Category: The PR Playbook

How to maximize ROI on event sponsorships

August 20, 2025

Cutting a cheque is just the beginning — you need to build an event strategy Sponsoring an event can provide many benefits for your business, particularly when properly aligned with your target audience and brand positioning.  Participation can generate familiarity, …

The perils of mixing business and politics

June 15, 2025

There is little doubt we are living in tumultuous times. Everything from the weather to the Superbowl halftime show have become heavily politicized.  The current economic and political climate has left the public deeply polarized and increasingly agitated. Sharing personal …

Navigating the murky media landscape

May 22, 2025

It’s important to understand the key differences between paid and earned media In a highly-competitive industry like auto retail, dealers must constantly look for strategic and cost-effective ways to generate visibility and build trust, while ultimately increasing sales and service. …

Managing a crisis

April 9, 2025

Is your organization prepared or would you be caught off guard?  Sometimes having your company’s name in the news is a great thing, however it can also have the potential to be anything but.  Communication crises can, and often do, …

What is PR and how can it help you?

March 10, 2025

Canadian auto dealer is pleased to introduce our newest columnist, Dustin Woods, who will provide insights gained from more than  20 years in the Canadian automotive media landscape as a journalist and public relations practitioner In our fast-paced, competitive world …