The economy is tightening. Politics are uncertain. The noise is deafening. It’s tempting to pull back—to wait, watch, and ride it out. But that’s exactly what your competitors are doing. Progress doesn’t happen in safe zones. It’s made in bold moves when others retreat. Right
When budgets tighten, PR is often first on the chopping block. But here’s the truth: cutting PR is like ghosting your audience right when they need reassurance. Out of sight, out of mind—and that’s a dangerous place to be. Here’s why pulling the plug on
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The newsroom workforce in the U.S. has been gutted. Between 2008 and 2020, newsroom employment dropped by 26%, with newspaper newsrooms taking the hardest hit—losing a staggering 57% of their workforce, according to Pew Research Center. Fewer journalists mean fewer in-depth stories, and news outlets
Marketing is the engine that drives growth, but for many businesses, hiring a full-time Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) simply isn’t feasible—especially when budgets are tight. The solution? A Fractional CMO who provides executive-level marketing expertise on a part-time or contract basis, ensuring that companies can
Why Cutting PR in Tough Times is a Costly Mistake (And What to Do Instead)
Posted on
03/17/2025
by
Leah Nurik