The Slow Burn: What 12 months of consistent content did to our search presence

We pulled our own Google Search Console data and compared this year to last. What we found confirmed what we tell every client: consistent, credible content works–even in the age of AI search. Here's what a year of showing up actually looks like.


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Applications Now Open for the 2026 James Bullbrook Memorial Scholarship

Skateboarding takes more than practice; it takes a community. Curious Public is launching round four of the James Bullbrook Memorial Scholarship, awarding $500 USD to send one young Canadian skater to Camp Woodward this summer. We host this scholarship in memory of our dear friend and late colleague, James, to celebrate the "believers"—the families who hit the road to help a skater chase their dreams. If your story reflects the bond between family and the board, we want to hear from you.


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Take my Advice: Pull down your pants and slide on the ice

When uncertainty drags on, waiting starts to feel responsible. But the leaders and organizations that make progress don’t wait for perfect clarity. They accept uncertainty as the operating condition and move anyway, finding momentum, purpose, and even normalcy in the middle of the mess.


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Reflecting on the Headline Chaos of 2025

From misinformation to rage bait, 2025 tested how stories spread—and who the public trusts. In Curious Public's year-end Comms In Question recap hosted by Anne Marie Aikins, our expert panel breaks down the headlines that shaped public attention and what communicators must do differently to be heard in 2026. Read on for the key lessons, surprises, and signals to watch.


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