5 Ways PR Will Increase Your ROI

Increasing marketing ROI is paramount for any organization. Yes, it’s true you have to spend money to make money as the old saying goes, but the reality is you have to quantify the impact of those dollars or risk not just losing your marketing budget, but negatively impacting your organization overall. While in some areas […]

What Is a PR retainer and How Is It Used?

If you’re considering hiring a public relations (PR) firm, it’s important to understand the billing process. No one wants any surprises there, R we right? There’s hourly billing, of course, but you may also have the option of a PR retainer for the services you need. Which is the best fit for you? Let’s find […]

R Favorite Public Relations Blogs

If you are looking to learn the ins and outs of public relations (PR), following blogs written by experts in the industry is an ideal way to do it. While a quick Google search of “public relations blogs” comes back with 707, 000 results which means there’s enough reading material for the rest of your […]

Different Types of PR Campaigns – Is Local, National, or Seasonal Best for Your Brand?

While there are a number of elements involved in a successful PR campaign, one of the most important is how well you target your message. We’re not just talking the ‘who’ like whether it’s going to business executives in a particular industry or stay-at-home moms with a passion for clean eating. It’s also about the […]

R Publicists Favorite Things 2021!

  As publicists, writers, idea sourcers, word weavers, and people who like to stay ahead of trends, we are all about the season of gifting and making lists. In fact, some may call us experts! Plus, who doesn’t love to get some presents?   This year we chose things that are all under $100 and […]

So You Think You Need PR?

So You Think You Need PR? What Does That Really Mean and What Are You Signing Up For? You’re an entrepreneur, a start-up, a small business, or a non-profit and you’ve been told you need PR to take your brand to the next level. But what exactly is PR? And if you enlist these kinds […]

Gift Guide for Your Foodie Friends

Can you believe the holiday season is just around the corner? I know it’s still considered fall, but before you know it we’ll be in December and as some say, if you’re not early, you’re already late! If you have a food-obsessed family member or friend you’re shopping for, we’ve rounded up some awesome options […]

7 Ways Public Relations Can Improve Customer Experience

While there are many aspects of the customer experience, there’s one thread that links them all: communication. It’s the key to your customer relationships. And there’s no better way to build and nurture those relationships than through the strategic communications power of public relations (PR). It just so happens that PR is our specialty and […]

R Frequently Asked Questions on PR Buzzwords

PR is all about generating ‘buzz,’ and perhaps that’s why there are so many buzzwords in the public relations space. But with that comes just as many questions and we always want R clients (and potential clients) to be in the know. So, we’re clearing up any confusion on what PR is, how it works […]

What’s the Difference Between PR and Marketing?

You’d be surprised how often we are asked about the difference between PR and Marketing. So often, in fact, that we’re dedicating this entire blog to it! Many people believe that public relations (PR) and marketing are one and the same. But while they are both essential components of your brand’s communications strategy, that’s where […]