Corporate Profiling2024-11-12T11:54:16+00:00

Services / Communications

Corporate Profiling

Key person profiling is always an important part of the campaign mix: from driving up thought-leadership and share of voice, to building brand trust and credibility, as well as cementing company values.

In addition to Consumer media profiling, Palm works closely with the Business Editors from all the National newspapers, along with niche financial, corporate and trade publications, to deliver compelling
editorial content, spotlighting founders and key people from our clients’ businesses.

Broadcast and podcasts also form an important part of the earned communications mix, supported by compelling and considered content creation on owned platforms with our Digital team services.

Palm is experienced in generating round table and panel or event opportunities, generating IP-led event programmes and managing award writing and entry process.

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FAQs

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PR

What makes a good press release?2024-09-27T12:15:51+00:00

At Palm, we write press releases that inspire journalists and make them want to cover the story. A clear and compelling headline is crucial for this, as is a concise and succinct approach for the first paragraph so that busy media can understand the story quickly and easily. Strong copywriting is something that many lose sight of, but at Palm we love seeing our press releases copied and pasted verbatim into key media titles with our clients’ key messages intact, as it’s testament to our writing skills and means that we get the best results for our clients’ businesses.

Do you have relationships with national media outlets?2024-09-27T12:15:33+00:00

Our Food & Drink and Hospitality & Travel PR teams speak to the national media every single day. Our approach is tailored – we build close, individual relationships with journalists to ensure the best media conversions. Palm regularly hosts press events, from large scale dinners and parties, to one-on-one coffees, lunches and desk-side visits. We pride ourselves on our strong media relations across print, digital, broadcast, influencer and podcast sectors.

Can you support with developing a crisis communications strategy?2024-09-27T12:15:17+00:00

Palm is well-versed in crisis communications, and our approach involves strategic planning well in advance. We prepare by developing a comprehensive communications toolkit, ensuring we’re ready to handle any issues that may come up.

Should PR be included as part of my marketing strategy?2024-09-27T12:15:00+00:00

PR is a key part of the marketing mix, helping to build long-term brand loyalty and positive awareness, while also supporting short-term sales goals. It works with marketing campaigns, bringing them to life through influencer partnerships, press reviews, thought leadership articles, and founder profiling. These efforts collectively tell your brand’s story and create an emotional connection with consumers.

Can PR be effective for small businesses?2024-09-27T12:14:41+00:00

An effective PR campaign can boost brand awareness and drive sales for your company, with benefits that can last long after the campaign has ended!

What is the difference between digital and traditional PR?2024-09-27T12:14:23+00:00

Digital PR includes online publications, social media channels and influencer campaigns, whereas Traditional PR encompasses print media, broadcast through the writing of brand press releases and media relations. Each client is different and we agree the mix of Digital vs Traditional upfront and refresh this each quarter, depending on the business objectives and the target audience.

How can PR campaign success be measured?2024-09-27T12:13:38+00:00

At Palm, we set clear, measurable KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) for targeted press coverage, which we review each quarter and include in our contracts. These KPIs are carefully aligned with the publications, influencers, or content that resonate most with your specific audience, helping to ensure the most effective and impactful results.

Can you support my business with a product launch?2024-09-27T12:12:40+00:00

Yes! Palm’s food and drink team specialise in launching FMCG NPD, whether that be to Trade press (eg: an exclusive with The Grocer Magazine), or a press and influencer event (potentially partnering with one of the Hospitality & Travel team’s restaurant, bar or hotel clients), we specialise in creative mailers, sending out new products in an innovative way that speaks to the brand values.

How to plan a PR campaign?2024-09-27T12:12:18+00:00

Planning a PR campaign starts with finding the right PR partners who can help you define your goals from the start. Whether it’s PR, digital, or influencer marketing, your campaign should focus on delivering real commercial results, boosting brand awareness, and managing your reputation. It’s also essential to work with an agency that has a clear system for measuring success. This way, you can agree upfront on what a successful campaign looks like. At Palm, we set clear, measurable KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) for targeted press coverage, which we track quarterly and include in our contracts.

