The Ultimate Power Couples in PR & Business 💌
Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating meaningful connections—and in the world of PR, strong partnerships are at the heart of every successful campaign. Whether it’s between a brand and its audience, a business and its strategic vision, or a company and its crisis plan, the right pairings make all the difference.
Here are some of our favorite PR power couples:
💡 Brands & Storytelling – A brand is only as strong as the story it tells. The right narrative builds trust, sparks engagement, and creates lasting impact.
🎯 Strategy & Creativity – A great idea is just an idea without a strong strategy behind it. When creative vision meets strategic execution, magic happens.
🚨 Crisis & a Well-Prepped PR Plan – Because let’s be real, things happen. The best way to navigate challenges is to have a plan before you need it. A proactive approach turns potential chaos into an opportunity for transparency and trust-building.
The Secret to Long-Lasting Partnerships
Whether in business or communications, the strongest connections are built on trust, authenticity, and shared vision. A well-crafted PR strategy is like a great relationship—it requires communication, adaptability, and a deep understanding of the audience.
This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating the connections that make an impact, the strategies that create lasting impressions, and the stories that stand the test of time.
Friday Five February 7th, 2025
Five or more headlines from this week that caught our eye:
Grammy Gold: What the 2025 Awards Tell Us About the Future of TV Advertising
What to do When Your CEO Says No to PR Opportunities: A Marketer’s Guide - The PR Net
Los Angeles Free Museum Days
Why micro-influencers are gaining traction in marketing
Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Mexico, but import taxes still in place for Canada and China
Black History Month
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Friday Five January 31st, 2025
Five or so headlines that caught our eye this week:
Millennials are facing a parenting paradox - Business Insider
What to know about the deadly American Airlines and Black Hawk helicopter collision - ABC News
L.A.’s FireAid concert: time, performers and how to watch the benefit show - TimeOut
Grammys 2025: The Complete Guide to Parties and Events (Updating) - The Hollywood Reporter
Happy Lunar New Year 2025! Chinese astronauts send Year of the Snake greeting from Tiangong space station (video) - Space.com
What's in, what's out: Marketing trends you need to know in 2025 - Campaign Asia
Renegades | James Jean on Bringing a Sketch to Life - Gold House
Embracing the Year of the Snake: A Strategic Opportunity for PR & Branding
The Lunar New Year 2025 ushers in the Year of the Snake, a symbol of wisdom, transformation, and strategic thinking—qualities that align seamlessly with successful PR and branding. For businesses and brands, this year presents an opportunity to embrace storytelling that highlights resilience, reinvention, and depth.
Scroll to Learn How to Leverage the Year of the Snake in PR & Marketing
✅ Strategic Storytelling – The Snake is known for its intelligence and adaptability. Brands can highlight innovation, problem-solving, and long-term vision in their narratives, positioning themselves as thought leaders in their industry.
✅ Exclusive & Elevated Experiences – The Snake is associated with luxury and refinement. Consider crafting VIP activations, exclusive launches, or limited-edition releases that resonate with audiences seeking elevated experiences.
✅ Sustainability & Mindful Growth – Snakes shed their skin to grow, symbolizing renewal and transformation. Brands can align with this theme by emphasizing sustainable practices, corporate social responsibility, and authentic evolution in their messaging.
✅ Embracing Digital & AI Innovations – The Snake thrives in intuitive and forward-thinking environments. Businesses can lean into AI-driven PR, personalized digital campaigns, and interactive media to stay ahead in an evolving landscape.
The Year of the Snake encourages brands to move strategically, authentically, and with purpose. By weaving this symbolism into PR and marketing efforts, businesses can forge deeper connections and build lasting impact.
🔮 Ready to craft a campaign that captures the essence of the Year of the Snake? Let’s strategize! Contact us at hello@elyagency.com to schedule a meeting with Ely Anne Vedar.
🐍✨ Gong Xi Fa Cai! Happy Lunar New Year! ✨🐍
Friday Five January 24th, 2025
Five or so headlines from this week, 01/28-01/24/2025:
14-year-old ‘Altadena Girls’ founder starts a ‘femininomenon’ - KCRW
Los Angeles County Launches One-Stop Funding and Relief Portal to Help Residents, Businesses and Communities Recover from Wildfires
Go to lacounty.gov/relief to learn more
Trump Makes Personnel Changes to Travel-Related Agencies - Northstar Meetings Group
Everything Trump did in the first executive orders and actions of his presidency - Associated Press
Bluesky Adds Dedicated Video Feed - Social Media Today
L.A. Fires Donations: A List Of Hollywood Industry Organizations, Donors And How To Help - Deadline
Seven Non-Profit Organizations That Support and Defend Our Nation’s Immigrants - L.A. Taco
Friday Five January 17th, 2025
Five or so headlines that caught our eye this week:
LAist & CBS Los Angeles Expand Local Coverage Through Newsroom Partnership
Grammys to ‘proceed as planned,’ but supporting fire relief, honoring first responders
2025 Kingdom Day Parade in Los Angeles rescheduled to Feb. 17
Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross Perform at Crypto Ball Welcoming Trump's Inauguration Despite Past Criticism
Australian ugg-boot maker forced to rebrand after trademark battle with American rival
Women’s networking group Chief names new CEO
Yahoo Sports AM: Business is booming in women's sports
Los Angeles Fire Resources
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Friday Five April 6, 2023
Five or so headlines from this week:
The 18 Best Filipino Restaurants in L.A. by Patricia Kelly Yeo at TimeOut Los Angeles
An open letter signed by Elon Musk and AI experts warned of an 'out-of-control' AI race with potential risks to humanity. Here are the 4 key points. by Beatrice Nolan at Business Insider