By Barbara Rozgonyi | wiredPRworks | Updated February 2026

AI Research Disclosure: This post was created using a combination of AI-assisted research tools (including Perplexity AI) and Barbara Rozgonyi’s 20+ years of expert judgment in PR, social media, and B2B influence strategy. All sites have been manually reviewed and verified as active and authoritative as of February 2026. AI helped identify and organize sources; Barbara curated, validated, and added strategic context. Learn more about Barbara’s methodology.

A Curator’s Note from Barbara Rozgonyi

As a B2B Influencer Analyst, AI Marketing Keynote Speaker, and 5D PR Visibility Architect, I’ve spent 20+ years navigating the intersection of PR, social media, and search. I use these resources daily to build AI-driven PR strategies for associations, meeting planners, professional speakers, and B2B brands.

In 2026, being “good” isn’t enough; you must be citable and credible. These 50 resources are the gold standard for staying visible in a world dominated by AI , GEO, and SEO search.

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Quick Navigation — Jump to Your Role:
👉 Association Leaders: Strategic News Hubs (#1–10) — lead your industry narrative.
👉 Professional Speakers: Brand Authority & Influence (#41–50) — stay booked and citable.
👉 Meeting Planners & Event Pros: Digital PR & AI Tools (#21–30) and Crisis & Reputation (#31–40) — manage risk and wow your attendees.
👉 B2B Brands & Thought Leaders: Agency & Expert Blogs (#11–20) — turn PR into your most powerful demand-gen tool.

1–10: Core Industry News Hubs

WIIFM: Use these to identify high-level trends before they hit the mainstream — and position your association or brand as the expert that saw it coming.

1. PRovoke Media – Your source for global research and data-driven insights that prove the value of your comms to leadership and board members.
2. PR Week – The daily “must-read” to see what your competitors and the biggest agencies are doing before it becomes industry news.
3. PR Daily – Your daily shortcut to the tactics that stop the scroll on social media and fill event registration pages.
4. O’Dwyer’s PR – The go-to for firm rankings and public affairs news that shapes industry opinion.
5. CommPRO – A collaborative community with case studies on integrated B2B and association campaigns you can adapt for your organization.
6. PRNEWS – Essential for keeping your communications team’s skills sharp with modern, AI-era PR training.
7. Bulldog Reporter – Track media industry shifts and refine your pitching precision for journalists and event media.
8. Nieman Journalism Lab – Understand how journalists use AI so you can pitch them more effectively and get earned media coverage.
9. Axios Communicators – High-impact, concise news on the power players in global media that influence your industry.
10. Marketing Brew – The crossover news you need to align your PR goals with sales, membership growth, and event attendance reality.

11–20: Agency & Expert Strategy Blogs

WIIFM: Master the “How-To” of 2026 PR with deep-dive expert advice built for B2B brands and thought leaders who need to turn authority into pipeline.

11. Spin Sucks – Master the PESO model to ensure your brand is seen across paid, earned, shared, and owned media — essential for association and event marketing.
12. Idea Grove – A specialized focus on building Trust — the most valuable currency for associations and B2B brands in 2026.
13. Walker Sands – How tech brands and B2B organizations use PR to drive actual demand and measurable growth.
14. Crenshaw Communications – Expert views on scaling your earned media footprint in the tech and B2B space.
15. FINN Partners – Integrated marketing stories from a global perspective with deep association and nonprofit experience.
16. Sparkpr – Performance-driven comms for brands and associations that care about data as much as storytelling.
17. rbb Communications – Learn the “Breakout Brand” strategy to stand out in a crowded association or B2B market.
18. Tier One Partners – Strategies for building deep emotional connections with your B2B audience, members, and event attendees.
19. Wildfire PR – European tech-PR insights for associations and brands with international chapters and global ambitions.
20. Shopping Money PR – Retail-focused PR that turns product and sponsor stories into event revenue.

Barbara’s 2026 Pro Tip for Associations & Meeting Planners:

In 2026, your attendees and members are asking AI engines, not Google, for recommendations on events, speakers, and industry trends. Use data from sites like PRovoke and Smart Meetings to back up your event communications. Data-backed content gets cited by AI. Cited content gets booked.

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21–30: Digital PR & AI Technology

WIIFM: Automate the time-consuming parts of PR so your team can focus on high-value relationships — critical for lean association and event planning teams.

