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Make the most out of FTTH Conference 2026 with professional video packages from Proactive PR
The annual FTTH Conference is Europe's leading fibre summit and this year it will be held at Excel London . Expect it to be busy. Over 3,500 visitors are expected and with 65 sponsors, 16 analyst firms/ media partners, 28 associate partners and a start up zone all competing for attention, standing out from the crowd won’t be easy – either in the venue or outside of it. Today, it is cheaper and easier to capture video content... but producing it to a professional standard i
Proactive PR
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Acting ethically: how CMOs can use AI and data responsibly
With great power comes great responsibility, and ethical use of AI is essential for brand trust, regulatory compliance, and long-term growth. At its core, marketing has always been about building trust with customers. The use of AI doesn’t change that, but it does raise the stakes. Every AI‑driven interaction becomes a moment of truth for a business, making responsible governance just as critical as creative execution. Therefore, for CMOs, the question is no longer whether to
Callum Dunnington
Mar 163 min read


The five key takeaways from MWC 2026
MWC Barcelona remains one of the world’s leading, most influential events for the telecom and connectivity industries. Over 100,000 attendees typically gather annually at the Fira to see and hear about the latest innovations from leading mobile operators, device manufacturers, tech experts and more – and the 2026 event was no different. Having published a guide on how businesses can prepare for the event , we like to keep our eye on the latest updates from MWC to see the ind
Callum Dunnington
Mar 124 min read


How are data centres evolving to keep pace with demand?
With the UK now firmly established as a data centre hotbed, how will these buildouts handle these power-constrained environments in the year to come? Let’s take a look at some specialised infrastructure we can see adopted in 2026 and beyond.
George Williams
Mar 112 min read


Barriers to co-location could hold back data centre and satellite ground sector markets
Barriers to co-location could hold back data centre and satellite ground sector markets
Proactive PR
Mar 42 min read


Supporting CMOs when using AI
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming core to modern marketing approaches. From content generation to customer insights, AI offers Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) unprecedented, measurable outcomes, and, as a result, roughly 80-90% of marketing teams now using, planning to invest in, or actively piloting AI tools in operations. Yet planning is one thing, implementing is quite another. Our perspective from within the industry suggests that while many CMO
Callum Dunnington
Feb 243 min read


How AI Is Rewriting PR Discovery in 2026
In the first episode of Connected Communications for 2026, host Cal Dunnington explores how AI is reshaping discovery and what that means for PR, marketing and communications. AI-generated answers from platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity and Google’s AI Overviews are set to overtake traditional organic search results. So how do brands stay visible in 2026? Joined by Head of Digital, Conor, this episode breaks down why being cited by AI is becoming critical for business
Proactive PR
Feb 101 min read


New GEO service ‘OSCAR’ will help clients drive discoverability in AI
Ensuring it’s clients maximise the benefit of Large Language Models (LLMs) as a B2B marketing channel has driven Proactive International PR to launch a new service today. To ensure your company is discoverable and recommendable in responses from AI platforms like ChatGPT and Google’s AI Overviews, we’ve developed the Optimisation Strategy for Citations and AI Relevance ( OSCAR ) service, which can help organisations to understand their current visibility within AI and LLM m
Proactive PR
Jan 291 min read


Proactive International PR teams up with GSOA ahead of 2026 webinar series
Proactive International PR will be supporting the global satellite member organisation GSOA to increase the audience of their highly regarded webinar programme in 2026. Since it began in May 2020, the webinar series has attracted more than 42,000 viewers from 189 countries, underscoring its truly global reach and influence across the satellite and communications sector. By working in partnership with Proactive PR, GSOA expect to see those numbers rise even further. “Part
Proactive PR
Jan 191 min read


How AI is reshaping PR discovery, trust and influence in 2026
AI-generated results are projected to overtake organic search traffic by 2028, sparking companies to reassess the impact of their owned and earned communications
Conor Woodhall
Jan 153 min read


