The Soapbox
The blog is where we say the quiet parts out loud about PR, media and visibility - everything that gets us fired up about our work. No fluff, no spin - just real talk from the front lines of earned media. If you’ve ever wondered how the press really works, why your brand keeps getting overlooked or what it takes to build credibility in today’s marketplace, The Soapbox is for you.
The Future of Thought Leadership
What Visibility Means When Everyone Is a Content Creator
There is more noise than ever, and while a single national media hit once moved the needle for an entire quarter, audiences are now
The Future of Thought Leadership
So What, Who Cares, Why Bother?
When I was a baby publicist smiling and dialing, I learned that if I could not deliver a pitch that answered these three questions about my client
What to look for in a PR partner + Red Flags
Start with a chemistry check
will bring to this relationship sensitive questions, half formed ideas and business decisions that carry real risk.
Am I ready for Pr?
Let’s assume PR is right for your business.
The next question is readiness. Beyond strategy, there are a few basics that decide whether you and your PR partner can do real work together.
How do I know if PR is right for my business?
I get this question more than any other
when I’m speaking with founders and executives: how do I know if PR is right for my company right now.
Thought leadership Moves Headlines
Thought leadership Moves Headlines:
How Women’s Health Brands Can Turn Expertise Into Coverage & Authority
Fresh, authoritative, and everywhere that counts:
When paid gets flagged, earned and owned keep you visible.
A year‑round playbook for women’s‑health brands to build authority across channels.
When Ads Say “No,” PR Says, “Hold my beer.”
Why October Is the Moment for Women’s Health.
October spotlights menopause + breast cancer. With ad platforms blocking women’s‑health content…
From Data to Decisions
Using Measurement to Guide PR Strategy
Tracking the right metrics is only half the battle. The real magic happens when you do something with that information…
The Metrics That Matter
How to Evaluate PR Impact
If Part 1 of our September series was about reframing the “why” behind PR measurement, Part 2 is where we get practical.
Measuring PR Success:
Why PR Still Matters – and Why Measuring It Is (and Always Has Been) Tricky
There’s one question we’ve heard in every single client pitch meeting over the past 20 years…
Visibility by Design:
How to Plan Thought Leadership for Year-End Coverage
Q4 is the most strategic visibility window of the year, and it’s one you can’t afford to waste.
If You’re Not Pitching for the Holidays Yet
You’re Already Behind
Why Strategy, Timing and Storytelling Define Who Wins the End-of-Year PR Game
Future-Proof Your Brand:
A PR Playbook for the AI Search Era
If your brand has relied on word-of-mouth, organic referrals, or the occasional media win to stay visible, you’re not alone.
Storytelling in the Age of AI Search:
How PR Shapes the Narrative That Machines (and People) Remember
There’s a saying in PR: if you don’t tell your story, someone else will…
Is Your Brand Invisible to AI?
PR is Your First Line of Defense
I’ve spent more than (cough, cough) 20 years working in public relations, guiding brands through every imaginable shift in how people find and trust companies.