Say what you want about the government’s handling of the COVID-19 crisis, but one thing’s for certain: there are a lot of lessons to be learned. In a time of uncertainty and unpredictability, people need to know what’s coming and what the next moves are. A lot of anxiety comes from a fear of the […]
Olly Taylor talks us through the new research from Havas Australia which suggests there will be a new era for brands post-crisis, and how marketers will think differently because of it – portraying their brands as having a positive impact and contributing to the ‘greater good’ during COVID-19. As a communications industry, we are guilty […]
What is public relations and how can businesses really make the most of PR to elevate their brand and reach customers? That’s what we’re answering and discussing in today’s Let’s Talk on “PR Magic.” Public Relations (PR) is essentially (to take it in reverse) the relationship with your public – and the maintenance and professional […]
Public Relations is much like many other industries in that it is constantly evolving. Yes, the old-fashioned ways will continue – creating good rapport with journalists and scoring exposure on media platforms – but new opportunities for PR consultants are set to arise in 2020. Amanda Lacey, Director at POPCOM, a communications consultancy, believes that the industry […]
Byline: Jessy Marshall founder of Hive HQ PR can be a very grey area for some businesses and understanding why PR should be part of your marketing plan is crucial to building up brand exposure. Whether you have had PR before or are looking into investing in PR below are a few tips to help you […]
If you’re itching to get on board with a much bigger brand, and feel that the timing is right, you need to go about it the correct way. Importantly, working together has to be a win-win for both parties. These are some of the strategies I’ve used to get much larger brands to hop on board. […]
Going public is a huge step for any company. Taking a company from private to public through an IPO (or ‘initial public offering’) and listing on the stock exchange is a process that can take months, or even years, of planning, preparation and execution. Amid the myriad of tasks involved in preparing for an IPO, […]
A recent violent attack on police officers that splashed across national news has highlighted the need for better employment practices, particularly when a staff member is at the centre of the story. Human resources specialist Kelli McDougall from Fifth Eagle says many people were surprised that a female childcare worker was charged as part of […]
I’ve held lots of workshops and masterclasses with Australian start-ups and small business owners and I always start by saying “PR is not just a buzz word.” PR is not just a trending word or a hot topic. It can be a powerful medium for small business owners and start-ups to communicate effectively with their […]
Yesterday animal activist group PETA cooked up a very divisive message, in Sydney’s CBD. Masked as pretense to promote veganism ahead of Australia Day, a dog that looked very real to passers-by was seen heavily charred over a barbecue adding one slogan, “If you wouldn’t eat a dog, why eat a lamb? Go vegan”. Controversy […]
