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4 ways to maximize your publicity budget in an unpredictable economy

by | May 2, 2025 | Marketing Strategies, Publicity

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The economy is on everyone’s minds. Rising costs, tariff-driven trade wars and cautious consumer spending may have you re-thinking every dollar you spend. Even when consumer confidence starts to rebound, you may still feel like you’re in survival mode.

But here’s the hard truth: Visibility is everything when times get tough. If your brand goes quiet, your competition gets the spotlight and the sales.

That’s why publicity isn’t a luxury, it’s your lifeline. In fact, during lean times, smart brands double down on visibility, because those who stay seen stay strong.

Here are four powerful ways to adjust your publicity budget and come out ahead in 2025:

  1. Don’t disappear. Period.
    Unless you’re closing your doors for good, never go dark. Cutting all PR is like turning off the lights and hoping people still walk into your store. Every time your competitor shows up and you don’t, they gain ground and your share of attention slips away. Stay present. Stay relevant.
  2. Prioritize what works and prune what doesn’t.
    Publicity, advertising, your website, social media …which one drives the most leads and sales for you? Do more of that. If one or two channels are performing well, don’t kill them — optimize them. Media Relations Agency’s PR team can help you dial in the right frequency and format to stretch your budget while maintaining your momentum.
  3. Get advice you can trust, not just advice someone knows how to sell.
    Some PR pros specialize in video. Others swear by SEO or social ads. But if your advisor only knows one tool, guess what they’ll recommend? (Exactly.) Our team helps you weigh the pros and cons of every channel through our proven SAM 6® system. We’ll give you a clear path based on what works best for you, not just what someone’s selling.
  4. Use a process that bends and won’t break.
    Our SAM 6 system is built to flex with your budget, your industry and whatever economic curveballs come next. Even when the ground shifts, your campaign stays on point, and your audience keeps seeing a brand that looks strong, steady and credible.

When the economy’s uncertain, your publicity strategy can’t be. Now is the time to make smart, confident moves, not risky cuts. Let’s talk about how to protect your visibility, stretch your budget and keep your brand looking bulletproof.

Call us today at 952-697-5269 or use this form to explore your best next steps based on your goals, your industry, your audience and your bottom line.

Written by Jason Kocina

Written by Jason Kocina

Jason is our chief digital marketing strategist. Clients love him because he’s amazing at explaining complex ideas and concepts to non-technical people. In fact, Jason has been teaching businesses how to turn their websites into profit centers since 1995. He feels most invigorated when he’s helping clients use digital media to distinguish themselves from the competition. Jason is one of those rare people who can effortlessly interpret how digital changes are likely to benefit or hinder a marketing program. Using his extensive experience in design and web development, he can quickly review any scenario and determine how best to help a client.

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