A hunch or data-driven insights: which would you trust? People trust data because it is objective, reliable if the sample size is large enough, quantifiable, verifiable, precise and less prone to personal bias. Should your brand lean into data? According to the...
Selecting the right spokesperson can be crucial to how your business is portrayed in the media. Whether you’re aiming for coverage on general news websites, consumer media, TV, radio or podcasts, each outlet has unique needs. A well-chosen spokesperson can convey the...
Free publicity or exposure in the media – also known as ‘earned media’ – is the holy grail of businesses and organisations keen to get their messages published without paying for an ad. With evidence that 45-75 per cent of media stories are influenced by, or sourced...
If yours is a service-based business – where customers come to you for advice, technical expertise, market knowledge or forecasts – thought leadership is one of the most effective tactics to achieving ‘earned’ (non-paid) media coverage or speaking...
Years ago, brands would engage PR agencies to secure placement of their products across popular magazines. These products would be shown in the upfront pages of magazines – with titles such as ‘Our top picks this month’ or ‘Best beauty buys’ – or across fashion...
Is your PR agency the right fit for your business now and going forward? This checklist will help you decide if it’s time to switch. Have you recently felt your current public relations agency isn’t the right fit for your brand anymore? This guide will help you assess...