Marketing and communications has always been about understanding customer needs and delivering value, but how we achieve that is undergoing a seismic transformation. Driven by emerging technologies, changing consumer expectations, and global shifts in communication...
Nonprofits are losing donor trust. PR pros must rethink storytelling and monthly appeals
With fleeting attention spans and lack of trust, nonprofit communicators are facing a new challenge of turning one time donors into lifelong contributors. Traditional fundraising messages no longer excite donors, instead they demand authenticity, transparency and a...
Analyzing the marketing strategies of Marriott International: A deep dive into the hotel industry’s digital transformation
In an era dominated by digital engagement and customer-centric experiences, the hospitality industry has undergone a significant transformation, with hotel chains increasingly focusing on sophisticated marketing strategies to remain competitive. One of the most...
The power of hyperlocal public relations in building community brands
In today’s competitive marketplace, public relations has become a cornerstone for businesses seeking to build trust, visibility, and credibility. Whether you're a startup or a well-established local company, the way your brand is perceived by the public can...
Automated, adaptive, and always-on: How system design principles shape modern PR workflows
When most people think of PR, they think of people, pitches, press events, and storytelling. But what powers modern PR isn’t just relationships. It’s systems. Quiet, invisible, always-on system designs. Distributed queues. Event logs. Monitoring dashboards. Message...
Why a PR services provider makes for a terrific comms solution for startups and small businesses
Starting a business represents a great success, but most new businesses struggle to establish brand awareness. Your startup delivers remarkable features, together with an interesting story and remarkable products. But then, how do you sell it without breaking the...
How startups can optimize field service operations and build a scalable, market-ready brand
Most field service startups don’t fail because their idea was wrong. They fail because operations get messy before they become profitable. Without the right field service software, the downfall starts with a simple schedule collapse, customer complaint, or missed...
PR in 2025: Trends, news, and the bold new face of public relations
Public relations in 2025 is no longer just about press releases and media outreach. It has become a dynamic blend of technology, transparency, storytelling, and cultural awareness. With AI tools, social media metamorphosis, and a growing demand for authenticity, PR...
Effective pet product PR on display: A case study on BarkBox’s success
Public relations is an integral aspect of any business, and its importance is especially evident in the pet product industry. With billions of dollars being spent on pet products every year, it is no surprise that competition in the pet sector has grown significantly....
The AI content revolution: Why vibe communications is the next must-have skill
Companies today house a wealth of untapped thought leadership. Their executives and subject matter experts possess deep insights that could shape their industries and grow their businesses, yet time constraints often prevent them from turning that knowledge into...
The authenticity arbitrage: Why being human is your biggest competitive advantage in 2025
When I first started Marketri, I knew absolutely nothing about the art and science of public relations. Like, embarrassingly, nothing. So, I did what any self-respecting entrepreneur would do in the pre-Amazon-delivery era: I drove to Barnes and Noble and invested in...
President Trump’s Epstein tactics are an example of how to keep a PR crisis in the news
I’ve often criticized the strategies used during a PR crisis because many are from hackneyed by-the-book manuals. That’s definitely not true about the tactics that President Trump has been using during his Jeffrey Epstein crisis. But just because it’s original...












