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The New Tax Landscape: What PR Agency Leaders Need to Know
Anchin accounting partners Michael Belfer and Robert Smith recently walked PRC leaders through what they playfully dubbed “Christmas in July for accountants” — the passage of comprehensive tax legislation that brin...
Future-Proofing Talent: Four Considerations for 2026 Planning
As agencies plan for 2026, talent strategy is likely at the center of priorities. AI is reshaping how teams work, client expectations continue to evolve, and competition for top talent is on the horizon. Agencies that pr...
Inside Procurement’s Mind: How Agencies Can Win in 2025
Christine Moore recently shared her procurement expertise, having sat on both sides of the table as agency partner and procurement adviser. Drawing from her dual vantage point, Moore delivered guidance on how firms can p...
This Month: Raise Rates, Rethink Revenue
The PR Council’s latest Labor Bill Rate Study shows hourly rates are on the rise across nearly every role in the industry, with the most significant increases in PR-specific positions. (As a reminder, this study reflec...
How PR Agencies Can Optimize Websites to Leverage Large Language Models
As large language models (LLMs) continue to influence how people search and interact with content, optimizing your agency’s website is critical. In fact, we’re already hearing from members that prospects are finding ...
PR Needs Some PR
During our Board meeting in May, we focused on how our industry is evolving—and the ways the PR Council can best support both the industry and our member firms. A recurring theme in our recent newsletters has been t...
Unlocking the Power of AI to Build Smarter Audience Personas
Audience personas are critical to helping marketers make informed decisions and generate better results, but with people’s preferences changing quickly, mountains of data available, and the pressure to deliver personal...
Know when the math stops mathing
"Know when the math stops mathing" was one of my favorite phrases from last week’s ANA Financial Management Conference. The message: at a certain point, cuts and concessions stop making sense, and agencies need to be c...
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The New Tax Landscape: What PR Agency Leaders Need to Know
Anchin accounting partners Michael Belfer and Robert Smith recently walked PRC leaders through what they playfully dubbed “Christmas in July for accountants” — the passage of comprehensive tax legislation that brin...
Future-Proofing Talent: Four Considerations for 2026 Planning
As agencies plan for 2026, talent strategy is likely at the center of priorities. AI is reshaping how teams work, client expectations continue to evolve, and competition for top talent is on the horizon. Agencies that pr...
Inside Procurement’s Mind: How Agencies Can Win in 2025
Christine Moore recently shared her procurement expertise, having sat on both sides of the table as agency partner and procurement adviser. Drawing from her dual vantage point, Moore delivered guidance on how firms can p...
This Month: Raise Rates, Rethink Revenue
The PR Council’s latest Labor Bill Rate Study shows hourly rates are on the rise across nearly every role in the industry, with the most significant increases in PR-specific positions. (As a reminder, this study reflec...
How PR Agencies Can Optimize Websites to Leverage Large Language Models
As large language models (LLMs) continue to influence how people search and interact with content, optimizing your agency’s website is critical. In fact, we’re already hearing from members that prospects are finding ...
PR Needs Some PR
During our Board meeting in May, we focused on how our industry is evolving—and the ways the PR Council can best support both the industry and our member firms. A recurring theme in our recent newsletters has been t...
Unlocking the Power of AI to Build Smarter Audience Personas
Audience personas are critical to helping marketers make informed decisions and generate better results, but with people’s preferences changing quickly, mountains of data available, and the pressure to deliver personal...
Know when the math stops mathing
"Know when the math stops mathing" was one of my favorite phrases from last week’s ANA Financial Management Conference. The message: at a certain point, cuts and concessions stop making sense, and agencies need to be c...
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September 9, 2025 – 3 mins read
The New Tax Landscape: What PR Agency Leaders Need to Know
Anchin accounting partners Michael Belfer and Robert Smith recently walked PRC leaders through what they playfully dubbed “Christmas in July for accountants” — the passage of comprehensive tax legislation that brings both welcome relief and new complexities. The Good News Story For most PR agency owners, this legislation reads like a fulfilled wish list. The tax cuts that have defined...
September 3, 2025 – 2 mins read
Future-Proofing Talent: Four Considerations for 2026 Planning
As agencies plan for 2026, talent strategy is likely at the center of priorities. AI is reshaping how teams work, client expectations continue to evolve, and competition for top talent is on the horizon. Agencies that prepare now will position themselves to thrive in the future. Here are four considerations to guide your planning: Invest in the Right People Voluntary...
August 14, 2025 – 3 mins read
Inside Procurement’s Mind: How Agencies Can Win in 2025
Christine Moore recently shared her procurement expertise, having sat on both sides of the table as agency partner and procurement adviser. Drawing from her dual vantage point, Moore delivered guidance on how firms can preserve profits, speak procurement’s language, and reframe negotiation as collaboration. What’s Really Happening in Procurement in 2025 Moore opened by clarifying that procurement is not monolithic....
August 11, 2025 – 2 mins read
This Month: Raise Rates, Rethink Revenue
The PR Council’s latest Labor Bill Rate Study shows hourly rates are on the rise across nearly every role in the industry, with the most significant increases in PR-specific positions. (As a reminder, this study reflects rates in use with clients, not rate cards.) This data confirms what industry leaders already know: our work has never been more valuable. PR...
July 10, 2025 – 5 mins read
How PR Agencies Can Optimize Websites to Leverage Large Language Models
As large language models (LLMs) continue to influence how people search and interact with content, optimizing your agency’s website is critical. In fact, we’re already hearing from members that prospects are finding them using AI. PR agencies that adapt now will be better positioned to connect with potential clients and talent. Here are 5 ways your agency can optimize your...