PR is a tricky field. Hypothetically, PR campaigns are great ways to improve the public image and recognizability of your brand, but how can you tell whether they’re working? Some of the results of your campaign, such as heightened brand recognition in the general...
7 tips for optimizing your reputation with a client
There are many marketing and PR strategies that can improve your brand reputation overall, given months of time to develop. But how can you improve your reputation with a single client? Improving your reputation with an individual client can have a variety of positive...
4 tips for outsourcing content without compromising on quality
Content is king. You know this, yet you don’t have the resources to meet the demand for high-quality, engaging copy that satisfies your audience and moves them through the process from awareness to conversion. Could outsourcing be the answer? The benefits and...
How to address and correct a public misconception
Occasionally, your business will have to deal with a public misconception or misunderstanding. This could be about an incident or problem that negatively affects your reputation, or it could be something broader, like a point of confusion about your industry. As an...
COVID-19 reveals critical importance of succession planning to PR
Across the United States and around the globe, COVID-19 has revealed many businesses’ weaknesses, and not just in terms of economic stability or supply chain management. No, businesses are all living through a crash course in crisis management and communications, and...
5 reasons why word choice matters in content marketing
It’s easy for business owners and digital marketers to get so caught up in the big picture that they fail to pay attention to the small details that weave into the larger fabric. Perhaps this is most evident in the way in which brand leaders treat individual words....
The Headline Effect: Why your titles matter in public relations
Whether you’re working on standard promotional material or dealing with a PR crisis, crafting a clear, powerful message is at the heart of business writing, but how much of your content does anyone actually read? It’s a pressing question and one that any journalist...
7 solid tips for using online reviews to manage your brand reputation
Every brand in the modern era needs to think about their online brand reputation. The few restaurants, stores, and other local businesses that don’t invest in their online presence will still be the subject of online reviews and conversation—whether they realize it or...
These 3 examples demonstrate how brand awareness impacts the bottom line
Generating revenue for your business requires more than a good sales team. Your marketing strategy, especially brand awareness, plays a critical role in convincing people to make a purchase. Negative brand awareness can break customer loyalty Negative brand awareness...
6 variables to consider when planning marketing strategies
Certain marketing and communications strategies seem generally effective, capable of generating a higher ROI than other strategies. But can the same cluster of effective strategies be used equally effectively across the board? In other words, can two companies from...
4 behind-the-scenes ways to improve the customer opinion
There are many things you can do to improve the customer’s impression of your business, many of which occur in plain sight. However, there are even more things you can do to improve the customer opinion behind the scenes. Rebekah Iliff, an entrepreneur, writer, and...
5 ways PR firms can enhance security
No business is immune from the cyber security threats that exist in today’s business world. The threats seem to be growing by the day, which leaves everyone wondering how to proceed. However, some companies face greater risks as a result of the work they do—and public...