In a world where cannabis was once whispered about behind closed doors, few companies have done more to bring the plant into the mainstream than MedMen. Long before cannabis was treated like a luxury commodity or a lifestyle accessory, MedMen saw a gap in the...
The death of the email pitch? PR in the age of Slack, Discord & DMs
For decades, the email pitch has been the default way for PR managers to reach out to journalists. Before email pitches, it was phone calls, and while they were direct and could lead to faster results, journalists found them intrusive and potentially disruptive. When...
The shift beyond traditional media relations—why digital PR is no longer optional for brands
Traditional media relations were once the cornerstone of public relations. Press releases, earned media, and pitch meetings defined success for brands seeking attention. Today, however, visibility extends far beyond journalists’ inboxes. Business audiences and...
Creating a brand narrative that sells: 8 important lessons from diverse industries
Positioning your small or mid-size business in a competitive market can seem daunting—particularly if you’re working with a limited marketing budget. However, while you may feel that reaching prospects and converting customers necessitates proactive sales tactics...
9 steps for building an effective content calendar for your PR and marketing strategy
A content calendar is one of the most effective tools for managing a brand’s marketing efforts. It brings together every task—from web pages and blogs to social media posts, email campaigns, and ads—into a single, organized plan. With a content calendar, you will...
PR & AI: Travel marketing’s new power couple
After almost two decades in travel marketing, I’ve watched a bevy of buzzwords and travel trends come and go. (Rest in peace, revenge travel.) All the while, travel PR kept on humming behind the scenes: building trust, shaping narratives and working to earn attention...
Crypto PR tips: 4 easy ways to get featured in crypto media fast
The crypto space isn’t exactly known for being slow. Markets are constantly on a knife-edge waiting to react violently to any news that could shift investor sentiment. One regulatory tweet, one exploit, one surprise partnership, and the entire conversation pivots. If...
How Unilever’s AI-driven Dove campaign redefined digital PR
In 2025, Unilever turned heads in the world of digital PR by fusing artificial intelligence with human influence to breathe new life into Dove. What began as a soap promotion transformed into a data-fueled cultural narrative, generating more than 3.5 billion social...
Content strategy intelligence: Using Google results to understand what audiences actually want
Ever wondered why some content flies while yours crawls? It’s not always because the writing’s bad or the design’s dull. More often, it’s because it’s answering questions no one’s actually asking. The internet is crowded, but attention is scarce. If you want your...
Why all high-profile clients should undergo media training
If there’s one aspect that all PR practitioners should be aware of, it’s that when arranging an interview for a client there is only one certainty: Until the story appears, you’ll never know if it will be what you hoped for. Experience shows that the resulting story...
Media relations PR solutions: Tips from industry experts and case studies
Press releases and damage management are only two aspects of public relations. Making a lasting impression is the aim. Given the rapid pace of news and people's short attention spans, effective media relations may be the difference between being noticed and being...
From awareness to conversion: A complete breakdown of content marketing success
Content marketing is a deliberate approach centered on creating and disseminating valuable, pertinent, and illuminating content. Its objectives span enhancing brand visibility, driving website traffic, generating leads, and informing audiences about a company's...












