Marx Layne & Company

06/23/2026

Big moment for our client Big Rock Italian Chophouse 🥩

Birmingham’s iconic Big Rock Italian Chophouse is back in the spotlight after a stunning $12 million renovation, now featured on WDIV’s “Dine in the D.” Four distinct dining rooms, elevated Italian chophouse fare and a reimagined space honor the restaurant’s storied past while creating a fresh experience for today’s diners.

Learn more here: https://marxlayne.com/news/big-rock-italian-chophouse-featured-on-wdiv-s-dine-in-the-d-following-$12m-renovation

06/19/2026

Today, we recognize Juneteenth and the enduring significance of freedom, resilience and progress.

As communications professionals, we're reminded of the power of stories to inform, inspire and create understanding. We are grateful for the journalists, community leaders, nonprofit organizations and clients who help elevate diverse voices and perspectives throughout the year.

06/12/2026

AI can write content faster than ever. Visibility still has to be earned.

Many organizations are racing to publish more blogs, more webpages, and more AI-generated content.

The problem?

Content production and content visibility are not the same thing.

Search engines—and increasingly AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews—prioritize authority, relevance, credibility, and trust. Simply creating more content doesn't guarantee that anyone will find it.

The organizations winning today are focused on:

✓ SEO strategy
✓ GEO (Generative Engine Optimization)
✓ Digital authority
✓ Earned media and backlinks
✓ Content aligned to real search intent

AI is changing how content is created.

It's also changing how people discover information.

The question isn't whether you're publishing.

It's whether you're being found.

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06/11/2026

Most organizations don't fail during a crisis because of the crisis itself.

They fail because of how they respond.

When reputations, stakeholders, and public trust are on the line, avoiding these common mistakes can make all the difference.

➡️ Swipe through the 5 biggest crisis communication mistakes leaders make—and how to avoid them.

Need crisis communications support? Marx Layne & Company helps organizations navigate high-stakes situations with confidence.

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06/08/2026

AI search isn’t the future anymore. It’s already shaping visibility today.

• 1.2B monthly AI search users
• 54% of Google searches now show AI-generated answers
• Organizations with stronger web authority are more likely to be surfaced in AI responses

The question is no longer whether nonprofits should adapt.
It’s whether your organization will be visible when people search.

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Marx Layne helps nonprofits strengthen discoverability through strategic communications, media visibility, and authority-building content.

06/04/2026

“We’re doing great work, but no one knows about it.”

We hear this from nonprofit leaders all the time.

Strong missions still need visibility, strategy, and communications infrastructure to grow donor trust and community awareness.

From crisis planning to executive visibility and media outreach, communications should support your mission, not slow it down.

Marx Layne partners with nonprofits to strengthen the public presence behind the work they’re already doing every day.

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05/28/2026

AI is changing the communications industry.
But not by replacing strategy, creativity, or human insight.

The biggest shift happening in PR right now isn’t just faster content. It’s smarter decision-making.

→ Moving from content creation to content direction
→ Moving from reactive messaging to predictive strategy
→ Moving from volume to precision
→ Moving from ex*****on alone to insight-driven communications

AI can generate content in seconds.
What still matters is knowing what to say, when to say it, and why it matters to your audience.

The advantage isn’t simply using AI.
It’s using it intentionally.

At Marx Layne, we believe the future of communications belongs to firms that combine technology with strategy, insight, and human understanding.

Want to build a smarter communications strategy? Contact our team to learn how Marx Layne is helping brands navigate the future of PR and marketing.
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05/12/2026

In moments of crisis, silence isn’t strategy. Messaging is.

Breaking news. Litigation. Reputation challenges. Public scrutiny.
How a brand responds can shape public perception long after the headlines fade.

At Marx Layne & Company, we help organizations navigate high-stakes situations through crisis communications, media relations, strategic content, and digital strategy built to protect credibility and control the narrative.

When the stakes are high, your messaging matters.

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05/11/2026

At Marx Layne, we love seeing the Detroit community come alive like this. 🎷
Detroit's own Ali Jackson is coming home for a special one-night performance on May 14 at Spread Art. Fresh off national acclaim, the renowned jazz musician will debut a brand-new composition written specifically for Detroit. Thank you to FOX 2 Detroit for spotlighting this incredible evening celebrating music, creativity, and Detroit talent.

Ali Jackson FOX 2 Interview: https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-eyfhlz1q102ln4ws

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/detroit-jazz-orchestra-with-ali-jackson-tickets-1986841335920

Spread Art | 5141 Rosa Parks Blvd.
Thursday, May 14 | 7 p.m. | Seating is limited

Dertoit's own Ali Jackson will be performing his hometown on May 14th. The jazz musician will premiere a new composition he wrote for his hometown show. The show is at Spread Art on Rosa Parks at 7pm.

05/01/2026

A strong showing at the Visit Detroit 2026 Partnership & Marketing Outlook, held on April 29th at The Department at Hudson’s Detroit, where Marx Layne & Company’s Michael Odom and David Stoyka joined partners from across the region.

The discussion reinforced the continued momentum behind Detroit’s tourism and hospitality industry, along with the collaboration and investment helping move the city forward.

There was real value in being part of these conversations and hearing directly what’s shaping Detroit’s growth.