Interviews are a foundational part of the journalist’s trade, providing an invaluable opportunity to get to the truth of an issue. They are one of the best ways to gain insights from an expert or a first-hand perspective on a story. That is true, whatever beat you...
4 steps for creating personal development plans for employee growth
No matter the size of your organization, creating personal development plans is crucial for business growth. According to research, more than three-quarters of employees are more likely to stick with an organization that offers continuous training. Investing in your...
5 PR tips to help startups build a positive reputation right away
Numerous important factors need to be considered when starting a new business. One area that is sometimes overlooked is public relations. You must develop a positive reputation for your business early on. Otherwise, it could be challenging to attract customers to your...
Video content rules social media engagement trends in 2023: New research explores activity across social channels in Q2
Social media trends move at light speed, and keeping up with the best engagement practices at any given moment can be the difference between digital campaign virality and vanquishment—and social media video is all the rage right now, according to new research from...
Building trust in the age of AI: Why PR pros must prioritize ethical guidelines
The history of AI goes beyond a decade or two. By the early 1950s, the world has heard of the concept of artificial intelligence and machine learning and its immense potential in manufacturing, logistics, finance, and even healthcare. And since then, many of those...
7 solid ways to incorporate email marketing into your PR efforts
Getting your press releases noticed by the media is an arduous task. However, email marketing strategies that boost relationship-building, personalization, segmentation, and appropriate follow-up can increase the chances of your message being well-received. Public...
ROI of sustainability: Businesses facing pressure from corporate directors to demonstrate how ESG goals support corporate strategy
Sustainability has become a major focus of companies around the world—because of consumer expectations, of course, but also as a business strategy to build stakeholder trust that will strengthen resilience. But to the latter point, new research from leadership...
Practical strategies for designing a combined SEO PR strategy for your brand
Want to learn how to create an effective SEO PR strategy? That’s a great idea. A few years ago, SEO and PR were perceived to be two separate strategies for promoting your business online. Today, search engine optimization and public relations are two of the most...
Customers who leave negative reviews can be salvaged—and even boost your reputation
Communicators are aware that a brand’s online reviews can be one of its biggest sales drivers (or sales killers, depending on the review)---84 percent of people read online reviews before making a purchase, and negative reviews can influence the majority of buying...
5 tips for running a productive meeting for all attendees
Part of ensuring good public relations is for meetings to go well. When you have a meeting—whether internal or external—it is often how you open it that can set the tone for the remainder. So, if this goes wrong, you can easily find that you do not get the outcomes...
Enterprise leaders feel pressured to implement more AI, but worry about skills gap, data accuracy, ethical use—and giving up decision-making power
Although AI is just waiting to be implemented more deeply in enterprise operations, enterprise business leaders don’t appear as eager to embrace the tech fully as other CEOs have been reported to say they are. New global research from finance and HR enterprise cloud...
8 tips for being a perfect podcast guest when representing your brand
Ready to step into the spotlight and represent your brand like a pro? Being a podcast guest is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your expertise, connect with a passionate audience, and leave a lasting impression. In this article, we'll spill the beans on how you...












