Mar 07 2025 22 mins
The 2025 Comms Report by Cision and PRWeek highlights the significant impact of AI on the PR industry, touching on both the opportunities and concerns AI presents.
Abbie and Adrian discuss how AI is becoming an integral part of their workflows, while also addressing fears about job security and budget impacts. They emphasize the importance of adapting to these changes by equipping oneself with AI knowledge to enhance professional value and ensure a place at the decision-making table in future communications efforts.
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Key Takeaways
- AI serves as a powerful tool in PR for brainstorming, research, and content creation, but it should complement rather than replace human professionals.
- There's a growing trend in the industry towards developing proprietary AI tools tailored to specific needs, rather than relying solely on off-the-shelf solutions.
- Embracing AI requires upskilling, with an emphasis on understanding and leveraging technology to retain competitive advantage in PR.
- PR and communications pros need to leverage AI as a tool to enhance their skills and add value, rather than viewing it as a replacement for human expertise in the industry.
- Despite concerns about budget impacts due to AI capabilities, effective communication professionals must demonstrate how they can integrate AI while maintaining the human element essential for strategic insight.
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Credits
Copper State of Mind, hosted by Abbie Fink and Dr. Adrian McIntyre, is a project of HMA Public Relations, a full-service public relations and marketing communications firm in Phoenix.
The show is recorded and produced by the team at Speed of Story, a B2B communications firm, and distributed by PHX.fm, the leading independent B2B podcast network in Arizona.
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