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Good News to Cleanse Your Timeline

Every week, brands are doing great things worth talking about, but often, news feeds, social scrolling, and timelines get clouded. New programs are being launched, commitments are being made, and stories are being told that actually move people. These are a few that caught our attention.

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Why Does AI Visibility Matter for Brands?

People ask ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini millions of questions every day, but most brands have no idea how the answers represent them.

man holding a phone open to a folder of AI tools like ChatGPT Gemini and Claude with a cup of coffee and desk in the background — the shift from search to query intent online
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The Evolution of Search: From Keywords to Generative Intelligence – and a New Definition of Visibility

For three decades, search has operated on a simple premise: match queries to pages and rank them.

two robots reading from a computer — symbolizing AI-friendly website copy and AIO — 3BL guide to AIO and GEO
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How to Optimize Your Content for LLMs and Generative AI: 3BL’s 2026 Guide

Generative artificial intelligence and large language models (LLMs) are transforming how people access information and changing which sources are viewed as trusted enough to be shown.

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15 Sustainability Communicators You’ll Actually Want To Follow In 2026

Give your feeds an upgrade in 2026 by following some of the folks we always love to see in ours.

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Tech Partnered With Sustainability Well At CES 2026 Without Saying A Word

The 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) revealed something interesting for sustainability professionals: “Many of the innovations...

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The 2025 Holiday Season Puts Sustainability Atop Their Shopping Lists, Research Says

Increasingly, Americans report prioritizing sustainability when shopping.

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The ‘Health Halo Effect’ Shows How Industries Discovered the Same Story

 A Minnesota refinery published a story about worker well-being.

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2025 Was a Big Year for Sustainability Communications. Here’s What the Research Said. 

3BL and TriplePundit’s data-backed reports traced the metrics, messages, and momentum driving corporate sustainability narratives.

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Climate Leaders Take the Stage: Top 10 Companies Driving Climate Action in 2025

This year, the 100 Best Corporate Citizens list once again shines a light on companies demonstrating leadership in environmental and social impact. In the Climate Change pillar, 10 companies stand out for their efforts to measure, reduce, and report greenhouse gas emissions while embedding sustainability into their business strategies.

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Sustainable Companies Make More Money, But Does Anyone Trust Them?

This report reveals what today’s consumers expect — and why staying silent might cost you more than speaking up.

AI is not the future — it’s here today. It powers climate modeling, improves waste management, and tracks biodiversity with unprecedented precision. (Source: Steve Johnson/Unsplash+)
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AI in Sustainability: Balancing Energy Demand and Climate Solutions

AI is transforming sustainability by powering climate tech, ESG strategies, and renewable energy—but its rising energy use poses new risks.

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Gen Z and Millennials Want a Sustainable Life — And Brands That Help Them Live It

For Gen Z and millennials, sustainability isn’t an optional lifestyle choice — it’s a non-negotiable.

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9 Tips for Communicating Social Impact Initiatives Through the Slow Summer Months

The “summer slowdown” can be a challenging time for organisations, whilst staff are on vacation, customers shift buying habits and attention spans can be limited.

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More Than Words: How To Connect With Communities When It Feels Impossible

Daniel Blackman returns to What the…?

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or writing your first media release, we have the 3BL Communications Toolkit is your go-to resource for creating compelling, credible, and click-worthy content. Click here to download and share with your communication stakeholders.
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The Top Sustainability Prompts Searched in Large-Language Models

As AI tools become mainstream in both personal and professional use, large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude are becoming go-to resources for learning, ideation, and even ESG strategy.

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Here Are 6 Keywords and Prompts Sustainability Leaders Can Use to Unlock AI’s Full Potential

For CEOs, CSOs, and sustainability communicators, the rise of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and Claude isn’t just a tech story — it’s a leadership tool.

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How Sustainability Thought Leaders Can Harness AI for Smarter, Faster Impact

Artificial intelligence is no longer just the domain of IT teams — it’s quickly becoming a must-have for forward-thinking sustainability leaders and CEOs.

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Juneteenth’s Impact Remains a Powerful Message To Share With Your Teams

June brings about many festive celebrations and holidays, including one of the newer federal holidays, Juneteenth.

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