Read some of today's best PR and Comms industry news clips:
One North Star: How Fender's CCO Connects Communications Across Every Audience (PRNEWS - September 9, 2026)
The Comms Job Market Is Brutal Right Now. Here's How to Stand Out. (EIN Presswire - September 10, 2026)
20 Ways AI Can Transform Comms Workflows Beyond Content Creation (Forbes - September 9, 2026)
2026 Employee Engagement in Communications Report (Institute for Public Relations - August 30, 2026)
Trust and Reputation Drive Brand Influence, But Are You Measuring What Matters? (PRGN - September 10, 2026)
The PR follow-up problem: When persistence becomes noise (Agility PR Solutions - August 29, 2026)
Rethinking social media and reputation management for CMOs (Axia Public Relations - September 10, 2026)
PRMuseum Welcomes Six Industry Leaders to Its Board (CommPRO - September 9, 2026)
The New Rules Of Crisis Comms In The Age Of AI (Forbes - September 10, 2026)
When Should a Brand Move From Crisis Response to Reputation Repair? (Everything-PR - September 9, 2026)
September Social Media Updates: Platforms Trade Reach for Trust (FINN Partners - September 10, 2026)
Two-Thirds of Top 300 PR Agencies Grew in 2025 (PRovoke Media - September 10, 2026)
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One North Star: How Fender's CCO Connects Communications Across Every Audience
By Andrew Byrd
PRNEWS - September 9, 2026
Christina Stejskal has returned to Fender as Chief Communications Officer, where she leads the company's global communications organization.
The Comms Job Market Is Brutal Right Now. Here's How to Stand Out.
By Johnna Muscente
EIN Presswire - September 10, 2026
No one wants to say it publicly because LinkedIn has become one enormous piece of professional performance art, but the communications job market is brutal right now. Not "a little slow." Not "more competitive than usual." Brutal.
20 Ways AI Can Transform Comms Workflows Beyond Content Creation
By Forbes Communications Council
Forbes - September 9, 2026
Below, Forbes Communications Council members discuss where AI can create the most value beyond content creation and how they gain back time where they need it most.
2026 Employee Engagement in Communications Report
By Olivia Fajardo
Institute for Public Relations - August 30, 2026
This report provides actionable insights on topics such as overall engagement and burnout, satisfaction with organizational resources and supervised support, and preferred and current workplace arrangements.
Trust and Reputation Drive Brand Influence, But Are You Measuring What Matters?
By Abbie S. Fink
PRGN - September 10, 2026
Trust and reputation shape brand influence, but the right metrics to measure brand influence may vary from company to company.
The PR follow-up problem: When persistence becomes noise
By Kamran Khan
Agility PR Solutions - August 29, 2026
Following up is one of the most routine parts of public relations. A pitch is sent, the inbox stays quiet, and a few days later, another email goes out. Then perhaps another. But there is a point where persistence stops improving the odds of coverage and starts creating a different problem—noise.
Rethinking social media and reputation management for CMOs
By Dana Whitfield
Axia Public Relations - September 10, 2026
Learn how CMOs can strengthen social media and reputation management with proactive monitoring, earned media, and crisis-ready communication plans.
PRMuseum Welcomes Six Industry Leaders to Its Board
CommPRO - September 9, 2026
Six respected industry leaders are joining the Museum of Public Relations Board, bringing experience that reflects just how much the profession continues to evolve.
The New Rules Of Crisis Comms In The Age Of AI
By Kristi Piehl, Founder + CEO of Media Minefield
Forbes - September 10, 2026
The race to “get it right” and decrease disruption and negative business impact requires new rules and an updated playbook.
When Should a Brand Move From Crisis Response to Reputation Repair?
Everything-PR - September 9, 2026
When an operational emergency is contained, brands still face a lingering reputation challenge. This article outlines key signals indicating when a brand should transition from immediate crisis response to long-term reputation repair, addressing how past events continue to impact public perception and search results.
September Social Media Updates: Platforms Trade Reach for Trust
By Emily Kemp, Justin Buchbinder
FINN Partners - September 10, 2026
LinkedIn ranks comments by relevance, TikTok licenses Disney IP, and Meta settles teen safety claims for $18B. Get the top social news for Sept 2026.
Two-Thirds of Top 300 PR Agencies Grew in 2025
By Paul Holmes
PRovoke Media - September 10, 2026
The global public relations agency business grew by between 5 and 6% in 2025, despite difficult conditions—and revenue per employee surpassed $200k for the first time.
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