It’s staggering to think about how profoundly the business world has changed in the last 12 months, since we were introduced to ChatGPT, the firebrand bot that started the revolution. In that time, business priorities, strategies and cultures have been upended around...
Crafting an effective CTA button: 9 best practices—and 9 great examples
CTA buttons are one of the most important elements of a landing page. They lead directly to an action, and as such, they directly influence conversion rates. Poorly designed CTA buttons are less likely to see clicks. Well-thought-out CTA buttons, especially those...
2024 content creation trends: 5 predictions to help brands craft the content of tomorrow
The Creator Economy is booming, and PR pros, communicators and the brands they represent are among the big beneficiaries of this wealth of talent. After another huge year, what can content creators—and the brands and firms that engage them—expect to lead content...
An important PR reality: By the time you pitch a news story, it’s old news—7 things about PR I don’t agree with
During my long PR career, I was called a maverick because I often disagreed with my colleagues’ widely accepted PR principles, and when we came to a fork in the road, I took the one less used. Here are some beliefs that set me apart from the clan: 1. Don’t pitch...
Innovation complications: As crucial as it is now, only 1 in 5 companies meet their goals—here’s what the most innovative are doing right
With the remaking of the business world now in progress as AI’s possibilities continue to unfold, now is the time for out-of-the-box thinking to be driving company initiatives. Innovation has always been a top priority, but brands and businesses need it today more...
9 tips for creating a successful sales enablement content strategy
Sales enablement content is incredibly vital for businesses today. It provides a smarter approach to dealing with potential buyers. In addition, this content plays an essential role in bridging the gap between sales and marketing. So, how do you create a successful...
Effective PR strategies in post-flood crisis management
In the wake of a flood, organizations face the dual challenge of managing the immediate fallout and communicating effectively with their stakeholders. The role of PR becomes crucial in shaping the narrative, addressing concerns, and rebuilding trust. This article...
New USC Annenberg report explores the trials and triumphs the comms industry will face on its journey into the uncertain world of AI
Still in its “wild west” phase, it’s hard to say how profoundly AI will impact the future of PR. We’re getting an idea of what we want it to do, but that’s based on where the wunderkind tech is right now as we hit the homestretch for the blurry year of 2023. As a...
Green PR: Crafting eco-conscious campaigns in the climate crisis era
You’ve probably noticed that there is a topic that rarely ever leaves public discourse—the environment. When there is news about a pop star reaching new levels of financial success, there will always be questions about their CO2 emissions. We talk about the...
New Gen Z marketing insights: How going niche can help brands connect with them
It’s not tough to figure out why Gen Z are presenting so many challenges for brands and marketers—if Gen Zers are defined by a single attribute, it's that their fluid sense of individuality makes them harder to pin down than their older counterparts. New research from...
How AI is helping businesses in these 5 industries to attract more customers
Businesses across sectors are harnessing the power of AI to enhance their efforts in acquiring and engaging customers. From personalizing customer recommendations to providing predictive analytics, AI is enabling businesses to deliver tailored experiences that...
2024 social media outlook: Social shopping, messaging apps and video content will become integral to brand marketing strategies
2023 was another landmark year in social media marketing, with major changes like the sale and rebranding of Twitter, and the launch of Meta’s Threads catalyzing significant strategic adjustments by many brands and businesses. So what can we expect in 2024? New...