21. Prowly – Modern newsroom management and automated media pitching — ideal for associations managing multiple member communications.
22. Agility PR Solutions – Use their analytics to prove your PR and event ROI to your board of directors or executive committee.
23. Muck Rack – The gold standard for journalist relations and media database management for event and association PR.
24. Respona – Blend SEO with PR to gain massive backlink authority that drives event registrations and membership inquiries.
25. Cision – Enterprise-level comms technology insights for associations and B2B brands managing large-scale media relations.
26. Glean.info – If you can’t measure your PR ROI, you can’t grow your event budget. Start here.
27. Influize – Blending influencer marketing with traditional PR — the hybrid strategy that drives meeting and event registrations in 2026.
28. Big Fish PR – A deep dive into how AI is transforming search and event discovery — essential reading for meeting planners.
29. Social Media Today – Stay on top of platform updates so your association’s and event’s social PR stays current and effective.
30. The Konnect Daily – Quick-hit PR stories for the busy association communicator and event marketing pro on the go.

31–40: Crisis, Reputation & Nonprofit PR

WIIFM: Protect your association’s legacy, manage event risk, and amplify your social impact — before a crisis finds you.

31. Bernstein Crisis Management – Essential reading for associations and event organizers facing high-stakes risk and reputation threats.
32. Hennes Communications – How to protect your organization’s reputation when things go wrong before, during, or after an event.
33. Inverroy Crisis Management – Business resilience and operational continuity planning for a world of constant disruption.
34. Reputation X – Technical strategies for owning your association’s or brand’s digital footprint in AI-driven search.
35. Beth Kanter – The “dean” of nonprofit social media; essential for association and nonprofit communicators navigating AI.
36. Wired Impact – Turn your association or nonprofit website into a high-converting member engagement engine.
37. Blackbaud Engage – Data behind donor and member behavior — critical for associations balancing fundraising and community building.
38. Julia Campbell – Master nonprofit and association storytelling to drive memberships, donations, and event attendance.
39. Prosper Strategies – Strategic marketing for mission-driven associations and “changemaker” organizations.
40. NonProfit PRO – Broad-focus nonprofit leadership and governance content with strong PR and comms crossover.

41–50: Future-Focused, AI-First & B2B Influence

WIIFM: Position yourself, your CEO, or your association as the “go-to” authority that AI search engines cite first — and meeting planners book first.

41. MarketingProfs – B2B content strategy and training for modern communicators who want to turn expertise into authority.
42. PR Couture – Niche strategy for lifestyle and consumer brand PR that translates well to experiential event marketing.
43. Entrepreneur PR – PR and media-placement advice for association leaders and thought leaders who want founder-level visibility.
44. PR For Anyone – How to get massive media coverage for your event, association, or speaking platform without a massive budget.
45. True Blue Communications – Mastering the blend of paid, earned, and owned media for B2B and association campaigns.
46. Neo PR – Tech-PR and campaign strategy insights built on data and modern comms tactics for B2B thought leaders.
47. Firefly Communications – Global trend-spotting for technology brands and international associations.
48. Mixology PR – 2026-focused forecasts and impact strategies for PR professionals who want to stay ahead of the curve.
49. wiredPRworks – The hub for AI-driven PR, B2B Influence, and Association Visibility. SEO-optimized press release templates, B2B influencer analyst reports, and strategies that keep speakers, association leaders, and meeting planners at the top of AI-driven search, launched in 2006.
50. State of AI in PR (Muck Rack) – The essential 2026 recap on AI-and-PR workflow integration — required reading for every comms professional navigating the new landscape.

AI-First PR FAQ for Associations, Meetings & B2B Brands (2026)

Why should associations care about AI-driven PR in 2026?

Members increasingly turn to AI engines for industry answers that once came from associations. These resources help you build the “trust signals” that make your association the primary AI-cited authority in your space.

How can meeting planners use PR to fill event registrations in 2026?

By combining earned media coverage (from sites like Muck Rack and PR Daily) with AI-optimized event content, meeting planners create a “discovery trail” that surfaces their events across traditional search and AI-driven platforms simultaneously.

How can a speaker stay “citable” in an AI-driven world?

Get featured on high-authority PR sites like those listed in #41–50. Guest articles, expert quotes, and earned media coverage on authoritative sites act as “trust votes” that AI engines use to recommend speakers to meeting planners.

How does B2B influencer strategy differ from consumer influencer marketing?

B2B influence is built on expertise and data, not follower counts. Resources like MarketingProfs and wiredPRworks specialize in helping thought leaders build the authority-based influence that drives B2B purchasing and association membership decisions.

Is your 2026 PR strategy ready for AI search?

If you lead an association, plan events, speak on stages, or run a B2B brand — book a 1:1 strategy session with Barbara Rozgonyi or visit BarbaraRozgonyi.com to explore keynote and consulting services.