There is no shortage of concerns that PR companies have regarding the myriad of reputational risks that face them online. This is because of how easy it has become for online troublemakers and trolls to put brand loyalty, corporate reputation, and purchase intent at...
3 ways to adapt and prepare your PR strategy for an uncertain 2021
Teams across the world were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and marketing teams were no exception. As we enter 2021, it’s more crucial than ever that businesses pivot their communications strategies to survive and grow in these continued chaotic times. With so many...
New features arriving at Google Analytics to help boost ROI
Over the years, Google Analytics has received significant updates that have helped marketers come up with new ways to read and analyze data, measure their main KPIs, and monitor important marketing channels. The tool is used by millions of businesses and website...
The evolution of SEO: Why backlinks could be a thing of the past
Search engine optimization is often defined as a long-term strategy, with small dynamic changes throughout. As the classic idiom goes, slow and steady wins the race. This is the right approach for a savvy marketer’s game. SEO, by nature, is a discipline that is always...
Emergence—what it is and why SEO pros should understand it
Search engine optimization is a cornerstone focus for any digital business or online content creator. Google, as the premier and most widely used search engine by far, holds the proverbial keys to the kingdom. If you want your content to be found easily by your target...
4 examples of successful virtual events in 2020—and what made them work
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has presented multiple unprecedented challenges for businesses across the globe, with the immediate adoption of remote work culture being one of them. Nearly eight months in, virtual events are quickly replacing in-person events. With...
Cultural intelligence: Why implementing this practice is important for PR pros
In today’s “intelligent” era, you have to be familiar with multiple relevant concepts, especially in the ever-dynamic field of public relations. While artificial intelligence is the most recent to impact public relations, other more “real“ intelligent forms are also...
Is your brand ready for a TikTok ban? How to plan, prepare and pivot.
TikTok is the new social media sensation, making major outlets like Instagram and Facebook seem quaint and old-fashioned. The app has particularly experienced a surge in popularity with Generation Z users. As such, many companies are eager to jump at the opportunity...
How PR teams are carrying business through the COVID storm
Though lockdown restrictions are gradually easing around the world, we are definitely not through the COVID-19 storm yet. In fact, and as we’ve previously reported, a second wave is regarded as the biggest threat to business continuity. The pandemic has already had...
Why PR professionals cannot be replaced by AI and automation
As a PR professional, you might be growing a little tired of the continuous stream of headlines that claim that AI is poised to revolutionize marketing. Some—and especially those who have a vested interest in AI (Artificial Intelligence) and ML (Machine...
Measuring the impact of flexible digital communications during COVID
It’s safe to say that most college marketing degrees don’t offer a class in “Effective Messaging During a Pandemic.” The global outbreak of COVID-19 is a once in a century occurrence, and the toll it has taken on national economies is undeniably unprecedented. The...
3 essential insights for creative PR campaigns during the COVID crisis
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has completely turned how we do business upside down. Events are being canceled all over the globe, workers are forced to isolate themselves from colleagues who they would normally work with in-person, and working remotely from home has...