SKC Insights

While many Americans escape to sunny vacation destinations during the summer months, a quiet period settles over the business world. This notorious “summer slump” can leave even the strongest businesses feeling the heat as prospective customers hit the beach and declining sales hit the books. For creative companies, however, this seasonal slowdown provides an opportunity to shine with unforgettable and uplifting launches. These initiatives not only defy the expected lull but also infuse the sunny season with bursts of innovation and joy. Here’s a glimpse into eight of the most memorable and inspiring summer promotions to inspire your company’s next captivating campaign:

In today's interconnected world, celebrating diversity isn't just a moral imperative – it's also a smart business strategy. Companies that embrace and promote inclusive marketing can broaden their prospective customer base to consumers from all walks of life. As AAPI Month comes to a close, let’s reflect on six standout campaigns that exemplify cultural diversity in PR and marketing: 

Navigating success can feel like riding the tail of a dragon in the dynamic world of digital PR and marketing. There's no better time than this Year of the Dragon to explore how to better leverage digital platforms for business success. The dragon represents power, strength, luck, and prosperity – everything within your reach. Hold on tight to the dragon's tail, and let's soar together through 6 essential tips for thriving in the digital age. 

From rising YouTube stars to Instagram models, to TikTok trendsetters, social media influencers drive successful marketing and PR campaigns. With the power to captivate audiences, amplify brand messages, and send engagement rates skyrocketing, these influencers shape brand perceptions in ways one can only dream when using traditional methods. Get ready to harness the potential of this dynamic marketing approach and take your company to new heights.

Here are 6 ways working with influencers can boost your business:

Don’t let your marketing be mid. Don’t speak Gen Z? Let us help! To translate: don’t let your PR and marketing suffer from holding onto outdated strategies. Having grown up online, Gen Z and Millennials sometimes sound like they have an entirely different language. Companies are striving to figure out how to market and sell to this generation, especially as their spending habits differ drastically from the previous generations. 

Finding out how to appeal to Gen Z require new perspectives. The way the marketing world has been targeting consumers for the last two generations will not work with this one. Their beliefs and values differ greatly, and they’re willing to stop buying to force change. If we want to sell to millennials and Gen Z, we will have to adapt. Here are four essential marketing "dos" and one important "don't" that will help build loyalty among a younger consumer base. 

With the emergence of ChatGPT and all its hoopla, artificial intelligence is once again a hot topic, It’s now impossible to find an industry that’s yet untouched by AI, including public relations. Will AI replace PR, marketing, and communications teams at your company one day soon? 

In a recent interview, Jacob Puthenparambil, CEO of PR firm Redhill, was asked whether he thinks technologies like ChatGPT will replace PR. AI, he said, could replace some content production, but at the end of the day, PR is still a people-driven industry. AI is a tool, not a human and lacks the emotions needed when it comes to much of the business. Do you agree?

There are some challenges of AI in PR, but there are many upsides too. Let’s take a look at the top 3 of each—and how they might affect your business.

2022 brought us lessons of growth, resilience, and transformation as we conquered the challenges of a disruptive year. With another exciting year behind us, SKC has compiled our take on the top public relations trends and challenges for the year ahead. What will 2023 bring? Here are six trends to consider and leverage for your company:

New year, new goals! As you navigate the exciting journey of business growth in 2024, consider the invaluable contributions a marketing/PR firm can make to your success. We might be biased, but even visionary leader Bill Gates once said, “If I was down to the last dollar of my marketing budget, I'd spend it on PR!” Partnering with a PR firm adds a wealth of strategic communications expertise including proven marketing campaigns, knowhow, media and influencer connections, social media chops to grow your online communities, press coverage, reputation, and so much more! 

Ready to elevate your success? Here are six benefits of partnering with a PR firm in 2024:

We’re in the heart of best-of season right now, the time of year when everyone releases their lists of favorites from the past 12 months. 2022 has been a fun and results-filled year for SKC and our clients, where we’ve added a creative flair to many PR campaigns to help clients to stand out from the crowd. 

These are some of the highlights from 2022: 

So, you’re thinking about starting or sprucing up a corporate blog? Good for you! A company blog is a great marketing tool for connecting with prospects, customers, partners, and to build thought leadership. And with figures like these – 77% of Internet users read blogs and spend 3X more time on them than email in the US – blogs aren’t something marketers can ignore! But blogging has to be done right to be successful and effective.

Here are our 5 Do's for creating and maintaining a successful corporate blog: