By Rebecca Gonzales, Strategic Advisor for Compliance and Ethics in R&D&I It’s 2025 and AI is everywhere. The technology has grown rampantly with society adopting generative AI at a rate faster than any technology we have seen in our lifetime. Uses of generative AI range from the mundane and expected like writing email and enhancing productivity, to the surprising, mental health and dating. The same is true in business. In McKinsey’s State of AI report [...]

By Aaron Radlet, Former Chief Communications Officer, Hilton and Walgreens Boots Alliance “Chief Non-communicative Officer” may sometimes describe our jobs more accurately. It’s ironic for a role which literally includes the word “Communications” that we often feel like we can’t talk with anyone about what is actually on our minds and matters most to us. The reasons why are all too familiar. We’re busy being there for everyone else, including our CEO, business partners, teams, agencies and [...]

Not every hire is a home run. Some arrive with great resumes and even better interviews, only to quietly unravel under pressure. And while most organizations are slow to act (out of hope, habit, or HR hesitation), the reality is that a bad hire doesn’t just underperform; they unsettle everything. From the first missed deadline to the final exit interview, the clock is ticking… and the cost is compounding. In communications, the wrong leader can [...]

By Monica Talan, Partner, CommsCollectiv Over the past few weeks, I’ve found myself reading more and more about responsible AI, and for good reason. As AI development accelerates, so does public scrutiny. In just the last few weeks, both Amazon and Microsoft unveiled major updates to their responsible AI practices. These aren’t just high-minded principles, they’re operational frameworks designed to guide how AI is built, deployed, and governed at scale. Amazon’s newly released Responsible AI framework is [...]

By Emil Hill, Strategic Advisor In today’s volatile environment, companies, institutions, and leaders are operating under unprecedented levels of uncertainty. From rapid shifts in immigration enforcement to changes in healthcare mandates, tax structures, economic policy, and global conflict, the only constant is change. These shifts reverberate across industries, shaking consumer confidence, slowing economic growth, unsettling real estate development, and triggering market volatility. However, one truth remains clear amid the turbulence, effective communication can help reduce [...]

AI Is Moving Fast. Your Brand Can’t Afford to Blink. We all see it and feel it, the AI landscape is evolving at breakneck speed. Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, and Meta are rolling out revolutionary tools that are reshaping how we create, communicate, and connect. For brand and communications leaders, this isn’t a trend to monitor — it’s a strategic shift to navigate. Here’s what’s new and why it matters. Claude 4 by Anthropic: Research, Writing, [...]