Many PR pros are monitoring media. Not all are understanding it.
Media monitoring has become a standard function inside modern PR and communications teams. Alerts arrive instantly, dashboards refresh in real time, and coverage reports are generated with little effort. On the surface, this suggests that organizations are more...
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Crisis Comms & Media Monitoring
AI-powered media monitoring: The future of crisis prevention and reputation management
In today’s digital-first world, traditional media monitoring struggles to keep pace with the speed and complexity of modern communication. Mentions are scattered across social platforms, news outlets, blogs, and forums, making it increasingly difficult for PR teams to...
Why real-time media monitoring is essential for crisis management
In today’s always-on media environment, crises no longer develop gradually or give brands the luxury of time. A single post, comment, or headline can trigger rapid amplification across social platforms, online news, and search results within minutes, reshaping public...
The Epstein files situation provides a tutorial on how to prolong a PR crisis
The Republican Party’s actions since President Trump’s reelection had already provided Democrats with strong talking points to emphasize in the 2026 mid-term Congressional election – for example, the failure of President Trump to reduce prices and the failure to enact...
PR Tech & AI
Pros and cons of using AI‑generated drafts for press release copy
Press releases have always been the backbone of brand communication, but now brands are drafting them in unexpected ways. For example, 75% of PR professionals now use generative AI in their workflows, a dramatic jump from just 28% in early 2023. But does AI hold up...
How to use AI tools to supercharge your public relations strategy
Traditional PR often struggles with targeting the right journalists, measuring return on investment (ROI), and spotting risks before they become crises. But AI in modern PR has changed that. Let’s take a closer look at why AI-powered tools are so important in modern...
How to use AI as a tool for efficiency and automation in PR
In the fast-paced world of public relations, efficiency is more than a competitive advantage—it is essential. Every campaign, every press release, and every media pitch competes for attention in an environment defined by immediacy and volume. Artificial intelligence...
Content & Media Relations
Reporters decide whether you’re worth replying to in 3 seconds—how to make the cut
Open a reporter's inbox at 9 a.m., and you'll see chaos. By 9:05 am, they're already behind schedule, juggling deadlines, editors, breaking news, and pitches from people hoping for coverage. Those first few seconds when they open your pitch? They matter more than you...
The real reason your content isn’t driving conversions—and how to change that
Investing in content marketing is a low-cost, high ROI method for driving business results. It’s effective at building brand awareness. It can help boost brand trust or remove common conversion obstacles. And, when done right, it can even nurture brand loyalty,...
How to plan and run high-impact B2B brand campaigns
B2B brand campaigns are often misunderstood. Many teams either treat them like demand campaigns with brand-focused messaging or drop them when results don’t appear quickly enough. The result is inconsistent execution and unclear impact. This guide breaks down what B2B...