The marketing landscape for blockchain and cryptocurrency projects has shifted dramatically since 2021's bull market peak. Gone are the days of meme-driven hype cycles and FOMO-based promotions. Today's successful crypto marketing strategies prioritize education,...
Marketing momentum: Does a bull market ignite financial communications?
As financial marketers, we know the adage: past performance is no guarantee of future results. Yet at the Financial Communications Society (FCS), an intriguing pattern emerged in 2024—one that might suggest marketing activity in the financial services industry mirrors...
Nonprofit PR: Strengthening donor relationships with comms campaigns and CRM integration
In the nonprofit world, building strong donor relationships is the key to lasting success. When donors feel valued and connected to the mission of your nonprofit, they’re more likely to contribute, turning into long-term supporters. Public relations plays an important...
Employee development is the key to retaining talent: 4 ways to implement it
Have you ever wondered why some companies have employees who stick around, thrive, and seem genuinely happy, while others struggle with high turnover? Let me tell you, it’s no coincidence. The secret sauce often boils down to how much a company invests in its people. ...
‘What is PR, Uncle Curtis?’: One way to explain public relations to a child—write a children’s book!
Has one of your young children, or a niece or nephew, ever asked you about public relations and what you do in your work? If so, how did it go? Was it easy to explain PR and your role, and was your explanation understood, or did it leave the child wondering what PR is...
The ROI of client education: Turning knowledge sharing into a conversion engine
Client education has become indispensable in the modern PR and communications landscape. By prioritizing knowledge sharing, agencies can create stronger, more collaborative relationships with their clients while achieving measurable returns on investment. The ROI of...
My very own predictions for 2025—with a major one for employees in our business
This is the time of the year when everyone in our egocentric business thinks they know what will happen in 2025. So here are my predictions. (But unlike other know-it-alls, my advice to readers is to not bet on them being correct.) By Category Media Because of Meta’s...
The power of PR in building strong community connections
Public relations has evolved from traditional media outreach to becoming a multifaceted approach that influences how businesses communicate, connect, and grow. It is no longer just about getting media coverage; it's about telling a story that resonates, building trust...
Tech PR for the underdogs: 5 ways smaller brands can compete with industry giants
In the world of tech, the competition is fierce. From artificial intelligence to blockchain and cybersecurity, new companies are emerging daily, each vying for attention in crowded and complex markets. Large corporations like Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon have...
Why cybersecurity PR is critical for building long-term credibility
In the fast-moving world of cybersecurity, where new threats emerge daily, companies must be more than just reactive to breaches—they must also build credibility and trust with consumers, employees, and the public at large. The key to achieving this lies in effective...
Building trust through transparency: The success of the 2020 Microsoft cybersecurity PR campaign
As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, it becomes increasingly important for brands in the technology space to demonstrate their commitment to cybersecurity. However, protecting consumer data is not enough. In today's world, brands must also build consumer trust by...
PR campaigns that transform climate data into global climate action
As climate change is no longer a faraway threat but rather a live crisis in the present, public relations campaigns become more and more critical. Converting raw climate data into meaningful and actionable global initiatives requires more than scientific reports. It...