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TIME Editor in Chief Sam Jacobs to Keynote PR Daily Conference on Trust, AI and the Future of Media
Communications professionals will gain insights on trusted journalism, editorial credibility and audience engagement at PR Daily Conference, June 3-5 in Brooklyn
Chicago, IL (May 12, 2026) – PR Daily has announced Sam Jacobs, editor in chief of TIME, as a keynote speaker for the PR Daily Conference, taking place June 3-5 in Brooklyn, New York.
Jacobs will deliver his keynote, “Trust in the Age of AI: How TIME Is Evolving for a New Media Era,” on Friday, June 5, at 8:45 a.m. During the session, Jacobs will explore how TIME is adapting to rapid changes in technology and media consumption while maintaining its longstanding commitment to trusted journalism, editorial authority and cultural impact.
As editor in chief, Jacobs leads TIME’s global newsroom and journalism across platforms. Since joining TIME in 2013, he has held several senior editorial leadership roles. Prior to TIME, Jacobs served as a national political correspondent at Reuters, associate editor at Newsweek and staff reporter for The Daily Beast.
In the keynote, Jacobs will discuss how TIME continues to expand through major franchises including Person of the Year, TIME100, TIME100 AI, TIME100 Sports and TIME100 Creators. He will also share insights into how TIME’s newsroom is approaching coverage of artificial intelligence and why human judgment and editorial stewardship remain essential in the evolving media landscape.
Conference attendees will learn:
- How TIME continues to shape culture and conversation through trusted journalism and iconic franchises
- Why AI is increasing demand for credible reporting and editorial stewardship
- What communicators should understand about building authentic relationships with editorial teams
- How leaders can communicate with clarity and authority during periods of disruption and transformation
Jacobs joins an already announced keynote lineup that includes bestselling author and marketing strategist David Meerman Scott, who will open the conference with his keynote, “Human vs. AI: Why Real Connection Is Your Only Advantage Now.”
Scott’s session will examine how communicators can stand out in an increasingly automated media environment by prioritizing bold storytelling, emotional resonance and authentic human connection.
The PR Daily Conference brings together communications, PR and marketing professionals for three days of learning, networking and actionable insights on media relations, leadership, internal communications, AI strategy, storytelling and brand reputation.
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