The Public Relations Blog

Use PR to show who you really are and attract more customers

Everything your company does and everything people say about your company defines your brand. Therefore, it is important to determine what you stand for, how you want customers to see you and make sure all communications and initiatives support that. But, how do you put a face on your brand?

Use these PR tools to stay ahead in today’s digital age

Just when you thought you had it all figured out, the traditional sales funnel has changed. To move customers through the funnel, you still have to go through the stages of attract, convert, close and delight. However, you can no longer use the same old tired tactics to make this happen. Today’s customers demand more. Thankfully, you can use public relations tools and initiatives to stay ahead of the competition.

Consider each phase of the buying cycle when planning your marketing and sales strategies.

From generating awareness of your brand to earning repeat purchases of your company’s product or services, it’s easier than ever to keep your brand front and center throughout the buying cycle. Here are some ways to ensure your brand stays at the forefront for prospects through every phase of the buying cycle.

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Bring more customers to your door with this important device

Webinars … branded newsrooms … social media management. There are plenty of public relations tools and tactics to help your business grow. One of the most effective is blogging.

If your company is not actively blogging on a regular basis, then you are ignoring a vital opportunity to raise awareness of your brand. In this post, you will learn more about the benefits of blogging and how it can make your PR efforts more successful.

PR explains what you need to know

Should you monitor the social media activity of your employees? Is it necessary to check out the social media accounts of prospective employees?

If you are not using this valuable PR tool, you are missing out on numerous opportunities for customer engagement

Finding ways to build an audience, engage customers and increase conversions is a big struggle for companies in the ever-changing digital age. Every business is looking for an edge – a tool or tip to drive their company ahead of the competition. For your company, Facebook dark posts could be the solution.

5 ways to write and share content that focuses on your audience’s needs

Consumers’ attention spans are shorter than ever. Instead of pushing information onto the customers, you should focus on gaining their interest. Typical news releases are full of empty rhetoric; if you want to capture your audience’s attention, demonstrate your company’s excellence with compelling, true stories. Stop begging the media to publish your content and become the media.

Brand Journalism is a revolution in public relations and internal communications. Do not stand on the sidelines and watch your company’s content be ignored.

Use a PR firm to manage social media the right way

You know you should make social media a bigger part of your customer engagement and outreach strategy, but you don’t believe you have the resources or manpower to handle it effectively. As a result, you might be considering hiring an intern to handle your company’s social media. After all, younger people are technologically savvy and always on social media anyway, right? Unfortunately, this decision would be a disservice to both your company and your bottom line.

The new feature assists corporations, nonprofits and individuals during crises

In response to the shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Fla., Facebook activated its Safety Check feature. This marks the first activation in response to an incident in the United States.

Getting an unsatisfactory response to your social media efforts can be frustrating. Low ROI – something like 50 likes over the course of an active social media campaign – is an indication that it’s time to make certain social media strategy changes.

Any company can generate better ROI with these simple and effective steps: