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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
We’re excited to welcome two new clients to MSR: Kudos and The Kingsland Shoe Project! 🎉 From tech to consumer lifestyle, we’re looking forward to putting our experience across both sectors to work. Welcome to MSR! 👏 #HRTech #ConsumerPR #PublicRelations #NewClient #ClientWin #HRtech #ConsumerPR
Graphic displaying MSR's new clients, Kudos, and The Kingsland Shoe Project's products and logos
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Happy gift guide pitching season to those who celebrate! 🎁 Holiday shoppers are starting earlier and discovering products across more channels than ever. For PR teams, that makes finding the right angle + audience even more important. Via MediaPost: ow.ly/nCrF50ZRfqj #PublicRelations #PRStrategy
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Holiday Shopping Starts Earlier And Gets Smarter
The holiday path to purchase is becoming longer, more fragmented and more influenced by social video, creators, retail platforms and, increasingly, artificial intelligence.
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Emily from the MSR team recently visited @sfgate.com’s pop-up newsroom! One takeaway: hard news matters, but so do stories rooted in what communities are experiencing and talking about. A valuable reminder of what you can learn by connecting with journalists beyond the inbox. #PR #MediaRelations
Emily in front SFGATE Pop-Up Newsroom signBoards asking questions from SFGATE and wide shot of newsroom set upSFGATE Pop-Up Newsroom sign
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Should CEOs take a cue from influencers? Executive visibility shouldn’t be reserved for big announcements. At MSR, we help leaders consistently share their expertise through interviews, contributed content & timely commentary. Via Influence Magazine: ow.ly/Sygk50ZPlsj #Thoughtleadership #PR
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CEOs should take a hint from influencers
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
This @muckrack.com article got us thinking: what makes a good newsjacking opportunity? Speed matters, but so does judgment. Before jumping into a conversation, ask whether your expert has something new & meaningful to add. ow.ly/ar9k50ZOS80 #MediaRelations #Newsjacking #PR #PublicRelations
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How Fiverr, Consumer Reports and Mozilla think about newsjacking: Stories from the Above the Fold webinar | Muck Rack
To celebrate the launch of Muck Rack’s new feature Newsjacking Opportunities, Muck Rack invited David Meerman Scott, who coined the term “newsjacking” to moderate a discussion about the tactic with P...
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
A strong past few weeks of coverage for our clients! 👏 Excited to see Larridin, BlueRock and AVAC featured in @reuters.com , @fortune.com, @forbes.com, CFO Dive, Techstrong TV and the Almaden Times. Congrats to our clients and the MSR team! 🎉 #EarnedMedia #ConsumerPR #TechPR
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
AI is changing PR, but media relationships aren’t going anywhere. @muckrack.com found media relations is gaining importance, even as AI leads future priorities. Later this month, we’re taking that mindset offline at @sfgatedotcom.bsky.social's pop-up newsroom. Stay tuned for what we learn!
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Are we at risk of creating PR for algorithms instead of people? A recent article argues optimizing PR for AI citations could become the new keyword stuffing. GEO matters, but the fundamentals come first: create something worth discovering first and foremost. Via: ow.ly/gQ3950ZKt86 #PR
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Optimising PR for AI citation is the new keyword stuffing
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The same story can require more or less context depending on the reporter. Good media relations means knowing what background they need and connecting complex expertise to the broader story their audience cares about. Via PR Daily: ow.ly/Frec50ZKt3B #PublicRelations #PR #TechPR
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Breaking down complex topics for journalists - PR Daily
A media portal shows how making credible experts and clear information easy to find can help reporters get tough stories right. Social Security is a topic almost every working American has a stake in....
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Some people have a knack for finding the right story, the right reporter, and the right moment. Meriane is one of them. 👏
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Instagram is taking new steps to label profiles featuring AI-generated people. The broader PR lesson? 👇 Audiences may have different comfort levels with AI, but few appreciate feeling misled. Transparency helps set expectations and protect trust. 🔗: ow.ly/GQsu50ZJ2rT #SocialStrategy #PRFirm
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Bringing More Transparency to AI-Generated Profiles on Instagram
We’re renaming the AI creator label to AI-generated profile to make it more clear to people when a profile features an AI-generated person rather than a human.
