For Immediate Release Podcast

In this FIR Interview, Shel Holtz and Neville Hobson talk with crisis and risk communication expert Philippe Borremans about his Crisis Communication 2026 Trend Report. We explore what communicators and organisations are really prepared for – and where the gaps between awareness and action remain widest – in a world shaped by AI, declining trust, and overlapping crises. Continue reading: https://www.firpodcastnetwork.com/for-immediate-release/

In this episode of FIR Interviews, we welcome back a long-time friend of the podcast, award-winning journalist and media researcher Craig Silverman, for his third appearance – this time to talk about his new venture, Indicator. Craig is best known for his work on media accuracy, verification, and exposing digital misinformation, including reporting at ProPublica and BuzzFeed News, and as founder and editor of "Regret The Error" and its subsequent book. Now, with co-founder Alexios Mantzarlis, he has launched Indicator, a subscription-based site and newsletter focused on reporting, resources, and training that help professionals understand and investigate digital deception. In this wide-ranging conversation, Craig explains how Indicator came to be, the challenges of launching a media startup, and what kind of impact he hopes to achieve. He also shares practical insights for communication professionals facing the growing threat of coordinated inauthentic behaviour, fake reviews, and AI-generated disinformation.