Brands know that creating trust and authenticity drives a loyal following. In an era of information overload, customers are more cautious of marketing campaigns. They rely on trusted consumer reviews to form their opinion. Companies must focus on building trust and...
Search trends in 2023: Insights on search technologies, personalization, and hybrid retail strategy
New research from end-to-end AI-first search and discovery platform Algolia explores the current usage, investment, and value of search, personalization, and hybrid retail strategies—revealing how retailers are investing in search to future-proof their eCommerce...
Why AI-based analytics and insights are essential for PR and marketing
In today's digital age, the public relations industry faces increasing pressure to adopt data-driven decision-making. The traditional approach of relying on intuition and anecdotal evidence is no longer sufficient. PR professionals need to incorporate data and...
Leaders who prioritize inclusion in the workplace can slash attrition risk in half
Despite the fact that billions of dollars are spent globally every year on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, new research from business strategy firm Boston Consulting Group (BCG) shows that business leaders have minimal insight into what works and...
4 PR essentials to consider for your business’s reputation and visibility
Are you thinking about starting a business? If so, PR should be at the top of your list of things to do. Public relations can help you get your business off the ground and build credibility with your target audience. Here are some essential PR tips to keep in mind as...
Metaverse opportunities and barriers: Biz leaders are counting on skills training to fuel growth
The metaverse is here, and brands and businesses recognize the need to get ready to have a strong presence there by building their workforce competencies to maximize the opportunities. But while 7 in 10 business leaders (68 percent) say it’s important for their...
17 mistakes to avoid when using SEO to rank your website
After creating a website for your business, there is so much you need to do to make it ready for customers. And after everything is ready, you need to ensure that customers can see it, which means getting it SEO-optimized. Search Engine Optimization is a powerful tool...
PR tactics sports marketers can use to keep clients out of political controversies
Sports fanatics in our business often are so excited when they are assigned to or suggest a sports marketing mega-project to a client that they often fail to consider the downsides that might occur, which are many. The downsides have always been there, punctuated by...
The singular power of the online review: Perceptions and preferences—and brand opportunities
Comms pros are aware of the power of the online review in driving brand interest and sales, but new research from reputation management and brand intelligence firm Chatmeter suggests that reviews might be more influential than you thought—and may in fact offer brands...
2023 state of SMS marketing: Poor mobile messaging strategy drives brand decline
New survey research from data quality and email marketing firm Validity of SMS, text, and WhatsApp users determines that when done well, SMS marketing encourages customer engagement and spending—but when done poorly, it can have crippling implications for a company’s...
Designer campaigns: 5 PR strategies for luxury brands
Luxury branding can be a tough egg to crack. As a high-end company, your demographic is often niche, and those you do attract are harder to keep. In the past, reputation alone has carried many high-end brands. With years of experience and a well-known logo, luxury...
4 PR strategies that can bring more money into your business
Public relations strategies are important for any business no matter what sector or industry the business is part of. PR can be used to maintain the image of a business, help generate interest in an organization or improve the reputation of a company. Depending on...












