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Leveraging AI to Enhance PR Strategies

Despite—or rather, due to—the fear that some sectors have regarding the future of AI and how it might affect humans, artificial intelligence (AI) has enjoyed a bright, shining spotlight recently. Within public relations (PR) and communications industries, this topic is top-of-mind for many, and for good reason…

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Spilling the Diversi-tea and Inclusivi-tea

When cooking up great visual campaigns for brands, inclusivity is not only a key ingredient but an imperative element. Representation in the media has certainly made strides, but there is still room for growth. Like the TV shows and movies we consume, or the headlines we read about, everyone wants to see themselves represented.

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The Power of PESO 

For those unfamiliar with the jargon and acronym-filled world of marketing and PR (public relations), the word “peso” may bring to mind vibrant Mexican culture or a margarita on a beach; however, there’s much more global presence to the word than you’d think. “PESO” can mean a great deal to brands around the world looking to increase their visibility, generate engagement and boost consumer confidence in their product or service, without having to spend any time waiting for a currency exchange.

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It's Called 9-5 For a Reason! How To Maintain a Work-Life Balance

Chaos cannot exist without peace and that is especially true in PR, given its fast paced environment and often multiple client juggling act. Working from home has been able to provide some solace in the day to day grind, removing unnecessarily long commute times for example, but it can be a blessing and a curse.

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Maybe You Should Worry Darling: Why Any Press is NOT Good Press

By now, you’ve probably heard something about the drama surrounding the film Don’t Worry Darling. However, if you haven’t, here’s a quick recap: Olivia Wilde, the director of the film, claims she fired Shia LaBeouf from the lead role in the film because his work ethic was not conducive to the film environment. In response to this, LaBeouf clapped back and said Wilde begged him …

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A How-To Guide to Building Stronger Engagement on Social Media

If you need eyeballs on your brand, they’re probably scrolling through social media as we speak. In the age of information, social media platforms have the almighty power to extend the reach of your brand if you wield it wisely. That being said, you’re probably wondering …

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The Importance of Starting Out with a Strategic Plan

Public relations plays a huge role in your brand’s public image, reputation and much more. To deliver maximum return on investment, there needs to be a strategy behind any PR campaign that aligns with your objectives and sets …

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Is A Career in Public Relations Right for You?

Public Relations (PR) is a multifaceted field that encompasses a lot. It has evolved over the years and now includes all the ways we communicate and connect with brands, products and much more. Because public relations is hard to define, misconceptions surrounding PR and what it can help accomplish …

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The Making of Modern Public Relations

Did you know public relations has historical roots pre-dating the 20th century? Let’s take a walk down memory lane to explore just a few key historical figures and moments that stand for shaping the practice of modern public relations that we know it to be today.  

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3 Trends That Will Impact How We Communicate In 2022

While brands are still fine-tuning their communications strategies to align with the year ahead, we thought it would be a good opportunity to share how we communicate, as communicators. With another year behind us that has been dominated by pandemic talk…

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6 Communications Podcasts You Should Be Following 

In the fast-paced world of digital media, everyone is always trying to stay on top of the latest trends and news - especially those working in public relations (PR) and communications. While there is no denying the upsides to digital media, it is presented to us…

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Why does "Woman CEO" still need to be a story? 

Yes, in 2021, a company having a woman as its CEO is still a newsworthy story. By now, you’d think such a story wouldn’t be so remarkable but we are far from breaking any figurative glass ceilings anytime soon. As of April of this year…

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