The 2026 PRSA-NY Big Apple Awards shortlist showcases the campaigns, agencies, and organizations whose work is setting a new standard for excellence across the communications profession.

Tom Madden argues that writing is more than creative expression. It's a healthy release that helps quiet the mind, reduce stress, and turn thoughts into something that can inform and inspire others.

The Olympics and the World Cup promise to unite the world, but history suggests global sporting events often become flashpoints for politics, protest, and reputation risk.

New research challenges the conventional wisdom on AI adoption, revealing that different generations aren't embracing or rejecting AI in predictable ways, with important lessons for communicators and marketers alike.

AI won't simply make communications teams smaller. It will redefine who gets hired, what skills matter most, and why human judgment will become the profession's greatest competitive advantage.

Why do some highly capable professionals keep getting passed over while others rise? Carol Kinsey Goman explores how authentic leadership presence shapes perception, builds influence, and can make all the difference in career advancement.

Five years after its debut on Chicago's WBBM Newsradio, "Disability Minute" has become a compelling example of how authentic storytelling—and journalists with lived experience—can reshape public understanding of disability.

The New York Knicks' championship run offers communications leaders a powerful reminder that winning cultures are built on trust, sacrifice, empowerment, and preparation long before the spotlight arrives.

Michael Levine argues that in an age of AI-generated perfection, authenticity and transparency have become a brand's greatest competitive advantages.

The outpouring of tributes following Leslie Gottlieb's passing reflects not only an accomplished career, but a life devoted to lifting others and strengthening our profession.

As ChatGPT introduces advertising, communications and marketing leaders have a new channel to understand, evaluate, and thoughtfully incorporate into their media strategies.

As birthday wishes pour in from across the communications profession, one theme stands out: Art Stevens' greatest achievement is the countless lives and careers he has touched.

As organizations move from experimenting with AI to embedding it in everyday work, Simon Erskine Locke argues that success will depend less on the technology itself and more on developing the habits and judgment needed to use it wisely.

As AI reshapes the communications profession, MikeWorldWide's appointment of its first Chief Intelligence Officer reflects the growing importance of turning data into actionable business intelligence.

As organizations place greater emphasis on executive visibility, reputation management and integrated communications, HUNTER has named veteran communications strategist Lori Ruggiero to lead its Corporate Communications practice.

Executive visibility doesn't matter only when business is thriving. The real test of leadership is how CEOs communicate with clarity, credibility, and confidence when the stakes are highest.

As AI capabilities accelerate, Bill Davies examines why trust, transparency, and governance are becoming just as important as innovation.

Leadership presence often comes down to how effectively you communicate your value. Executive coach Carol Kinsey Goman explains why your answer to one simple question can shape career opportunities and visibility.

In the latest installment of The Mr. Magazine™ Book-in-a-Blog, Samir Husni explores how a century-old magazine's fight over censorship and artistic freedom still resonates with today's communicators.

Customer loyalty is evolving quickly, and these key insights from Loyalty360 Expo explore how brands are building stronger relationships, deeper engagement, and lasting trust in an increasingly AI-driven marketplace.