Lame parties are for lame agencies. The Codeword Grand Prix will be a night of maximum high-speed fun and *zero* pitch decks. Make sure your name’s on the list: luma.com/q4zayjxc

Don't mind us, we're just out here serving looks and getting awards. 💅 We’re honored to be among @prnewsonline.com 2026 Agency Elite Top 120 and can’t wait to keep innovating in 2026 and beyond. 🚀

Data breaches are on the rise, with cyber attacks occurring every 39 seconds. Here’s Liv Allen and Chelsey Korman with some tips on how to strengthen your crisis comms strategy www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lKj...

Take a pit stop from your never-ending inbox and gear up for the Codeword Grand Prix: luma.com/q4zayjxc

To cut through the “puffery”, Codeword founder @kmonson.bsky.social makes sure content is authentic, targeted, and “Fart Test”-certified. Check out his interview with 99Ravens for more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMYX...

🏁 Rev your engines: You’re invited to a night of cocktails, conversations, and high-octane fun at the Codeword Grand Prix on Thursday, October 23rd at Pretty Ricky’s in NYC. Save your spot at the starting line: luma.com/q4zayjxc

Just in — @prnewsonline.com included Codeword on its 2026 Agency Elite Top 120 list, recognizing the most innovative PR & communication agencies of the year. 🏆 We can’t wait to live up to the hype: chiefmarketer.com/event/2026-a...

.@Demandbase’s newest radio show is fueled by the things that haunt every marketer’s nightmare: Data Horror Stories. They’re dying to hear yours. Share your spookiest story for a chance to escape, possibly with a ticket to Advertising week NYC: www.666fm.live #client

AI the media and advertising industry’s hyperspace jump towards a brand-new galaxy far, far away. Let it be your personal Millennial Falcon or risk getting left on the Death Star. @kmonson.bsky.social on how to use AI like The Force: www.codewordagency.com/the-feed/ai-...

Brands responded to the Tayvis engagement *fast*. @nataliekozma.bsky.social explains how a proactive communications strategy tees you up to react to cultural moments, swiftly and in authentic ways: techround.co.uk/news/taylor-...

Taylor Cahill explains why a content audit isn’t just another marketing exercise — it’s the regular tune up that keeps your strategy strong: www.codewordagency.com/the-feed/cle...

Trend reports are a great tool for marketers — when they actually get seen. Jordan Leschinsky spoke with Paul Hiebert at @adweek.bsky.social about it: www.adweek.com/brand-market...

Today, people want marketing that really *speaks* to them. Charles Bramesco explains how brands can stay top of mind — and feed — for key audiences by staying fluent in what they love: www.codewordagency.com/the-feed/how...

Professor Jannine Lasaleta and Katy Kelley explain why nostalgia doesn’t just feel like a warm hug — it’s a tried-and-true marketing tool that never goes out of style: www.codewordagency.com/the-feed/why...

It’s been 6 months since we published our Report on Trend Reports — and trend report season is right around the corner. Brush up on our research to get your supplies early this year: www.codewordagency.com/reports/the-...

Our monthly newsletter is full of sharp analysis, internet weirdness, and the kind of marketing and media advice people charge the big bucks for. Sign up to keep up: codewordagency.us9.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

@kmonson.bsky.social explains why — on an internet that bends over backward for the skimmers and scrollers — brands’ most overlooked opportunities lie with the rabbit holers: www.codewordagency.com/the-feed/the...

Media coverage is crucial—but it’s not the be-all end-all for your brand’s success. Liv Allen explains how a more nuanced approach can actually bring greater wins for brands: www.prnewsonline.com/pr-roundup-b...

Liv Allen spoke with Elizabeth Demaso on The More Everything podcast to discuss leading with guts and grace, being a good boss and person, and the life pivot that took her a step back to launch forward. 🏹 Listen here: www.more-everything.com/podcast/http...

Liv Allen gives her take on what makes a customer-focused conference unforgettable in today’s market. Her keynote? It’s not about the grand ballrooms—it’s the true community building that matters: www.codewordagency.com/the-feed/the...

@ellacathey.bsky.social is one of 30 LGBTQIA+ comms pros selected to contribute to @prweekus.bsky.social’s #Pride in PR series—she discussed year-round allyship, and why brands aren't actually being neutral when they stop supporting the queer community. Read it: www.prweek.com/article/1921...

What does it take to create truly impactful customer events? As a seasoned conference pro, Liv Allen believes marketing teams need to bail on the ballroom and focus more on personalization, integration, and connection. Explore her take:

ICYMI, our friends at Wing pulled off the biggest drone delivery expansion in history alongside Walmart. We loved teaming up to plan the celebration and amplification of this major moment—congrats!

We’ll be hosting some intimate dinners and bar take-overs at Cannes, so if you like magnums of rosé, French food, and a chance to pick the Codeword partners’ brains, get on the list to stay in the know on our Cannes plan(ne)s. www.codewordagency.com/events/canne...

Search is no longer dependent on optimization—it’s about credibility in the eyes of AI now. Brands need a plan, and looking at comms, content, and community through Jordan Leschinsky’s AI Visibility Triangle is the best place to start. Check it out:

Hands up if you’re going to #HexagonLIVE Global 2025 ✋ You’ll be in good company with Liv Allen and Alexis Koedam, who will be on the ground exploring the latest innovations in AI so we can better help our clients. Send them a note on LinkedIn to connect with them while you’re there.

