Phil Nardone on 2027, AI and the changing value of communications
By Fay Shapiro It’s always a pleasure catching up with Philip A. Nardone Jr., CEO of PAN Communications. Phil and I have known each other for years, and I’ve always

Mr. Magazine™ Talks With Emon Hassan, Founder and Publisher of emonome Zine
What happens when a photographer and filmmaker decides to bring the feeling of cinema to the printed page? For Emon Hassan, founder and publisher

The Trusted Advisor Initiative: The Counselor’s Prime Directive
What does it really take to become someone a CEO or senior leader trusts for advice? That’s the question at the heart of

25 Years Later, Remembering September 11
By Fay Shapiro It is hard to believe it has been 25 years since September 11. I was working at Burrelles at the time

Fred Garcia on what it really takes to become a trusted advisor
By Fay Shapiro Editor’s Note: In the first of a two-part CommPRO conversation, Helio Fred Garcia reflects on his 43-year relationship

What Dolly Parton Taught Us About Trust, Authenticity and the Power of Being Yourself
By Fay Shapiro We all loved Dolly Parton. That feels like the right place to begin because few public figures have ever occupied the

Andy Polansky Is Opening Doors for the Next Generation of Communications Leaders
This article was originally published by CommPRO and is reprinted here with permission. By Fay Shapiro I have known Andy Polansky for a long

New Study: Employees Believe Leadership Actions Matter More Than Culture Messaging
A new national study from senior advisory firm bink finds that organizations don’t struggle because they lack culture messaging. They struggle when leadership

Controversial: The Magazine That Fought for Press Freedom 100 Years Ago
Originally published by CommPRO. Reprinted with permission. The Mr. Magazine™ Book-in-a-Blog, Chapter 3, Part 1 One hundred years ago, magazine publishers

Ideas That Continue to Shape Our Nation
Originally published by CommPRO. Reprinted with permission. By Claire Tsai As America celebrates its 250th birthday, I’ve found myself thinking less about the

AI’s Next Chapter Is About More Than Technology. It’s About Trust, Visibility and Influence
Originally published by CommPRO. Reprinted with permission. By Fay Shapiro For much of the past three years, the artificial intelligence conversation has been fueled

Communications, Content Authentication, and Building a Trust Stack in the AI Age
Originally published by CommPRO. Reprinted with permission. Narrative authority is key to discoverability in the AI Age. The challenge facing communicators is to generate

Industry leaders share advice for communications graduates entering the workforce
Originally published by CommPRO. Reprinted with permission. By Fay Shapiro We’re in the heart of commencement season and, as it begins winding down,

Renée S. Edelman to 2026 communications graduates: Stay open to new opportunities and build a circle of people you trust
Originally published by CommPRO. Reprinted with permission. By Renée S. Edelman I’m excited each spring about a new generation of students entering the

Bullish deal for Equiniti signals new era for PR, IR and Trust
Originally published by CommPRO. Reprinted with permission. By Fay Shapiro The announcement that Bullish will acquire Equiniti in a $4.2 billion transaction is

