The communications landscape has been a struggle for ad agencies, as well as other comms businesses including PR firms, when it comes to attracting and landing new business, reveals new research from RSW/US, an outsourced business development firm for marketing...
7 strategic steps for optimizing PR during an M&A
In business, a merger and acquisition (M&A) is a common way for two companies to join forces in a mutually beneficial way. Typically, a larger company will acquire a smaller one to gain its business assets. The smaller company, in turn, views the transaction as a...
Micro-moment PR: 4 tips for building quick-conversion campaigns for today’s impatient shoppers
When coming across a brand online, it’s no secret that the smallest moments have the greatest impact. While many online brands spend months confidently crafting a consumer journey map from first impression to the checkout, it’s often the case that a simple PR pop-up...
Crafting a winning PR marketing strategy: Setting SMART goals for startup success
Startups that hit the ground running tap into the power of public relations. There might not be anything more important for a new startup than to cultivate a positive public image to fuel brand awareness. Crafting a winning PR marketing strategy might seem...
Enhancing PR with AI: Moving beyond automation to explore the potential—and the limits
I think a lot of people view my job as a bit of an oxymoron. I’m the founder and general manager of a public relations company powered by artificial intelligence. And if you believe the hype, generative AI is on track to replace organizations like mine wholesale. I’m...
4 tips for busy PR pros for optimizing productivity and tracking time management
As a PR pro, you are a navigator of chaos steering through a whirlwind of clients, campaigns, and continuous communication. It's a world where time is a precious commodity, and the demands can often feel overwhelming. Your daily to-do list is a dynamic one, with...
10 pro tips for using PR to achieve startup funding success
You've got a killer idea and a creative startup pitch. Yet, there's one looming challenge: securing funding to lift your startup off the ground. Many entrepreneurs face the same uphill battle. The competition for investor attention is fierce. Imagine you're in a room...
The state of global communications: All regions share top challenges like budget and staffing levels, but also optimism for the future
Communicators around the world have more in common than their diverse geographies might indicate. New research from global communications network IPREX reveals that budget challenges, staffing shortages, and language barriers are top challenges across the board. But...
The pros and cons of using AI tools for PR and media relations
Artificial intelligence is officially the buzzword of the year. Take any industry as an example. Marketing? They’re using artificial intelligence to personalize marketing campaigns. HR? They’re using AI-powered tools to write job descriptions. Sales? They’re using...
5 steps for writing an effective PR brief—and agency insights for evaluating them
If you’re a larger business, then there’s a good chance you have a dedicated PR team or even use an external specialist PR firm. Even a smaller organization will have someone responsible for PR work, maybe a member of their marketing team. It can be an essential part...
The future of public relations: AI and automation in the industry
Public relations, an industry historically characterized by human ingenuity and personal touch, is undergoing a transformative revolution. The powerful synergy of AI and automation in PR lies at the heart of this transformation. As technology progressively embeds...
3 ways inflation is impacting food & drink brands
While food inflation in the UK has shown signs of slowing over recent months, unfortunately, UK food prices are still up. In fact, the ONS reports that food costs have increased by over 17 percent in 12 months, and experts predict they’re unlikely to fall anytime...