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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How Landis Communications Helped Tell the Story of the ‘O Rew Redwoods Gateway

By Robin Carr Some stories are about conservation. Others are about history. Every so often, a story brings together environmental restoration, Indigenous leadership and community renewal that go beyond a single announcement. That was the case when Save the Redwoods League asked Landis Communications Inc. (Landis) to support the launch of the ‘O Rew Redwoods Gateway, a landmark project that…
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When a Paintbrush Becomes a Path to Recovery

By Robin Carr What does it mean to see yourself clearly after a brain injury has changed everything? That question was at the heart of a remarkable event at Centre for Neuro Skills (CNS) in Irving, Texas, on Wednesday, July 15. In partnership with the Dallas Museum of Art (DMA), CNS hosted an art showcase where patients recovering from traumatic…
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Honoring Robin Carr as PRSA-SF’s 2026 Woman of the Year

By Makenzi Jordan Rodriguez Each year, Public Relations Society of America San Francisco (PRSA-SF) recognizes a Woman of the Year whose work has made a lasting impact on the Bay Area communications community. This year, Landis’ very own Robin Carr is honored as Woman of the Year. Robin is a respected leader, trusted advisor and steady presence in both PRSA-SF…
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Our Favorite PR Moments of 2025 (Part 1)

As we kick off 2026, we’re taking a moment to look back at the PR moments that defined 2025—campaigns that made us laugh, think, and admire just how powerful creativity is in communication. From Columbia Sportswear’s flat-earth satire to Duolingo’s surprisingly emotional farewell to its owl mascot, from late-night hosts turning crises into cultural conversations to Cracker Barrel learning the…
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Newsjacking is an Effective Tool in your PR Toolkit

By Robin Carr Breaking news can dominate the airwaves and your news feed in the blink of an eye. It’s sometimes a great opportunity for companies/brands to draw traffic and engagement. Here’s one example; when Bruce Willis’ aphasia diagnosis was announced, the Landis team offered up experts on the disorder from client Centre for Neuro Skills (CNS) to local media….
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Best PR Stunts, Fails and Learnings of 2023 – Part One

Before 2023 is too far in our rear view, the staff at Landis shares their favorite PR stunts of the year…here’s Part One: Don’t Let Your Communications be on AutoDrive By Sean Dowdall Robotaxis carry on-demand riders in an autonomous vehicle without a driver. Cruise is one of the autonomous vehicle companies doing live testing on the streets of San…
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The Best Journalism Movies

In honor of the 2023 Academy Awards, the Landis team couldn’t resist picking our favorite movies about journalism to be nominated for or win an Oscar. Whether it’s “All the President’s Men” or “The Devil Wears Prada,” these films capture the behind-the-scenes tenacity, courage and talent required to work in the ever-changing world of the media. Read on and hit…
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How Travel Makes You a Better PR Practitioner – Part Two

Here are a few more pearls of wisdom from the Landis team about how traveling makes us better at our jobs. Interested in viewing part one? Click here. Brianne Murphy Miller Be flexible. There are always options.  “On a trip to London recently, I arrived during a rail strike that made getting around the city almost impossible. I had to…
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Creating Credible Relationships With Journalists

By Robin Carr, LCI Several years ago, I attended a conference that was geared to both reporters and public relations professionals. During a session featuring a panel of newspaper editors, one award-winning editor matter-of-factly stated, “PR people and reporters should have an adversarial relationship.” I was stunned. This was not what I was taught as a PR major at San…
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