The public relations landscape is transforming rapidly, driven by technological advancements, changing audience expectations, and innovative communication strategies. As we move into 2025, PR professionals must adapt to emerging trends that will define successful communication and brand storytelling. 1. Precision Audience Research Gone are the days of broad-stroke … [Read more...]
Beyond the Press: Navigating the Diverse Landscape of News Channels and Platforms
Navigating the diverse landscape of news channels and platforms has become increasingly complex. From traditional newspapers to social media snippets, the way your audience consumes news has transcended the limitations of the traditional press. As they strive to stay informed, the options have expanded exponentially, offering both a bounty of choice and a minefield of … [Read more...]
Domain Authority, Trust, and Thought Leadership
The digital revolution has been changing the practice of PR for some time now. My first class on digital PR and social media launched more than 10 years ago. Most PR practitioners now feel comfortable with social media, but some of the more technical aspects of digital PR still cause their eyes to glaze over. The connection between domain authority and PR is one of … [Read more...]
The Coca Cola Debacle
One of the duties of a PR person is to monitor the environment and give feedback to the executives of a brand so that they can align their vision and their activities with the trending sentiment of their publics. However, this can prove to be a tricky tightrope act. Witness the Coca Cola debacle of "sensitivity" training intended to lessen racial tensions … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Improve Your Content Strategy
A new report from BrightEdge reveals that although marketers at B2C and B2B Fortune 500 brands recognize the AI, voice and hyper-local revolution is here, most are not yet planning to adapt their marketing strategies to these new ideas. The wheels do tend to grind slowly in large corporations. Like biting the tail of a dinosaur - it takes a while for the message … [Read more...]