AI search is flipping the script for how we find info and, by extension, maintain brand reputations. The teams that don’t adapt will fall behind, so Jordan Leschinsky shared pro tips for how to win at AI search with @adage.com's Brandon Doerrer:

Dive into Taylor Cahill’s debrief from SEO Week to learn how brands keep up with—and thrive in—an algo-oriented search world. Get the takeaways:

In the face of growing concerns about AI’s role at work, @kmonson.bsky.social argues that AI isn’t coming *for* your job, it’s coming to your job. Learn how:

Can AI help younger professionals perform like their bosses? Lindsay Grippo explains how junior creatives can use AI not just to punch above their weight, but join a whole new class at work:

@kmonson.bsky.social, Michael McKloskey, and Gabie Kur are heading to France to soak up some inspiration from the brightest, boldest minds in the industry at Cannes 2025. Planning to go? Get in touch with them on LinkedIn.

If anyone at Codeword knows data, it’s Jordan Leschinsky—that’s why she’s going to Ad Age’s Data-Driven Marketing Playbook forum. Headed there yourself? Reach out to her on LinkedIn to meet up at the event.

Our friends at Wing partnered with DoorDash to officially bring drone delivery to Charlotte. We helped plan the celebrations, from a ribbon-cutting ceremony to a media house party—complete with Panera from the sky. Congrats, Wing!

Case Button, @kmonson.bsky.social, and @steverousseau.org are headed to #GoogleIO next week to support the latest and greatest from our friends at Google. Send them a note on LinkedIn to chat with them IRL about cooking up the best presentations for the biggest breakthroughs.

In the wake of Grok’s peculiar glitch across X this week, Liv Allen told @prnewsonline.com’s @nicoleschuman.bsky.social her simple process for crisis comms—and how AI companies can use it when their systems act out.

In Marketing Brew, @katykelley.bsky.social talked about the marketing trends she’s loving (and not loving), being a Dungeon Master, and what being a marketer means to her—check it out:

Headed to #SaaStr? Michael McKloskey and Liv Allen will be there and are ready to chat with you about their deep expertise in developing B2B communication programs for our many clients in this space—reach out on LinkedIn to meet them IRL.

With PR Daily, Jordan Leschinsky debuted the “AI visibility triangle,” Codeword’s custom formula for putting audiences over algorithms in an AI era. Unpack AI search from all angles ⬇️

@gabiekur.bsky.social gave @provokemedia.com a BTS look into her day-to-day as a PR pro. Her secret weapons? “Make it happen” energy, diplomatic finesse, and a great playlist—plus several tubes of lipstick in her bag at all times. Check it out 👇

Liv Allen and Alexis Koedam are heading to Stripe Sessions to discover what the internet economy of tomorrow holds for brands—and how they can come out in the black. Hit them up on LinkedIn if you’re going, too.

Search is changing fast—so we’re sending Strategy Director Taylor Cahill to get to the bottom of things at #SEOWeek. Heading there yourself? Drop her a line on LinkedIn.

We always love a party, but especially when it’s for the launch of Content-First Design, a new book by content strategy leader Sarah Johnson. We’re excited to be co-sponsoring the event this Thursday alongside Mastercard and UX Content Design NYC. Check it out: www.eventbrite.com/e/launching-...

Economic uncertainty is a great opp for PR agencies to show their adaptability and value to clients through other levers like brand work. Liv Allen shared advice for agencies navigating this wobbly new world with @prnewsonline.com’s @nicoleschuman.bsky.social:

Ever wish top comms advice would just land in your lap—or inbox? Get tidbits of comms design wisdom, a tl;dr of internet gold (and garbage), and insights into what’s what in marketing in our monthly newsletter. bit.ly/42Kuqty

We’re not saying all trend reports are underwhelming. Just that most are. Jordan Leschinsky spoke with @adweek.bsky.social about how too many trend reports need a shot of espresso — and how our Report on Trend Reports can help.

Home improvement so high-tech it scores award noms — we’re so excited to be nominated for a SABRE award in the Technology category from @provokemedia.com for our partnership with Lowe’s Innovation Labs.🏅

Our parents redecorated the house and we love it—congrats to @wecommunications.bsky.social on the refreshed and reimagined brand. Check out the new look: www.wecommunications.com

At #SXSW2025? Fly by Wing’s panel on Wednesday to catch the CEO Adam Woodworth and leaders from Walmart, @techcrunch.com, and University of North Texas chat about the impact of drone delivery on urban and rural communities and the retailers who serve them. schedule.sxsw.com/2025/events/...

We love seeing our clients drive the conversation on the hottest industry topics—this weekend, @lowes-official.bsky.social will be at @axios.com House at #SXSW2025 to discuss how AI and VR are ushering in the future of retail. Check out the details:

Brands should meet their target audiences where they’re at — in indie outlets and niche media. These places help brands make deep connections, and they’re more likely to drive leads than national press mentions. More from Liv Allen in @provokemedia.com: