Most brands view social media as a great marketing platform, a place they could connect with their customers and expand their customer support services. Unfortunately, too many brands fail to see beyond that. More specifically, they fail to utilize the full potential...
Tips for developing relationships with media outlets for PR efforts
Before a company is able to take advantage of any positive media coverage it receives, it needs to be prepared with media relations efforts, by developing relationships with the right and relevant media outlets. Contact list The first step for a company often as part...
Marketers are doing more to reach consumers with disabilities, but barriers remain
New research from software reviews and selection firm Capterra finds that while one in four American adults live with a physical or mental disability, they are often excluded from digital marketing messages due to accessibility barriers. The firm’s newly released 2022...
Are influencers losing power? Most consumers doubt they use the products they promote
Authenticity is what has always given influencers their power, and it’s what separates them other marketing messaging in the eyes of consumers. And social media has given influencers the clout and the platform to promote products. But new research from product trust...
4 solid tips for crafting better email pitch subject lines
In a PR landscape increasingly intertwined with social media, first impressions matter. It’s more important than ever for PR professionals to craft pitches that grab journalists’ attention quickly. With the right subject line, the payoff can be enormous, and the...
Do’s and don’ts for dealing with your client’s public misdeeds
It happens all too frequently: a client does something embarrassing, insensitive, or illegal and the news reaches the public. Their reputation is damaged as the public turns against them. Perhaps law enforcement gets involved. This is a public relations nightmare, but...
Companies still struggle to optimize mobile app experiences—what marketers must know
New research from app experience platform Airship spotlights key internal challenges companies of all sizes face in deploying and improving app experiences for their customers, revealing that the mobile app experience (MAX)—as a concept and set of best practices—is...
The importance of earned media value—and how to measure it
We know that ‘earned media value’ sounds like one of those digital PR terms that leaves everyone scratching their heads. But it’s worth learning about because it is, in fact, extremely important. Earned media value is a very useful metric. Understanding it is vital to...
6 important PR tips every practitioner should know
Public relations is a critical piece of any business or organization. It's how you build and maintain relationships with the public and key stakeholders. However, PR can be complex and confusing for those who are new to it. This blog post will outline some basic PR...
5 ways to grow your PR business
In the fast-paced world of public relations, it is important that you keep up to speed with the industry's latest best practices. This can make or break your business. Here are a few ways to help you achieve your goals. 1. Keep your clients happy As a public relations...
Social commerce poised to be the top objective for influencer marketing campaigns
Social commerce will be the most popular influencer marketing campaign objective within the next year, demonstrating the growth of social commerce in influencer marketing, according to new survey research from industry service provider Influencer Intelligence. The...
5 ways technology is changing the PR industry
With new technological advances always around the corner, the PR industry is constantly evolving. Public relations now predominantly happen in the digital space. Customers interact with brands through social media, websites, and mobile apps. PR professionals must...












