Public Relations

Growing a Business

How You Can Leverage These PR Strategies to Build Your Company's Credibility and Trust — Even When Under Attack

Public relations is about more than media coverage — it's about fostering trust and authentic relationships with stakeholders and the public. This article explores how businesses can leverage PR strategies to build credibility, earn loyalty, and navigate crises effectively.

Marketing

How the Trump-Harris Election Shed Light on the Flaws in Traditional PR — and How Businesses Can Adapt

Get your brand ready for the new realities of a changing media landscape.

Growing a Business

Her Restaurant Business Is Worth $100 Million — Here's Her Unconventional Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Pinky Cole, founder of Slutty Vegan, talks about going from TV producer to restaurant owner, leaning into failure and the value of good PR.

Marketing

How to Beat the Post-Holiday Sales Slump and Crush Your Q1 Goals

Overcome the post-holiday sales slump and keep the momentum strong with these key tips.

Growing a Business

I've Worked in PR for 17 Years. Here's Why You Shouldn't Hire Me.

Entrepreneurs often think they need PR. Most don't.

Marketing

The Hidden Drawbacks of Digital PR — Here's What Agencies Aren't Telling You

Digital PR is often expensive and misleading, with agencies charging high fees for services that offer little value, fake media placements and no guaranteed results.

Growing a Business

PR vs. Marketing — Which One Delivers Better ROI for Your Business?

PR builds trust and credibility over time, while marketing drives short-term sales through targeted campaigns, making both essential for business success, depending on goals and budget.

Marketing

Your 2025 Media Strategy Needs These Things to Survive

As organizations prepare for 2025, this guide provides actionable insights for achieving a synergistic and impactful marketing strategy in the evolving digital landscape.

Marketing

6 Marketing Problems Brands Face and How to Solve Them for Success

Wondering which tactics to add to the marketing mix next to reach your brand's sales and marketing goals? Here's what I recommend based on where brands are in their lifecycle.

Culture

How to Ensure Ethical and Professional Business Practices with Your PR Firm

Choosing a PR firm is a personal decision. But it's also one that should be driven by serious considerations and fair assessments of professionalism. Here's some advice from a PR pro on how to make the best choice for your business.

Growing a Business

5 Steps to Creating More Inclusive PR Campaigns That Resonate With Your Customers

Creating inclusive PR campaigns is essential for reaching a diverse audience and staying relevant in today's market.

Branding

How Corporate Social Responsibility Can Help Build a Positive Brand Image

A positive brand image is vital in today's work culture of very discerning consumers who are not shy about vocalizing their concerns about companies' ethics and practices. An informed and selective public wants to do business with businesses that are socially responsible. Here's how you can prove you are.

Marketing

Your Current Marketing Plan May Not Work Overseas — Copy Strategies From Spotify and Snickers to Succeed Anywhere

Drawing on inspiring examples from leading brands and our own successful expansions into various markets, here are some insights to help you expand your business globally in the most effective way.

Marketing

You Need Loyal Customers For Long-Lasting Success — and Finding Them Is Easier Than You Think With These Tips

Here's how to use social media, email newsletters and public relations to build a community of loyal customers and achieve success for the long haul.

Growing a Business

6 Ways to Use the Power of Storytelling in Your PR Campaigns

It's not a new message, but it's an important message worth repeating to any business hoping to cultivate a lasting connection with existing and potential clients: Tell a story. This potent form of PR speaks to people much louder than advertising slogans, graphs and charts, or sales pitches.