Golin

09/03/2026

AI’s biggest scaling challenge may not be the technology it is knowing exactly where humans still need to stand.

Heather Hughes, SVP of AI & Innovation recently sat down with leaders across banking, biotech, healthcare and analytics, and found that despite different industries, the barriers to scaling AI were remarkably similar.

Heather shares what the conversation at the ALIGN AI Executive Summit revealed about cost, data, human judgment, and what it takes to move from AI experimentation to real enterprise impact.

Read more on LinkedIn: https://ow.ly/xiiR50ZIW5N

09/02/2026

17M people reached. 70 educators engaged. Nearly 1,300 students impacted. And that’s just the first 10 days.

Our team was proud to help bring Aflac's back-to-school campaign with renowned educator Ron Clark, “Beyond Words,” to life. From brand partnerships, media strategy and storytelling to the satellite media tour and all the details behind the scenes.

The result? A campaign that didn’t just reach people but helped turn attention into action.
https://ow.ly/IJJ550ZCHBi

09/02/2026

Cast your vote! PRWeek UK rounded up five of its favorite campaigns from August, and our work with client Specsavers, The Bigger Issue, is in the mix.

Partnering with one of UK's leading publications, The Big Issue, we helped create 3,000 limited-edition copies of The Bigger Issue printed at twice its usual size to shed light on the barriers to vision care for people experiencing homelessness.

This is the work that does something real and the kind of campaign we exist to make: one that uses creativity to shift how people think about the world.

Vote for this campaign here:

From Gillette backing a football petition to Tesco Mobile's Kurupt FM collab, PRWeek rounds up its five favourite campaigns from August 2026. Vote for your favourite via the poll on the right – it closes at 5pm on Monday 7 September.

09/01/2026

Five shortlists at the 2026 Jay Chiat Awards, including Golin Ketchum for Agency of the Year.

Thanks to the 4As for this acknowledgment. We’re happy to see the work and the people behind it be recognized among the best in the industry. Congratulations to everyone who helped make this possible. Fingers crossed for October 5th.

See if your agency made the cut. Winners will be announced at the Jay Chiat Awards ceremony on October 6.

08/31/2026

Big collaboration. Big energy. ⚡️

Our Golin Ketchum team helped bring client McDonald’s x Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer launch to life with bold media and creator activations, from flying influencers around Chicago during Lollapalooza aboard Red Bull’s iconic DC-6 to tastings in Las Vegas, Seattle and Austin and a stop at Good Morning America.

A nationwide launch built to drive buzz, culture and pickup. S/O to our incredible team and McDonald’s partners for bringing it all together.

08/27/2026

Yesterday at Golin Ketchum's Chicago office, communication and public relations professionals came together for mentorship, career conversations, and real networking connections.

Hosted in partnership with The Plank Center, emerging professionals had the opportunity to engage with experienced voices, ask the right questions, and leave with genuine new network connections. This is the work that builds the industry.

08/24/2026

What does it take to turn global scale into American growth?

From Nutella to Kinder, our client Ferrero is giving Business Insider a look inside its growing U.S. footprint, and the manufacturing expansion helping bring some of its most recognizable brands closer to American consumers. With billions invested in U.S. manufacturing, innovation and growth, Ferrero is building on its global legacy while expanding what’s possible here at home.

Go behind the scenes with Business Insider to see how Ferrero is growing its presence in the U.S.

We went inside Ferrero's US factories and R&D lab to see how the Italian company behind Nutella is spending billions to win over American consumers.

08/20/2026

A day well spent giving back to our community.

The NYC office recently came together for Operation Backpack, assembling school supply bags for kids living in homeless shelters to help them head into the school year with the supplies they need.

A few moments from the day and a look at our team showing up for the community, together.

08/19/2026

We traded the conference room for a seat at the Crosstown Series. Golin Ketchum Chicago celebrated the summer season overlooking the Cubs and White Sox with the best view in the house and even better company.

08/19/2026

Congratulations to Ellen Ryan Mardiks, Chairman, on being named an honoree of PRWeek 's Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

A respected counselor, industry leader and champion of the communications profession, Ellen has made an enduring impact across the PR community. Her leadership, expertise and commitment to advancing our industry have helped shape the work and the people who make it possible.

We are proud to have you on our team, Ellen!
https://ow.ly/iYJc50ZBv6w

08/11/2026

Jenna Galbreath, SVP, Strategy, Insights & Analytics Lead, is PRWeek's 40 Under 40. Congratulations, Jenna. This recognition belongs to you and the team you've built. https://ow.ly/EsmQ50Zyso9

08/10/2026

What does scale, data and AI actually mean for the future of PR?

Matt Neale, CEO of Golin Ketchum, returned to the PRmoment Podcast to talk about the changing communications landscape, bringing Golin and Ketchum together and how human creativity, backed by data and technology, is shaping what comes next.

Listen to Matt’s full conversation with PRmoment’s Ben Smith Smith. https://ow.ly/vbaQ50ZyaO0

07/31/2026

Golin Ketchum has been named one of PRovoke Media’s 75 Best Agencies in Asia-Pacific, putting us in the running for Agency of the Year at the 2026 Asia-Pacific SABRE Awards.

A well-earned recognition for our teams across the region and acknowledgment for the work, thinking and collaboration they bring every day.

See you in Singapore. 🏆