Mid-week is here! Read today's Daily PR Brief - January 14, 2026
CES 2026 trends, Creator Space, and top client takeaways; Comms leader's guide to starting strong in 2026; State of PR 2026 report; more!
Read some of today's best PR and Comms industry news clips:
New year, new narrative: A comms leader's guide to starting strong in 2026 (PR Daily - January 14, 2026)
8 tips to plan and produce brand podcasts that draw audiences (Ragan Communications - January 13, 2026)
The Rise of the CES Creator Space—and What It Means for PR (PRNEWS - January 12, 2026)
Helping PR Pros Speak the Same Language on AI (PRsay - January 13, 2026)
CES 2026 Trends: Functional AI, Purpose-Driven Robotics, and the Power of Communications (5W Public Relations - January 13, 2026)
An Interview: Adriana Lee, Skift (Meredith & The Media - January 12, 2026)
PR lessons: The 2025 political scene showcased plenty that PR should not do (Agility PR Solutions - January 14, 2026)
The Big Shift in Internal Communications and a Business Case That Works (CommPRO - January 13, 2026)
Top Five Client Takeaways from CES 2026 (PRovoke Media - January 14, 2026)
International Corporate PR Leaders of 2026: Global Stewards of Reputation and Purpose (Everything PR News - January 14, 2026)
State of PR 2026 Report: Key Trends, Challenges & Insights (Meltwater - January 14, 2026)
Five Media Questions Every Client Should Be Ready to Answer in a Crisis (GFM|CenterTable - January 14, 2026)
Summary Section:
New year, new narrative: A comms leader's guide to starting strong in 2026
By Mary Olson-Menzel and Michelle Powers
PR Daily - January 14, 2026
The beginning of a new year is one of the few moments when the organization is collectively more open to a reset. Priorities are being shaped, and leaders are asking themselves: How do we do it better and smarter this year?
8 tips to plan and produce brand podcasts that draw audiences
By Tom Corfman
Ragan Communications - January 13, 2026
Brands are increasingly creating their own podcasts. The best ones employ the journalistic tools of reporting and storytelling ― what we call brand journalism. We have eight tips (with subparts) to create a great podcast.
The Rise of the CES Creator Space—and What It Means for PR
By Nicole Schuman
PRNEWS - January 12, 2026
In these videos, creators and CES administrators shared what it was like to be inside the space—from hands-on experiences to candid conversations and the energy of a community gaining a louder voice at one of tech’s biggest stages.
Helping PR Pros Speak the Same Language on AI
PRsay - January 13, 2026
On the second Monday of every month, PRSA is offering AI Pulse, a briefing hosted by Ray Day, APR, PRSA’s 2026 immediate past chair, that provides timely insights into the latest AI trends, tools and developments. Learn how to stay ahead of an ever-evolving digital landscape.
CES 2026 Trends: Functional AI, Purpose-Driven Robotics, and the Power of Communications
By Chris Bergin
5W Public Relations - January 13, 2026
CES 2026 brought together innovators from around the globe, showcasing technology that doesn't just dazzle, but promises to reshape how we interact every day. For brands navigating tech PR, the event offered key insights into emerging trends that are changing the way companies tell their stories and engage audiences.
An Interview: Adriana Lee, Skift
By Meredith Klein
Meredith & The Media - January 12, 2026
This week, I sat down with Adriana Lee, travel technology and AI reporter at Skift.
PR lessons: The 2025 political scene showcased plenty that PR should not do
By Arthur Solomon
Agility PR Solutions - January 14, 2026
This is the time of the year that self-proclaimed PR experts write about what they think are the worst blunders made by other practitioners, but never mention ones that they made during 2025. So I'll do so also, but with a twist: It will be limited to what I consider are the worst PR political mistakes of last year, based on what I learned when I worked on presidential, statewide and local campaigns.
The Big Shift in Internal Communications and a Business Case That Works
By Mike Klein
CommPRO - January 13, 2026
For twenty years, internal communication leaders have struggled to prove strategic value. We've fought for budget, justified headcount, and defended against the perception that we're "just" making announcements and organizing town halls. The Big Shift changes everything.
Top Five Client Takeaways from CES 2026
PRovoke Media - January 14, 2026
Matthew Lackie, global CEO of Axicom and technology chair of The Burson Group, said that last week's CES "points to a more pragmatic, integrated phase of innovation — from how AI is being applied to how products, platforms, and experiences are being rethought."
International Corporate PR Leaders of 2026: Global Stewards of Reputation and Purpose
Everything PR News - January 14, 2026
In 2026, global PR leaders act as strategic stewards of reputation, balancing cultural fluency, crisis management, stakeholder engagement, and corporate purpose. These leaders operate at the highest levels of multinational organizations, shaping narratives that connect business strategy with societal expectations and global brand consistency.
State of PR 2026 Report: Key Trends, Challenges & Insights
By Lance Concannon
Meltwater - January 14, 2026
In our inaugural 2026 State of PR Report, we surveyed more than 1,100 PR and communications professionals worldwide to understand the realities, roadblocks, and opportunities shaping the discipline today. What emerges is a portrait of an industry balancing timeless fundamentals with dramatic change.
Five Media Questions Every Client Should Be Ready to Answer in a Crisis
By Jeremy Story
GFM|CenterTable - January 14, 2026
After managing dozens of crises over the years, I have learned that while every situation is different, reporters tend to ask the same basic questions. Here are five questions you should expect and be ready to answer clearly and persuasively.
If you're interested in setting up a customized report for your company or need any help with monitoring or media research feel free to reach out.
All reports made with the help of Report Mule.