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3 hours agoGartner Says PR Budgets Will Double by 2027. AI Search Is Why
Earned media budgets are set to grow as AI becomes a primary brand discovery channel, driving reliance on non-paid, credible, recent sources.
NEW YORK - Jewelry maker Mejuri in 2024 was presented with the type of marketing moment that even loads of media spending can't always replicate. Watching her now-fiance play at that year's AFC Championship game, Taylor Swift appeared sporting an heirloom signet ring from the brand, propelling the product to overnight fame as the pop star and beau Travis Kelce were photographed in a close embrace on the field.
PR professionals spend their careers helping other people become credible. We manage stories, build reputations and shape how others are perceived. But when it comes to doing the same for ourselves, we call it self-indulgent or unnecessary. That's a costly habit. Clients aren't choosing agencies or skill sets alone anymore. They're choosing people. And the ones who are visible, trusted and respected get more opportunities, higher fees and more control over their careers.