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Fun Finds at The 2023 Global Pet Expo

I had the pleasure of attending the Global Pet Expo in my hometown of Orlando, Florida last week. Global Pet is always a lot of fun, full of new innovations in pet products. PR for pet products can be a lot of fun. We often joke that pet clients are some of our favorite clients,… Continue reading →

3 Current Events to Tie Media Pitches To

Orca Communications publicists are masters of generating timely media pitches. We often rely on our journalistic backgrounds to identify not just what the press is talking about today, but what they will need to talk about tomorrow. Now we’re sharing some of that insight with you as we identify 3 current events to tie media… Continue reading →

Orca Communications Client Spotlight – CONVERLATION

Welcome to the Orca Communications PR client spotlight. Each month our clients tell you in their own words why they do what they do and provide tips for other growing small brands and businesses.  CONVERLATION is an educational curriculum for students, teachers, and other professionals who work with children. The program fosters respectful dialogue concerning… Continue reading →

What is a sample seeker and how to avoid them

By Allyson McCormley, Senior Public Relations Strategist Our job as publicists requires us to stay ahead of the trends and nurture our media relationships to ensure that they are mutually beneficial. We’ve recently noticed ongoing shifts in the media industry that have resulted in a changing newsroom dynamic. Publishers are employing fewer staff writers which… Continue reading →

International Women’s Day 2023

International Women’s Day is a great time to reflect. I read an article the other day about why more women apply for remote jobs. The Orca Communications team has been remote since our company was founded 21 years ago, and I have to say, this opportunity basically saved my career. I am a mother, a… Continue reading →

“As Seen On” – Top Press Coverage from February 2023

From football to Valentine’s Day, February brought plenty of excitement for Orca Communications clients. We saw press placements in top-tier outlets like Oprah Daily, Elle, and SELF. Our clients who saw top tier coverage all have similar qualities – they are products that drive trends, save money, or solve a problem. They have strong brand… Continue reading →