In the age of ever-limiting attention spans, the importance of ranking within Google’s top 10 results has become increasingly essential. According to HubSpot, 75 percent of users never scroll past the first page of search results. This statistic isn’t surprising...
As COVID rages, women seek positive messaging from brands
The pandemic will have a lasting effect on the outlook, behavior and psychology of women across the country, with more than half (56 percent) of women reporting that the pandemic has made them realize what is really important, namely family relationships and...
5 ways small businesses can level up in public relations
Managing the spread of information about your company takes on a distinctively DIY flavor when you're a small business operating with limited resources. Good public relations takes more than just making good social media content and responding to customer concerns....
New Worldcom PR study shows how leader attention & confidence shifted during COVID
The COVID pandemic has upended business in virtually every way, and new research from the Worldcom Public Relations Group reveals how it has significantly shifted executive attention and confidence for various issues. The stand-out change over the nine months from...
COVID consumer study reveals interest in brand discovery, small business
With the COVID crisis lingering and intensifying, new research from marketing solutions firm Vericast explores evolving consumer behaviors and media consumption in 2021. Based on responses from 1,000 U.S. adults, consumers are doing their part to support small...
Why you should tread lightly when adding influencer marketing to your PR strategy
Do you want to use influencer marketing? It can be a great option for some businesses. But consider a few things before you start working with influencers: Your goals Before you use influencer marketing, you should consider your goals from it. Perhaps you want to grow...
8 media relations lessons from the Senate impeachment trial
The recently concluded Senate impeachment trial of former President Trump provided important lessons for PR pros regarding media interviews. Lessons included: Assertion #1: Whatever is said during an interview better be the complete truth because reporters will fact...
Essentials of thought leadership marketing strategies
For a long time, thought leadership has been used as one of the main foundational parts of companies’ public relations and marketing efforts, because it’s the perfect place for creating ideas that can be used as a base to drive business growth. However, thought...
PR meets the money: CFOs now playing larger roles in digital strategy and execution
As COVID-19 keeps on challenging organizations worldwide, the role of the chief financial officer has moved further beyond “economic guardian” of the enterprise to “architect of business value” and “catalyst of digital strategies,” according to a new research...
The PR benefits of running a socially conscious business
The vast and intricate world of marketing is often informed by the shifting tides of society’s concurrent predisposition towards how a business should operate in the public eye. Perhaps this aspect is at its most visible in today’s climate, as social media and digital...
Surviving the retail apocalypse: 2021 trends, expectations, and new opportunities
As retailers and brand marketers battle through COVID’s impact on consumer behavior, new research from customer journey orchestration and analytics firm Kitewheel explores key trends in the retail industry, providing recommendations on how brands can make the most of...
Could guest blogging be dead anytime soon? A closer look for 2021
Despite anything you might have heard to the contrary, guest posting is still one of the best ways to promote your blog. It should always be a part of your blog promotion and search engine optimization (SEO) strategy. However, the reality is that many blogging...












