The Pop Culture Pivot: embracing the "chronically online" era of integrated communication
Pop culture is no longer a distraction. It’s the language through which brands earn trust in a chronically online world.
Pop culture is no longer a distraction. It’s the language through which brands earn trust in a chronically online world.
The ICCO Global Summit in Mumbai did not predict the future—it mapped the forces already reshaping communications. Just weeks into 2026, those themes are visible: AI has become infrastructure, geopolitics frames every message, and restraint often carries more credibility than volume. What once sounded like theory now feels operational reality.
The International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Guillaume Labbez as ICCO Institutional and Government Affairs Coordinator, a non-executive role established to strengthen ICCO’s engagement with international institutions and government affairs networks worldwide.
Presenting at the ICCO Global Summit in Mumbai after winning the NextGen PR World Cup was an unforgettable experience — one that proved how much young voices matter in shaping our industry. If you’re a young PR professional: go for it, compete, get involved. The global stage is ready for you. See you in Milan 2026.
The International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) has announced its newly constituted Executive Committee (ExCo). Representing 22 associations across the globe, ICCO continues its mission as the global voice of public relations and communications consultancies.
Creativity in PR has always thrived on diversity of thought. Today, that diversity isn’t just cultural or geographic—it’s generational. The best ideas now emerge not from any single age group, but from the friction and flow between them. From Gen Z associates to seasoned leaders, our teams already span decades of experience and expectation.
Learn how PR can effectively integrate influencer marketing and work with new-age content creators to build authentic partnerships and champion social impact.
AI is no longer the future—it’s today’s agency differentiator. The agencies that thrive aren’t those rushing to automate everything—they’re the ones integrating AI thoughtfully, amplifying human creativity, strategic insight, and client trust. Success comes from clear goals, the right tools, robust policies, dedicated leadership, and ongoing learning.
AI Ethics is a hot topic in PR but is focused largely on obvious issues like defining clear AI policies, organizational AI leadership, copyright clarity, AI usage disclosure and combating misinformation.
AI is transforming daily life, but ethical concerns over transparency, bias, and accountability are rising. Regulation lags behind innovation, and without stronger checks, the unchecked pursuit of profit could have existential consequences.
Can you tell the difference between a song written by a human, co-created with AI, or fully machine-made? Hungary’s ARTISJUS and PRBK Communications put this question to the public with their “Songwriters vs. AI Experiment”—and the results were surprising. While 72.6% spotted the AI track, less than 36% recognized the purely human creation.
In today’s agency world, AI isn’t just hype—it’s a performance multiplier. The agencies pulling ahead aren’t just using AI for speed; they’re using it to drive clarity, trust, and client visibility.