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Our blog is where we share insights from the front lines of franchising, public relations, and marketing. From industry trends and strategic guidance to lessons learned through client work, we offer perspectives designed to help brands stay informed, competitive, and positioned for growth.

NIFA Announces Upcoming Luncheon Featuring Ryan Smolkin on Dec. 1

The Northern Illinois Franchise Association (NIFA), founded by All Points PR’s executive leadership team Jamie and Lauren Izaks alongside friend and colleague Andrew Bleiman, managing attorney with Marks & Klein, one of America’s leading law firms specializing in the franchise industry with a Chicago office, is hosting its December Luncheon, to be held Dec. 1 … Read more

4 Mistakes PR Pros Make When Pitching.. and How to Avoid Them

As PR pros, much of our days is spent pitching our franchise clients to media outlets large and small across multiple platforms. With rapidly shrinking newsrooms, reporters are busier than ever – meaning it’s extra important for public relations teams to maximize their communication time with the media. Here are four common mistakes that PR … Read more

Account Lead Allie Kramer Shares Social Media Engagement Tips

For the October seminar, All Points PR Account Lead Allie Kramer discussed some best practices for social media, including how best to interact on behalf of our clients on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. As Allie pointed out in her seminar, it’s key to understand the brand voice thoroughly, then translate it into posts for … Read more

All Points Hits the Headlines

At All Points, we take great pride in our ability to secure publicity opportunities and press placements for our franchise clients – being able to tell the story of how a business owner came to find his or her entrepreneurial path, or sharing how a community benefits from a new concept is fulfilling on many … Read more

NIFA Welcomes IFA Chairman Aziz Hashim to September Luncheon

The Northern Illinois Franchise Association (NIFA), founded by All Points PR’s executive leadership team Jamie and Lauren Izaks alongside friend and colleague Andrew Bleiman, managing attorney with Marks & Klein, one of America’s leading law firms specializing in the franchise industry with a Chicago office, recently hosted its September Luncheon at Sunda in Chicago. IFA … Read more

President Jamie Izaks Discusses Client Relationship Building Tips

For the September seminar, All Points President Jamie Izaks shared with the team different ways to build and maintain personal, respectful relationships with our clients. As Jamie pointed out in his seminar, we play an important role in our clients’ businesses and lives – we provide a service that enhances franchise growth plans, consumer-facing messaging … Read more

NIFA Announces Upcoming Luncheon Featuring IFA Chairman Aziz Hashim on Sept. 8

The Northern Illinois Franchise Association (NIFA), founded by All Points PR’s executive leadership team Jamie and Lauren Izaks alongside friend and colleague Andrew Bleiman, managing attorney with Marks & Klein, one of America’s leading law firms specializing in the franchise industry with a Chicago office, is hosting its September Luncheon, to be held Sept. 8 … Read more

All Points Team Gives Back with Positive Impact

At All Points, we take great pride in our Positive Impact program, which comprises quarterly initiatives to engage philanthropically with the Chicagoland community. Social responsibility – on both a personal and business level – is an important component of our All Points values. In the last few months, the All Points team has participated in … Read more