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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.

Lambs Farm: All Points PR Gets Their Hands Dirty for Positive Impact Program

For our agency’s first in-person Positive Impact of the year, we got our hands dirty, beautifying the grounds of Lambs Farm. Our lead Office Manager Katie Lenninger spearheaded the project, connecting us with an organization that makes a positive impact in the lives of those with developmental disabilities. In this labor of love, the APPR … Read more

NIFA Q2 Recap: Creating Your Peloton

We welcomed back in-person events with the Northern Illinois Franchise Association (NIFA) Q2 June luncheon, “Creating Your Peloton.” It was an informative discussion detailing Peloton’s position as an iconic American brand that disrupted the fitness industry to create a rabid, life-changing community of members spanning digital and physical worlds. Before David J. Miller was a … Read more

APPR Seminar: What You Didn’t Know About Organic Social Media

Our creative and digital team leverages digital communication strategies across multiple paid and organic channels by creating interactive experiences for a targeted audience, whether that be consumer or franchise development related. For this month’s agency seminar, five members of the APPR Creative and Digital team shared the importance of organic social media and broke down … Read more

COO’s Corner: Hiring & Retaining Gen Z

Move over, Millennials. On the cusp of their professional careers, Generation Z (born between 1996 and 2012) is joining the workforce at an opportune time. As businesses continue to rebound following the pandemic, this presents a large array of opportunities for the next generation of employees. Who exactly is Gen Z? Don’t get confused; while … Read more

APPR Seminar: Idea Generators Are on the Way to Clients

This month’s seminar, hosted by Senior Director Bailey Hewitt, set the tone for an exciting next few weeks to come. Our idea generators have been shipped to clients and will arrive shortly, and our team couldn’t be more excited to share what we’ve brainstormed together for our clients for the latter half of 2021. As … Read more

COO’s Corner: Stress Awareness Month

April is stress awareness month, and I’m challenging you all to take a moment and reflect on your overall mental wellbeing. Stress is a natural part of life and can be motivating in the short term. However, it’s important to find healthy ways to cope with long-term stress to remain positive, and productive. Feeling burnt … Read more