Media Relations

In the wake of Buckingham Palace’s ‘no comment’ on Prince Harry’s “60 Minutes” interview, we asked: Should you see content before commenting on it? A small majority said yes, it’s fair to ask to review material before commenting.

With fewer reporters covering more beats, PR should consider offering background briefings on complex topics, panelists said during a PRNEWS event. But be authentic; don’t disguise a pitch as a background briefing.

As we head toward a new year, our editorial staff offers brief thoughts about what 2023 holds for PR and communication.

We ask industry experts to discuss emerging media, influencer strategy and the role that influencers play in a 360-degree media approach.

Today’s news landscape lets consumers choose their news. As such, media relations pros must adapt and provide content that’s useful for journalists and their audiences. Here are 3 tactics that work.

With a bank on nearly every corner of NYC, how can yet another bank break through and garner earned media? We asked Citizens’ new CCO. In addition, we asked about communicating during a recession.

We saw good sportsmanship during the World Cup. Yet being a good sport transcends the athletic field. Sportsmanship’s lessons work in PR and even in zero gravity, aboard the International Space Station.

PR pros know using unethical shortcuts to gain earned media isn’t useful long-term. Instead, add Brain Engine Optimization (BEO) and backlinks to your SEO toolkit makes for a much better approach.

Overall, the mood of our PR prognosticators is upbeat as they anticipate PR continuing its recent ascension into 2023.

Affiliate marketing is growing as publishers diversify their revenue streams. Yet there are myriad conditions that PR pros should be aware of when pitching products. We offer several to consider.