The Future of PR Is Collaborative. Here’s Why Lone Wolves Will Lose
AI tools, real-time analytics and digital-first PR campaigns are driving growth in the industry, but the real growth driver is collaboration.
TechCrunch is heading to Tokyo — and bringing the Startup Battlefield with it
SusHi Tech 2026 is zeroing in on four technology domains reshaping society: AI, Robotics, Resilience, and Entertainment. Expect live demos of humanoid robots, sessions on autonomous driving’s software revolution, deep dives into cyber defense and climate tech, and candid conversations about how AI is rewriting the global music and anime industries.
Why Most Referral Programs Don’t Work — and How to Build One That Does
Discover the real reasons referral programs fail and how to create a system that actually works.
PR Crisis? Know When to Fight It Online — and When to Take It to the Press
Successful crisis response depends on both digital reputation management and media reputation management — more than anything, though, it depends on knowing the difference between the two and how to best leverage the tools of each.
There are more AI health tools than ever—but how well do they work?
Earlier this month, Microsoft launched Copilot Health, a new space within its Copilot app where users will be able to connect their medical records and ask specific questions about their health. A couple of days earlier, Amazon had announced that Health AI, an LLM-based tool previously restricted to members of its One Medical service, would…
The Pentagon’s culture war tactic against Anthropic has backfired
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. Last Thursday, a California judge temporarily blocked the Pentagon from labeling Anthropic a supply chain risk and ordering government agencies to stop using its AI. It’s the latest development in the month-long…
Why the ‘Gets It, Wants It, Capacity’ Won’t Build a Competitive Company
Role fit alone doesn’t build a competitive company. Real differentiation happens when people strengthen the strategy, not just the seat they occupy.
Apple will hide your email address from apps and websites, but not cops
Demands for Apple customer records by federal agents in recent months underscore the privacy limitations of email.
6 Low-Cost Small Business Ideas That Are Perfect for Families
National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day is a reminder that many great businesses start small, often within families. Here are six practical ideas to consider.
Your Startup Is Growing Faster Than Its Founder — Here’s the Playbook to Fix It
Running a startup like a one-person show works, until it doesn’t. Here’s what to fix before the whole thing stalls.
Reduce Your Business’s Software Spend: This Microsoft Office License Is $33 For Life
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