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AI & Data Analytics

Trust in the Age of AI: What Consumers Really Think About AI Generated Content

Generative AI is everywhere now. You see it in content, campaigns, customer experiences, and even internal workflows. It promises speed, scale, and efficiency, but there’s a harder question sitting underneath all that progress; Do your audiences actually trust it?

Lance Concannon

2026-04-273 min read

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PR and Communications

15 Must-Have PR KPIs and How to Track Them

Today, PR teams aren’t just tracking media coverage and share of voice. They’re also measuring how their brand shows up in AI-generated answers, search summaries, and large language models (LLMs). This new LLM visibility layer is quickly becoming a critical part of PR performance.

Chris Hanson

2026-04-103 min read

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56.4% Month on Month YouTube Citation Growth

Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)

AI Search Visibility Report - May 2026: The Rise of Authority Sources in AI Search

We used Meltwater GenAI Lens to track monthly changes in LLM citations between April and May 2026

Nathaniel Pallen

Jun 17, 2026 • 11 min read

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Social Listening

How to Select & Monitor Social Media Keywords: Practical Guide

Is your social monitoring strategy finding and prioritizing the right conversations on social media? If not, it's time to reassess the keywords you're tracking.

Chris Hanson

Jun 17, 2026 • 11 min read

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Influencer Marketing

Influencer Marketing Brand Safety Guide

Influencer marketing brand safety helps brands avoid partnerships that could create reputational, legal, or financial challenges.

Chris Hanson

Jun 16, 2026 • 11 min read

PR & Communications

5 Takeaways from Meltwater Summit on Tour: Sydney 2026

A roundup of the top discussions and trends shaping Australia's marketing and communications landscape, from the first Summit on Tour: Sydney.

Samantha Tanizar

Jun 16, 2026 • 10 min read

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Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)

AI Content and the Effort Heuristic: Does Less Work = Less Value?

We are in a time of fascinating creative tension when it comes to the use of AI. How content is created matters almost as much as what it says. Get the Public Perception of AI report

Samantha Scott

Jun 15, 2026 • 15 min read

Emerging headlines FIFA week 1

Social Listening

FIFA World Cup 2026 Week 1 Analysis: Emerging Narratives

Now that the first matches have been played, have predictions changed for which teams are likely to win? Stay up to date with our real-time dashboard

Lance Concannon

Jun 15, 2026 • 7 min read

Meltwater slide titled “Key Themes – Post Game 5” summarizing reactions to a fictional NBA Finals. Four cards highlight: the Knicks ending a 53-year championship drought behind Jalen Brunson’s 45-point performance; citywide celebrations and a planned NYC parade; Brunson’s Finals MVP and historic place among New York sports legends; and the Spurs’ collapse after repeatedly losing games despite holding high win probabilities.

Social Listening

What Brands Can Learn From the Knicks' Championship Win

What the Knicks' first NBA championship in 53 years reveals about how legacy, community, and cultural relevance drive audience attention far beyond the game itself.

Jenny Force

Jun 15, 2026 • 13 min read

The Knicks and Spurs online conversation changed dramatically after a historic Knicks win

Social Listening

NBA Finals Game 4: Historic Knicks Comeback Dominates Social

A 29-point comeback and a game-winning tip-in led to one of the most dramatic NBA Finals games ever played. Here's how Game 4 reshaped the online conversation. See the NBA Finals Prediction Dashboard

Samantha Scott

Jun 11, 2026 • 7 min read

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Social Listening

FIFA World Cup 2026 Predictions: Key Matches, Teams & Trends

Before the first whistle blows, the world's biggest football stories are already taking shape. Explore the matches, teams, and narratives driving World Cup 2026 conversation worldwide. See the FIFA World Cup Prediction Dashboard

Samantha Scott

Jun 10, 2026 • 9 min read

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Social Listening

NBA Finals Game 3: How Sports Fans Engaged Online

Game 3's series-high mentions volume highlights how narrative shifts create the biggest engagement opportunities for brands during live events. See the NBA Finals Prediction Dashboard

Jenny Force

Jun 9, 2026 • 7 min read

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Social Listening

NBA Finals Game 2: The Data Points That Defined the Conversation

See how a 340% engagement spike, Instagram's dominance, and the Knicks' 2-0 lead shaped the conversation around the NBA Finals Game 2. See the NBA Finals Prediction Dashboard

Jenny Force

Jun 8, 2026 • 5 min read

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Marketing

How China Dominated Hannover Messe 2026 Conversations

A snapshot of global conversations around Chinese innovation at the manufacturing industry’s biggest tradeshow.

Samantha Tanizar

Jun 8, 2026 • 12 min read

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