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In 2026, Outfront Solutions is redefining what it means to lead through change. As AI, global disruption, and shifting markets transform business strategy, we’re helping leaders build clarity, align their teams, and design communication systems that drive performance, resilience, and real competitive advantage.

A reflective and uplifting New Year message inviting readers to release pressure-driven resolutions and embrace authenticity, self-kindness, and courage. A gentle toast to what we became, not just what we achieved, welcoming a brighter, truer 2026.

Nicole and I have spent our careers riding every wave of technology, from the early Internet to AI. For years, the first questions in business were “What do you do?” and “How do you do it?” Lately, the conversations that matter most start somewhere else: Who are you? Why are you doing this? In It’s Not What You Do, It’s Who You Are, we explore how AI has commoditized the “what” and “how” of business, and why character, purpose, and personal resonance are becoming the real differentiators.

At MAICON 2025, the biggest breakthroughs weren’t in algorithms, they were in humanity. To our delight, we saw a new kind of leadership emerge: bold, open, and deeply generous. This article shares how collaboration and curiosity are shaping the AI-forward era and offers practical insights, job titles, KPIs, and AI tools for leaders ready to act now. Nicole DeMeo reveals why generosity - and not just intelligence - is the new competitive edge for modern business.

As AI tools like GPTs become more powerful, professionals face a critical question: Should I create a GPT that can do my job? While automation can boost efficiency, it also raises concerns about ownership, job security, and long-term value. This post explores how to approach that decision strategically, breaking your role into layers, identifying what to delegate, and protecting your unique expertise.

Search engines, social feeds, AI assistants, and recommendation systems now decide whether your story is surfaced, sidelined, or buried. To thrive, brands must master algorithmic fluency: the ability to speak in signals that machines understand while still connecting with the emotions that move humans. In this piece, we explore why algorithmic fluency is the new brand superpower.

This edition focuses on executive branding and how to amplify your voice with clarity and credibility. We cover the hidden cost of being seen and how the way you think impacts your executive brand.

CEOs aren’t coasting through summer — they’re recalibrating under pressure. Discover how strategic communications can turn seasonal stress into strength and set the stage for a powerful Q4 and beyond.

The challenge for executives isn’t knowing what to say, it’s having the time, clarity and consistency to say it well.