Tech PR blog

Ben Smith Ben Smith

When messaging misfires: Tesla’s brand perception problem

Tesla’s recent sales slump in Europe reveals how a sharp shift in messaging — particularly from high-profile leaders — can damage brand perception. As Elon Musk’s personal brand takes a divisive turn, comms pros are reminded: in tech PR, consistency and strategic messaging evolution are key to trust.

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Beth Jones Beth Jones

My PROI exchange experience: Stockholm edition

As part of Wildfire’s commitment to cross-agency learning, our latest PROI Exchange saw one of our team members spend a week at Gullers Group in Stockholm. From Sweden’s relationship-driven PR approach to the integrated agency model, discover key insights from this experience and why we champion global collaboration in PR.

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Tim Richardson Tim Richardson

Media training is a must if you want to maximise your PR wins

Mastering Media Interviews: Essential Tips for Spokespeople

In media interviews, journalists want a story — but it’s up to you to make sure it’s the right one. From simplifying your messaging to delivering soundbites and human stories, effective media training ensures you stay in control, cut through the noise, and land your key messages every time.

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Kiran Saini-Lewis Kiran Saini-Lewis

Client 101: how to master client-agency relationships

Discover what makes a great PR agency partnership. Our first ‘Client 101’ session with Samsara’s Sam Hall revealed key agency ‘green flags’—boldness, informed consultancy, proactivity, and strong client rapport. Learn how the best PR agencies go beyond press releases to become true strategic partners.

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Sammy Browning Sammy Browning

Inside a journalist’s mind: What we learned from an 'Ask Me Anything' session

In an era dominated by digital interactions, face-to-face conversations remain invaluable in PR. Our recent ‘Ask Me Anything’ session with tech journalist Jasper Hamill reinforced this, offering unfiltered insights into what truly captures journalists’ attention. From crafting concise pitches to avoiding jargon, here’s what we learned.

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Tim Richardson Tim Richardson

Authenticity is more important than ever in a GenAI era, says Samsara’s Senior Comms Director

Samuel Hall is Senior Director of International Communications at connected operations powerhouse Samsara. With over 25 years of experience within brand, media, and content, he’s a true believer in the value that strategic communications can bring to any organisation. He charts the rapid rise of ChatGPT and GenAI and warns against an overreliance on the fledgling technology. 

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Tim Richardson Tim Richardson

An intro to news writing (Part 3) — breaking the rules

Discover the art of bending traditional news writing rules in part three of our series on effective storytelling. While the WWWWWH structure (Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How) is essential for clear, concise reporting, seasoned writers know when to omit or rearrange these elements to create more engaging, fluid stories. This guide explores how to keep a story's integrity while selectively breaking the rules, allowing for more flexibility and depth in news writing.

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