Olmstead Williams Communications

11/17/2025

According to the Deloitte Global report, organizations with established crisis communications plans recover operational performance nearly twice as fast as those without one. Speed, clarity, and accountability matter. It is not the crisis that determines your reputation but how prepared you are to respond.

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New global survey on resilience and growth serves as the first report in a series of publications about how boards and the C-suite are driving success for their organizations

11/13/2025

The holidays highlight community giving, but real impact comes from year-round action. Leaders who support causes that reflect their values strengthen trust inside the company and across the community.

Key ways to lead through service:
✔️ Share real community impact through meaningful stories
✔️ Build long-term relationships with nonprofits
✔️ Engage employees in initiatives that create connection
✔️ Choose partnerships with integrity

This month’s OWC eNewsletter breaks down how generosity shapes reputation and culture.

The holiday season is a time to reflect on company values, what employees care about and how those ideals can turn into action. Leaders who support causes that represent those values build trust within the company and across the communities they serve. Giving back shouldn’t be seasonal, yet the ho...

11/12/2025

Real people are the most powerful storytellers, and according to PR Daily, employees are the new influencers. When brands elevate the voices of their teams, customers, and communities, they build trust that no campaign alone can create. Read more:

Plus: Pinterest positions itself as a positive social network; Amazon Web Services explains massive outages.

11/11/2025

Today and always, we salute our nation's veterans.

11/10/2025

From Social Media Today: The latest Emplifi “State of Social Media Marketing 2026” report shows how marketers are planning to use AI, influencers, and more in 2026. Read the full report here:

Emplifi's latest report highlights key trends as marketers plan for the new year.

11/07/2025

CyberNews reports that audiences trust messages less when they know AI wrote them. The study shows how automation can weaken credibility if transparency is missing.

Authenticity is the foundation of public relations. Trust begins when audiences know who is speaking and why.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3LssZNy

AI in PR: New study warns it could destroy public trust and credibility

11/06/2025

AI risk now requires formal evaluation to identify exposure and establish readiness for threats that include misinformation, identity manipulation, and synthetic media. Leadership teams need guardrails that protect credibility and maintain control of brand voice as AI becomes embedded across every communication channel.

Strong brands act now by:
✔ Setting policies for AI use and disclosure
✔ Protecting executives and employees from impersonation
✔ Verifying authenticity across internal and external channels

Most organizations are not prepared.

Take our AI Risk Assessment to uncover vulnerabilities and measure how exposed your organization is to an AI-driven reputational crisis.

11/05/2025

Axios’ Media Trends Executive Q3 2025 report shows that search, social, and ad platforms continue to evolve through AI integration.
Reputation now depends on understanding how platforms interpret a brand’s story.
Read the article: https://bit.ly/4qKGuIk

We walk through the state of the media landscape and the major trends transforming the market.

11/04/2025

AI video is advancing fast, but the real advantage for brands is trust. Synthetic content will become part of every platform. What matters is how brands respond. Leaders in this space will set clear standards for authenticity, build systems that protect identity, and use AI to strengthen the voice of the brand.

These convincing videos are improving fast. Here's how to respond.

11/03/2025

We are now deep in Q4. When was the last time you did a reputation audit?

Reputation management starts with paying attention to avoid losing the trust and relevance earned by being quoted in the news, speaking at an industry event, or maintaining a positive presence on digital channels. Start here:

Every company needs to audit its reputation with a Google search—right now. Reputation management starts with paying attention, so as not to lose the trust and relevance earned by being quoted in the news, speaking at an industry event or maintaining a positive presence on LinkedIn and other digit...

10/31/2025

From our coven of communicators to yours, Happy Halloween!

10/30/2025

: AI is moving faster than most companies can manage.
Our latest eNewsletter shows how leaders can evaluate risk and stay ahead of emerging threats. See how OWC’s AI Risk Assessment reveals hidden exposure.
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Despite its potential, the advent of artificial intelligence now presents the number-one reputational threat to all businesses, with deepfake and disinformation campaigns recognized as a multi-billion-dollar, rapidly growing risk. Such vulnerability, combined with traditional cybersecurity threats,....