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In this episode, John Hewitt joins On Top of PR host Jason Mudd to discuss three ways franchisors can use PR to grow their company. During this episode, John breaks down the cost of getting earned media and why it’s worth it.

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Follow these six steps when developing your SEO strategy to improve your company’s visibility and authority online.

Without proper and intentional search engine optimization, your company’s website won’t reach the visibility you need to establish brand authority. To create a successful SEO strategy, follow these six SEO tips:

Learn how to earn brand recognition and encourage new leads through PR.

Attracting public attention is one thing, but maintaining it — let alone in a positive manner — is another.

To survive in the cut-throat marketing world, brands must understand how to stand out. However, it’s also vital to reach a level of visibility that withstands the test of time, no matter what trends come and go along the way.

Boosting brand visibility has always been a cornerstone of marketing strategy. However, as the global market grows more saturated, this goal becomes increasingly challenging. 

Real-world examples and tips to create attention-grabbing headlines that will secure media pickup.

A strong, attention-grabbing headline is critical for a press release to achieve its purpose of securing media coverage. With journalists receiving hundreds of releases daily, standing out among the crowded media landscape is challenging but possible. 

When used responsibly, AI can be a valuable tool in agency work.

While the industry is only beginning to understand and study AI benefits, the opportunities are promising. We foresee new creative possibilities, deeper analysis, more robust research, better content optimization, bigger ROI in original thought leadership content, and more. Likewise, we want your company to benefit safely and wisely.

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New advances in AI are transforming PR workflows and outcomes.

A recent study by Muck Rack reveals some interesting insights into how artificial intelligence is beginning to transform public relations workflows. While AI is still in the early stages of adoption, it's clear there is growing interest among PR professionals to incorporate these advanced tools into their process.

In this solocast, On Top of PR host Jason Mudd discusses why time is of the essence. Media relations requires quick responses because reporters are typically on deadline, therefore Jason goes into depth about how you can be more timely and responsive to journalists' inquiries.

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A study shows journalists are increasingly overwhelmed with pitches and media requests in an era of dwindling newsrooms.

A new report from Propel, a public relations software company, shows journalists are responding to fewer pitches than ever before, continuing a concerning downward trend.  

Targeting, personalization, captivating pitches, and relationship building are key for earning media coverage.

Sending out a news release is a common practice companies and organizations use to earn media coverage. Sending a release out over the wire doesn't guarantee you'll get journalists to cover your story, but there is a method to the madness. Follow these four best practices to improve your chances of turning your release into earned media coverage.