5WPR CEO Dara Busch Public Relations Blog

Gaming Public Relations

Dara Busch, 5WPR on March 18, 2022

There are still some people that don’t really know how big the video game industry truly is. In general, about ten newly released games make as much, or more, as Hollywood’s biggest blockbuster every year.

The gaming industry revenue reached nearly $200 billion last year, and in comparison, both the NBA and the NFL combined made about $24 billion the same year.

Behind all of the familiar franchises, names, and corporations of the gaming industry, there are teams of PR experts that have to face the same challenge as their PR colleagues in other sectors.

Marketing Strategies for Beginners

Dara Busch, 5WPR on March 15, 2022

People that are just starting their own business are always in need of some promotional strategies.

It’s becoming increasingly difficult for companies to stand out in a crowded market, but with the right marketing strategies, it can be easier to reach consumers and generate more sales, even for marketing beginners.

Tips on Creating a Crisis Communication Plan

Dara Busch, 5WPR on March 14, 2022

Communication during a crisis situation is most effective when it’s clear and consistent.

That’s why companies need to create a crisis communication plan that includes delivery methodologies, primary messages, as well as regular updates to ensure all communication throughout a crisis is strategic and thoughtful.

When companies don’t have a crisis communication plan and only communicate reactively to a situation, it can cause a lot of uncertainty, stress, and confusion for everyone.

Helping Consumers Make Purchasing Decisions

Dara Busch, 5WPR on March 9, 2022

When looking to make a purchasing decision, consumers tend to go through a number of stages which constitute what companies call the buying journey.

One of the most important stages of that buying journey is when consumers are researching and learning more about products or services that they’d like to purchase.

During that stage, consumers are learning about the advantages and disadvantages of various solutions, and ultimately, the information they find helps them decide which solution they need to purchase to solve or ease their pain points.