How can I develop an effective PR strategy?2024-09-25T10:29:46+00:00

An effective PR strategy is all about creating a communications plan that truly fits your business’s unique goals. At Palm, we don’t believe in a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to public relations, digital, or influencer marketing. Instead, we like to start by setting the right foundations. That means getting to know your commercial goals, brand vision, target audience, and market inside and out. A great PR strategy blends ‘evergreen’ activities with a solid, always-on press office while also jumping on seasonal moments and trending themes with creative, tactical campaigns.

Influencer Marketing

What is the difference between gifted and sponsored?2024-10-01T15:03:39+00:00

When an influencer has been ‘gifted’ with a product, a hotel stay, or restaurant visit, it means that the PR company has set up the opportunity to trial this for free. It is then up to the influencer to decide if they want to cover the offering. When a post is ‘sponsored’, it means a company has paid the influencer to communicate messaging about their brand – and key messaging, image direction and content will be broadly pre-agreed between the two parties.

Is influencer marketing expensive?2024-10-01T15:03:21+00:00

When Influencer Marketing is done correctly, it can be one of the most cost effective marketing tools available. If you have a compelling offering, we advise driving more ‘earned’ influencers than ‘paid’, which brings the cost down even further. As influencers work independently, there isn’t a standardised rate card for any sector – and so, if paid is your approach, choosing the right influencers that will be genuinely interested in your company is key, as well as doing a deep dive on their audience and media packs to estimate ROI.

How can you help me find influencers that will work for my business?2024-10-01T15:03:06+00:00

At Palm, we believe that a successful campaign is all about building a meaningful relationship between a brand and influencer. The more authentic the content, the better the results. We find influencers by doing a deep dive in to the business’ target demographics, the brand purpose and values, and then aligning credible influencers that share these touchpoints. We believe that a ‘scattergun’ approach, gifting vast amounts of influencers and not doing due diligence on each one can actually de-value a brand, and so we only work with trusted and fully vetted partners.

How can influencer marketing help my business?2024-10-01T15:02:47+00:00

Influencer marketing helps raise awareness of your business, as well as educate consumers on your product, venue or service. By aligning with authentic influencers that have synergy with your company’s values, it can raise the profile of your offering.

What is influencer marketing?2024-10-01T15:02:30+00:00

Influencer marketing is a form of social media marketing, leverages the power of aligned influencers to create authentic content that highlights your brand’s unique selling points and values. From earned or paid influencers, content can be seen by their followers or boosted further in social media advertising to targeted demographics or postcodes, as well as used in powerful endorsement campaigns to a wider audience.

Social Media

Retailer Relations

How to get retailers to pay attention to my brand?2024-10-01T15:07:53+00:00

1. Make your product stand out by capturing buyers’ attention through a strategic PR and social media campaign, along with creative media mailers.

2. Understand each retailer’s internal goals and align your product with their values to effectively communicate in their language.

3. Share your unique story and demonstrate your brand’s appeal to consumers using influencer marketing, strategic endorsements, and testimonials.

What retailers do you have relationships with?2024-10-01T15:07:30+00:00

Palm collaborates with a diverse range of retailers, including boutique brands like Whole Foods Market, Planet Organic, Selfridges, and Harvey Nichols, as well as major retail chains.

What is retailer relations?2024-10-01T15:06:59+00:00

Yes! Get in touch with us with a brief, and we’ll connect you with the right trusted partner for your brand and provide a tailored quote.

Photography

Do you travel to location for shoots?2024-10-01T15:09:36+00:00

Yes! Being on-site is crucial for large-scale shoots. Reach out with your brief, and we’ll connect you with the right trusted partner for your brand and provide a tailored quote.

Can you provide creative direction for my campaign shoot?2024-10-01T15:09:20+00:00

Yes! We offer creative direction tailored to your business objectives. Share your brief with us, and we’ll provide a detailed scope of work and strategic direction.

