Most adults can’t tell if something was written by AI. Only 8% of U.S. adults feel they can do it “very well.” Certain patterns, like overused punctuation, can give AI away. See what Seven Letter Insight found in a YouGov survey of 1,147 U.S. adults: sevenletter.com/is-the-em-da...

Social media is becoming a key way people get involved with political and social issues. 42% of users say these platforms matter for activism, and younger adults under 30 are even more engaged (53% vs. 37% of those 65+).

Thank you to @prnewsonline.com for having us at the 2025 Awards Gala last night in NYC! A huge congratulations to everyone who contributed to our CONTROL podcast and the campaign nominated, to all of our clients who help make it possible, and to Erik Smith on being named CEO of the Year!

Live from the 2025 @prnewsonline.com Awards Gala in NYC, it’s Seven Letter! CONTROL is up for Podcast of the Year and the National Medal of Honor Museum team is nominated for best Nonprofit Campaign of the Year. Stay Tuned!

Seven Letter partner Mike Ricci in @politico.com: “Don’t let the drama become a trauma.” Drawing on his experience during the 2013 shutdown, he outlined three lessons for navigating high-stakes political crises with discipline and perspective. www.politico.com/news/magazin...

Americans may not fully trust AI’s accuracy or privacy – but they’re using it anyway, everywhere, and at record levels. See what Seven Letter Insight found in an Ipsos survey of 1,082 U.S. adults about their familiarity and usage of AI tools here: sevenletter.com/americans-ma...

Seven Letter partner Sabrina Singh spoke with @npr.org's Morning Edition about Sec. Hegseth’s massive meeting of U.S. military leaders—happening today. She discussed how the scale and speed of the gathering affect perceptions of U.S. stability and communication with allies and adversaries.

How would you react if AI wrote your favorite speech – or song? While most wouldn’t care if a song they liked was produced by AI, Americans draw the line when it comes to politics, financial services, and journalism.

Seven Letter partner Sabrina Singh spoke with @axios.com this week about the Pentagon’s approach to press access. She highlighted why clear, timely communication benefits both the public and the department, a great reminder of the importance of transparency. axios.com/2025/09/24/h...

Collaboration? Reliability? Communication? What traits does Gen Z think it takes to get ahead at work? The answer may surprise you! See what Seven Letter Insight found in a recent NBC News Decision Desk Poll about mental health, cultural issues, and gender in the workplace.

Who do Americans consider "journalists" in today's digital age and why? Seven Letter Insight looked at a recent Pew Research Center study to find out. Read more here: sevenletter.com/how-are-amer...

Should Members of Congress be paid more? Should they be banned from trading stock? Read the latest from our colleague Brendan Buck in @nytimes.com. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/25/o...

Join us in celebrating our CEO, @eriksmitheriksmith.bsky.social, for being recognized as an outstanding Agency CEO in @prnewsonline.com 2025 People of the Year. Erik’s leadership inspires us at Seven Letter and sets a standard for the industry. Check out Erik & the full award here: bit.ly/4lDxQaQ

How much does investing in internal reputation-building initiatives move the needle for your business? See what Seven Letter Insight learned from a recent study by Charter: sevenletter.com/how-much-doe...

HONORED is a seven-letter word, and it's just how we have felt throughout years of partnership with the Medal of Honor Museum on their strategic communications. Congratulations to our team for now being recognized as a finalist for @prnewsonline.com Platinum Awards Nonprofit Campaign of the Year.

Congratulations to our CONTROL team for once again being named a finalist for podcast of the year in this year's PR News Platinum Awards! Check out our latest episodes here: open.spotify.com/episode/3tsu...

How can business leaders cultivate trust among their employees during turbulent times? Ipsos surveyed 4,000 UK workers ages 18-64 from March 6-20, 2024. See what Seven Letter Insight found in their research here: sevenletter.com/how-can-busi...

The UK announced plans to lower their voting age for national elections to 16. How do Americans feel about age limits and politics? See what Seven Letter Insight found here: sevenletter.com/after-the-uk...

How are Americans feeling about our institutions these days? According to Gallup, on average, not great. Since 1979, both Democrats’ and Republicans’ average confidence in institutions has dropped – from 50% (DEM) and 49% (GOP) in 1979, to 26% (DEM) and 37% (GOP) today.

Concerned about inaccurate info from AI? You're not alone. Still using it despite those concerns? You're not alone in that either. See what the Seven Letter Insight team discovered from a recent Pew Research Center survey: sevenletter.com/chatgpt-usag...

New expertise in Mixed Methodology Research, Strategic Advertising and Design! Welcome to Seven Letter, Madi Mannes, Ashley Smith, Toni McCullough, Shammah Moise & Lauren Rinderle!

Great Spokespeople Aren’t Born—They’re Trained. Executives don’t just lead companies – they represent them, and at a time when the mic is always on and the stakes are incredibly high, a single media moment can shape how the public, investors, and employees view a brand.

Will Apple's iOS 26 Spell the End of Telephone Surveys in Polling? Seven Letter Insight’s Jessa Scott-Johnson weighs in on how Apple’s latest efforts to screen spam calls may (or may not) impact public opinion researchers’ efforts to conduct surveys. Read more here: www.odwyerpr.com/story/public...

