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Why Every Brand Needs an AI "Narritect" with Nick Leighton
Episode 4
Wednesday, 18 February, 2026
Nick Leighton returns to the podcast to talk about how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing public relations.He explains his concept of the "Narritect," a person who designs and engineers brand messages, similar to how an architect develops blueprints.As AI accelerates content creation, brands risk drowning in content and starving for clarity. The Narritect's task is to construct coherent narratives across PR, marketing, and leadership communications, turning insight into strategy.Key Takeaways The job of the "Narritect" is to design, engineer, and structure brand messages, elevating PR professionals closer to leadership roles.AI assists in research and drafting but cannot replace the nuanced insights and strategic decisions made by seasoned professionals.AI's ability to tailor messages to different cultural contexts is powerful, yet human interpretation remains crucial.The increasing role of AI in communications challenges entry-level positions, emphasizing the value of experienced professionals.Successful brands will effectively merge clear, simple, human narratives with AI-driven content creation strategies.About the Guest Nick Leighton is the founder and CEO of NettResults, an award-winning Middle East-based public relations agency launched in 1999 with offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Riyadh. He has over 25 years of experience in media relations and marketing and has lived and worked in the United States, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. He has represented the public image of Fortune 500 companies, some of the largest non-profit organizations in the world, political parties, and members of royalty. Nick's latest bestseller is available in paperback, Kindle, and Audible: The AI Effect: How Artificial Intelligence Is Rewriting the Rules of Public Relations.About the Hosts Abbie Fink is president of HMA Public Relations in Phoenix, Arizona and a founding member of PRGN. Her marketing communications background includes skills in media relations, digital communications, social media strategies, special event management, crisis communications, community relations, issues management, and marketing promotions for both the private and public sectors, including such industries as healthcare, financial services, professional services, government affairs and tribal affairs, as well as not-for-profit organizations.Dr. Adrian McIntyre is a cultural anthropologist, media personality, speaker, and strategic communications consultant for PR agencies and marketing firms. He's lived in over 30 countries and spent more than a decade in the Middle East and Africa as a researcher, journalist, communications adviser, media spokesperson, and storytelling consultant. He earned a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, where he was a Fulbright scholar and National Science Foundation fellow....
