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The Key to Effective Public Outreach

Outreach efforts often fall short when they’re reactive, symbolic, or disconnected from community realities. Here are just a few common signs that public engagement is not working: Meetings are scheduled

Crisis Communications: 5 Emerging Risks to Prepare For

While 98% of leaders who have activated their crisis communications plans say they’re effective, only 49% of U.S. companies actually have a formal one in place according to Capterra. Another

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Quality vs Quantity: What You Might Be Getting Wrong About Media Relations

Determining the ROI of public relations is not as straightforward as it is with marketing or advertising. One of the most common misconceptions we encounter is “the more the better.”

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Media Buying: Why You Need an Agency

Media buying can do more than build visibility — it can drive real business results. But only if it reaches the right audience on the right platforms with the right

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What Startups Get Wrong About Comparative Positioning

Our team has lost count of how many ads we’ve seen recently that all leverage the same comparative positioning structure, despite showcasing completely different products or services from entirely separate

Doris Fleischman: A Forgotten Force

Editor’s Note:  In our industry, Ivy Lee and Edward Bernays are well known, as both men played a significant part in establishing its foundation. Fewer are familiar with Doris Fleischman,

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Ignoring Information Overload Can Hurt Your Bottom Line—Here’s Why

Do you ever feel like you’re drowning in a sea of information? From the moment we wake up until the time we go to sleep, we are flooded with content

Language: With over 25,000 units sold, the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow and Silver Shadow II (pictured) were best-sellers—thanks, in part, to localization.

What Rolls-Royce’s Silver Shadow taught us about language

Language is one of the most powerful tools for building meaningful relationships. Whether you’re aiming to reach a global audience or engage with local communities, a one-size-fits-all approach often falls

Deepfakes: A Growing Threat to Your Reputation

As we get closer to 2025, now is the time to ensure your crisis communications plan is up-to-date, especially with a growing number of emerging threats. Take deepfakes, for example.