What does it mean to run a values-aligned company? 

By Sean Dowdall  LANDIS has served more than 200 clients for the past 33 years. Based on that extensive experience, we have learned the best opportunity for achieving great success is when we do work that is values-aligned with our company, staff, community and clientele. Doing values-aligned work is what we believe in as an agency.  To LANDIS, “values-aligned” means…
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The State of Journalism in 2023, according to Muck Rack

The highly anticipated Muck Rack 2023 State of Journalism Report, which the company released at SXSW on March 15, 2023, provides valuable insight into the ever-changing media landscape and how journalists perceive their work. Conducted with over 2,200 journalists worldwide, the survey results are fascinating. Among many other findings, the report indicates that economic uncertainty has impacted the work of…
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What to Look for When Choosing a PR Agency 

Prepare for your Search  Before beginning your search for a PR agency, it’s vital that you and your team make a list of your needs and define why you are looking for an agency in the first place. This includes clarifying and listing your business and strategic communications goals, determining your monthly budget, and having a clear view on major…
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Crisis Communications Checklist – Are You Ready?

(Thanks to our Detroit PR partner, Bianchi Public Relations) By David Landis, President The most dangerous crisis is the one for which your organization is unprepared. Crises happen all the time. COVID-19 is one of the most far-reaching crises in recent history and has affected thousands of businesses. Since it has struck, the pandemic has presented many challenges – and…
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Is Facebook becoming Irrelevant?

    By Sarah Mason, Account Coordinator & Office Manager   As newer social platforms rise in popularity, such as Snap and Instagram, many speculate that Facebook is on its way out. Using Facebook when it launched was a very different experience than it is today. It used to be a place solely for photo sharing and status updates where…
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