Olmstead Williams Communications

01/07/2026

Don't fall for these PR myths in 2026. CEOs who make PR a core part of their business strategy position their company for stronger investor confidence, better talent recruitment, and higher customer trust.

Discover the five biggest myths about public relations and how CEOs can use PR to build trust, visibility, and credibility that drive long-term business success.

01/06/2026

From Social Media Today: For 2026 social media planning, striking a balance in AI use is key, and as such, it’s important to understand both the capacity and the limits of AI. Read more here:

Do you need to be using AI in 2026?

01/05/2026

Last month's Talk PR interviewed founder, CEO, and board member Mary Naylor on the three things CEOs should think about in the new year. Check it out!

Mary Naylor created a new industry of corporate concierge services for 80 commercial office buildings, then led a venture-backed loyalty solutions and concierge lifestyle firm and the sale of the company at 2x industry multiples. Today, she’s a sought-after coach to company C-Suites and offers tip...

12/22/2025

2025 brought milestone moments, meaningful work, and partnerships we’re proud of. We’re grateful for the year behind us and excited for what 2026 will bring💫 🎉 ✨ .

12/19/2025

PR Daily highlights how AI research is reshaping business strategy.
Deep research tools help communicators identify patterns, risks, and opportunities across vast amounts of information.

This capability positions public relations as a strategic discipline that informs leadership decisions and shapes company strategy.

Manual research can't compete: AI deep research aggregates, analyzes and synthesizes information at scale — delivering strategic clarity when it matters most.

12/18/2025

ICYMI: Talk PR sat down with CEO and board member Mary Naylor to break down the three priorities leaders should focus on heading into 2026. Check it out:

Mary Naylor created a new industry of corporate concierge services for 80 commercial office buildings, then led a venture-backed loyalty solutions and concierge lifestyle firm and the sale of the company at 2x industry multiples. Today, she’s a sought-after coach to company C-Suites and offers tip...

12/17/2025

This PR Daily article nails a shift every communicator needs to take seriously. If AI is reshaping emails before a human reads them, message architecture becomes as critical as message intent. Smart public relations now means writing for two audiences at once and controlling structure, sequencing, and emphasis to protect meaning at scale.

How to design messages for both human and artificial readers.

12/16/2025

OWC secured an article for our client Nuvve in Microgrid Knowledge on Nuvve's subsidiary, Fermata, partnering with PG&E and the Schatz Energy Research Center on the first U.S. use of bidirectional EVs to manage solar overgeneration on a multi-customer microgrid automatically.

Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), working with the Schatz Energy Research Center, is testing vehicle-to-microgrid technology at the Redwood Coast Airport to demonstrate how bidirectional electric vehicles (EV) in a microgrid can integrate solar and boost resilience. The project is a collaboration betwe...

12/12/2025

LinkedIn has published a new guide to effective B2B branding, which includes notes on the importance of maintaining a presence in the right spaces and ensuring that your business is easily accessible and available. Read more here:

The 55-page report includes a range of notes on effective B2B marketing strategy.

12/11/2025

🎙 On the latest episode of Talk PR, two-time successful founder, CEO, and board member Mary Naylor maps out the three things CEOs should think about as we go into 2026. Naylor is also a coach with CEO Coaching International

Mary Naylor created a new industry of corporate concierge services for 80 commercial office buildings, then led a venture-backed loyalty solutions and concierge lifestyle firm and the sale of the company at 2x industry multiples. Today, she’s a sought-after coach to company C-Suites and offers tip...

12/10/2025

A reminder for year end planning: Media look for coverage that feels meaningful, timely and grounded in real human impact. This is the right moment to shape messages that reflect your values and connect with the audiences who matter most. When you lead with authenticity, you lead with strength.

Clear, aligned communication now helps every PR effort begin the new year with focus and confidence.

12/09/2025

🌐 Artificial intelligence has changed how companies and people are discovered online. Reputation is now what the “AI overview” says it is.

Learn how to win the new AI search game here:

Artificial intelligence has changed how companies and people are discovered online. Topic searches now return an “AI overview,’ a summary of key facts culled from many internet sources. The traditional company website, with its crafted identity of mission and reputation, is no longer king of the...