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
If an executive uses AI to write an op-ed, is it still their thought leadership? @prnewsonline.com explores the debate after Stanley Druckenmiller acknowledged using AI for his WSJ op-ed. It’s a reminder that with a byline comes an expectation of authenticity, especially when AI is involved.
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Today’s go-to source for AI citations can quickly become tomorrow’s afterthought. PR Daily reports Reddit citations by ChatGPT dropped 86%, a reminder that relying too heavily on one source can leave your GEO strategy vulnerable. Build authority across channels. 🔗: ow.ly/xOhk50ZHN88 #GEO
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Reddit's citation drop is a warning to diversify your GEO strategy - PR Daily
Five checks reveal whether your AI visibility depends too heavily on any single source.
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
What turns an executive with expertise into a source journalists want to hear from? Using Larridin CTO Ameya Kanitkar’s recent @reuters.com uters coverage as an example, our latest blog breaks down 4 steps for building executive thought leadership. 🔗 ow.ly/C5Ya50ZGL4i #PRFirm #PublicRelations
Blog: How to promote executive thought leadershipMSR Communications graphic. 4 Tips to become a thought leader - Define the topics where you have something meaningful to contribute. Bring that expertise into relevant industry conversations. Choose the right channels to reach your audience. Build authority through consistency.
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Anthropic’s move to watermark Claude-generated text raises a bigger question: what does this mean for authenticity online? As AI content grows, genuine expertise, credible sources & recognizable perspectives will matter even more for maintaining audience trust.
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
What does a strong PR strategy have to do with showing up in AI search? Actually, quite a lot. LinkedIn’s latest guide to AI search offers some useful takeaways for brands thinking about AEO and GEO. 1/3🧵
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Some topics need more than a sound bite. On the latest episode of Business Technology Perspectives, Larridin CEO Russ Fradin discusses AI spend, governance & visibility. Worth a listen for those wondering how AI is actually being used in the workplace. 🔗: ow.ly/163u50ZA105 #TechPR #PR
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Business Technology Perspectives | Podcast on RSS.com
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
A tactic that works in consumer PR does not always translate directly to tech. OpenAI’s recent creator trip is a reminder that campaigns need a clear fit between the brand, the audience & the broader context surrounding the product. Borrow the ideas, adapt the strategy.
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
As AI moves from experimentation to scale, cost is dominating the conversation. Larridin CTO Ameya Kanitkar joins InformationWeek w/ Booz Allen Hamilton CTO Bill Vass to discuss what tech leaders need to know. 🎧: ow.ly/FjEK50ZxP1E #TechPR
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InformationWeek Podcast: Two CTOs on managing rising AI costs
Bill Vass of Booz Allen Hamilton and Ameya Kanitkar of Larridin discuss how they are responding to escalating AI costs while keeping AI on track.
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Not all LLMs cite information the same way. @muckrack.com’s latest data shows why there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to AI visibility. The takeaway? Start with the fundamentals: earned media, owned content, and a strong digital presence. 🔗: ow.ly/f9rL50ZxPpQ #TechPR
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Do you need different PR strategies for ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini? | Muck Rack
Each LLM system does not behave the same way. Here’s what communicators need to know about how ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini cite sources to help impact your generative engine optimization strategy.
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
The economics of open-weight AI are creating new opportunities for U.S. model makers. In @reuters.com, Larridin CTO Ameya Kanikar explains how cost, regulatory & geopolitical concerns around Chinese open-weight models could create an opening for U.S. alternatives. 🔗: ow.ly/EuzX50Zz7uP #TechPR
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NEWSLETTER: American AI model makers smell an opportunity
Cheaper, more customizable and able to generate code nearly as well as the best from Anthropic and OpenAI, open artificial intelligence models from China have taken Silicon Valley by storm this year. ...