Our colleague Drew O'Brien had the privilege of speaking with the members of the Civic Engagement and Neighborhood Services (ONS) teams for City of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu yesterday.

It’s no surprise that Americans are divided in what news they consume... but how divided are we when it comes to how actively we seek out the news? See what the Seven Letter Insight team discovered here: sevenletter.com/are-you-an-a...

WATCH: Our partner, former Pentagon spokesperson and @cnn.com contributor Sabrina Singh joined @erinburnett.bsky.social to weigh in on the most pressing foreign policy and national security issue of the day: the aftermath of the U.S. bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities.

From the Pentagon to state government to the White House, Sabrina Singh has established herself as an invaluable resource to senior leaders on national security and defense-related issues. Thrilled to be able to bring her expertise to our clients!

HONORED is a seven-letter word! That's exactly how we feel announcing that Sabrina Singh has joined our team as a Partner. Welcome, Sabrina!

Are you guilty of using business buzzwords and corporate jargon? You're not alone. 76% of people in a recent survey say they do so to seem more professional in the office. Read more from Seven Letter Insight here: sevenletter.com/how-can-busi...

"Promote" is a seven-letter word! Congratulations to our colleagues Blair Taylor, Jessa Scott-Johnson, Annie Phifer, Mac Onyechefule, Robin Calleja, Aida Farah, and Cate Biegun on their well-earned promotions. Thanks for helping to make Seven Letter such a great place to work!

Seven Letter announced seven promotions last week including Blair Taylor to partner. Blair joined Seven Letter in 2023 after five years leading communications for the Senate Appropriations Committee. Our colleagues and clients rely on her counsel and deep experience. Congrats, Blair!

New from Seven Letter Insight: are targeted ads missing the mark? Seven Letter Insight reviewed a recent Ipsos survey on how consumers interact with ads when they consume media. See what they found and how we can improve your results here: sevenletter.com/are-ads-miss...

What are the best ways to communicate internally to ensure alignment with your employees? Seven Letter Insight dug into the recent Axios HQ State of Internal Communication report to find out: sevenletter.com/business-lea...

"Wear many hats" or "proven track record"? "Rockstar" or "passionate"? What are the red and green flags job seekers are looking for when considering new employment opportunities? See what Seven Letter Insight uncovered here: sevenletter.com/business-buz...

New from the Seven Letter Corporate Comms Team: No news? No problem. Check out their tips for how to make things newsworthy: sevenletter.com/slow-news-bi...

How much does investing in your company's internal comms pay off? Seven Letter Insight took a look at the recent @AxiosHQ 2025 State of Internal Communication report to find out. Read their analysis here: sevenletter.com/how-much-doe...

Ahead of tomorrow's #WorldPressFreedomDay @rsf.org is out with its annual World Press Freedom Index. If you're concerned about the alarm bells this is setting off, join us in supporting important organizations like @pressfreedom to help protect journalists worldwide. www.axios.com/2025/05/02/u...

The older Americans are, the more likely they are to believe that groceries and food are more expensive than they were the year before. See Seven Letter Insight's analysis of the latest survey from Ipsos on perceptions of grocery price affordability: sevenletter.com/rising-groce...

Urgent meetings, play doh brainstorms and lots of branding. Bring your child to work day 2025 was a huge success!

Business leaders: are your internal comms actually THAT well-crafted? Axios HQ surveyed business executives and knowledge workers to see how aligned leaders and employees are when it comes to the strength of their organization’s communication. Read more here: sevenletter.com/business-lea...

What do Americans think is nearer on the horizon? Positive impacts from AI or negative ones? See what Ipsos found when they surveyed 1,077 U.S. adults here: sevenletter.com/do-people-th...

How do Americans view art created by AI? Read analysis from the Seven Letter Insight team to see how reactions have changed over the last two years: sevenletter.com/tracking-att...

What's more important to employees in their company leaders? Hope or trust? Find out here: sevenletter.com/what-are-emp...

What are CA voters most concerned about? High cost of living, affordable housing, homelessness, immigration and crime are all cited in California Speaks, a new statewide survey of California voters from Lucas Public Affairs in partnership with Seven Letter.

New from Seven Letter Insight: Were you one of the 28% of people who filled out a March Madness bracket this year? And why do people do it anyway? Find out here: sevenletter.com/march-madnes...

"It is dangerous territory for members of Congress to try to convince their base — or themselves — that they have more power than they do. At some point the bill comes due." - @BrendanBuck in his latest piece for @nytimes.com. Read more here: www.nytimes.com/2025/03/17/o...

Who tuned into Trump Joint Address to Congress last week? Seven Letter Insight looks at the data here: sevenletter.com/tracking-who...

Happening today at 2ET: webinar with Seven Letter Insight & @lpa_sacramento on "California Speaks" - a statewide survey of CA voters on pressing public policy issues. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

New from Seven Letter Insight: This Women's History Month, some progress to applaud. Female protagonists secured equal representation in top-grossing films in 2024. Read more here: sevenletter.com/marking-a-mi...

New from Seven Letter Insight: what's the continued impact of COVID learning loss on students? Read more here: sevenletter.com/the-continue...