The Public Relations Blog

3 ways you can combat fake news about your company

For those who studied journalism, the fake news phenomenon likely guts you like a knife. Our centuries-old career remains governed by a code of ethics, yet is regularly called into question in an era when anyone with internet access can call themselves journalists and appear semi-legitimate.

Fake news isn’t creatively disseminated or opinion-rich news; it is fraudulently created, completely false and non-fact-based information presented as news.

3 ways to help your clients prevent the spread of misinformation

In his farewell speech in Chicago, President Barack Obama mentioned the fake news phenomenon as a threat to democracy. “Increasingly,” he said, “we become so secure in our bubbles that we start accepting only information, whether it’s true or not, that fits our opinions, instead of basing our opinions on the evidence that is out there.”

How to maximize your PR efforts by using local focus

Many large corporations come across the same challenge: how to tailor their marketing and PR strategies to local audiences. Corporations with offices in multiple locations should be sure they take into consideration local trends. Here are three fundamental steps to enhance your local PR strategy.

How to create the best environment for your employees working in different locations

Sometimes larger corporations with multiple locations find it difficult to build a singular company culture. Employees should feel aligned with the company mission and be aware of goals no matter their working location. Here are three helpful ways to bulletproof your company culture throughout all company offices.

5 steps to becoming a thought-leader, even if there is already one in your field

Today, everyone is talking about the importance of becoming a thought-leader in your field. This is how you establish credibility and build trust with customers. But what if there is already a thought-leader in your industry?

4 reasons a PR partner may be good for you

In the world of social media in 2017, you have to be all in. Effective social media includes a robust content strategy, a regular drumbeat of content and conversation and ongoing conversation monitoring. It can be a full-time job for someone at a small company. At a large corporation, it can require a whole team of professionals.

Make your dreams of more success a reality by following his examples

Most people know that Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. changed the face of racial relations and civil rights in this country. What you may not realize is that he used the tools and power of public relations to do it.

Diversify your PR strategy for multiple locations to get the best ROI

When your company is growing, it’s both exciting and challenging. With the right public relations strategy in place, you can avoid the complications that often come with expanding and make the most of your growth. Here are four fundamental ways to use PR to manage marketing for multiple locations.

Use PR to connect with customers and grow your company

Having a solid public relations strategy in place can help take a financial services firm to the next level by building trust, while educating and connecting with audiences. Here’s how to use PR to benefit your financial services company.

Learn how to use this tool for maximum advantage

You strive to deliver accurate messages about your company. This helps to improve your reach, online reputation and brand. One important site that consumers turn to for information is Wikipedia, billed as the free encyclopedia, but your company doesn't have a Wikipedia page.

Companies frequently ask their PR firm to write Wikipedia articles on their behalf. Some have even hired PR professionals to edit Wikipedia pages to delete negative information and make the company look better than it is. If this is something you have considered as well, read on to learn why this is not a good idea.