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RunPR field notes.

Search-first guides for PR agencies, in-house comms teams, and consultants evaluating software, AI workflow, and media monitoring.

Guides10 min readJul 24, 2026

The Complete PR Workflow: From News Signal to Landed Coverage

PR teams that land consistent coverage are not working harder. They have a tighter workflow. Here is the end-to-end process from spotting a story to tracking the coverage that runs.

Guides8 min readJul 17, 2026

PR Reporting for Small Agencies: What Clients Actually Want to See

Most PR reports show clients what is easy to measure, not what they actually care about. Here is how small agencies can build PR reports that strengthen client relationships and protect retainers.

Guides8 min readJul 10, 2026

How to Measure PR ROI Without Last-Touch Attribution

Last-touch attribution misses most of what PR actually does. Here is a practical framework for measuring PR impact that holds up to budget scrutiny without pretending you can track every dollar.

AI Visibility9 min readJul 3, 2026

What Is GEO and Why PR Teams Need to Pay Attention

GEO stands for Generative Engine Optimization: making your brand more likely to appear in AI-generated answers. Here is why it matters for PR teams and how to start closing the gaps.

Guides9 min readJun 26, 2026

How to Pitch a Journalist Without a Media List

You do not need an expensive media database to find the right journalists. Here is a practical approach to identifying fit, writing pitches that work, and building a repeatable outreach process.

Comparisons8 min readJun 12, 2026

RunPR vs Muck Rack: Workflow vs Database in 2026

Muck Rack is built around the media database. RunPR is built around the execution workflow. Here is how the two products compare on journalist matching, drafting, approvals, sending, and AI Visibility.

Guides8 min readApr 23, 2026

Media Monitoring for PR Teams: How to Track Coverage Without Drowning in Noise

Media monitoring software only helps if it surfaces useful signals. Here is how PR teams should evaluate monitoring tools, reduce noise, and build a workflow that leads to action.

Guides8 min readApr 22, 2026

AI PR Tools: What to Automate in Media Outreach (and What Should Stay Human)

AI PR tools can save teams serious time, but only if you automate the right parts of the workflow. Here is what PR teams should hand to AI, what should stay human, and where approvals belong.

Comparisons9 min readApr 21, 2026

Best PR Software for Small Teams and Agencies in 2026

Looking for the best PR software for a small team or agency? Here is what to look for, where legacy tools still fall short, and which platforms fit different PR workflows in 2026.