Social media has become an essential integrated marketing channel for B2B companies. According to a survey by Content Marketing Institute, 95% of B2B marketers use social media to distribute content. To make the most of social media, B2B companies can (and should) strategically use hashtags to increase visibility, reach new audiences and engage with existing…
In today’s fast-paced world, short-form video content reigns supreme over all other forms of social media content. Why? Believe it or not, the human attention span is estimated to be just around 8 seconds – only one second below that of a goldfish. Short-form video has become the most popular medium for businesses, and their…
In today’s fast-paced digital world, the news cycle moves more quickly than ever. Just ask the seven-in-ten American adults that report feeling overwhelmed by the quantity of news that comes their way each day. Journalists feel those same pressures, as most report they receive somewhere between 20 and 30 cold PR pitches per day. With…
The media landscape is constantly changing – that much is a cliché at this point, even if it’s true. By now the big changes that have occurred since the days of Walter Cronkite – a 24/7 news cycle, a global and interconnected focus rather than a local one, the reduction of reporting staff by many…
“We need more business.” It’s one of the first statements we hear from people considering partnering with us. Over the course of the conversation, they usually share a desire to build thought leadership, to secure more media coverage, and land more speaking invitations. A common hypothesis is that by cultivating thought leadership and getting more…
Earlier in my career, when meeting prospective clients, our initial conversations focused heavily on determining communications goals – which at the time seemed an appropriate place to start. After all, the company was looking for a qualified communications partner. So naturally we’d talk about things like where and how to generate more awareness for their…
No matter how the industry changes, one key skill PR professionals need to know is pitch writing. Although you may be able to write a quality pitch by following a format, capturing the attention of a journalist whose inbox is saturated with similar content can be difficult. We sat down with Senior Account Executive, Brian…
As a public relations professional, one of the most effective ways to elevate your client’s expertise and visibility is through podcasts. Podcasts have a dedicated and engaged audience and provide the opportunity for in-depth, authentic conversations delivered directly to the listener. They allow your client to offer a more personalized experience for listeners while sharing…
