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The New AI Mandate: How Comms and Public Affairs Manage Trust When Machines Influence Decisions

The New AI Mandate: How Comms and Public Affairs Manage Trust When Machines Influence Decisions

by Keith Leatherwood | Jun 24, 2026 | Public Affairs

Artificial intelligence is no longer an emerging technology, it is an operational reality that is reshaping how organizations make decisions, deliver services, and interact with stakeholders. From screening job applicants and assisting healthcare providers to...
Digital Public Engagement Strategies: Modernizing Community Participation for Better Decision-Making

Digital Public Engagement Strategies: Modernizing Community Participation for Better Decision-Making

by Keith Leatherwood | Jun 17, 2026 | Brand Management, Public Affairs

In an era defined by digital connectivity, public participation is undergoing a significant transformation. For decades, community engagement relied on in-person town halls, public hearings, workshops, and stakeholder meetings. While these traditional approaches...
The Missing Seat at the Executive Table: Why Communications Leaders Are Essential to Organizational Success

The Missing Seat at the Executive Table: Why Communications Leaders Are Essential to Organizational Success

by Keith Leatherwood | Jun 3, 2026 | Public Affairs

Organizations spend millions of dollars developing strategic plans, managing operations, mitigating risk, and driving growth. Yet many fail to include the one function responsible for ensuring those decisions are understood, supported, and trusted. For decades,...
The Energy Transition and the Power of Public Affairs: Why Communication Is Critical to Grid Transformation

The Energy Transition and the Power of Public Affairs: Why Communication Is Critical to Grid Transformation

by Keith Leatherwood | May 13, 2026 | Public Affairs, Reputation, Issues, Crisis Management

The future of energy depends on two interlocking systems: physical infrastructure and the social trust built through strategic communication. Together, they determine whether projects move forward, gain support, or stall entirely. While engineering and innovation are...
Every Word and Action Matters: How Strategic Communication Drives Reputation, Influence, and Impact

Every Word and Action Matters: How Strategic Communication Drives Reputation, Influence, and Impact

by Keith Leatherwood | Apr 29, 2026 | Brand Management

“Where Every Word and Action Matters.” At Hummingbird Communications, this is more than a tagline, it is a guiding principle. In today’s high-visibility, high-stakes environment, communication is no longer just about messaging. It is leadership in action....
The Future of Energy and AI: Why Collaboration and Communication Will Define Success

The Future of Energy and AI: Why Collaboration and Communication Will Define Success

by Keith Leatherwood | Apr 22, 2026 | Public Affairs

The energy landscape is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in decades — and it’s being driven by artificial intelligence. Last week, our CEO attended the Women’s Energy Network Conference, where a panel, including representatives from Siemens...
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