Can you create photography & videography briefs for me?2024-10-01T15:09:06+00:00

Yes we can! we have a roster of talented photographers and videographers who specialise in hospitality, travel, food, and drinks. Reach out with your brief, and we’ll connect you with the right trusted partner for your brand and provide a tailored quote.

Can you create social media video content?2024-10-01T15:08:54+00:00

Yes we do! We offer comprehensive 360 social media services, with video being a key component. Share your brief with us, and we’ll connect you with the right trusted Palm partner for your brand and provide a customized quote.

Do you offer product photography?2024-10-01T15:08:41+00:00

Yes! Get in touch with us with a brief, and we’ll connect you with the right trusted partner for your brand and provide a tailored quote.

SEO

How can social media influence SEO?2024-10-01T15:14:14+00:00

While social media signals are not direct ranking factors, they can influence SEO by driving traffic to your site, increasing brand visibility, and generating engagement that can lead to backlinks.

How often should I conduct an SEO audit?2024-10-01T15:13:58+00:00

It’s recommended to conduct an SEO audit at least once every 6 to 12 months to identify issues, update strategies, and ensure that your website remains optimised for the current search engine algorithms.

Is content still important for SEO?2024-10-01T15:13:45+00:00

Absolutely! Quality content is one of the most critical factors in SEO. It helps you target keywords, provides value to users, and encourages engagement, all of which contribute to better search engine rankings!

How do backlinks influence SEO?2024-10-01T15:13:33+00:00

Backlinks are links from other websites to yours, and they are a key factor in SEO. High-quality, relevant backlinks signal to search engines that your site is trustworthy and authoritative, which can boost your rankings.

What is technical SEO?2024-10-01T15:13:18+00:00

Technical SEO involves optimising the technical aspects of your website, such as site speed, mobile-friendliness, URL structure, and security. It ensures that search engines can efficiently crawl and index your site, improving overall performance.

What is local SEO?2024-10-01T15:13:05+00:00

Local SEO focuses on optimising your online presence for a specific geographical area, helping local businesses appear in local search results. It’s important if you want to attract customers in a specific location, like “near me” searches.

How does mobile-friendliness affect SEO?2024-10-01T15:12:48+00:00

Mobile-friendliness is a significant ranking factor. Search engines such as Google, prioritise mobile-friendly websites in search results. A mobile-optimised site provides a better user experience, reducing bounce rates and improving your SEO performance.

How does SEO widen My businesses sales funnel?2024-10-14T14:13:14+00:00

SEO widens the sales funnel by attracting a diverse range of potential customers at different stages of their journey. By using a variety of keywords, SEO draws in users who are just starting to explore options as well as those ready to make a decision. This increased visibility brings more traffic to your site, expanding the top of the funnel. SEO practices ensure that content and user experience align with what visitors are looking for, helping to nurture and guide them through the funnel, leading to more opportunities for leads turning into customers.

How can SEO help with my brand awareness?2024-10-14T14:14:13+00:00

SEO helps to increases your brand’s visibility in search engine results, exposing more users to your brand and building recognition over time. High-ranking content also establishes credibility, further enhancing brand awareness.

Do I need SEO?2024-10-14T14:13:51+00:00

Yes! If you have a website for your company and you want to convert searches, optimising your website is a must! SEO optimisations can create a useful, interactive website that helps users learn more about your company and products.

How does SEO work?2024-10-14T14:13:34+00:00

SEO works by optimising various elements of your website to align with search engine algorithms and improve its visibility in search results. This process involves keyword research to identify relevant search terms, on-page SEO to optimise content, meta tags, URLs, and internal links, and technical SEO to enhance site speed, mobile-friendliness, and structured data. Additionally, SEO includes link building to acquire backlinks from reputable sites and content creation to produce high-quality, relevant material that addresses user needs and incorporates targeted keywords. By addressing these factors, SEO increases your site’s relevance and authority, helping it rank higher in search engine results and attract more organic traffic.

What is SEO?2024-10-01T15:11:14+00:00

SEO is the process of optimising your website to rank higher in search engine results. It’s important because higher rankings lead to increased visibility, more organic traffic, and greater opportunities to turn visitors into customers.

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