Most business owners these days understand that public relations can help convert potential consumers into buying customers. In fact, according to research, public relations can generate conversion rates between 10 to 15 times more than advertising efforts. These days...
“Content is king” is one of the most popular phrases in content marketing. It has been used so much that it’s starting to sound like a cliché. Though that might be the case, content marketing is crucial to driving conversions and sales for most online businesses. This...
The pandemic has fundamentally changed the way we live, work and play. Marketing strategies that worked in the past just aren’t performing the way they were before the global shift that upended our lives. Content marketers need to be aware of the impact that the...
COVID-19 has changed much about how we live, and while an end to the pandemic is in sight, content marketers must be vigilant in adapting to people’s needs. Buyers’ shopping habits have changed in terms of what they buy and how they buy it. Restricted budgets have...
There are some announcements that will just not generate any coverage in tier one media outlets, no matter how much your company might want coverage in those types of media outlets. These types of announcements are called noteworthy news—it is notable but not quite...
The news-cycle rollercoaster and news-consumption patterns continue to warp among consumers—and baffle communicators. While recent TV news has covered the COVID pandemic, the Delta variant, ongoing Democrat vs. Republican political tug-of-wars, the January 6th...
Creating a content marketing plan requires a lot of time and effort, but it is crucial to implement the best content practices and strategies so that your online presence thrives. According to Hubspot, 70 percent of marketers are actively investing in content...
As PR pros, we’re conditioned to adapt our stories to whatever is happening in the world around us. Sometimes, the appropriate way to approach a pitch or a briefing can change in a matter of minutes. It’s our job to relate our clients and their brand narratives to...
It is important to continue to listen to customers even if a business thinks it has them figured out. There is always a lot to be learned from major marketing and digital PR campaigns. Although most of the marketing campaigns that are cited below are by brands that...
Any content that’s created by the target audience of a company instead of the company itself is called user-generated content. Companies often use and share user-generated content on their own social media accounts, websites, digital PR or other marketing platforms....
Getting coverage for your brand is not easy. It requires significant strategic thinking and planning and eventually executing on those ideas to generate results. But how do you use those coverages once your team has gained it through earned media? From sharing your...
All PR professionals should understand how to write effective press releases. Why? Because press releases: Garner media coverage. Are a cost-effective promotion tool. Help launch new products, break news, and manage crises. Boost brand awareness and reputation. Help...