SEO is dead in 2024. Have you read it somewhere before? You must have! Many people believe this. Because SEO has become more difficult than ever. It is no longer just pleasing the search engines and getting higher positions. The rules have changed, the trends have...
Developing an Etsy-like marketplace: 7 key challenges and how to overcome them
The vast success of sites like Etsy further encouraged many entrepreneurs to seek opportunities in building an e-commerce marketplace like Etsy. Always on the rise, there are avenues for those that would want to approach demand for craftsman, vintage, and unique...
Why cybersecurity PR is critical for building long-term credibility
In the fast-moving world of cybersecurity, where new threats emerge daily, companies must be more than just reactive to breaches—they must also build credibility and trust with consumers, employees, and the public at large. The key to achieving this lies in effective...
The future of media relations: Engaging with decentralized media and new audiences
Public relations has always had a challenge managing the dizzying pace of the news cycle. However, viral social media news's explosive nature and subsequent reactions added a whole new element for PR professionals to navigate. Now that we’ve mastered traditional...
Building trust through transparency: The success of the 2020 Microsoft cybersecurity PR campaign
As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, it becomes increasingly important for brands in the technology space to demonstrate their commitment to cybersecurity. However, protecting consumer data is not enough. In today's world, brands must also build consumer trust by...
The role of social media in shaping modern public relations strategies
The role of social media in public relations has changed the way PR professionals interact with audiences, manage reputations, and form connections in the digital age. Those days are long gone when the only ways to communicate were through media events and press...
Dear journalists: We’re sorry for all the bad pitches—and 6 ways PR promises to improve
Let’s face it: you’ve seen some terrible pitches. PR pros have hit “send” on press releases about products you’d never cover, addressed emails to “Dear [Insert Random Name Here],” and pitched stories so irrelevant, you wondered if they’d mixed up their media lists...
PR campaigns that transform climate data into global climate action
As climate change is no longer a faraway threat but rather a live crisis in the present, public relations campaigns become more and more critical. Converting raw climate data into meaningful and actionable global initiatives requires more than scientific reports. It...
Leveraging PR and marketing to drive success in the home improvement industry
The home improvement industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven by a surge in demand for renovations, repairs, and upgrades. For businesses operating in this space, such as contractors, designers, and suppliers, leveraging PR and marketing...
Mastering communications and PR in the changing automotive industry
Consumer needs and newer technologies fuel the development of the automobile industry, and effective communications and public relations have steered this change. The global automobile industry is expected to reach $462 trillion by 2030. This underlines why public...
Is AI endangering your brand equity? 3 lessons for communications professionals
In 2022, the marketing industry experienced a digital gold rush. Early innovators swarmed to ChatGPT, eyeing possibilities to transform experiences, scale outputs, and enhance workflows (among other jargon-forward goals). To their credit, these early innovators were...
6 reasons sending text files is considered bad for your PR—and what to do instead
A single wrong interaction in the professional world can break your reputation. Sending plain text files is one of them. You might think, what’s the big deal in sending a TXT file? But it can leave a not-so-professional impression. Want to know why? Stick with us as...