Public Relations Articles
Public relations (PR) is a strategic communication process that helps businesses build and maintain positive relationships with their target audiences. Effective PR involves leveraging various channels and tactics to shape public perception, manage reputation, and drive business growth. Key subtopics within public relations include media relations, crisis management, influencer marketing, thought leadership, and social media PR. By implementing a comprehensive PR strategy, companies can increase brand awareness, establish credibility, and ultimately drive more sales. Explore the articles below to learn more about how public relations can help you build and protect your brand reputation.
- Douglas KarrAug 28, 2025
The Competitive Edge of Subscription-Based Design for Growth-Focused Brands
Subscriptions have revolutionized industries ranging from software to media, and now they are transforming the creative services sector. For marketing teams under pressure to deliver more campaigns, more assets, and better results with fewer resources, the subscription model offers a viable solution. Subscription-based design accelerates campaign execution, ensures brand consistency, and keeps costs predictable in a marketplace where speed and…
- Douglas KarrAug 23, 2025
Navigating Time Challenges in an Era of Shrinking Budgets, Expanding Strategies, and Limited Resources
It’s been 20 years since I first wrote about the challenge of time with respect to marketing. Marketers continue to grapple with a persistent and escalating challenge: the lack of time to manage every channel and medium effectively. With budgets stagnating or shrinking amid economic uncertainties, teams are stretched thin, often forced to juggle multichannel strategies without adequate resources. In…
- Douglas KarrAug 21, 2025
11 Best PR Distribution Marketplaces to Get Noticed in the AI Era 2025
Drowning in AI-generated noise, how do you make your message stand out in 2025? A press release alone won’t cut it. It’s the distribution that defines whether your story gains traction or fades into the void. That’s where PR distribution marketplaces step in. From startups chasing visibility to brands focused on SEO wins, these platforms offer targeted reach without the…
- Douglas KarrAug 8, 2025
Why Your Modern Business Needs an AI Digital Marketing Platform
Marketing platforms used to promise efficiency. However, in today’s digital landscape, it’s more about intelligence. The days of manual optimization are gone, and AI digital marketing is transforming the industry faster than ever. More than automating tasks, AI-powered platforms can now analyze performance insights, support predictive planning, and optimize for custom KPIs in real time. Whether you’re a startup or…
- Douglas KarrJul 27, 2025
Seriously… Why Are You Still Doing These Things
Marketing today is more capable, automated, and data-driven than ever—but most teams are still chasing activity over outcomes. It’s not a lack of intelligence or resources holding companies back. It’s a distraction. It’s noise. It’s the endless pursuit of the next thing instead of committing to the right thing. We work with sophisticated organizations across industries. Their challenge isn’t access…
- Douglas KarrJul 25, 2025
Avoiding Marketing Automation Pitfalls: Preparing for AI-Driven Model Connection Platforms
Marketing automation is undergoing a seismic shift. What once relied on static workflows and rule-based triggers is now being reimagined through the lens of AI—specifically, with agentic AI, predictive modeling, and generative content engines (GenAI) becoming integral to campaign execution. At the heart of this transformation is the emergence of the MCP: a new orchestration layer designed to connect, route,…
- Douglas KarrJul 24, 2025
Why Accessibility Training is Crucial for Businesses to Meet Legal and Ethical Standards
In today’s increasingly digital world, accessibility is no longer just a compliance issue but a fundamental part of how businesses engage with their customers and clients. Whether you’re running a website, providing online services, or offering products, it’s important to ensure that all users, including those with disabilities, can access your content and services without barriers. This is where accessibility…
- Patrick DanialJun 29, 2025
Why Brands Must Build Influence Early in The AI Era
AI search has changed the way consumers move through the digital space, especially in the early stages of the customer journey. Where users once engaged with the traditional ten blue links on Google Search, they are now relying more and more on generative platforms like Google’s AI Overviews (AIO), ChatGPT, and Perplexity to perform research. Often, they don’t even click…
- Douglas KarrJun 27, 2025
Seasonal Marketing and Sales Program Maintenance Schedule
Every business, regardless of industry or audience, operates within an annual rhythm defined by customer behavior, internal resources, and budget availability. Yet many treat marketing and sales strategy as a linear function rather than a cyclical process that demands deliberate, seasonal recalibration. Just as equipment needs preventative maintenance to avoid breakdowns in the future, so does your marketing and sales…
- Sarah Stillinger-KarrJun 24, 2025
Why Hiring a PR Consultant or Firm is a Strategic Investment for Your Brand
Capturing meaningful attention from the press, influencers, and the public requires more than a compelling story—it demands expertise, access, and execution. Many brands, especially startups and mid-market companies, underestimate the strategic value a seasoned public relations (PR) consultant or firm can deliver. They view PR as just another marketing line item or an optional expense, rather than as a powerful…