental idea that everyone deserves a seat at the table.
The Communications Team of 2027 Is Being Built Now
This Thursday, CommPRO brings Aaron Kwittken and communications leaders together to talk about a question that is quickly becoming very real: What should the communications team of 2027 actually look like?
Does Public Relations Need a New Name?
Tom Madden asks whether the name public relations still fits a profession being reshaped by AI, technology and an entirely new communication landscape.
Human-Centric Content Wins on LinkedIn
CommPRO contributor Bill Davies examines LinkedIn’s pushback against “AI slop” and why the real challenge for communicators isn’t whether to use AI, but how to use it without losing the human voice that makes content worth reading.
Six Leaders Who Show Us What Communication Leadership Really Means
Six leaders from across communication, business and journalism will be honored by PRSA-NY on September 17, each bringing a very different career story but sharing the judgment, leadership and trust that have made a lasting impact on our profession.
The People Platform Becomes Numetrix as Consumer Behavior Takes Center Stage
The People Platform has rebranded as Numetrix, marking a new chapter for the Stagwell company as it expands its focus on consumer behavioral data and location intelligence.
Mr. Magazine™ Interview: How TAG Is Reinventing Kids Magazines
In his latest Mr. Magazine™ interview, Samir Husni talks with TAG founder Anthony Deptula about bringing kids back to print with a hands-on magazine built for creativity, imagination and a little less screen time.
How We Gave a Client More KPIs and Gave Ourselves Less Responsibility
The KPIs clients ask for aren’t always the ones that matter, and better measurement can show how public relations contributes to real business value.
Truescope Takes Its AI-First Media Intelligence Model to Australia
Truescope is entering the Australian market October 1, bringing its AI-first approach to media intelligence into a market where communications teams are increasingly questioning legacy platforms, long-term contracts and how quickly their tools are keeping pace with AI.
Fred Garcia on What It Really Takes to Become a Trusted Advisor
In the first of a two-part CommPRO conversation, Helio Fred Garcia reflects on his 43-year relationship with James E. Lukaszewski, the lessons behind Influencing Leaders and why real influence has far less to do with getting a seat at the table than with becoming someone a leader trusts when the stakes are high.
Sculpting PR Campaigns to Make Them Impactful!
Great public relations is about far more than generating publicity, writes TransMedia Group founder Thomas J. Madden. It is the art of shaping words, ideas and strategies into campaigns that capture attention, build understanding and move audiences to action.
Dolly Parton Was a Quiet Liberal
CommPRO contributor Arthur Solomon looks beyond Dolly Parton’s carefully guarded politics to the causes she supported, the values she championed and what they may reveal about the beliefs she largely kept to herself.
When AI Visibility Changes, Ask What Actually Moved
As organizations rush to measure visibility across LLMs and AI-powered search, communication leaders risk mistaking changes in the data for changes in reputation or impact.
What Dolly Parton Taught Us About Trust, Authenticity and the Power of Being Yourself
CommPRO asked leading communication executives to reflect on the lessons Dolly Parton leaves us about authenticity, trust, leadership and the enduring power of knowing exactly who you are.
What Should Messaging Be for Burgeoning AI Centers?
As AI data centers expand across the country, Dominic Calabrese examines the growing community concerns and why honest, transparent communication must be part of the conversation.
ChatGPT Ads Get Personal with New Custom Audiences
ChatGPT’s new Custom Audiences feature is making advertising more personal, giving brands a new way to reach the right people in an increasingly AI-driven world.
The Talking Point Is Dead. What Comes Next?
A sharp look at why polished talking points are losing their power and why today’s audiences increasingly value leaders who sound human, credible and unmistakably themselves.
ABC News’ Gio Benitez to Emcee PRSA-NY’s 2026 Big Apple Awards Gala
ABC News’ Gio Benitez will bring his warmth, energy and gift for storytelling to Sony Hall as emcee of PRSA-NY’s 2026 Big Apple Awards Gala on September 17.
The BEAM Awards Put Action at the Center of the Trust Conversation
The BEAM Awards are putting action at the heart of the trust conversation, recognizing the people, organizations and projects turning purpose into meaningful, measurable impact.
Op-Ed: Why Communicators Should Keep Their Critics Close
A provocative look at why communicators should resist shutting out their toughest critics and instead recognize the value of keeping dialogue, relationships and trust alive.

