PR Strategy & Planning ∙ 6 min read
11 Must-Have PR Skills & Traits For PR Professionals
Prowly ∙ 1 Nov 2023
PR work is not only distributing press releases and follow-ups. What do employers pay attention to the most? Effectiveness of PR professionals does not depend only on already acquired skills.
PR Strategy & Planning ∙ 6 min read
The Right Way To Do Press Release Link Building In 2023
Daniel Martin ∙ 15 Sep 2023
If done right, press releases can be great for obtaining naturally incorporated backlinks. But if they’re NOT done right, they can do more harm than good and can be a source of penalties. The reason why there aren’t more people using press releases for link building is that they were generally misused in the past. […]
PR Strategy & Planning ∙ 6 min read
The Pros and Cons of Using Google News as a PR Strategy
Luke Pensworth ∙ 14 Sep 2023
Marketing experts have already figured out what makes web content great—it has to be beneficial, entertaining, and must be able to tell a story. But then again, there are still a few people out there who do not know how to get their content discovered and read. This is one reason why SEO can be challenging and at times frustrating.
PR Strategy & Planning ∙ 7 min read
Content Marketing vs Brand Journalism: Definition, Stats & Examples
Edyta Kowal ∙ 14 Sep 2023
I’m a trained journalist and I now use my journalistic skills to create content for Prowly as their Content Manager. For some people, I am rather a brand journalist. For others – there’s no such thing as brand journalism. They prefer to talk about “failing journalism.” What is fueling this debate?
PR Strategy & Planning ∙ 5 min read
What Makes the News? Two Sets of News Values Compared
Jo Detavernier ∙ 31 Aug 2023
It is common knowledge that for a story to be picked up by the news media it needs to contain a sufficient amount of “news value.” But what is news value really?
PR Strategy & Planning ∙ 12 min read
How to Stop Spam Backlinks from Ruining Your Google Reputation
Anastasia Ryan ∙ 4 Aug 2023
We’re inclined to think that each new backlink is a good one. Sadly, that’s not the case. This is why I want to talk about bad backlinks, how they can hurt your rankings, and what can you do to stop them from doing so.
PR Strategy & Planning ∙ 4 min read
The Best Time & Day to Send a Press Release [2025 Update]
Rafal Salak ∙ 29 Jul 2023
We analyzed open rates of press releases shared via the platform to find the perfect moment for sending out a press release. The research indicates that Thursday is the best day, with the email open rate reaching over...
PR Client Management ∙ 8 min read
What Questions Should You Ask Your New PR Clients?
Gina Nowicki ∙ 21 Apr 2023
You’re ready to get started on strategizing, writing about, and pitching your new client, but there are still things you need to establish before you begin. For example, there are some public relations questions to ask the client during the onboarding that will both inform your next steps and demonstrate your expertise in working collaboratively […]
PR Strategy & Planning ∙ 7 min read
7 Selling Tips That Will Get Your PR Contract Signed
Gina Nowicki ∙ 8 Nov 2022
Did you know when you got into PR agency work how much selling would be involved? Not just selling your pitches to the media, but selling prospective clients on signing new PR contracts with you. It’s the foundation of your entire PR business, and it ultimately determines whether your agency will grow, become stagnant, or […]
PR Crisis Management ∙ 9 min read
Security Best Practices for Your Remote Team
Pawel Ogonowski ∙ 31 Oct 2022
Are you interested in utilizing the power of remote teams to boost your business?
PR Strategy & Planning ∙ 10 min read
How to Create a PR Budget - All You Need To Know
Prowly ∙ 29 Mar 2022
Planning a PR budget is no one’s idea of a great time but—spoiler alert!—you do not want to go flying blind when it comes to forecasting your spending. This is as true for PR activities as it is for anything else. And while you may or may not have any influence over how much funding […]
PR Strategy & Planning ∙ 7 min read
5 Best Productivity Tips and Tools for PR Professionals
Ana Grasic ∙ 29 Mar 2022
If you’re working in public relations, you know the work is not all as glamorous as sometimes presented on TV and movies. Luckily for you, there are a lot of tools out there that could help you be more productive and even make time to enjoy the after-work activities.
