In 2024, global cybersecurity spending was projected to reach $184 billion, a 13% increase from the previous year. Plus, more and more entrepreneurs are entering this market, making it increasingly competitive. This presents a challenge for everyone, especially newcomers: How can they stand out in such a crowded industry and attract clients? Here are ways in which strategic public relations can solve the puzzle.

This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover Hot Dog High Teas, “The White Lotus” IRL and sweet-smelling takeovers.

The Home Depot hosted its second InFronts event for brand advertisers on its retail media network, Orange Apron Media, in April at Truist Park in Atlanta. The home improvement retail chain unveiled several new features on its platform, such as geotargeting capabilities for on-site ads, to the roughly 350 suppliers who attended in person, and […]

As communications evolves in this new era of “infinite content,” here are a few ways to leverage generative AI to deliver greater effectiveness and more personalized engagement.

Discount retail chain Five Below named Jacob Hawkins as its new chief marketing officer.  Hawkins was most recently the chief marketing, digital and omni officer at Forever 21. Prior, he held executive roles at Belk, Groupon, Aeropostale and Overstock.com.   Five Below made the announcement on its most recent earnings call on March 19, according to […]

At a time when streaming services are overflowing with content and movie theaters continue to see attendance down 35 percent, film and TV studios are getting more and more creative with their marketing campaigns to capture the attention of audiences. But it’s not just that they’re standing up an eye-catching billboard or an engaging pop-up, […]

There are brand collaborations that make headlines, and there are brand collaborations that make sense. In the case of Milk-Bone and Jif’s latest venture, both circumstances apply. The two J.M. Smucker-owned companies recently teamed up to create new Peanut Buttery Bites dog treats, then leaned into collab and drop culture to promote the product with […]

National Hug a Newsperson Day, celebrated every year on Apr. 4, is a cute idea. But let’s be practical—hugging a journalist these days might not go over well. Here are seven better (and more professional) ways to show love to the media.

The Trump tariffs are official – and the impact on ad spend could be even more grim and wide-ranging than expected. On Wednesday, President Trump announced 10% baseline tariffs on just about every country, including a few uninhabited islands. Certain countries, including China, Vietnam, Taiwan and the EU got slapped with even higher tariffs. The […]

This week’s PR Roundup looks at Ford Motor Company’s marketing campaign introducing “employee pricing” discounts amid auto tariffs and a report that ranks the DEI and sustainability communications put forth by the world’s most influential brands.