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...
In recent years, organizations that incorporated content marketing in their businesses have reported high revenues. To maintain that growth and relevance, marketers must stay updated with the ever-fluctuating content marketing landscape. If there is anything we have...
In one day, reporters and editors receive over 50 emails. To get coverage or generate interest, your pitch needs to add value, be timely and you need to follow up properly. Whether you are looking to get interviews for your spokesperson, feature on a community news...
Many companies are already taking advantage of AI and automation. These tools streamline workflows, resulting in greater efficiency. AI chatbots, for example, are helping with customer service. AI recruiting tools help with talent management. Hiring processes are more...
Blogs aren’t going out of style anytime soon, despite what the internet would have you believe. While social media platforms like Instagram and content formats like video are soaring, blogs are still an effective content marketing and communication medium. Recent...
The COVID-19 pandemic has radically changed the lives of everyone and has re-shaped the marketing landscape, among other things, making marketers find new strategies—not just for the challenges during the pandemic but also the post-COVID challenges a brand will face....
Except for formats such as newsmagazines, long-form journalism, and some podcasts, most media interviews—and the articles or news segments that follow—are quick hits. Your TV interview might be boiled down to a seven-second quote. Your 10-minute interview with a...
The subtle skill of article writing is worth mastering, since all SEO, content marketing and PR efforts are rooted in quality content. However, when it comes to your brand’s online success, mere writing quality isn’t enough. The articles also need to convert. In fact,...