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February 2026

If you work in PR long enough, you learn one thing fast: the rules always change. First, it was moving from print to digital. Then, SEO over all else. Next, social algorithms rewrote how stories…

February 2026

When brands think about PR success, they often picture their names and companies in major outlets, such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, CNN, or CNBC. However, the reality is that most…

January 2026

It’s taken me a little bit to fully wrap my head around my first CES experience – it certainly was “big.” From proof-of-concept startups to some of the largest players in consumer electronics, there was…

January 2026

Last week, I attended the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas for the very first time. As a technology-focused PR professional, CES had long been on my career bucket list – an opportunity delayed…

January 2026

For years, search engine optimization (SEO) has been the key to increasing the authority and visibility of brands. Today, new forms of search optimization are gaining traction: artificial intelligence optimization (AIO), answer engine optimization (AEO),…

December 2025

As the year comes to a close, education leaders are taking stock of what’s shifted, and what’s likely to shape the conversation in 2026. This week, we’re releasing the third edition of Ed5 Chronicles, our…

December 2025

At Zer0 to 5ive, one of the most effective pitch and thought leadership strategies we revisit each year is predictions. Reporters are always looking for sharp, forward-looking insights that help frame what’s next, and predictions…

December 2025

Going back to PR 101, public relations is most widely defined as a strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between an organization and its public. Those beneficial relationships extend to the media –…

December 2025

As we move into 2026, the PR landscape is evolving faster than ever. Economic pressure, AI-driven search, and shifting audience expectations are reshaping how brands earn attention and build credibility. We’re no genies, but as…

November 2025

When I tell people I changed careers from being a journalist to becoming a public relations practitioner, I usually get one of two reactions: a nod of recognition from those on either side of the business, or surprise…