In 2025, digital marketing has evolved far beyond traditional banners, pop-up ads, and social media campaigns. Brands are increasingly leveraging digital collectibles—often in the form of NFTs (non-fungible tokens)—to engage customers, promote brand loyalty, and...
The ultimate guide to media activation: Strategies to maximize your brand’s reach
Connecting with your desired audience is becoming increasingly difficult for companies. The competition is fierce. Sure, there’s the option of running ads digitally nowadays. Believe it or not, more people are on social media today than watch TV. However, in...
Embracing cultural fluency: How to localize your approach to PR
Public relations isn't a one-size-fits-all game. What resonates in Toronto may fall flat in Tokyo. A campaign that gains traction in the UK might miss the mark entirely in Brazil. So why do so many PR strategies still rely on universal messaging? The truth is,...
6 smart PR tactics every small business should use in 2025
It’s a common misconception among small business owners that public relations isn’t something they need to worry about. Many believe that if they simply focus on building a great product or delivering excellent service, the customers will naturally follow—no PR plan...
How AI-powered media monitoring tools are changing PR strategy in 2025—and what the future holds
Around 65% of PR professionals today use AI as a tool for their business. Artificial intelligence has also taken over some of the main areas of PR and communications, primarily how marketing companies work. PR professionals can rely on AI to dissect data and develop...
How to boost your small business with AI: A beginner’s toolkit
Are you an owner of a small business? Or is your business bossing you? Lack of staff members, resources and time makes every small business owner run around like a headless chicken. A recent study by Amex Trendex revealed that 68% of small business owners wished they...
Transforming PR teams with e-recruitment and effective skills assessment
In today’s fast-paced, digitally-driven world, public relations teams are under increasing pressure to stay ahead of the curve. Whether it's crafting the perfect message, managing crises, or engaging stakeholders, the demands on PR professionals are more complex than...
Why Gen Z doesn’t fall for traditional PR tactics—and what brands must do instead
Gen Z just doesn’t buy into the usual PR fluff. You can throw polished press releases, staged brand apologies, or a perfectly scripted ad their way, and it’ll probably get laughed at, ignored, or worse, roasted on TikTok. This generation grew up with the internet at...
Leveraging AI for eLearning SEO: Why PR professionals must master this game-changing integration
There's an uncomfortable truth within the industry: while PR practitioners are busy concocting the perfect pitch and building media relationships, their clients in the educational realm are fading away from the online space. The integration of AI and SEO has changed...
The evolution and future of digital marketing in the footwear industry
The footwear industry, long defined by brick-and-mortar stores, has undergone a profound transformation in recent years, largely driven by the advent of digital marketing. Today, shoes are more than just products—they are part of the cultural fabric that reflects...
Quiznos, Sbarro & Blockbuster: Lessons from failed franchise marketing
Franchise businesses are often considered a surefire path to success. After all, they operate under a proven business model, have established brand recognition, and benefit from economies of scale. However, a franchise’s success doesn’t solely depend on the quality of...
Modern media monitoring: A PR & marketing essential in the digital age
Because the media world is so connected now, a small thing on social media, in the news or in a user review can have big implications for companies. People in PR and marketing now find themselves faced with both opportunities and possible pitfalls in this immediate...