Move Despite the Fear: Leading Through a Time of Uncertainty

By Ann Smith | Mar 17, 2026

Is it just me or is it impossible to know what end is up these days? It seems we are all feeling the pressure to make more decisions “in the dark” than ever before. Whether it is business strategy, travel plans, client counsel or simply how we guide our teams, leaders today are operating in […]

The Future of Communications: From Message Shapers to Strategic Architects

By Lisa Hildebrandt | Mar 13, 2026

Communication has always been rooted in storytelling. And while humans are hardwired for connection, and the secret to connection is through powerful storytelling, the role of the profession has undergone a profound shift.    Today’s communicators are expected to interpret human behavior, anticipate stakeholder reactions, navigate reputational risk, and guide leadership in an era defined my […]

Driving Generative Engine Optimization Search Through Strategic Public Relations

By Ann Smith | Aug 4, 2025

While the world of AI and generative content has flipped the script on many traditional ways of doing business and removed roles and responsibilities previously done by skilled professionals, one area that is emerging with an increasingly important supporting role is PR. Google and other search engines have long held the power when it comes to SEO but there is suddenly a […]

How to Create a Winning Thought Leadership PR Campaign

By Ann Smith | Jun 3, 2025

Thought leadership works best when it’s more than a buzzword. It’s a strategic PR effort designed to position your brand — and the humans behind it — as voices of authority, clarity, and forward-thinking. But what does a great thought leadership campaign look like from start to finish? Here’s our guide to building a winning […]

Top 5 Hospitality PR Trends in 2025

By Ann Smith | May 24, 2025

The hospitality world is always evolving but in 2025, the shift is more about meaning than novelty. Travelers are craving connection, experience and values alignment. Hospitality brands that understand this are rewriting the rules of PR. Here are five trends we’re seeing in hospitality PR right now: 1. Local Storytelling Wins Forget the broad strokes. […]

How to Pitch Thought Leadership (So Editors Actually Say Yes)

By Ann Smith | Apr 10, 2025

Thought leadership isn’t just about being smart — it’s about being seen as smart in the right places. Whether you’re trying to land an op-ed, podcast interview, or byline in a top-tier outlet, your pitch needs to do more than explain what you know. It needs to tell a story that connects your expertise to […]

The Trump White House and its Press Corps

By Ann Smith | Mar 6, 2025

Last week it was announced that President Trump’s administration plans to change the way the White House press corps is constructed, breaking what is a long-standing process and structure created to ensure freedom of press in this country.  It gave me pause as I thought about all of the incredible moments in our country’s history when […]

5 Ways Hospitality Businesses Can Ace Holiday Season Marketing Campaigns 

By Jessie Levine | Nov 21, 2023

For hospitality businesses including hotels, restaurants, and bars, the holidays can be a particularly stressful time of year. One aspect that doesn’t have to be stressful is developing and executing a holiday season marketing plan. Here we sprinkle a bit of holiday magic and detail five fool-proof ways to ace your hospitality brand’s marketing campaign.  […]

Five Reasons to Hire a Boutique Agency 

By Anna Newman | Oct 25, 2023

Sometimes small does equal mighty.   When choosing a PR firm to represent your business, you want a partner that will give you the most bang for your buck, garner real results and treat you like you’re their most important client. While bigger agencies often have the appeal of things like expanded in-house services, integrating […]

Making Your Story Stick in the Summertime

By Ann Smith | Jul 11, 2023

It’s that time of year when the days are long, but the time is oh, so short! We are all eager to maximize the weeks with no school regimes or weather snafus. But despite summer and all of its glory, the show must go on! Clients still have stories to tell and us PR pros […]

Strong Media Relations Key to Long-term PR Success

By Kyle Mallory | May 9, 2023

Building strong relationships with media is critical to the success of any PR campaign. In today’s competitive media landscape, it’smore important than ever to develop and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, and content producers. I started my career in news, working both for a newspaper as well as a local TV station, and it provided a […]

Why Taylor Swift is a PR Mastermind

By Lisa Hildebrandt | Apr 6, 2023

I laid the groundwork, and then just like clockworkThe dominoes cascaded in a lineWhat if I told you I’m a mastermind?And now you’re mineIt was all by design‘Cause I’m a mastermind – Taylor Swift Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve likely seen the headlines chronicling Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, her recent iHeartRadio Innovator […]