Running successful events takes a lot of behind-the-scenes work, a major part of which includes research. In particular, you’ve got to know all about the top event marketing trends each year, and whether they should matter to you. We’ll be shedding some light on the...
10 ways to evaluate the success of your new product launch campaign
An ideal product launch involves an avalanche of sales and good brand PR. But how can you know if your product launch campaign was a success? Sure, sales are fine and everything seems to be going smoothly, but that’s just scratching the surface. Product launch success...
5 ways to use customer feedback analysis for a more targeted PR strategy
While there’s no magic formula to win new clients, there is one easy way to know what your audience is thinking: customer feedback. There’s a reason brands are increasing their investment in customer feedback. Asking for and analyzing it provides valuable insights for...
6 things you should include in a rebranding press release
There can be many reasons why a company might choose to rebrand. It could follow an M&A process where a new identity could be preferred. You may want to reach a new audience, or you have dramatically changed the products and services you offer. Or it may simply be...
7 hallmarks of a successful virtual press conference
It’s 2023, and more online events are happening than ever. Press conferences are no exception. If you want to host an online event where you can share news, updates, or exciting company details with journalists and reporters, a virtual press conference might be the...
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...
5 steps for creating a PR calendar to streamline your strategies
Public relations requires careful strategizing and planning, often months or even years in advance yet with the ability to change at the last minute. PR specialists use a range of tools to help them manage ongoing and future campaigns and streamline their strategies....
5 steps to mastering the art of small business press release distribution
Distributing press releases to journalists, reporters, and other influencers is a great way to build awareness of your business. After all, if you’ve got a great story or news to share about a brand, you want it to get as much coverage as possible. That’s exposure for...
7 interview techniques for journalists—and what PR clients can expect
Interviews are a foundational part of the journalist’s trade, providing an invaluable opportunity to get to the truth of an issue. They are one of the best ways to gain insights from an expert or a first-hand perspective on a story. That is true, whatever beat you...
How to calculate and measure customer lifetime value the right way
Customer lifetime value is an important metric that measures how much value a business can reasonably expect to make from a single customer during the course of their relationship. CLV is a relatively straightforward equation and it can become a metric small business...