When people think of PR, they often think about garnering media coverage and critical acclaim for a company or organization’s product or service. But as a company or organization grows, it is also important, if not expected, for the CEO or executive director to share the spotlight as the face of the brand. “Expert positioning” is a facet of an overall PR strategy that builds visibility, credibility, and recognition for the organization’s leadership and creates avenues to share their voice and vision within an industry. Blog, Insights + Tips

What is the business challenge you hope PR will solve? PR can be an extremely effective tool for specific business challenges and for this reason, it should be an integral part of many brands’ marketing plans. However, being able to articulate the challenge and why you think PR can help solve that challenge is critical in order to gauge the success of the campaign. Blog, Insights + Tips

Public relations can be a very powerful and valuable tool as part of an overall marketing strategy; however, it is important to have realistic expectations for your PR program. Blog, Insights + Tips

The term “purpose-driven” has become a mainstream concept in the for-profit world and while these changes in corporate behavior are welcome, there is now a question of how to express brand purpose in an authentic manner. How do we continue to share stories of social impact when social impact itself has become “mainstream?” Blog, Insights + Tips

Targeted ad campaigns and strategic placements certainly have a time and place in almost every marketing strategy and can be an effective tool to drive awareness. But with PR as part of the equation, advertising dollars can go further as ads help to reinforce PR messages. Blog, Insights + Tips

What is responsible storytelling? In short, it refers to a mindful and empathetic approach to storytelling which balances both the needs of the organization and the individuals whom the organization serves. Blog, Insights + Tips