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.
When Women’s Health Marketing Gets Flagged, Earned Media Steps In
In our last blog, we talked about how women tend to approach major decisions – especially around health and wellness – thoughtfully, and with a high bar for trust.
Why LBR/PR Women? Because When Women Are Your Market, Visibility and Credibility Must Be Earned
A lot of firms talk about finding a niche. For us, LBR/PR Women+ was never just about narrowing a focus. It was about aligning our work with something that feels deeply meaningful to us.
How to Right Size Your PR Needs: Option #3 High‑Touch Retainer PR
This month we are tackling “What kind of PR is right for my business?” knowing that PR is a must‑have and not a would‑like for businesses looking to scale…
How to Right Size Your PR Needs: Option #2 Done-With-You-PR
This month we are tackling "What kind of PR is right for my business?" - knowing that PR is a must-have and not a would-like, to scale your business…
How to Right Size Your PR Needs: Option #1 DIY
This month we want to tackle the next question after, “Is PR right for my business?” by taking it one step further and asking, “What kind of PR …
Is this YOUR Defining Moment?
Business leaders usually feel defining moments before they name them. A raise closes, a launch is coming, a new market is opening up and there is that sense of “this could really change things.”
Three Case Studies
In Defining Moments
Every year, there are a handful of moments that quietly change the trajectory of a business. A launch. A decision to go after new market share. A founder who is finally tired of being the best kept secret…
What’s Your Defining Moment of 2026?
And how can PR help…
As we step into a new year, most leaders are considering what moments in 2026 could really change the shape of the business. Those points in time are what we call “defining moments,”…
The Future of Thought Leadership
First Mover Advantage (FMA)
First Mover Advantage is simple to describe and hard to do well. It is the ability to be the first credible voice in a journalist’s inbox when a timely story breaks.
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…