PR professionals spend countless hours curating content, ensuring consistent messaging, and engaging with stakeholders across various channels. This process, while effective, is often time-consuming, requiring a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the...
Using athletes as brand spokespersons can be risky—why Olympians are not the best choices
If history repeats itself, and it certainly will during the Summer Olympic Games in Paris (from July 26 to August 11), some athletes will not only take home gold medals, but will win another type of gold—lucrative endorsement deals with brands. Also if history repeats...
How to leverage local PR tactics for global impact
PR strategies are ever-changing and constantly required to adjust to the latest local insights and cultural sensitivities. This forces PR professionals to stay flexible and conduct constant research to stay ahead of the curve. Building winning global campaigns has...
Public relations in the legal sphere: Vital strategies and key challenges
What does stepping into the world of legal communications entail? It goes beyond a solid grasp of law—it requires the sync of legal craftsmanship with the creative strategies of public relations. PR stands as an influential skill, capable of building a robust...
PR lessons from the Trump trial: A tale of two mavericks
There were important lessons that PR practitioners should learn and remember from the trial of former President Donald J. Trump, some of which relate to my almost 25 years at Burson-Marsteller (now BCW), 10 years at Arthur Cantor/Advance Public Relations, at that time...
PR is in danger—again—of losing relevance: What’s missing this time?
Is the PR industry in danger of losing access to budgets and being pushed further to the edge of the marketing matrix? For the third time? Yes, but we can stop it. The answer is for public relations agencies and internal PR teams to own the affiliate networks critical...
5 ways AI is changing PR for businesses and communications teams
AI is here and it’s not showing any signs of going anywhere soon. So communicators need to look at AI as a tool that can support, speed up, and even improve the way you work, including how you manage your PR strategy. Crucially, AI is changing the way searches are...
PR tools head-to-head: Comparing digital adoption platforms
When running a PR campaign, like it or not you’re going to be using a lot of software. That’s easy if you’re computer savvy or maybe an early adopter of new technology. But there are people who are great at PR content, copywriting, analytics, and dealing with...
Ready to hire a PR agency? 5 steps to prepare for a true partnership
As the owner of a tech-focused PR agency, I know that I speak for many of us when I say the following: hiring a PR agency is not a magic wand that will suddenly make your company the envy of the world, nor will it miraculously increase sales or get you on the cover of...
11 ways outdoor brands can leverage PR for success
The call of the wild resonates with many, and outdoor brands hold the coveted key to the door of adventure. Amidst a bustling marketplace brimming with tents, kayaks, and hiking boots, the challenge lies in ensuring one's brand stands out, resonating with the current...
The role of effective PR management in transforming wellness businesses
The success of a wellness business depends on two-way communication. Practical public relations management makes it happen for your wellness business. It allows you to listen to customers' needs and build their trust. You can communicate the key brand messages to...
8 tools you need to build an effective PR tech stack for digital communications
Every marketing professional knows the importance of public relations. But with more methods of outreach than ever, and with marketing teams often spread remotely, effective PR becomes more challenging. That’s why it's vital to have the best PR tech to support your...