Paul Holmes

March is always a wonderful time of the year, with the flowers beginning to bloom and the sunny weather making a rare appearance.

The stories of five very different companies that were able to address tariff issues in ways that underscored their leadership and enhanced stakeholder relationships.

Club open to new members.

McDonald’s turns to influencers to enhance recruitment, Mastercard tackles mental health, an energy company keeps the lights on, and an online marketplace restores a cultural artifact.

Experts discussed “Speed, Trust and the Art of Corporate Affairs” at our North American Summit, in a session hosted by Sherry Pudloski, head of corporate affairs at Real Chemistry.

With a blend of science and storytelling, Clorox and Ketchum took a functional product and found emotional resonance and cultural relevance.

As concerns over food inflation increase among politicians and consumers, companies in the sector need to demonstrate that they are working to solve the problem.

The public relations industry bears responsibility for some of the tactics now used to spread disinformation. But it is also showing how countries and companies can fight back.

The report reveals a function operating in a radically different and unpredictable era, marked by geopolitical volatility, rapid AI advancement, and declining institutional trust.

The best campaigns not only showcased the profession’s creative capabilities but also solved real business problems and delivered true impact.