PR is all about increasing brand awareness and positioning your business as a credible voice within your industry, and in many ways, this relies on how you ‘hook’ your audience and journalists. Newsworthy content should be engaging, insightful, and spark emotion....
Beyond Black History Month: 3 tips for making cultural observances a year-round conversation
Over the past month, we have shared the achievements and impacts of Black people in social media channels, blogs, podcasts and other communication channels. Now Black History Month is over, and we are preparing to celebrate women’s impact on our communities throughout...
Building a culture of online safety and social media security: What you need to know
Prioritizing online safety and social media security has become imperative for businesses of all sizes in the 21st century. As the number of social media platforms grows and cyber threats advance, safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining a secure online...
6 trends and innovations in competitive media reporting: What to watch for in 2024
The world of media and communications is constantly changing. So, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for businesses looking to maintain a strong and positive brand presence–and they can, with competitive media reporting. This strategy provides companies with a lens...
Unveiling the missing ingredient for your brand’s organic growth
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, organic growth remains crucial for brands seeking sustainable success. However, navigating the complexities and intersections of each ingredient—content, search engine optimization (SEO), social, and more—while earning...
Exploring the relationship between communication and diversity execs: Strategies, best practices and challenges to driving positive change
DEI has generally been considered an initiative under the Purpose umbrella, and squarely in the PR domain, but the rise of the Chief Diversity Officer in many organizations has largely usurped that critical company mandate and challenge. New research from The...
Social media benchmarks: Instagram generates highest level of organic interactions for brands
The social media wheel of fortune was spinning wildly again in Q4 2023, and new research from customer engagement platform Emplifi provides deep insights to help social media marketers and advertisers align their social strategies with current performance trends for...
Game changer: How Caitlin Clark is redefining how we market women athletes
I’m a bit of a UNC basketball diehard (maybe not Tar Heel born, but certainly bred, dead). But another must-see team has landed on my calendar the last couple winters. Iowa women’s basketball and its transcendent guard, Caitlin Clark. I’m hardly alone, as she fills...
New PR industry survey reveals top nutrition trends for consumers in 2024
What’s on the table in 2024 for the ever-evolving food and nutrition space? New research from Today's Dietitian and Pollock Communications offers a glimpse into the shifting landscape of what we eat and why, as consumers increasingly prioritize both their well-being...
Transforming PR with augmented reality: Getting beyond the hype
Far from being merely a trendy term, augmented reality (AR) has rapidly become an essential tool in actively transforming and reshaping how PR campaigns are conceptualized and delivered. To showcase this, let’s explore the tangible benefits provided, as well as...
How to integrate customer communications management into your PR
In the realm of contemporary business practices, the significance of customer communication cannot be overstated. It serves as the linchpin that connects consumers with brands, fostering a dialogue that extends beyond mere transactions to build meaningful...
Maximizing productivity and redefining work-life balance in today’s workplace
We live in an era where the boundary between work and life often gets blurred. Because of this, redefining work-life balance is essential to maximize productivity. The modern workplace is no longer confined to the traditional 9-to-5 schedule or the walls of an...












