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.

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.

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 Super Bowl advertising is built, bought, and measured, Super Bowl 2026 marks a clear shift from experimentation to expectation for brands under the brightest spotlight.

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 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.

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.

Small-cap companies continue to attract outsized attention from activist investors, and our January 22 webinar unpacked why opportunity, preparedness and credibility matter more than ever.

When internal communications lose focus, engagement, trust and performance suffer, but these five practical fixes can quickly bring clarity and alignment back inside the organization.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.