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Insights, strategies, and case studies on modern public relations — covering media relations, brand positioning, campaign strategy, and measurable PR performance.

For a foundational overview of how these elements work together, explore our guide to structuring a modern PR strategy.

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Why Spray-and-Pray Media Lists Fail

Media Relations & Press Coverage
Learn why spray-and-pray media outreach fails and how lack of targeting, relevance, and personalization reduces journalist engagement and credibility.
April 17, 2026
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How to Build Media Relationships Without Burning Bridges

Media Relations & Press Coverage
Learn how PR professionals can build and maintain media relationships through relevance, consistency, and respectful communication with journalists.
April 15, 2026
https://bendergrouppr.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/build-media-relationships-without-burning-bridges-main.jpg 630 1500 Hayden Hammerling /wp-content/uploads/2022/03/bender-group-final-logo-color.svg Hayden Hammerling2026-04-15 08:03:582026-05-31 13:40:02How to Build Media Relationships Without Burning Bridges
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Following Up With Journalists Without Annoying Them

Media Relations & Press Coverage
Learn how to follow up with journalists effectively, including timing, tone, and when to stop, so outreach stays professional and respectful.
April 10, 2026
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Media Timing: When to Pitch (and When Not To)

Media Relations & Press Coverage
Learn how media timing affects PR outreach, including when to pitch, when to hold back, and how timing influences journalist engagement.
April 8, 2026
https://bendergrouppr.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/media-timing-when-to-pitch-main.jpg 630 1500 Hayden Hammerling /wp-content/uploads/2022/03/bender-group-final-logo-color.svg Hayden Hammerling2026-04-08 08:54:482026-05-31 13:40:02Media Timing: When to Pitch (and When Not To)
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What Journalists Look for in Brand Pitches

Media Relations & Press Coverage
Learn what journalists expect in brand pitches, including relevance, news value, clarity, and credible sources that support effective outreach.
April 3, 2026
https://bendergrouppr.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/what-journalists-look-for-in-pitches-main.jpg 630 1500 Hayden Hammerling /wp-content/uploads/2022/03/bender-group-final-logo-color.svg Hayden Hammerling2026-04-03 11:07:362026-05-31 13:40:02What Journalists Look for in Brand Pitches
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How Media Relations Actually Work Behind the Scenes

Media Relations & Press Coverage
Learn how media relations operate, including relationship-building, pitching, interview preparation, and monitoring to support accurate and strategic PR coverage.
April 1, 2026
https://bendergrouppr.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/how-media-relations-work-main.jpg 630 1500 Hayden Hammerling /wp-content/uploads/2022/03/bender-group-final-logo-color.svg Hayden Hammerling2026-04-01 10:22:232026-05-31 13:40:02How Media Relations Actually Work Behind the Scenes
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How PR Strategy Impacts Earned Media Quality

Public Relations Strategy
Learn how PR strategy influences earned media quality through messaging, media targeting, and consistent narratives that support credibility and positioning.
March 30, 2026
https://bendergrouppr.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pr-strategy-earned-media-quality-main.jpg 630 1500 Hayden Hammerling /wp-content/uploads/2022/03/bender-group-final-logo-color.svg Hayden Hammerling2026-03-30 14:26:052026-05-31 13:40:02How PR Strategy Impacts Earned Media Quality
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Why Tactical PR Without Strategy Fails

Public Relations Strategy
Learn why PR tactics without a clear strategy lead to inconsistent messaging, unfocused outreach, and limited long-term impact on credibility and visibility.
March 26, 2026
https://bendergrouppr.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/tactical-pr-without-strategy-fails-main.jpg 630 1500 Stacey Bender /wp-content/uploads/2022/03/bender-group-final-logo-color.svg Stacey Bender2026-03-26 12:46:592026-05-31 13:40:02Why Tactical PR Without Strategy Fails
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Aligning PR Strategy With Brand Positioning

Public Relations Strategy
Learn how PR strategy can support brand positioning through consistent messaging, relevant media opportunities, and coordination across teams.
March 24, 2026
https://bendergrouppr.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/aligning-pr-with-brand-positioning-main.jpg 630 1500 Stacey Bender /wp-content/uploads/2022/03/bender-group-final-logo-color.svg Stacey Bender2026-03-24 09:31:232026-05-31 13:40:02Aligning PR Strategy With Brand Positioning
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Long-Term vs Short-Term PR Planning

Public Relations Strategy
An overview of how short-term PR efforts differ from long-term planning, and how both approaches work together to support consistent messaging and reputation.
March 23, 2026
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How PR Strategy Changes as Companies Scale

Public Relations Strategy
An overview of how public relations strategy changes as companies grow, including messaging, audiences, crisis management, and integration with broader business priorities.
March 19, 2026
https://bendergrouppr.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pr-strategy-changes-as-companies-scale-main.jpg 630 1500 Stacey Bender /wp-content/uploads/2022/03/bender-group-final-logo-color.svg Stacey Bender2026-03-19 20:11:062026-05-31 13:40:02How PR Strategy Changes as Companies Scale
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In-House PR vs Agency PR: Strategic Tradeoffs

Public Relations Strategy
An overview of the strategic tradeoffs between in-house PR teams and external agencies, including differences in expertise, resources, and coordination.
March 13, 2026
https://bendergrouppr.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/in-house-vs-agency-pr-team-main.jpg 630 1500 Stacey Bender /wp-content/uploads/2022/03/bender-group-final-logo-color.svg Stacey Bender2026-03-13 09:25:482026-05-31 13:40:02In-House PR vs Agency PR: Strategic Tradeoffs
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