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Would you reply to someone who doesn’t exist? A @futurism.com story on fake AI “publicists” is a reminder that media relations still runs on trust. Real relationships, relevant pitches, and understanding the journalists and PR people on the other side of the inbox matter.
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Is your enterprise AI usage as cost-efficient as it could be? In @businessinsider.com, MSR client Larridin's CTO Ameya Kanitkar explains how to reduce AI spending: treat frontier models like expensive consultants. Use the top models for planning & cheaper ones for execution.
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
AI-generated answers mention an average of just 7.5 brands per query, according to Agility PR. The question is no longer only, “Are we ranking?” It’s becoming, “Would AI recommend us at all?” 🔗 Report: ow.ly/bF5C50ZuSBH #PublicRelations #PRFirm #TechPR #AI #PRAgency
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What the Data Tells Us About AI Visibility in 2026 - Agility PR Solutions
For our 2026 research report, Closing the AI Visibility Gap, Agility PR Solutions analyzed 24,480 prompt-and-answer pairs across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Claude, capturing 183,004 brand mentio...
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
The first answer people see is often the one they trust. When a Google AI Overview incorrectly reported that a business was closing, it became a reminder that protecting a brand's reputation extends beyond traditional search. 🔗: ow.ly/TIxU50ZuSa6 #PublicRelations #PR #AI #PRFirm
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Bakery Owner Panicked After AI Overview Hung A Closing Sign
When someone Googled "Anna Mae's Bakery," an AI overview served up a summary mistakenly identifying that the business was officially closing on July 31.
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
LinkedIn is adding an option to flag posts that “seem like AI slop.” The takeaway: readers want content that feels genuine, specific & grounded in real expertise. For brands, the goal isn’t just to sound less like AI—it’s to share something worth reading. ow.ly/cFg450ZuSxy #PublicRelations
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LinkedIn Added a New Way to Report AI Slop - CNET
The "Seems like AI slop" button will help LinkedIn train its AI-detection tools.
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
The conversation around enterprise AI is evolving. In @fortune.com, Ameya Kanitkar, CTO of Larridin, shares why open-weight models are changing the cost equation. Thanks to Nicholas Gordon for continuing to spotlight this important topic. 🔗: ow.ly/fnku50ZtAGt #TechPR #PRFirm #Fortune #AI
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China's Moonshot, Z.AI, and DeepSeek are challenging U.S. AI labs—and beating them on cost | Fortune
“The AI ecosystem in China is probably much better than people thought."
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
What happens when #AI pricing moves to per-token billing? Client Larridin Co-founder & CTO Ameya Kanitkar shares original data on rising token spend and customer response in @theregister.com. Great reporting by Thomas Claburn (@lot49.com)! 📌 ow.ly/FQl350ZmKJs #TechPR #PublicRelations
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AI is becoming a bargain hunter's market, with a few luxury models on top
Inference is become a commodity except for frontier models
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
AI infrastructure is at an inflection point. In @techstronggroup.bsky.social, Harold Byun, CEO of client BlueRock, explains why the next phase of AI competition will be defined by operating AI infrastructure efficiently, securely, and profitably at scale. 🔗: ow.ly/efgx50ZmKQv #TechPR #AI #PR
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AI Is Headed Toward an Infrastructure Reckoning
The winners will be the ones who can deliver trusted and economically sustainable infrastructure for the next generation of systems.
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
How has PR changed over MSR’s 27 years? In our latest blog, @marysrockman.bsky.social explores what still matters in an AI-driven communications landscape: credibility, discoverability, earned media, connected strategy, & substantive thought leadership. 🔗: ow.ly/iy6V50ZqYei #PublicRelations
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MSR Communications Turns 27: What Two More Years Have Taught Me About PR : MSR Communications
San Francisco Boutique Public Relations Agency
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
China’s AI ecosystem is challenging assumptions about cost, performance & open-source models. In @fortune.com, Nicholas Gordon explores Moonshot AI’s latest model, with insight from Larridin CTO Ameya Kanitkar on the cost advantages of open-weight models. 🔗: ow.ly/bRhx50ZqaNo #TechPR
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Markets may have just experienced their second DeepSeek shock, this time thanks to a Chinese AI lab named after a Pink Floyd album | Fortune
K3 might undermine the conventional wisdom that U.S. firms can maintain their extended lead by simply outspending Chinese competitors on computing power.
