The Public Relations Blog

Global unrest politically, economically, and socially put 2023 as a tumultuous time, especially in public relations. With top Super Bowl sponsors like Pepsi and social media giant TikTok surging past the noise, in 2023, it all comes down to adaptability. 

As we close out 2022, we look back on the battlefield that has been PR and corporate communications for the past year. Lessons learned from the likes of Twitter, Expedia, and Del Taco showcase how savvy teams are leveraging old dogs and a few new tricks to keep their brands front and center in consumers’ minds. 

November 2022 – Meeting Your Audience Where They Are Based on Where They’ve Been

McDonald’s and YouTube influencers (aka YouTubers) are showcasing how brands today can reach their audience on a more intimate level than ever before. From adult Happy Meals that create the “warm fuzzies” for adults to landing perfectly in the laps of millions of click-hungry followers, these two households are putting on a MasterClass in emotional branding.

October 2022 – Corporate Comms Strategies to Use in Unprecedented Situations

A slew of recent headlines has showcased a unique challenge for PR teams — how to approach bad publicity and what to say when there is no precedent to take. We’ll look at two examples, one bad and one good, of how to shape your communications strategy in unprecedented times.

Axia’s 60-Second Impact

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September 2022 – Brands Capturing the Audience With Strategic PR “Stunts”

PR “stunts” have somewhat of a bad reputation around them. However, a disruptive campaign that’s wildly creative has shown time and again just how powerful it can be for generating buzz. Here, we’ll look at two examples from brands relying on the concept of stunt marketing to explode visibility even beyond their traditional audience.

Axia’s 60-Second Impact

60 Seconds of Information Impacting You and Your Fast-Forward Economy

August 2022 – Increasing Evangelists with the Next Generation

Corporate communications foster the next generation with relevant and impactful messaging. Let’s look at trends from household brands like KFC and Amazon that make those memorable brand moments the audience truly never forgets.

Axia’s 60-Second Impact

60 Seconds of Information Impacting You and Your Fast-Forward Economy

July 2022 – Unconventional is Becoming Conventional in PR

Public relations teams are stretching the bounds and challenging the status quo to reach audiences with memorable brand moments they’ll never forget. From shared marketing with insanely popular pairings to new concepts like sonic branding, we’ll look at the latest strategies shaping the future of PR.

Axia’s 60-Second Impact

60 Seconds of Information Impacting You and Your Fast-Forward Economy

June 2022 – Utilize Digital Offerings to Upgrade Your PR Strategy

Corporate comms is more digital-centric than ever because that’s where the audience resides. From digital restaurants in the metaverse to custom podcasts with new product releases, savvy PR teams are reaching customers in bold and exciting new ways. We’ll show you some of the tools you can start using now to upgrade your own PR strategy moving forward.

Axia’s 60-Second Impact

60 Seconds of Information Impacting You and Your Fast-Forward Economy

May 2022 – Use Data Decisions for Your PR

Today’s audience is more savvy than ever with myriad options at its fingertips to compare options. Strategic corporate communications teams are leveraging insights gained from big data to evolve their strategies and cut through the noise to reach their audience more effectively than ever.

Axia’s 60-Second Impact

60 Seconds of Information Impacting You and Your Fast-Forward Economy

April 2022 – Adapting Your PR Strategy To Meet New Consumer Dynamics

Our world is rapidly becoming one that is powered by digital relationships. Public relations and communications strategies have to respond in lockstep in order to establish and maintain relevance. Today, we’ll show you some of the newest tools to use as you pivot your team.