SEO has grown beyond the straightforward process of keyword research, on-page optimization, and link building. It now encompasses complex strategies, including social listening. These tactics enable your brand to stay on top of market trends and potential customers'...
From positive PR to boosted retention: The intangible benefits of striving for pay equity
Typically, pay equity gets billed as the right thing to strive for from an ethical, legal, and financial standpoint. However, what usually gets left out when selling leaders on audits and policy upgrades are the unintended positive domino effects that organizations...
What will the AI marketplace look like in 2024? Expect to see power shifts among vendors as the biggest investments in AI triple
2024 will be a pretty good year to be an AI vendor. Following a year of innovation, research and development in AI across cloud computing, SaaS, embedded end-to-end, semiconductors and hardware, the market is now expected to start paying off for the most advanced...
10 link-building mistakes for your PR campaign to avoid in 2024
Link building becomes more complex year by year. While business owners and marketers understand this complexity, many still look for fast and easy solutions, thus getting into traps of outdated and poor-quality SEO techniques. 2024 is here. Most link-building tactics...
3 ways to increase click-through rates on your brand’s emails
The world of email marketing has become hyper-competitive over the last decade. As one of the leading marketing streams, email offers a high ROI and a way of instantly delivering messages to your customers. Yet, due to how accessible this marketing channel is, most...
Financial marcomms: Its 30-year evolution seen through an awards show lens
As the Financial Communications Society (FCS) prepares to celebrate our 30th annual FCS Portfolio Awards, a retrospective of how the financial industry’s marketing and communications efforts have evolved over three decades seems in order. Portfolio was created to...
The state of trust: Security risks pose ever-larger threats—9 working weeks a year are spent on compliance, but few have strong risk visibility
It’s not surprising that consumers and clients are having a hard time feeling that their personal or business data is safe and secure when engaging or interacting with a brand or company these days—breaches have been common throughout the digital age, but with...
Momentology: 4 PR campaigns that have created lasting impressions in one moment
Did you know that 7 in 10 PR professionals still struggle with creating content? As we enter a new year of PR in 2024, content campaigns will be the prime focus for the biggest brands on the market. Not only are a digitally native audience most likely to engage with...
eCommerce and public relations: Navigating the digital landscape
eCommerce is more than just a way to buy and sell products; it's also a tool for shaping a brand's identity and reputation. By using eCommerce strategically, organizations can create compelling brand stories and reach a global audience. eCommerce also provides...
Elevating your reputation as a property owner to attract investors
In a year where profits in the real estate market have soared to an impressive $431,000, an influx of enthusiastic new investors is reshaping the industry. Rental properties, known for their potential to yield massive income, have become an attractive venture. Yet,...
Corporate citizenship in America: Companies take a variety of approaches, but measurement and reporting need improvement
Corporate citizenship activities—which include corporate grants, employee volunteerism, education and community engagement, disaster aid, and racial injustice and equality support—are great ways to accomplish good things for US companies. With brand purpose...
8 tips for designing your website with the ideal customer in mind (with examples)
In order for your website design to be the best it can possibly be, you’ll need to take into account numerous factors. One of the most important ones is your ideal customer. No matter how functional or pretty you believe your website to be, if your target audience...












