MapQuest Surges to Top of App Store as Corporate Credibility and Public Trust Face Unprecedented Challenges in Polarized Landscape

In a surprising shift within the digital mapping industry, MapQuest, the thirty-year-old pioneer of online navigation, secured the top position in the Apple App Store’s maps category on August 30,…

The AI and Communications Blueprint: 4 Things Every Comms Leader Needs to Get Right – Ragan Communications

As organizations worldwide grapple with the pace of digital transformation, the role of the communicator has expanded beyond traditional messaging. Today, these professionals are tasked with ensuring that AI serves…

What Amgen’s MrBeast Partnership Shows About Communicating Complex Issues

The intersection of viral digital content and high-stakes medical research has reached a new milestone through a strategic partnership between the world’s most influential content creator and leading global health…

Redefining Earned Media in the Era of Generative AI and the Future of Public Relations Strategy

The rapid evolution of generative artificial intelligence has fundamentally altered the landscape of information dissemination, forcing a critical re-evaluation of how public relations professionals define and measure success. At the…

Closing the Readiness Gap Why Rapid Growth in the AI Sector Demands Media Ready Leadership

The transition from a high-tech laboratory or a coding suite to the high-intensity environment of a national broadcast studio is a journey that, in previous decades, took years of corporate…

What ESPN’s Layoff Memo Reveals About the Plan Behind It

The landscape of sports media underwent a significant transformation in the summer of 2026 as ESPN, the self-proclaimed worldwide leader in sports, executed a complex integration of NFL Network assets.…

Breaking down complex topics for journalists

The National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts (NARSSA) has officially unveiled a specialized local media inquiry portal designed to bridge the widening gap between complex federal policy and public…

Five Questions With Jon Arons, Communications and Community Relations Manager at Giant Food

The grocery industry in 2024 stands at a critical juncture, navigating a landscape defined by fluctuating economic pressures, heightened consumer scrutiny, and a surge in high-profile food safety concerns. Within…

Is AI Getting Your Brand Right? Ask These 5 Questions

As generative artificial intelligence (AI) continues to redefine the landscape of digital information, corporate communication professionals are facing a new challenge: ensuring that Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Claude,…

Amazon Challenges Federal Trade Commission Allegations of Ad Auction Manipulation Amid Broader Shifts in Digital Marketing and Media Landscapes

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), joined by a coalition of 22 states, has intensified its legal scrutiny of Amazon, alleging the e-commerce giant engaged in a multi-year scheme to inflate…