3 Must-Read Newsletters for PR & Comms Pros
The media and communications landscape is evolving rapidly—and staying ahead requires more than just scrolling headlines. If you're in public relations, brand strategy, or digital communications, newsletters can be your secret weapon: part education, part inspiration, and part pulse check on what’s shifting in the world around us.
Here are three standout newsletters every PR & comms pro should have in their inbox:
1. Meredith & The Media by Meredith Klein
If you want to understand the pulse of modern media, this newsletter should be at the top of your list. Meredith & The Media breaks down what’s happening inside the newsroom—editorial shifts, media trends, and exclusive interviews with journalists from outlets like The Wall Street Journal, BizBash, and Digiday.
Created by Meredith Klein, a 20+ year comms veteran who’s held senior roles at Pinterest and Walmart, this Substack helps PR professionals decode what’s driving coverage—and how to pitch smarter. It’s essentially a media playbook with real-world insights and expert voices.
🔗 Subscribe: meredithandthemedia.substack.com
2. Under Embargo by Johnna Muscente
Under Embargo is a newsletter for comms pros navigating the modern media minefield. Created by Johnna Muscente—a strategic communications executive with nearly two decades of experience—the newsletter addresses what’s really happening in the industry.
With fewer journalists, algorithm-driven content discovery, and increased pressure for results, PR is being forced to evolve. Johnna brings sharp analysis, campaign breakdowns, and seasoned advice on brand building, pitching, and storytelling that works in 2025.
This is the kind of newsletter that helps you zoom out and get tactical.
🔗 Subscribe: underembargo.substack.com
3. The Colab Brief by Ashley Mann & Lizzy Harris
This one’s your PR cheat code. Every week, The Colab Brief gives you a fast, fun, and incredibly useful breakdown of what’s working in PR right now—and what’s not.
From ragebait campaigns to AI-led launches, Ashley and Lizzy dissect media moments and campaign misfires with equal parts humor and strategy. Whether you’re crafting coverage plans or wondering why your pitch flopped, their insights will help you sharpen your instincts and your messaging.
If you’ve ever asked, “Why didn’t that land?”—this is the newsletter for you.
🔗 Subscribe: thecolabbrief.com
These newsletters are more than just updates—they’re tools. For comms pros trying to navigate changing media expectations, stay informed about tech and cultural trends, or build stronger relationships with journalists and creators, these voices are essential reading.
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