Proactive International PR announced as new partner of SSGS
Proactive International PR has today been officially unveiled as partner of the world’s only conference dedicated exclusively to the satellite ground segment. Strategies in Satellite Ground Segment (SSGS) 2026 will be Proactive International PR’s first steps into event organisation , owing to years of successful experience in the satellite industry. “We look forward to playing our part in making the third year of SSGS its best yet,” Proactive International PR CEO James
Proactive PR
Dec 18, 20251 min read


What is the future of fibre?
Recently, we attended the FTTH Council Europe’s ‘Future-Proof Returns: Why Fibre Remains an Essential Asset Class’ workshop for investors. A number of key insights were provided during the event, but the message was clear: the future for fibre remains bright. A change of focus One interesting takeaway was the apparent ‘rebranding’ of the fibre market. Rather than talking simply about fibre or the concept of ‘Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH)’, the focus now appears to be on “world cla
Callum Dunnington
Dec 16, 20253 min read


Shadow AI: What is it, what are the threats and how can I protect my business?
Most tech companies aren’t building AI from scratch -they’re licensing or inheriting it. According to KPMG, half of organisations now rely on pre-built generative AI solutions, with only 12% developing their own. But as adoption rises, so do cybersecurity concerns, raising urgent questions about how well these systems are secured and who’s accountable when things go wrong.
Callum Dunnington
Nov 11, 20254 min read


Analysing the ‘State of PR’ Report: the things your business should know
Public relations has never been more critical for businesses seeking to build trust, strengthen reputation, and increase visibility. Muck Rack’s State of PR 2025 report highlights the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the industry. From evolving media relationships to the growing importance of data-driven strategies, these insights can help businesses sharpen their PR approach and give employees the tools to stand out.
Callum Dunnington
Sep 29, 20253 min read


How AI is changing the way we search
Overview We’ve been tracking the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in search, from Google’s January launch of AI Overviews to the growing role of LLM-driven platforms like ChatGPT and Perplexity. Early signs show just how disruptive this shift could be: Google has already reported a 10% increase in Google usage for the types of queries that show AI Overviews, while Gartner predicts traditional search engine volume could drop by 25% by 2026. With these stats exp
Conor Woodhall
Sep 17, 20253 min read


Five powerful ways B2B brands can boost visibility at Connected Britain 2025
Having outgrown its original home at the Business Design Centre nearly three years ago, Connected Britain 2025 is a must-attend telecoms...
Proactive PR
Sep 4, 20253 min read


How telcos are creating greater customer value through convergence
Standards have long been a critical part of the telecoms ecosystem. They, along with the collaboration they bring, maximise value from current telecoms technologies and assets by fostering interoperability and driving innovation.
Will Rayment
Aug 26, 20253 min read


Connected Insights: Our expert voices
Explore the wealth of expertise from inside Proactive PR. In this special episode, Head of Digital PR, Conor Woodhall, speaks to our...
Proactive PR
Aug 20, 20251 min read


Taming the AI surge: The critical role of data centre infrastructure
Modern AI workloads demand more compute, connectivity, and cooling than traditional applications, forcing data centres to evolve or risk becoming bottlenecks for innovation.
Josh Addison
Aug 19, 20253 min read


What is PQC - and why should businesses care?
Every device you use – whether it’s your computer, laptop, mobile phone or another device – is protected by cryptographic algorithms designed to keep your data safe. But what if the algorithms we rely on today could be cracked in an instant? That’s the threat we face from quantum computers.
Callum Dunnington
Aug 13, 20253 min read


Why Matter matters
This blog explores the important role of standards in the smart home reaching its full potential.
Joshua Wright
Aug 7, 20253 min read


Altnet sector bullish on growth despite collapse fears
Commissioned by Proactive International PR in partnership with Censuswide, the Altnet Confidence Index 2025 provides an in-depth look at the alternative broadband (altnet) sector, assessing its ability to grow, looking at where planned investment is focused and revealing the real view on consolidation in the industry.
Proactive PR
Jul 17, 20253 min read


The Future of AI and Search
In this episode of Connected Communications, we explore the future of search in an AI-driven world. With the recent launch of Google’s...
Proactive PR
Jun 26, 20251 min read


Proactive PR under new ownership
Proactive International PR is entering a new era under new ownership. After a hugely successful 15 years, Founder and President Brian...
Proactive PR
Jun 10, 20252 min read
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