Most PR practitioners will never work on political campaigns, but they can still extract valuable lessons from following political happenings to be used in corporate, brand and PR crises beyond the political realm.
Media Relations


The How and Why of Pitching a Story to LinkedIn News
July 31st, 2024 by Laura Lorenzetti SoperThere’s another major LinkedIn benefit that communications professionals are starting to catch onto, and that’s the power of having company news covered, shared and amplified by LinkedIn News.

PR Roundup: Sticker Mule Crisis, Disinformation Spreads Quickly, Trades Stay Steady
July 18th, 2024 by Nicole SchumanThis week’s PR Roundup examines the crisis over at Sticker Mule, a new report on disinformation following the assassination attempt and the endurance of trade publications.

The Media Relations Long Game
July 10th, 2024 by Andy LoweHow can brands utilize a long game of media relations to engage potential customers and journalists when a final product launch is months (if not years) away?

PRNEWS Announces Winners of the 2024 Experiential & Event PR Awards
July 10th, 2024 by PRNEWSThe 2024 PRNEWS Experiential & Event PR Awards honor the creative and strategic PR events that engage audiences, amplify brand messages and generate buzzworthy media coverage.

A New Method to Measure Media Relations for Business Growth
June 26th, 2024 by Lisa Arledge PowellThis new media relations measurement initiative from Orlando Health, in conjunction with MediaSource and Mastercard as a measurement partner, is debunking the myth that media relations campaigns can’t be tied to business growth.

Hyperbole Hurts Olympic Promotions: Pitch News or Feature Stories for Best Success
June 24th, 2024 by Arthur SolomonWith the Paris summer Olympics fast approaching (July 26-August 11), journalists will soon be bombarded with pitches by PR practitioners on behalf of the brands they represent. But be wary of crafting a pitch or press release full of hyperbole. Instead, consider the following pitch tactics.

Lessons from Bridgerton on Sharpening a Pitch
June 18th, 2024 by Juliet Di FrenzaIn Bridgerton’s high society a simple misunderstanding with Lady Whistledown is all it takes to turn someone into a social pariah, relegated to hovering alone by the soiree’s punch bowl. It’s not that different for present day comms folks when pitching.

PRNEWS Announces 2024 Top Women in PR
June 4th, 2024 by PRNEWSMeet the 2024 PRNEWS Top Women—the supportive, innovative, inspiring women making an impact on their organization, whether that’s leading the brand out of a crisis, breaking into new markets, engaging a new audience or mentoring other colleagues.

Media Relations 101: Talking to Journalists at Events
May 29th, 2024 by Henry CookeOne of the best things about going to live conferences and other events is talking with the journalists who attend them. Here’s some top tips on how to make the event-media connection work.