To thrive as a small business, you need press coverage. But, unfortunately, coverage doesn’t just come naturally – you need to work for it. If you‘re a business owner, you probably found this article because you want to learn how to send a press release that will boost your brand’s visibility and generate press coverage. Fortunately, you’ve come to the right place. Keep reading to learn how to create, pitch, and distribute a press release for optimal brand awareness. What is press release distribution? Press release distribution is the act of circulating your press release to various outlets, such as […]

Image is an important aspect of brand awareness, which influences whether your potential customers know, like, and trust you. Where publicity is outside a brand’s control, public relations (PR) is an effective way to contribute to the conversation. In this article, we’ll define what public relations is and what to expect if choosing it for a career path. Skip to: Public Relations Definition Being a PR Professional Types of PR PR Damage Control There’s an old saying: “Advertising is what you pay for; publicity is what you pray for.” Public relations isn’t an easy profession to define. In fact, in […]

Downloading and installing software is tedious. Portable apps solve that problem. These tools run on a computer without installation. These apps can help you switch between your work and home computer and handle projects from different devices. They allow you to work on the go if you can’t install software on public computers. Plus, these apps won’t bog down your device. Whatever the reason, portable apps can also come in handy in many other situations. Check our list of the best portable apps for every device and browser. But first, let’s address the big question. Are portable apps safe? Like […]

Vanessa Carlton said it best: Your company is making its way downtown, faces pass, and you’re “success” bound. See what I did there? Anywho, your company is on its way. But how do you communicate that with your stakeholders and the public? Between blog writing, drafting ad copy, and setting up an email workflow, it’s hard to make time for brand awareness and media management. That’s where a public relations (PR) agency can help. According to the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), “Public relations is a strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their publics.” […]

Remember the “Tide Pod Challenge?” That horrendous time at the beginning of 2018 when adolescents filmed themselves ingesting laundry detergent? While it was a funny (albeit dangerous) start to the new year, this small boost of infamy was a PR mess for the detergent brand in question, Tide, whose crisis communication team had to figure out how to respond to America’s teens swallowing their toxic product. Tide’s parent company, Procter & Gamble, was swift in their response, thanks in large part to their communication plan. In this post, you’ll learn how to create an effective communication plan that prepares you […]

It’s a question almost every fast-growing company runs into: should we hire a PR firm or build an in-house team? And if you wrestle with this question long enough, it quickly spirals into an endless back-and-forth (“on the other hand…“). The truth is, depending on your specific goals, resources, and budget, one path may make more sense than the other. We’ve rounded up some helpful advice from PR pros at HubSpot to help you make the right call. Let’s dive into the key benefits and drawbacks of hiring an agency, explore how to make the right decision for your business, […]

Journalists crave juicy stories and viral marketing campaigns, but standing out in a sea of conventional pitches is one of the biggest challenges for any public relations professional. When you need a dose of inspiration, it can be helpful to explore the most compelling PR plays in recent years. To save you some time, we curated a list of the absolute best of the best to get the creativity flowing for your next campaign. Read on to get inspired by some of the best minds in public relations. 1. Spotify: Wrapped Image Source Spotify’s Wrapped campaign has quickly turned into […]

Press releases remain a critical link in the communications chain. According to Cision’s 2021 Global State of the Media Report, 78% of journalists say they prefer press releases and news announcements to other content types. The problem? Writing a press release is simple — writing a good press release is no easy task. In this piece, we’ll break down 14 common bad press release characteristics and offer suggestions to help your team avoid press release mistakes. 14 Rookie Press Release Mistakes to Avoid While there’s no such thing as the “perfect” press release, your team can get closer to the […]

Compared with public relations, social media is the new, cool kid on the block, and since the early 2000s has become a significant means of communication between brands and their audience. These days, PR departments, regardless of the brand or organization, go to social media first to spread the latest information about services and products and gain the broadest coverage. By aligning social media and PR, brands can boost engagement and keep customers aware of the latest developments. In this article, you’ll see six tactics to help improve your social media public relations. We’ll also see examples of brands that […]