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As public relations enters 2026, insights from PRSA ICON reveal how AI, narrative intelligence, authenticity, and data governance are reshaping the future of communications.

Today’s Wednesday breakfast briefing rounds up the most important developments shaping the communications landscape—from global economic conversations at Davos to corporate deals, regulatory news, earnings results, and agency leadership moves that matter to PR professionals.

This week’s PR roundup explores the growing risks shaping brand reputation, the implications of an FBI search involving a journalist, Wendy’s latest social media controversy, and the lasting legacy of a respected PR leader—offering timely insights for today’s communicators.

PR is no longer just about media coverage—it’s a strategic, analytics-powered function that protects reputation, builds trust, and drives long-term business value. As technology reshapes communications, PR now plays a role as vital as insurance in safeguarding organisations against reputational and stakeholder risk.

In 2025, PR isn’t measured by clippings or impressions — it’s judged by outcomes. Learn which metrics truly reflect brand reputation and business impact, including share of voice, sentiment, and message pull-through, and why it’s time to ditch vanity metrics for good.

Media monitoring tracks what’s being said about your brand — but media intelligence reveals why it matters. In 2025, leading PR teams are moving beyond simple tracking to AI-driven insights that shape strategy, measure impact, and manage reputation at scale.