THE SOAPBOX

The Soapbox 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.

Libby Young Libby Young

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…

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Libby Young Libby Young

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.

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Lauren Banyar Reich Lauren Banyar Reich

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…

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Libby Young Libby Young

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.

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Lauren Banyar Reich Lauren Banyar Reich

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.

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Lauren Banyar Reich Lauren Banyar Reich

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…

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Lauren Banyar Reich Lauren Banyar Reich

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.

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