Backlinks are a fundamental aspect of search engine optimization (SEO) that play a critical role in determining a website’s ranking on search engines like Google. Simply put, a backlink is a link from one website to another, and search engines use them as a way of...
The rise of AI-powered apps: A guide for businesses in 2025
Today’s technology cannot be imagined without artificial intelligence. AI is regarded as the backbone of technological innovation, and its incredible applications have infiltrated almost every industry. In 2025, businesses will have a plethora of benefits from...
How to build consumer connections with influencer marketing to grow your brand
You’ve seen it happen a thousand times on social media: someone with a huge following holds up a product or talks about a brand, and suddenly, that brand seems to explode overnight. Is it just luck? Or is there a hidden pattern that regular folks can tap into?...
Beyond aesthetics: Building meaningful connections in lifestyle PR
Lifestyle public relations has long been associated with aesthetics—beautiful imagery, aspirational branding, and curated experiences designed to capture attention. But in a world where consumers are more discerning than ever, visuals alone are not enough. People want...
Why precision, quality, and innovation are essential in today’s manufacturing for stronger brand PR
Like in many other fields, public relations is constantly changing in complexity. It is common for manufacturers to fail to comprehend the relationship between quality production and PR strategy. Some practitioners of public relations tend to concentrate on practical...
New study reveals how CEOs rate the value of their CMOs: A Q&A with Boathouse’s Director of Strategic Comms, Anna Adams-Sarthou
What value is the CMO and the overall marketing department bringing to companies? The short answer is good-ish. CMOs are doing better now than they were a few years ago, per their CEOs, but their departments are still floundering a little. Grappling with the...
4 reasons why B2B wholesale brands are investing in PR more than ever in 2025
The B2B wholesale market is evolving fast. Many wholesale brands rely only on word-of-mouth or direct sales. But just selling products is not enough to win the market in 2025. Today your brand reputation and visibility matters a lot, even more than your product....
5 PR campaigns that elevated small tech brands in 2025: Winning strategies for maximum impact
In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, small brands often face an uphill battle when competing against industry giants. With massive marketing budgets and vast resources, larger companies dominate the digital space, making it increasingly difficult for emerging...
Standing out online: 7 effective strategies for a distinctive brand presence
Brand differentiation is one of the key methods for achieving sustainable business growth. After all, today's consumers have almost limitless options of products and services from which they can choose. Furthermore, with brands regularly upping their marketing...
Strikes at Vail’s ski resort in Park City, Utah, provide a salutary lesson in crisis communications—and the high cost of ignoring insights
Ski resorts are supposed to be all about carving fresh powder, après-ski cocktails, and Instagram-worthy mountaintop views. Instead, they’re making headlines for worker strikes, customer frustration, and general discontent. Case in point: the ski patrol strike at Park...
How online gaming and poker sites benefit from working with ambassadors
Brand ambassadors have become an influential part of marketing, tapping into their influence to sell a brand's goods and services while painting them in a good light. Gaming and poker sites are no exception to the trend, and many have enlisted the help of ambassadors...
Can the ‘Oscar Bump’ Affect Media Mentions? Media Analysis of Anora’s Coverage Before and After Its Academy Awards Win
The 97th Academy Awards took place on March 2nd, celebrating a new slate of films, actors, and industry professionals. Ten films were nominated for Best Picture, with the honor going to the independent film Anora. Since nominations are announced as early as January,...