The key difference between PR and advertising is that advertising space is paid for while editorial space is not – the impact on how and why you use one over the other is rooted in this fundamental difference. There are 7 principle ways that public relations is...
Lorraine Emmett

5 things to consider before outsourcing your CMO function
As your business grows and scales, your business functions begin to mature and what may previously have been done by a sales & marketing expert may evolve into a fully-fledged sales force as well as a dedicated marketing function. However, the trajectory of this...
What is meant by earned media?
Earned media is unpaid exposure or publicity produced and published organically. It's one part of the PESO model® that's made up of four different media types – paid, earned, shared and owned – which together create a coherent message. Earned media is a highly...
Six reasons why PR is essential for your B2B tech brand
In essence, if your prospects can't see you, they can't consider you; if they can't consider you, they will never begin to like you, and, if they don’t like you, they will never trust you sufficiently to buy from you. PR is the most cost-effective way of establishing...
How EC-PR helped a leading UK tech brand find their USP, and make their voice be heard in a crowded market.
If there’s one thing everyone absolutely loves, it’s the satisfaction of seeing the fruits of your labour and here at EC-PR we’re no different. Now, we don’t usually write a blog about our successes, as the norm is to turn them into case studies, but we felt the...
The Impact of a Communication Strategy – 2i Tech PR Case Study
Home · Case Study · 2iBuilding A Bolder Brand 2i is an Edinburgh-based consultancy offering assurance and testing services to large organisations who are undergoing complex digital transformations. Their client portfolio includes impressive names such as Aberdeen...
Imagery Matters. Why visuals wield power in commanding press coverage
Seven ways images release your brand might! Here are the reasons how images benefit your business, through PR and all your content creation.
How to run an outstanding online media roundtable
Roundtables are an effective way to generate valuable high-trust and low-trust media coverage – both of which you need to elevate your brand effectively. A simple tactic well executed can feed your communication funnel for months. And, because all the material is from...
What is B2B PR? What to expect from a B2B PR Agency
Here are the most asked questions about B2B PR, what it is, B2B PR services, B2B vs B2C PR right down to the nitty gritty of how PR even adds value. You need to know this to be sure your PR agency is doing a good job (crucial info right?) and to keep building your...
The importance of courage in building a distinct brand
(Part three of three) To be a distinct brand, you only need three things: insight, leadership and courage. After insight and leadership, the third thing you must have to create a stand-out brand is courage. Creating a distinctive brand means taking an approach...
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