
How Do DTC Brands Use PR to Compete With Marketplace Lookalikes?
CMO, Consumer PR, Consumer Products PR, Consumer Tech PR, DTC, e-commerce, founder, PR InsightsA few years ago, a client came to us with a problem. His home goods brand took off during the pandemic. He'd invented the product category, and he'd chosen to stay off Amazon to protect his margins and keep a direct relationship with his customers.…

PR Is the E-Commerce Growth Lever Your Ad Account Can’t Show You
CMO, Consumer PR, Digital PR, DTC, e-commerce, Earned Media, PR Insights, Regulated IndustriesHow does PR support e-commerce growth beyond paid ads? A regulated consumer product e-tailer we've worked with for 2 years hit its most interesting data point 12 months into a new phase of the relationship. When paid ads went live, the team…

How Does PR Help Consumer Platforms Differentiate in a Crowded Category?
Artificial Intelligence, CMO, Consumer PR, Consumer Tech PR, Digital PR, e-commerce, Emerging Industries: Psychedelics, FinTech, founder, HealthTech, Pinned, PR Insights, Prediction Markets, Regulated IndustriesPR helps consumer platforms stand out by establishing credible buying criteria, earning independent coverage, and giving search engines and AI tools a clearer account of what makes the platform different.
On March 3, 2026 the FDA sent warning…

What PR Strategy Helps an E-Commerce Brand Win Back Search Visibility From Amazon Competitors?
CMO, Consumer PR, Consumer Products PR, Digital PR, DTC, e-commerce, founder, PR Insights, Revenue OutcomesIn April, a group of seven-figure Amazon sellers did something I didn't expect to see. They boycotted Amazon's ads for a day.
The group was Million Dollar Sellers, a community of about 800 founders who each do at least $1 million a year on…

Why Regulated Brands Need Earned Media More Than Advertising
Cannabis, CMO, Consumer PR, Consumer Products PR, Corporate Communications, Emerging Industries, FinTech, HealthTech, Public Relations Services, Regulated Industries, ThoughtsRegulated brands can't lean on advertising the way other companies do. Restrictions on product claims mean earned media carries more of the weight.
Here's what that means in practice:
Advertising controls the message. Earned media supplies…

The Role of PR for Consumer Products
Consumer PR, Consumer Products PR, Content Marketing, Crisis Management, Earned Media, Hiring A PR Firm, Media Relations, Paid Media, PR Branding, product launch, Public Relations Services, Social Media, Social Media Advertising, ThoughtsKey Takeaways
Consumer PR in DTC models is now reputation and narrative control. In an AI-shaped media ecosystem, storytelling, community, and brand mentions influence both human perception and visibility in Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT,…



