In a wildly divisive age, Americans fear that empathy is plummeting in business and society at large, and they blame news media, social media and politicians, among other factors. New research from Method Communications reveals that although nearly 25 percent of...
The current state of PR & media relationships—7 ways to create better ones
Media results and coverage are core deliverables for most companies that seek PR agency support. Nevertheless, today’s PR agencies are too easily distracted by other communications disciplines and mechanics, thereby neglecting the fundamentals required to be effective...
Auto industry drives COVID brand intimacy despite supply chain challenges
The automotive industry ranked #2 out of the 10 industries featured in the 2021 Brand Intimacy COVID Study a study of brands based on emotional connections during the pandemic, from marketing intimacy agency MBLM (pronounced Emblem), which uses emotional science to...
Content creation: Why brands and publishers view commerce content as a key revenue driver
Commerce content—or copy published by independent media organizations, and also known as affiliate content, affiliate commerce, content partnerships, or mass media partnerships—allows readers to understand the goods and services promoted by an editorial team, and a...
How to incorporate corporate social responsibility into your PR
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a source of positive public relations. The issues of ethics are relevant to PR. In the global economy, where companies manufacture goods in one part of the world and sell them in another, businesses are expected to maintain...
5 ways to provide more agile PR solutions
In the modern world, PR is all about knowing how to respond to crises in a fast and efficient fashion. However, while running the business and handling day-to-day operations, you might find it difficult for your business to truly be able to step up and make a genuine...
Visual discovery: Half of consumers say seeing a product image motivates them to buy
They say seeing is believing, and new survey research from NCSolutions (NCS) and Pinterest affirms that the truism applies to brand and product purchasing. Visual discovery, even when it's in the form of advertising, drives purchase decisions, the research...
Did COVID kill marketing “techlash”? Consumers’ fear of martech drops as acceptance spikes
Although consumers remain aware of the negatives of marketing technology—“techlash” is still a reality—new research of both consumers and marketers from the American Marketing Association-New York (AMA-NY) reveals that growing use of new marketing media and technology...
What should clients look for in a blockchain public relations agency?
While there are thousands of PR companies around the world, those that specialize in blockchain are few are far between. A great blockchain public relations agency will be able to launch your IDO campaign, increase your brand’s public visibility, and generate a buzz...
The state of COVID-ravaged healthcare communications in 2021
New research from healthcare comms firm Spōk into how clinical communication is handled in U.S. healthcare organizations—as well as the trends, challenges, and predictions shaping this critical capability—indicates a milestone in understanding healthcare communication...
3 ways to combine local SEO and PR strategies
In business, PR and marketing are often kept separate. They’ll have different budgets and different responsibilities. However, combining PR and local SEO strategies can have a hugely positive impact on your business. What is local SEO? Local SEO focuses on getting...
Employee experience excellence: 3 key practices that separate the leaders from the laggards
In today's historically tight labor market, developing and keeping talent is now top of mind for business leaders—and becoming an employee experience leader can be the differentiator. New research from customer and employee experience firm Medallia and The Josh Bersin...












