Meritus Media Inc

03/25/2026

We created a free booklet on Search and AI for small and medium business owners. Visit meritusmedia.com for more.

03/25/2026

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03/22/2026

Most professionals still think of personal branding as optional. Something for influencers. Or people who “like posting on LinkedIn.”

That assumption is no longer true. Whether you build a personal brand or not, you already have one. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/your-personal-brand-already-exists-question-you-sally-falkow-otcpe/

03/15/2026

We put together a free practical guide on how to show up in both Google search and AI results — the two discovery channels your customers are using right now.

Most businesses are still optimizing for the old rules. This guide covers what's changed and exactly what to do about it.

Download it free — no email required, no pitch waiting on the other end.

meritusmedia.com/free-pdf-download-how-to-show-up-in-google-and-ai-search/

03/15/2026

Trust Is Shrinking — And That Changes Everything for Communicators

The 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer reveals something communicators cannot afford to ignore. Trust hasn’t disappeared.

03/13/2026

How Social Media, Press Releases, and Website Content Work Together to Build Visibility

Learn how social media, press releases, and website content work together to build online visibility, strengthen credibility, and improve search presence over time.

03/13/2026

Press Releases for Local Business: What Works, What’s a Waste, and How to Spot the Difference

Learn what makes a local business press release work, what wastes money, and how to earn real coverage that builds credibility, visibility, and leads.

03/13/2026

How Google Decides Which Local Businesses Show Up in Search, and What Small Business Owners Can Do About It

Learn how Google local search works for small businesses and what you can do to improve visibility through reviews, website content, and a stronger Google Business Profile.

03/13/2026

Why Your Business Needs a Content and Marketing Strategist

Learn why a content and marketing strategist helps align your website, PR, social media, and campaigns so your vendors work together and marketing drives real results.

03/13/2026

According to the latest 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer, 7 in 10 people are hesitant to trust someone unlike themselves.
For PR professionals, this changes the rules of communication.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/trust-shrinking-changes-everything-communicators-sally-falkow-pctqe/

Audiences are retreating into smaller circles of trust. And that means the old messaging playbook no longer works.

I unpack what this means for PR and marketing strategy in the latest Proactive Report

The 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer reveals something communicators cannot afford to ignore. Trust hasn’t disappeared.