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
A recent Business Insider piece reinforces a conversation we've been having at MSR: AI-powered tools can accelerate execution, but they can't replace human judgment. Brand messaging still needs context, nuance & oversight to ensure its accuracy & resonance. 🔗: ow.ly/sIn450ZoMwW #PublicRelations
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Meta's AI advertising dreams have become a nightmare for brands
Meta has inserted a slew of AI features into its ad products. Brands say the tools are clunky and generate misrepresentations and absurdities.
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Happy International PR Day! PR is more than pitching & press releases. We combine judgment, context, relationships, & audience insight to shape clear, credible stories for our clients. After 27 years, the tools may have changed, but the value of trusted relationships hasn't. #WorldPRDay #PRFirm
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Today, MSR celebrates 27 years in business, and we couldn't do it without our terrific clients, partners, family and friends of the firm! Thank you for putting your trust in our team to tell your stories and collaborate with you to deliver outstanding results. #PRFirm #PublicRelations #PRAgency
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Muck Rack’s State of PR report confirms a trend we’re seeing firsthand: thought leadership is becoming a bigger strategic priority as AI reshapes how people discover and evaluate information. For PR teams, building credible executive voices has never mattered more. #PR #ThoughtLeadership #AI
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Ameya Kanitkar, Co-founder & CTO of client Larridin, explores where developer productivity measurement is headed next & why orgs need to think beyond frameworks like DORA & SPACE in this timely contributed article in @forbes.com 🔗 ow.ly/8qg350ZlSkK #TechPR #PRFirm #PublicRelations #AI
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Rethinking Developer Productivity In The Age Of AI-Native Engineering
AI-native development is changing how engineering teams create value. Here's why traditional productivity frameworks are no longer enough, what new metrics leaders should track, and how CIOs and CTOs ...
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Award-winning #PR starts with the right strategy. 🏆 In our latest blog, we break down 2 award-winning campaigns & the strategies behind our approach that resulted in impactful media coverage and elevated brand credibility. 🔗https://ow.ly/A2MM50ZjRWC #CommunicatorAwards #Awards
Blog: MSR Communications Wins Two Awards of Excellence
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
AI adoption is shifting from “tokenmaxxing” to ROI-driven model choice as usage-based pricing reshapes enterprise budgets. CEO Harold Byun of our client, BlueRock highlights rising budget overruns and a narrowing open-source gap in @reuters.com. via: ow.ly/7ihl50ZjbKg #ThoughtLeadership #PRFirm
MSR Communications Coverage Spotlight graphic. Reuters: Cheaper AI is better: Soaring bills are reshaping how businesses choose models By Aditya Soni
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Great to see our client Larridin featured in Built In, where Co-founder & CTO Ameya Kanitkar shares insight on the shift from flat AI subscriptions to usage-based billing. Read more: ow.ly/t32H50Zjzpo #PublicRelations #ThoughtLeadership #FutureOfAI
MSR Communications Coverage Spotlight: Built In: The Era of Affordable AI Is Over. What Comes Next? AI providers are shifting to usage-based billing for their services. AI fluency is more important now than ever to make the most of your tools to avoid unecessary spending. Written by: Ameya Kanitka
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Another great placement in @businessinsider.com for client, Larridin. CEO Russ Fradin shared his perspective on a question many leaders are asking: Are companies investing in AI strategically, or spending to keep pace with competitors? Via: ow.ly/a6P850Zg5j9 #PublicRelations #AITokens #TechPR
Business Insider: Are you a consultant? Tell us how much you're spending on AI these days. By: Laskshmi Varanasi
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
PR works best before the decision, not after it. Fast Company's case to the C-suite: Comms isn't a cleanup crew; it's strategic counsel. The fastest-growing companies already treat it that way, bringing PR in early instead of for cleanup. Via: ow.ly/OqBn50ZgnFS #PublicRelations #CommsStrategy
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The C-Suite must rethink the role of public relations
Does PR only enter the room after important decisions have been made?
