The Public Relations Blog

In this episode, guest Amy Susán joins host Jason Mudd to discuss disaster communications and five ways to make the most of a bad situation. They dive into how to handle communications for your organization during a crisis delicately, diplomatically, and empathetically. Amy's expertise is weather-related destruction in the construction industry, but her 5+ tips are applicable to any industry and crisis situation.

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Earned media will help your company get its “foot in the door” in a competitive home improvement industry.

Think of earned media like publicity, except this form of coverage is typically earned via public relations efforts rather than payment or advertisements. Earned media allows an organic route into the public sphere through mentions across news articles, blogs, social media posts, and more. 

Understand seven current trends to keep in mind as your company embraces AI.

Artificial intelligence in the workplace has proved itself time and time again, and continues to be a recurring topic in industry discussions. And yet, there are still many questions about the reliability, authenticity and ethics behind AI of using AI, and even how we should even consider using AI in our professional workflows.

Reviews help your customers make easier and better-informed decisions during the buying process.

When purchasing a product online, you’re likely more inclined to buy the product with five stars versus one star. 

A product with a five-star review has that status for a reason. Whether from quality, popularity, or usability, a stellar review is an appealing tool for customers when deciding what product to buy.

Companies aren’t immune to negative web content published about them. Common places you may see negative posts about an organization are sites like RipOffReport and GlassDoor, but companies should also know those aren’t the only places that can host unflattering content. 

While awareness of negative posts is important, your company should also recognize the need to stop giving online traffic to this content. In fact, monitoring your company’s online reputation should be something your company invests in and utilizes. 

While every brand wants to distinguish itself from the competition, collaborative efforts may yield unexpected results. Though brand distinction and collaborations seem like opposite approaches, the confluence of Threads, Sperry, and Natty Light showcases the potential for success. 

Here’s how you can use AI to automate tasks in the public relations industry.

Artificial intelligence is more relevant in the field of PR than ever. It’s important for PR pros to be up to date on the latest AI trends so they can use them to their advantage in automating tedious, often mundane tasks. The future of AI in PR will likely assist industry professionals in focusing their attention on more important tasks and responsibilities.

But, how exactly are PR pros going to use AI in the future?

The introduction of VR/AR devices could be a turning point for PR professionals.

Apple has revolutionized personal computing technology over its 42-year history by transforming the daily lives of individuals and companies. The new Apple Vision Pro may be the next innovation to add to Apple’s already impressive resume. 

So, what is the Vision Pro, and why is it better than other virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) devices? Can it be a beneficial tool in the hands of PR professionals? To understand the potential of this new device, we must know what sets Vision Pro apart and how it can improve the productivity and outreach of PR professionals.

Transform your media relations with these four principles of communication.

The ability to effectively communicate and build relationships with journalists is paramount in PR. The 4 R’s of media relations — responsive, resourceful, rapid, and respect — serve as a guiding principle for PR professionals to foster positive relationships with the media. 

Learn the data behind these social media algorithms.

Social media is always changing, and as public relations and corporate communications professionals, we must keep up with the different algorithms. External links in posts are one notable change in the world of social media. We’ll lay out the data on posting with and without external links as well as our advice on how to move forward with your social media posts.