Landis is a 2027 PRNEWS Agency Elite Top 120 Honoree, And We’re Celebrating With Some New Clients, Too 

It’s a good week at Landis.  We’re proud to share that Landis Communications Inc. (Landis) has been named to PRNEWS’ 2027 Agency Elite Top 120, the industry’s most respected roster of PR and communications firms. The list, unveiled on September 9, recognizes agencies of every size and specialty for the kind of work that actually moves the needle for clients,…
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Trust and Reputation Drive Brand Influence, But Are You Measuring What Matters?

By Abbie S. Fink This is a republished blog by Abbie S. Fink, President of HMA Public Relations and PRGN’s MarCom Chair. For the original blog, please click here. Brand influence has never been particularly easy to measure. Organizations can track media coverage, social engagement, website traffic, sales, and other concrete outcomes, but knowing what can be measured is different from knowing…
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Great Stories Hiding in Plain Sight Still Need PR

By Makenzi Jordan Rodriguez A great story doesn’t automatically become a news story If a story is interesting enough, reporters will find it…eventually. But every day, journalists are sorting through breaking news, assignment tips, pitches, press releases and their own reporting, and there are plenty of genuinely compelling stories that never reach the right reporter. Timing is everything. A PR…
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What AI Search Means for PR and Client Visibility

By Makenzi Jordan Rodriguez For years, one of the best feelings in public relations has been seeing a client at the top of a Google search. Search their name, organization or area of expertise, and there it is: a recent article, interview or feature we helped secure. But people aren’t just searching. They’re asking. Instead of typing a handful of…
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The Lost Art of the Thank-You Note

By Makenzi Jordan Rodriguez  When did “thank you” become optional? PR moves at lightning speed. We pitch, follow up, coordinate interviews with press, send media assets, monitor media coverage, and then immediately move to the next thing. Somewhere in that cycle, a simple “thank you” can get overlooked. Journalists don’t owe publicists coverage. That’s part of the game and what…
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How influence is an organizational strategy

By Abbie S. Fink This is a republished blog by Abbie S. Fink, President of HMA Public Relations and PRGN’s MarCom Chair. For the original blog, please click here. For years, organizations have measured success by what people know about them: brand awareness, impressions, media coverage, and website traffic. And although these metrics still matter, they are no longer enough….
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Why the Strongest LGBTQ+ Media Stories Outlast Pride Month

By Makenzi Jordan Rodriguez Every June, organizations change their logos to rainbow colors, publish statements of support and launch Pride campaigns. While those efforts can be meaningful, I’ve learned something after working on LGBTQ+ media relations campaigns over the past several years: I’ve realized that the strongest LGBTQ+ stories don’t happen because it’s Pride Month. Pride simply gives us another…
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How Your Communications Agency is Both Your Secret Agent and Safety Net

Brands face constant challenges: key team members go on leave, workloads surge unexpectedly and competitive pressures demand sophisticated intelligence gathering. While many companies view their communications agency as simply a vendor for specific projects, the smartest organizations recognize a fundamental truth: an integrated communications agency can serve dual roles as both your operational safety net and your strategic secret agent. …
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Why Traditional PR Practices are the Foundation for AI-Era Success

By Brianne Miller In an age where artificial intelligence, geographic search optimization (GEO), and large language models (LLMs) dominate digital conversations, many brands are rushing to embrace the latest technological solutions. However, the most successful organizations understand a fundamental truth: traditional public relations isn’t obsolete—it’s more critical than ever. The timeless pillars of strategic communications—messaging, media relations, brand awareness, reputation…
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5 Benefits That Come from Media Training

By Andie Davis Media training offers benefits far beyond just preparing for interviews. When those interview requests come in, having experienced media trainers by your side ensures you understand the ins and outs — and the do’s and don’ts — of being a confident, effective interviewee. Here are five ways media training can help: Erase any fears about interviewing or…
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