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How to position yourself as an industry expert and thought leader

How to position yourself as an industry expert and thought leader

Learn how to use powerful digital PR tools to boost your brand and build trust with your audience.

Emma Setchell · Sep 2025 · 4 min
How to use celebrity influencers to supercharge campaigns

How to use celebrity influencers to supercharge campaigns

Find out how celebrity influencers can boost visibility, credibility, and engagement, with tips on selecting the perfect partner and examples of campaigns that worked.

Annika Shoker · Sep 2025 · 7 min
How to Build a Media List for PR

How to Build a Media List for PR

Winning media coverage and links is a lot easier if you target the right contacts. This post explains how to go about building a media list.

Kirke Viira · Sep 2025 · 2 min
How PR can elevate your e-commerce business – and keep it relevant

How PR can elevate your e-commerce business – and keep it relevant

E-commerce is booming. Here’s how to use PR to cut through the noise, earn trust, and drive long-term growth.

Sarah Samways · Sep 2025 · 3 min
How do you plan a PR campaign?

How do you plan a PR campaign?

Clear objectives, timings and ideation are just a few of the factors which go into making a campaign successful. Find out more in the post..

Sarah Samways · Sep 2025 · 3 min
How PR can help wholesalers build trust and win stockists

How PR can help wholesalers build trust and win stockists

Looking for help in building trust and winning new stockists for your wholesale business? Explore how PR can support your growth and build your brand's reputation.

Sarah Samways · Sep 2025 · 7 min
How to measure PR impact

How to measure PR impact

Measuring the impact of PR activity is essential for brands. We look at some of the outputs that can be tracked and measured.

Kirke Viira · Sep 2025 · 5 min
How to raise your personal brand‍

How to raise your personal brand‍

Raising your personal brand doesn't happen overnight, but we do have some top tips to stand out in a crowd and build credibility.

Sarah Samways · Sep 2025 · 3 min
Trade or Consumer PR?

Trade or Consumer PR?

Every PR campaign is different. This post explains the difference between trade and consumer PR.

Steve McComish · Sep 2025 · 4 min
How trade PR can benefit brands

How trade PR can benefit brands

Looking for tips on crafting the perfect trade PR campaign? Discover how to reach key stakeholders, build trust, and boost brand awareness in your industry.

Sarah Samways · Sep 2025 · 2 min
What is travel PR and why do you need a travel PR agency?

What is travel PR and why do you need a travel PR agency?

Travel PR builds your brand in good times and safeguards it in crises. Learn the PR strategies top travel brands use to stand out and succeed.

Laighton Powell · Aug 2025 · 6 min
PR vs Advertising: What’s the difference?

PR vs Advertising: What’s the difference?

PR and advertising aren’t the same – PR builds credibility through earned media, while advertising delivers paid, guaranteed coverage. Learn the key differences in this guide.

Steve McComish · Aug 2025 · 8 min
How much does PR cost?

How much does PR cost?

This post aims to help anyone who has ever wondered how much it costs to hire an award-winning PR agency and how agencies cost their services.

Steve McComish · Aug 2025 · 5 min
How to write a killer media pitch

How to write a killer media pitch

Former journalist turned Motive MD Steve McComish on how to write a media pitch that will get read.

Steve McComish · Aug 2025 · 6 min
Data Journalism: A Simple Guide for PRs

Data Journalism: A Simple Guide for PRs

This article looks at data journalism in PR, and how it is a powerful way of telling a story through strong, engaging visuals.

Steve McComish · Aug 2025 · 6 min
How PR works: The press release process

How PR works: The press release process

Learn the essential steps of the press release process and discover how to boost media coverage, backlinks, and brand visibility with tenacious pitching.

Steve McComish · Aug 2025 · 5 min
How to land product reviews in top-tier media for AI visibility

How to land product reviews in top-tier media for AI visibility

LLMs like ChatGPT and Google AI are changing how people discover products. Learn why product round-ups matter more than ever - and how to secure them to boost brand visibility.

Kirke Viira · Aug 2025 · 5 min
The power of data in PR

The power of data in PR

Discover why data-led content is a top PR strategy and learn how to source and present data effectively to maximise your PR outreach success.

Kirke Viira · Jul 2025 · 5 min

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