Once upon a time, public relations was essentially limited to penning press releases, organizing press junkets and building relationships with the media. With the rise of the digital age, however, PR professionals have had to expand their expertise to communicate on...
There is a common misconception that nonprofits can operate in a vacuum without putting much time and effort into developing a sound business strategy. However, that couldn't be further from the truth. Just like any other business, a nonprofit must work to attract new...
Starting your own business seems like a dream come true, but there is still a ton of work to do before you can reach your goal. Building a successful company means currying favor with an otherwise uncaring public, and doing so will require a variety of tools,...
When running a business, there are many things to think about and keep in mind as your business grows and develops. While this can be exciting, it can also be challenging at times as well, especially when it comes to building an effective marketing strategy. The good...
As any business owner understands, talking to the media is a part of the job. There is a huge difference between just speaking to reporters and being able to effectively make your point in a manner that helps to build ongoing relationships, create positive news and...
2021 is looking to be an exciting, yet challenging year for almost any company. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we work, shop, and even live our day-to-day lives. While the promise of vaccines is giving everyone hope, we can’t expect 2021 to be a return to...
Managing public relations is an important component of your overall marketing strategy. The goal of public relations is to build a positive reputation with potential customers, vendors, and investors. These are nine of the ways good PR can improve your business: 1....
When an adverse event rotates the spotlight of public attention to your business or that of a partner or client, does your response plan include a designated spokesperson? Does that person have a back-up? If either answer is no, then your crisis response plan has a...
With more and more of your daily life taking place online, it can be easy to find yourself targeted by hackers. Hackers have numerous tools at their disposal, and they’re constantly developing new tools and techniques in order to steal the personal data of hapless...
Public relations is an important aspect of any company, because it is the toolkit businesses use to tailor public perception in their favor. PR is largely associated with responding to scandals and backlash, but there’s more to the story of what PR firms can do for...
Every business has room for improvement, which means they also have room to grow. If you're wondering what you can do to pump a little life into your business, here are some suggestions that might get the creative juices in your mind flowing. 1. Cash flow Nothing can...
2020 has brought a number of challenges to everyone, and PR professionals are no different. Between your normal duties and crisis communications, you've encountered some unique challenges. Here are some of the most common ones—and tips to help combat them. Personal...