Type of Content: Blog

PAN Press Pass: A Conversation with Isaac Sacolick on Ideas, AI, and What Makes a Quote Worth Using

Date: Categories: Public Relations

We caught up with Isaac Sacolick, president of StarCIO and longtime contributor to CIO and InfoWorld, to talk about where his ideas come from, how he sees AI reshaping journalism, and what separates a standout quote from the hundreds he reviews every quarter. Isaac’s background gives him range: He has served as a CIO and CTO, shifted into analyst and editorial roles, and built a career… Read more »

The B2B Buyer Journey Is Changing: Here’s How to Reach C-Suite Executives in This “Age of AI”

Date: Categories: Integrated Marketing

The B2B buyer journey is changing faster than most marketing teams can rewrite their strategy decks. (Not us, though, we’re on top of it.)  Executives are increasingly using traditional search less and less. They’re now turning to generative AI platforms, specialized forums, social channels, and trusted publications that vary widely by role. That shift has clear implications for PR, content, and brand visibility. But that’s not… Read more »

A Wicked (for) Good and Grateful Holiday

Date: Categories: Culture/Agency Life

This year, who can say if I’ve been changed for the better, but because I knew you, 2025, I have been changed for good. Like many, I jumped on the Wicked bandwagon this year, so I couldn’t resist inserting a Popular reference or two. While some of you may be Loathing this opening, I’m reminded that No Good Deed Goes Unpunished.    For those not on the Wicked bandwagon (why not), we’ll switch gears here to focus on the true meaning of… Read more »

PAN Press Pass: Dom Nicastro, Editor-in-Chief of CMSWire

Date: Categories: Public Relations

We recently sat down with Dom Nicastro, Editor-in-Chief of CMSWire, to explore how AI and searchability continue to reshape journalism and what really makes a pitch resonate today. Dom offers a candid and insightful look into the challenges and opportunities facing media in 2025 and beyond. Related Read >> PAN Press Pass: Jennifer Conrad, Senior Writer at Inc. Q: Looking back over your career, what are… Read more »

Nail Your Cybersecurity Marketing Strategy: 3 Tips to Help Cybersecurity Brands Stand Out

Date: Categories: Technology

A cybersecurity arms race is emerging right in front of our eyes.   As AI spikes in use around the world, bad actors are developing digital attacks at rapid speed. As a result, a new wave of threats has dominated the 2025 cybersecurity landscape. From advanced deepfakes to ransomware-as-a-service tools, it’s hard to keep up with the range of new attacks.  Microsoft reports that, over the past six months, bad actors have increasingly used AI to power phishing attacks, discover security vulnerabilities, and create self-adapting malware. Google Threat Intelligence Group determined this emerging… Read more »

Inside the Modern Media Mindset: What Journalists Are Really Saying 

Date: Categories: Public Relations

To truly understand where media is going, you have to listen to the people inside it. This fall, members of the PAN team attended three key industry events: Axios Media Trends Live, PRSA-NY’s Meet the Media: Newsletter Strategy Panel, and the Qwoted Media Mixer. Each event brought together staff writers, editors, and leading publishing leaders to discuss how the media landscape is evolving. Across every stage and conversation, one message stood out.  Media is changing faster than… Read more »

The New Definition of “Top-Tier” Media

Date: Categories: Public Relations

One of the first questions I ask clients when we kick-off a new program is “What is your dream publication?” Most often, the answers are what you would anticipate: The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Fortune, Forbes, and other “tier-one” publications.  While those outlets are undeniably important business press, the standing definition of top-tier media has shifted, particularly over this last year. By… Read more »

PAN Press Pass: Jennifer Conrad, Senior Writer at Inc.

Date: Categories: Public Relations

For this edition of PAN Press Pass, our reporter Q&A series, we sat down with Inc.’s Jennifer Conrad, a senior writer covering American entrepreneurship and fast-growing companies, as well as the trends they need to know about. Jennifer discusses how she looks for her next story, what makes a valuable source, and how AI is impacting the industry.  Related Read >> PAN Press Pass: Carl Franzen,… Read more »

National Coming Out Day: Finding Joy in My Story

Date: Categories: Culture/Agency Life

Every October, National Coming Out Day reminds us to support and encourage queer people in embracing their authentic selves. For me, though, the day strikes a different chord. It invites reflection on what authenticity has meant in my own life.  The thing is, I’ve never felt like I couldn’t be my authentic self.  At first, I wasn’t sure where to begin with writing this. I’ve never… Read more »

Demand Generation vs. Brand Awareness? No, Growth Requires Brand-to-Demand 

Date: Categories: Integrated Marketing

CMOs are pulling dollars out of paid demand programs and into brand. CFOs want short-term pipeline. CROs are still asking for SQLs. It’s easy to think you have to pick a side.  But you don’t. The future of growth isn’t brand or demand. It’s Brand-to-Demand (B2D): building brand in a way that directly fuels demand outcomes.  Related Read >> Brand to Demand: What It Is and… Read more »