media relations
The importance of earned media value—and how to measure it

The importance of earned media value—and how to measure it

We know that ‘earned media value’ sounds like one of those digital PR terms that leaves everyone scratching their heads. But it’s worth learning about because it is, in fact, extremely important. Earned media value is a very useful metric. Understanding it is vital to...

3 smart ways to harness the power of media

3 smart ways to harness the power of media

With so much content out there, it is easy to lose track of what is being said about your brand or your company. Keeping tabs on what others say about your business is one way to control the narrative. With the option of creating some of your content, you also take an...

Media kit essentials: Must-have visual assets

Media kit essentials: Must-have visual assets

Companies have a media kit to provide a quick snapshot of their brand to their current and potential clients, journalists, other brands, influencers, and media companies. Thus, this kit needs to assemble attention-grabbing and informative content that offers your...

3,2,1… Action! 4 tips for getting on the air and in the news

3,2,1… Action! 4 tips for getting on the air and in the news

The television realm remains an indispensable component of our society. There are often moments when my clients have an immediate need to get information out to the community, and the most effective means to do that is often by contacting media outlets and...

Predictive pitching: Exploring the future of automated PR

Predictive pitching: Exploring the future of automated PR

Technological evolution has done nothing short of transforming the PR landscape. In a post-Covid pitching pool, campaigns have become more competitive, journalists have become inundated with requests and marketers are quickly battling a spike in consumer demand. As...

6 suggestions to keep in mind when pitching the media

6 suggestions to keep in mind when pitching the media

The “art of the pitch” is a vital skill in the PR world. Although it’s far from easy to craft a memorable pitch, fundamental mistakes commonly crop up in the industry, even among veterans—all of them entirely preventable. We’ve outlined six key qualifications your...

4 ways to leverage broadcast experts to position your brand

4 ways to leverage broadcast experts to position your brand

Broadcast experts can be media personalities or influencers. Tier one morning and afternoon shows turn to broadcast experts for their insights on topics ranging from the top tech products to the top toys for the season. With the media landscape changing, it has become...

How story stewardship can help foster empathy, inclusion, belonging

How story stewardship can help foster empathy, inclusion, belonging

The death of Michelle Alyssa Go, an Asian American woman who was pushed to her death in front of a New York City subway train in January, is not being investigated as a hate crime. But for many in the Asian community, the murder of the 40-year-old financial services...