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Forecast 2026: 3 Takeaways for the Next 3 Years of the PR Profession

PRSay

Here’s the breakdown: 54% of respondents work at PR agencies, 24% work for corporate PR departments and 22% work as independent PR practitioners. My sense is that the PR profession, which needs to uphold high standards for brands’ communications tactics, will take a cautious approach to AI. Illustration credit: alphaspirit ]

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Consumer Evolution Due to Pandemics

5W PR

Department of Labor Statistics, the number of cashiers in the country is expected to decline by 4% by 2028. The agency said there were more than 3.6 Consider examples like 9/11, the Great Recession, the Vietnam war or assassinations of Martin Luther King or John F. Cashierless. Who Do I Pay? According to the U.S.

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It’s high time to start an awards program for solo communications consultants

Communications Conversations

million by 2028. Because the solos I know are doing great work—just like the agency and corporate folks who are recognized so often. Now, I know “freelancers” includes a lot more than just PR/marketing consultants, but that’s a big number. And, it’s going to get a lot bigger. And that’s a shame.