When first entering a partnership with a new client, we often get asked where do we start? Well, for starters, understanding your audience is critical and a crucial factor in crafting messages that will resonate with your external audiences. At Southard Communications...
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The Power of Cause Marketing
Cause marketing is a topic I’m incredibly passionate about, and it’s easily my favorite aspect of marketing and PR. I entered this industry because I love the psychology behind communications and marketing—figuring out what provokes someone to take action. Over time,...
What are the Practical and Ethical Implications of Gen AI
Gen AI, or Generative AI, with its sophisticated algorithms capable of producing entirely new, original content, is not just a theoretical concept. It’s a transformative tool that businesses, including my own at NettResults, are actively integrating into daily...
PR Firms Today: Much More Than Clips
There is no question that clients today expect results from their PR firms. For many this still means driving awareness through editorial news coverage, influencer reviews and executive interviews. For years, the bigger the monthly clip book the happier the client and...
Reacting to Controversial Topics
The world continues to face wave after wave of controversial news stories and polarized opinions on a whole variety of issues — from guns, to abortion, to the nature of climate change, the presidential election, war. The role of public relations is often to...
PRGN Hong Kong Conference Generates Ideas and More Business Collaborations
As members of the Public Relations Global Network have returned home from the most recent member meeting and conference in Hong Kong at the end of May, chances are increasing for more business collaborations among the 50+ agencies spread across six continents. In the...
Green Claims Directive: Re-establishing Trust in Sustainability Communication
With the passing of the Green Claims Directive, the EU now picks up the gauntlet against corporate greenwashing. By laying down stringent rules for how companies may deploy claims about their sustainability, the intention is to eliminate the practices of greenwashing...
Building a Communications Team: The Client Perspective
A conversation with James Mowdy, corporate communications director for the Community Housing Opportunities Corporation Building a team from an internal communications point of view can be challenging. What’s the best way to tackle this process? How do you select a...
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PRGN Launches Health Practice Group to Meet Rising Global Demand for Health Communications
New group brings together more than 20 independent agencies across four continents, 11 languages and 93 health specialists LONDON / NEW YORK / BRUSSELS – The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) announced the launch of its Health Practice Group, bringing together...
PRGN Creates Latin America Region as Markets Gain Influence
Loreley Maldonado named first Regional Vice President for Latin America as PRGN creates distinct North American and Latin American regions in its global structure BRUSSELS / NEW YORK – The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) announced today a regional restructure...
Brand Influence Expands in Complexity as Organizations Adapt to an AI-Driven Landscape
(NEW YORK / LONDON / BRUSSELS — May 14, 2026) – New global survey findings from business, marketing and communications professionals across 48 countries highlight how organizations are navigating an evolving landscape for brand influence, with artificial...