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
AI adoption has entered a new phase. The challenge isn’t getting employees to use AI. It's managing the cost. Great to see Russ Fradin, CEO of Larridin featured in @businessinsider.com discussing how orgs are approaching AI access, governance, and spending. ow.ly/QMHg50Ze6TF #EnterpriseAI
MSR Communications. Coverage Spotlight. Business Insider. The great coding reset. The next office power struggle: AI tokens. Workers are competing for compute as companies rethink budgets. By Henry Chandonnet.
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
As AI adoption accelerates, the need for informed voices grows. Great to see BlueRock CEO Harold Byun contribute to @techstronggroup.bsky.social’s coverage of the Anthropic situation. Thanks to @jswartz.bsky.social for bringing together expert perspectives. 🔗 ow.ly/tyn950Zcz8Y #Fable5 #PR
MSR Communications coverage spotlight Techstrong.ai Inside the anthropic takedown: How a White House Order Rewrote the Rules of AI National Security
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Meltwater's AI citations report suggests AI rewards relevance over reach. Unlike traditional search, smaller experts can still surface if their content best answers the questions. Need help elevating your SMEs? Let's talk. Report: ow.ly/LMI850ZboXZ #PublicRelations #PRFirm #BrandStrategy #AEO
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Meltwater report: LinkedIn is the #2 most-cited source in AI
Meltwater released new research showing LinkedIn is the #2 most cited source by AI models, second only to YouTube.
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Trust isn't built during a crisis. That's when it's tested. Organizations that invest in credibility, visibility, and earned media before challenges arise are often better positioned when they do. That's the long game of PR. 🔗https://bit.ly/444ZQha #PublicRelations #CrisisCommunications
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Google Search is becoming more conversational, with users now able to ask follow up questions. For brands, that means more discovery through AI-generated summaries & 3rd-party sources. In today's search, earned media matters more than ever. 🔗 bit.ly/4xdV1zs #PR #PublicRelations
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A new era for AI Search
We shared the next step in our journey to bring together the best of a search engine with the best of AI.
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Proud to see our client, AVAC, featured in the Silicon Valley Business Journal as they celebrate 50 years. Founder Joe Shank reflects on the values and investments that have helped AVAC serve generations of members. Thanks @agoldfisher.bsky.social for this thoughtful piece! 🔗 bit.ly/4uI6Vjn
MSR Communications coverage spotlight. Silicon Valley Business Journal. Sports Business. From walnut orchards to wellness centers, AVAC marks 50 years
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
The MSR team had a blast celebrating client Almaden Valley Athletic Club’s 50th Anniversary this past weekend! Honored to work with a client that continues to be committed to their original vision of a place for families and individuals to exercise and in many cases, call a second home. #PRLife
PR team MSR Communications at AVAC's 50th anniversary party
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Congratulations to our client, Almaden Valley Athletic Club, on 50 years in business. 🎉 Proud to see this milestone recognized by @metrosiliconvalley.bsky.social and @gary-singh.bsky.social who captured AVAC’s lasting role in San Jose. Here’s to the next chapter. 🔗https://bit.ly/49oYwsJ
Coverage spotlight Metro Silicon Valley Silicon Alleys: Almaden Valley Athletic Club marks 50 years. Beloved athletic club marks 50 years By Gary Singh | May 27, 2026

Photo Caption | Make us wet: Over the years, many have learned to swim at Almaden Valley Athletic Club, incudling this columnist.
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MSR Communications @msr-pr.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
As AI adoption in banking matures, the focus is shifting from possibility to responsibility. Our client, Rational Exponent’s VP of AI Products, Brian Bauer, shares insight with citybiz on AI governance, implementation, & trust in financial services. 🔗 bit.ly/4f5mkpf #FinTech #ThoughtLeadership
Coverage spotlight citbiz Q&A with Brian Bauer, VP of Artificial Intelligence Products at Rational Exponent
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