As we hurtle towards 2023, and with talks of an imminent recession looming, it is more important than ever before for growing businesses to focus on aligning their Marketing and PR strategies and execution so that they can leverage restricted budgets to create impact...
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I used to believe PR was all fluff, but now I think differently…
To be effective PR must be fully aligned with business goals When I worked as a local newspaper journalist, the prevailing attitude towards the PR profession was that PR was all fluff, awards ceremonies, celebrities, and cute puppies and kittens. There were exceptions...
How to write a PR strategy for your technology brand
A PR strategy is essential for organising your PR activities and making strategic decisions about how to communicate with your target audience. There are some considerations for B2B tech companies to bear in mind when they set out to develop a PR strategy as they face...
How does PR fit into a marketing strategy?
It may surprise you to learn that many marketing leads are unclear as to how or where PR should fit into a marketing strategy and as a result struggle to create the business case to secure appropriate budget approval. Most marketers would like to be proactively...
Get SMART – setting measurable objectives for PR success
Working in PR can be exciting. We change people’s attitudes and behaviours in strategic ways that advance our organisations’ mission and boost growth. PR teams have the potential to impact on sales: raising awareness, creating goodwill, and ultimately opening the door...
What makes a communication strategy successful?
To make a communication strategy successful, it must be both effective and engaging. In order to be effective, your communication strategy must be well structured, logical, and concise. There are five key elements that provide your communication strategy with...
Three questions every CMO should ask before hiring a PR agency
Appointing a PR agency can be daunting and time consuming, but by asking the right questions you can make your process efficient and rewarding and your outcome a success. By securing the right blend of expertise, you can unlock new channels of influence and persuasion...
Seven steps to creating a strategic PR plan
A strategic PR plan can help you move beyond rushed press releases and piecemeal media placements to get real results from your PR efforts. To get started, simply follow these seven steps:Step one: Set a benchmark for your strategic PR plan The first step in the...
What is B2B PR?
Are you looking to release the potential of your B2B technology brand? This article addresses the most asked questions about B2B PR; what it is, how Public Relations adds value and how to evaluate whether it’s doing a good job. What is PR and where does B2B PR fit in?...
9 Questions Every Marketing Manager Should Ask Before Hiring A PR Agency
Before you sign a contract with any PR agency ask these 9 questions.