We’re deep into planning season again. As communicators and marketers look toward 2026, one truth is clear: AI is no longer a side topic - it’s the medium through which audiences learn, decide and believe. 

When most organizations picture a data breach, they imagine shadowy hackers breaking through digital defences from afar. But as the recent allegations against a Royal Bank of Canada employee show, sometimes the real danger is sitting behind a desk and wearing a company badge.

This week, the White House suggested a link between Tylenol and autism, a claim unsupported by scientific consensus. In an era of politicized science and weaponized narratives, the episode is a vivid case study in how perception can outpace fact and put trusted brands on the defensive.

Every company is talking about artificial intelligence (AI). Fewer are talking about the hard truth: most corporate AI adoption efforts are failing. A recent MIT Sloan Management Review study found that 95% of enterprise AI initiatives fail to deliver on expected results. 

When over 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants walked off the job, the airline and union told two very different stories – proving just how powerful a resonating narrative can be in shaping public opinion.

What does a dating app and a global software company have in common? Both were in the headlines recently, but for all the wrong reasons. 

On July 31, we hosted a one-hour webinar designed for senior leaders preparing for the inevitable: a cyber breach. Battle-tested advisors...

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Last week, news broke that a major security lapse in McDonald's AI-powered hiring system exposed personal data of 64 million job...

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Cruz’s stumble on Calson’s show was more than just a bad night – it was a clear warning. Facts matter. Preparation matters. And underestimating the interviewer is a fatal mistake, even when they’re usually on your side.

For the better part of two decades, marketing budgets have steadily tilted toward paid and owned channels. The rise of digital platforms...

When you consider that the average cost of a breach in 2024 hit an all-time high, up 10 per cent to almost $5 million, it bears asking: is it worth it to prepare in advance? 

In the realm of corporate presentations, there’s a common but rarely discussed misconception: that the speaker’s primary objective is to be liked by the audience. 

Many business leaders are left wondering: How do we plan for the future when the rules of the game keep changing daily?