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Claire Tsai 10/13/26 Claire Tsai 10/13/26

Advertising Week New York 2026: The Partnerships Powering Breast Cancer Awareness

At Advertising Week New York 2026, leaders from The Estée Lauder Companies, Ulta Beauty and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation explored how long-term partnerships can turn breast cancer awareness into meaningful action while building employee engagement and brand trust.

CommPRO 10/12/26 CommPRO 10/12/26

Mr. Magazine™ Talks With Bo Sacks About AI, Journalism and the Future of Publishing

In his latest conversation, Samir “Mr. Magazine™” Husni sits down with longtime publishing consultant Bo Sacks to discuss artificial intelligence, the evolution of journalism, changing business models and why he remains optimistic about the future of magazines.

CommPRO 10/12/26 CommPRO 10/12/26

The Big Apple Conversation: CommPRO Talks With Sharon Moshavi

The 2026 PRSA-NY President’s Award recipient discusses journalism, press freedom, trust and why credible information matters more than ever.

Fay Shapiro 10/9/26 Fay Shapiro 10/9/26

Where AI Ends and Leadership Begins

For CommPRO’s Trusted Advisor Initiative, Helio Fred Garcia talks about AI, leadership, human judgment, ethical clarity and what it really means to be a trusted advisor.

CommPRO 10/8/26 CommPRO 10/8/26

The Trusted Advisor Initiative: Leadership Is About Tomorrow

In this latest installment of CommPRO’s Trusted Advisor Initiative, we explore why effective leadership is about looking beyond today’s challenges, anticipating what comes next and helping organizations prepare for the future.

Issac Morgan 10/7/26 Issac Morgan 10/7/26

Don Lemon Left CNN, but His Rules of Good Journalism Still Matter

EIN Presswire spoke with Don Lemon about independent media, journalistic ethics and his rare Elon Musk interview.

CommPRO 10/6/26 CommPRO 10/6/26

What Will Define the 2027 Proxy Season? Join the Conversation

CommPRO brings together leading experts in shareholder activism, governance, law, communications and technology to explore what companies and their advisors need to know as the 2027 proxy season takes shape.

Dr. David Hagenbuch 10/6/26 Dr. David Hagenbuch 10/6/26

Novig’s Sydney Sweeney Ad Bets on a Double Addiction

Dr. David Hagenbuch examines what Novig’s provocative Sydney Sweeney campaign says about the risks of using shock value to capture attention and where marketers should draw the line between engagement and responsibility.

CommPRO 10/6/26 CommPRO 10/6/26

Mr. Magazine™ Talks With Jon and Erin Westman, Founders of The Publishers’ Circle

Samir “Mr. Magazine™” Husni talks with Jon and Erin Westman about the changing business of publishing, the growing role of publishers as marketers and strategists, and why human connection still matters in the age of AI.

Arthur Solomon 10/5/26 Arthur Solomon 10/5/26

In My Opinion, Mega Sports Marketing Programs Are Not Worth the Cost

Arthur Solomon draws on decades of sports marketing experience to question whether mega-event advertising delivers enough lasting value to justify its multimillion-dollar price tag.

Katie Scott 10/5/26 Katie Scott 10/5/26

Creative Leadership in the Age of AI: Why Human Intelligence Still Matters

CommPRO explores why the real creative advantage in the age of AI comes from combining data and technology with the human judgment, instinct and emotional intelligence that still drive great work.

Tom Madden 10/2/26 Tom Madden 10/2/26

What a Time We Had in the Country Music Capital

Tom Madden takes us along on a whirlwind Nashville weekend and comes home with a reminder for communicators: the strongest reputations are built not just by what you say, but by the experiences and stories people remember.

CommPRO 10/1/26 CommPRO 10/1/26

Racepoint Global Taps Eric Hodson for Agriculture Communications Expertise

Racepoint Global is adding veteran agriculture communicator Eric Hodson as the sector faces increasingly complex conversations around technology, sustainability and reputation.

Bill Davies 10/1/26 Bill Davies 10/1/26

What Techtember Taught Communicators About Breaking Through

As Techtember wraps up, Bill Davies shares three lessons for communicators looking to break through the noise, from bold ideas and smart timing to a little more empathy.

Fay Shapiro 10/1/26 Fay Shapiro 10/1/26

Halloween Candy Season Is Already Underway. The Old Favorites Still Rule

What America’s Halloween candy conversation tells us about brand loyalty, nostalgia and the value of becoming part of a tradition.

Johna Burke 9/30/26 Johna Burke 9/30/26

Edward Bernays Didn’t Know AVEs. That’s the Point.

Johna Burke reflects on an AI-driven conversation with Edward Bernays that raises a timely question for communicators: Are we measuring what we do, or the value and impact we actually create?

Fay Shapiro 9/30/26 Fay Shapiro 9/30/26

AI Is No Longer Just an AI Story

A look at 24 hours of business media coverage shows how quickly the AI conversation is moving beyond the technology itself to questions of business, infrastructure, security and trust.

CommPRO 9/29/26 CommPRO 9/29/26

Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Puts Investor Communications to the Test

CommPRO asked investor relations experts what the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery transaction can teach companies about managing shareholder expectations, uncertainty and valuation through a major deal.

Michael Levine 9/29/26 Michael Levine 9/29/26

Ozempic's Bitterest Side Effect: Corporate Overpromise

Michael Levine examines what Novo Nordisk’s investor challenges reveal about the risks of overpromising and the lasting value of corporate credibility.

CommPRO 9/28/26 CommPRO 9/28/26

Mr. Magazine™ Talks With Tom Martinelli, Publisher of new york by rail Magazine

The publisher of the last remaining Amtrak magazine talks with Samir “Mr. Magazine™” Husni about the staying power of print, adapting to digital and keeping a publishing brand relevant for 23 years.