PR insight, media news and industry opinion from Jill Kent – a London publicist, PR consultant and storyteller with 30+ years in the business.
So how does Apple use public relations? Whether it’s launching the latest iPhone, iWatch, or iPad, Apple certainly knows how to create a buzz. While other companies fight for attention, the technology giant effortlessly dominates the media, not to mention the hearts and minds of customers,...
In 2013, Virgin CEO Richard Branson said, ‘Publicity is absolutely critical ...
For a business to be successful, you need to employ effective workplace communication strategies. But why is good communication so important? We know that good public relations is all about external communication with your public, whether that public is your customer or a shareholder or investor. But good...
So what does community relations mean to you? Seth Godin, a veteran marketer of the dot-com boom, once said, ‘people do not buy goods and services. They buy relations, stories and magic’. Time has proven him right. More and more companies across the world are discovering that...
It’s PR awards season again. Time to dust off your tuxedo and dry clean your party frock. But are PR awards worth it? The answer is yes. PR awards have plenty of advantages that go beyond a trophy on the shelf. So what are the benefits of...
Elon Musk, owner of electric car brand Tesla and rocket manufacturing company SpaceX, knows how to drum up a heap of publicity. As one of Silicon Valley’s most famous tech entrepreneurs, his SpaceX and Tesla public relations stunts are out of this world. Quite literally. It goes...
From climate change and pollution, to hunger and poverty, the world faces some mammoth challenges. Governments and charities are doing their best to tackle them, but they can’t do it alone. The problems are way too big, complicated, and expensive. There’s an overwhelming need for...
Successful PR is all about persuasion. It’s about creating a good impression, building media and influencer relationships, managing reputations, creating authoritative content and managing crises. So are there different ways to persuade others? Yes, there are. You’ve probably heard of Robert Cialdini, a former Professor of Psychology...
Despite the 2020 pandemic, travel and tourism remains one of the fastest growing sectors in the world. It’s also one of the most congested. Due to the rise of low-cost airlines, ecotourism, and online etailers such as Tripadvisor and Expedia, the options are endless, and...
Whatever luxury product or service you offer – whether its travel, jewellery, cosmetics, hotels or fashion - the luxury sector is extremely competitive. It’s a thriving industry, which is great for the economy. But with so many high-end brands vying for attention, how can you push...
