Study shows shortage of local journalists
The 2026 Local Journalist Index, a landmark annual study by Muck Rack, reveals that the shortage of local journalists persists and also finds a dramatic lack of education and health…
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…
Study finds 94% of local TV news producers open to being pitched for stories
A record 94% of local TV news producers are open to being pitched for stories by PR people representing brands and non-profits, states…
State of Wikipedia report for June 2026
In June, the Wikipedia Chaos Index held steady at 87, keeping it at the same High range it was in May. The platform remains…
Corporate vs. Local: The Franchise Marketing Tension No One Talks About
Originally published by Response Labs. Reprinted with permission. If you’re running marketing for a QSR or multi-unit brand, you know the “Co-…
AI Reshaping Journalism and PR: Francesco Marconi on Surviving ‘Machine Consumption’
This article was originally published by Newsmatics and is reprinted here with permission. By Issac Morgan Francesco Marconi, an early AI newsroom pioneer, explains…
Media war brewing in D.C., reports NY Times
An old-fashioned “newspaper war” is brewing in the nation’s capital, reports The New York Times. The Washington Star, a newspaper that stopped…
Inside the Newsroom: What Journalists Really Look for in Press Releases
This article was originally published by Newsmatics and is reprinted here with permission. By Issac Morgan Editors and reporters share tips on getting media…
Social media may have surpassed traditional media in shaping American politics and policy, according to new study
More than half of Washington, D.C.’s, most influential policymakers and political professionals believe social media has already surpassed traditional media in shaping…
Reimagining Partnerships: A CMO’s Playbook
Originally published by Response Labs. Reprinted with permission. As a brand marketer, when was the last time you took a hard look at your…
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…
Media facing “pressure on all sides”, states new survey
A new global survey of journalists by Cision paints a picture of a media industry under mounting pressure from shrinking resources, misinformation, changing audience…
Recap: CRM & Loyalty Symposium with the American Marketing Association
Originally published by Response Labs. Reprinted with permission. On March 18, 2026, Response Labs partnered with AMA Baltimore to host a CRM & Loyalty…
New book on building and scaling modern marketing operations from Greg Kihlström and publisher De Gruyter Brill
Author, advisor and marketing technology expert Greg Kihlström announced his forthcoming book, Marketing Operations: Strategy, Implementation, and Optimization of Marketing Teams, Processes, and Platforms,…
