Trade shows can bring in hundreds, if not thousands, of like-industry individuals from vendors and publicists to influencers and general admission attendees, and everywhere in between.

And we know catching the eye of folks in the midst of the crazy trade show floor can be chaotic and sometimes impossible. So hosting dinners and after-parties are a great way to connect with specific folks you want to and get them to pay special attention to your brand or product. At Cultivate this year, we opted for a Breakfast with the Stars.

---Read on to see what we learned from hosting an intimate breakfast prior to the trade show and how it benefited our clients. ---

Topics: trade show public relations, PR Strategy, garden trade show marketing, networking

It is necessary for the success of any PR campaign to know the demographics of the target audience and, most importantly, to not leave any key demographics out.

In the United States, we have an extremely large Hispanic population, accounting for 18 percent of the nation’s total population. Their consumer spending power, totaling $1.4 trillion in 2016, is reason enough to adjust your company’s marketing strategy to appeal to the Hispanic demographic.

To learn more about how culture affects the marketing and PR industries, read below!

Topics: marketing, decision-making, networking, employment

It’s that time of year again! Time to think about summer plans and sunny days. That means many students are thinking about summer internships , which can be frustrating when you don’t even know how to begin describing your experiences (or lack thereof).

Here are three tips to make your search a little easier.

Continue reading to learn how to score your first internship.

Topics: branding, Garden Media Group, garden industry public relations, Internship, networking