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Today’s Headlines: 09.29.2026

 

Social media updates and new features to know this week

Including YouTube, LinkedIn, Threads and more.



The Scoop: Eli Lilly defends presence at Vogue World

Plus: Liquid Death sells its brand voice; Prada appeals to the elite with luxury events.




‘I’m a strategist.’ But are you?

The word “strategist” creates an expectation.


PR Daily unveils the 2026 Top Agencies honorees and finalists

Recognizing the firms setting new standards in strategy, creativity and client impact — all to be honored this December in New York.


The Scoop: OpenAI needs better comms. They’ve been looking for a CCO for 9 months.

Plus: Credit union president out of a job after 'Lake America' post; beauty brands turn awkward situation into memes.



Here’s what employees really need during any change

Emilie Bingham of ShipStation Global shares how she keeps messaging simple during uncertainty.



What makes for a great brand partnership

A Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade collab shows the power of the unexpected.


Proving the ROI of AI-Powered Employee Experience

A practical framework for connecting AI-powered EX investment to real business outcomes.



The Scoop: DoorDash bluntly admits ‘we screwed up’ in $131.5 million settlement

Plus: MrBeast explains power of video; Meta’s Muse spurs backlash from Amazon.


Salary Survey 2026: Pay is stagnant. Workload isn’t.

The results of the annual survey paint a decidedly mixed portrait of the industry.


  Member Content

The 3-question test that makes communications clearer

The fastest way to test whether your comms will land right the first time.


AI Certificate Course for Communicators

Sept. 16, 23 and 30, 2026 | 1-3 p.m. ET | Virtual Series


AI Governance Workshop

October 1, 2026 | 1-2:30 pm ET


Employee Communications Awards

Deadline: Friday, October 9, 2026


Internal Communications Conference

October 13 - 15, 2026 | Microsoft Headquarters | Seattle, WA


Change Communications Certificate Course

Oct. 22, 29 and Nov. 5, 2026 | 1-3 p.m. ET | Virtual Series


Sports Marketing Awards

Deadline: Friday, October 23, 2026