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Substack for branding and PR in 2026
27
Jan

Substack explained: Why this platform matters for branding and PR in 2026

If you were born between 1995 and 2008, platforms like Wattpad and Tumblr were more than websites. They were communities, identity spaces and early trust ecosystems for writers, readers and fandom cultures. In the past few months, a new platform has entered this lineage: Substack. Just like Wattpad and other online reading, writing, and video...
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16
Jan

Beyond PR and SEO: how omni-channel growth engines drive measurable business outcomes

Executive summary: the shift from tactics to ecosystem In the current digital landscape, relying on isolated tactics like Public Relations (PR) or Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is no longer sufficient for sustained business growth. While these disciplines remain valuable, they often operate in silos, leading to fragmented customer experiences and inefficient resource allocation. The modern...
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PR lessons from Coldplay concert kiss cam controversy
14
Jan

When going viral becomes a reputation risk: PR lessons leaders can’t ignore in 2026

If you are active on social media, especially the side that thrives on memes and gossip, you are going to know about this one incident that went down in 2025 – the Coldplay kiss cam moment. More importantly, the kiss cam couple. What began as a lighthearted concept to spread joy amongst audience members might...
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PR in the age of TikTok culture
16
Dec

How TikTok culture is pushing PR towards fast content and away from slow-built credibility

Public relations have always thrived on one foundational truth for decades: credibility takes time. It is a slow process that is earned through consistent messaging, relationships with journalists and meticulous brand storytelling, with an excellent track record of actions that match the words. But, through the rise of broader short form content, especially TikTok, this...
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PR Crisis
05
Dec

PR crisis in the digital era: Lessons from GAP and American Eagle’s viral jeans campaigns in 2025

We live in a world of fast fashion and over consumerism. With just one tap, four digits in your bank account can shrink to three. In the time it takes to scroll, spot something you like and autofill your payment details, you can go from browsing to “Order confirmed” in under two minutes, often without...
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28
Nov

Holiday gift boxes your employees will brag about on Slack

Holiday gifting is one of the best ways to show employees they’re valued as the year ends. A thoughtful gift box stands out in particular. It creates excitement, sparks conversation, and gives your team something worth sharing on Slack. Today’s holiday collections come in all shapes and styles, with options tailored to different themes, budgets,...
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Personal branding tips
13
Nov

Personal branding as a company and when it becomes a double-edged sword

Every brand has its identity, its own look. Some brands are easily recognisable from colour alone; others from font. I mean, who doesn’t know Tiffany & Co.’s iconic “Tiffany Blue” or Coca-Cola’s signature Spencerian script?  In today’s world of shorter-form, fast-paced advertising, attention spans are getting increasingly shorter. To stay relevant with how quickly people...
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03
Nov

The evolving role of PR in forex and fintech

The forex industry has long been one of the most dynamic and debated sectors in global finance. While it represents the largest financial market in the world, it also faces persistent issues of credibility and consumer perception. In Southeast Asia, where fintech adoption is accelerating, public relations has become the key differentiator for financial brands...
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03
Nov

The new frontier of PR in the age of trading automation

Across Southeast Asia, automation has become one of the defining stories of the digital economy. From logistics and finance to healthcare and retail, algorithms are replacing manual processes and transforming how people interact with technology. Yet as machines take on increasingly human roles, the challenge is not technological but communicative. For public relations professionals, the...
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