The economic forecast around the world is not very bright right now, and this puts brands and businesses in a vulnerable position—and new research from global integrated PR agency MikeWorldWide (MWW) affirms that, just as it was during the COVID crisis, effective...
4 important elements of storytelling vital for media relations
It’s no secret that PR is a great way to spread the word about your company’s brand. Too often, though, companies default to using PR to push their products or services, instead of their story. You may be asking: what’s wrong with that? Shouldn’t companies be aiming...
PR glossary in focus: Data terms you should know
Data is a big part of modern business success. It's used to create reports, predict earnings, and factors into every decision that drives a company's growth and profits. Learn the meaning of some of the most common data terms to gain a better understanding and create...
Study: Consumers want humans moderating content online, not just AI
The vast majority (92 percent) of consumer respondents in a new survey from digital CX innovator TELUS International believe that it is very important or somewhat important to have humans reviewing content online vs. AI alone. Of those respondents, nearly...
Overconfident marketers missing the mark with consumers in light of inflationary pressures
New survey data from enterprise customer data platform Treasure Data delves into the impact of rising costs to consumers, how inflation is changing spending habits, and what marketers are doing in response. The survey confirms businesses and consumers alike are being...
Half of consumers are open to making holiday purchases from social media
A new holiday marketing report from social advertising automation platform Smartly.io points to a growing interest among consumers to use social media to aid their online shopping journeys. Specifically, 55 percent of respondents say they are open to making holiday...
Consumers want brand interactions online to feel more like personal conversations—but how?
New research from digital transformation-focused cloud communications firm Vonage reveals that businesses have technology gaps that prevent them from making meaningful connections with customers. After two years of nonstop digital transformation among businesses, only...
4 tips to develop a PR strategy for your eCommerce business
Public relations can be an often overlooked aspect of running a business—particularly those that operate online such as eCommerce stores and who are rarely interacting directly with customers or clients. However, it can prove to be invaluable in so many ways. If you...
New study finds virtual events have become too formulaic—and could be hurting your brand
In the post-pandemic Zoom age, after years of virtual conferences and events, brands and businesses may have gotten too comfortable with that two-dimensional format, even though they all tend to look and feel the same—in short, unmemorable. But the bland impact...
4 key ingredients corporate boards need to become stewards of sustainability
While boards are prioritizing sustainability, there is much room for improvement—and getting the right composition, culture, mindset and skills are key for driving ESG agendas, asserts a new report from leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder. The firm’s new study,...
State of mental health in public relations in 2022: New PRSA-NY study reveals anxiety, pressure
Newly released research from PRSA-NY uncovers an acute mental health issue among its members surveyed due to the nature of working in the public relations industry. Beyond dealing with the pandemic on a personal level, those working in the profession have been on the...
Trends impacting small businesses ahead of the 2022 holiday season
Despite rising inflation and fears of a recession, enthusiasm for supporting small businesses remains strong heading into the 2022 holiday season, new research from small biz digital marketing platform Constant Contact. The firm’s second annual Small Business Now...












