The Indian Communications industry has developed over the recent years and Public Affairs Services are increasingly gaining importance as an integral part of the Communications industry, especially after the pandemic hit and government policies changing overnight for businesses. According to the Public Affairs Council- Public Affairs can be easily defined as everything that a business does in order to both monitor and manage its business environment by liasoning with key stakeholders, legislators etc.  Adapting to the new normal, number of agencies are investing in setting up a good Public Affairs Consulting practice within the agency itself.  Public Affairs Services are imperative when you need to liaison between the corporate and government agencies.  Public Affairs Services equip agencies and corporates to engage with the government and other key opinion leaders by ethically influencing in areas of policy advocacy. It is a combined work of government relations, media c...

In today's fast-paced business world, having a strong brand image is more important than ever. To build trust and reputation of your brand, public relations (PR) is a key component and is particularly important for brands entering a new market. Here are some reasons why PR is so important for brands looking to enter India: Reputation management in an increasingly socially conscious world A good reputation is essential for any brand to succeed, and PR plays a crucial role in reputation management. In India, where consumers are increasingly socially conscious and value-driven, a brand's reputation can make or break its success. PR in India helps to build and maintain a positive reputation by shaping public perceptions of the brand, highlighting its strengths, and addressing any negative publicity or rumors. Crisis mitigation, prevention and management in one of the toughest markets of the world Every brand faces the possibility of a crisis, and it's essential to have a plan ...

 If you’re a PR specialist aiming at starting their own PR agency in India, here’s what you’d want to know! 1. PICK A NICHE! You know what they say, jack of all trades, master of none – you don’t want to be that! Although, you might think picking a niche might limit you and your growth, it is actually quite the opposite. Defining a niche will help your agency to stand out from the rest of the PR agencies in India and also solely focus on your chosen specifics. 2. GET PAID FOR YOUR WORTH, NOT TIME Remember, your worth is a sum of your expertise and experience, understanding of media, networking relations, research and contacts. Do not charge by the hour you put in, simply because, you’re a publicist! In this profession, you can win clients in a single pitch meeting or take months to close a deal. So, charge for your total worth, not your time! 3. TIERED PRICING STRUCTURE SAVES TIME A lot of us have spent time creating client proposals, that never get signed. But there is a simpler ...

A brand is more than just a name. It is a holistic, multi-dimensional approach to a business and takes years to be built. Over time, the relevance of building a brand is gaining more and more importance. It is not just the bigger and more established brands that have managed to create a recall value, a lot of newer brands have also been following the lead. Branding for Stratups must start at the very nascent stage of a business, and this is why branding for startups plays a pivotal role in helping businesses grow.  Startups aim at having an identity of their own. With the increasing amount of competition in the startup sector, a startup’s branding consultant needs to chalk out a strategy relevant to the business and its audiences to get ahead. While it may seem easy, it is actually not.  Branding for startups requires the right kind of tools. It is more than a name, sign, and symbol that needs to be taken into consideration while building a brand. Is the brand reaching the r...

There is a huge demand for good Content Marketing Agencies in India because brands are heavily investing in strategies that help them significantly distinguish from competitive brands and reach out to their potential customers online. On daily basis brand managers are looking out for such agencies that can develop a strong value proposition of their brand. Understanding the vastness of the market pool of content marketing many small to bigger businesses are trying to enter and capture the maximum market share of this industry.  Content marketing has revolutionized the identity of the brands online. Providing an intangible brand, the feel of an interactive, responsive and socially engaging person, content marketing has made consumers feel more associated with the products or services they use. Today, it has become imperative for all the business types to understand the depth of content marketing to take full and appropriate advantage of this digital revolution. In the struggle to e...

Pandemic has been clearly the catalyst to change for all the industries and PR industry is no different. From adopting digitalisation to mitigating crisis has become a daily routine for any PR agency. What matters is how to stand-out from the crowd and become the best PR agency in India with limited channels to communicate and solving redundant complexities for the brands. The answer likes in creativity and innovation. The out-of-the-box thinking and consultative mindset are the two cutting-edge qualities required for any PR agency to set new benchmarks. Few other strategies that can help any agency to dominate the market are- 1.      People First approach 2.      Use of technology and upgrade continuously 3.      Personal branding or becoming a thought leadership 4.      Include measurement matrix in every activity 5.      Utilise the art of storytelling   At Genesis BCW, we understand that the one unifyin...

As the world starts pulling up their sleeves to reboot and adjust to the new normal after the unprecedented hit by Covid-19, communicators and PR agencies will have a pivotal role in re-defining the brand communication. A smart and an agile PR agency in India will have to play multiple roles in devising strategies for brand messaging that aligns with the vision of the company and sensitivity of the current geopolitical and socio-economic situations.   In these tough times, if an agency expects to be called as the best PR agency in India by their clients,the agency will have to act as a partner to them and work towards building trust and resilience for their brand in the marketand media. At Genesis BCW we are constantly supporting all our clients to strengthen their communication plan and outreach to their targeted audience and appropriate stakeholders. We are providing 360- degree solutions to help clients in businesses and adapt to ‘the new normal’. Genesis BCW is ensu...

Over the last few years, the advertising and marketing industry is witnessing mergers and acquisition to expand their capability. Companies and agencies have experienced significant growth via mergers and acquisitions. In the first quarter of 2018 alone, we saw nearly 100 agency-related deals worth a collective $4.6 billion. Previously which was called a trend - the marriage of classic techniques like PR and earned media with newer platforms and technologies -- is now a mandate, to find both scale and capability through the integration of traditional and technological media services. Marketing companies that specializes in brand strategy, reputation and advocacy, such acquisitions enhance expertise in traditional approaches, such as media relations, editorial content and thought leadership. As expansion and consolidation continue to define our industry, agencies that take this move need to balance both the quality and quantity of services they provide. In 2019, we will...

Public Affairs Consulting Firms are increasingly gaining importance in the Indian Communications industry. The industry has developed over recent years and is normally considered a branch of public relations. Recognising this need a large number of agencies are investing in the PA function with the increase in collaboration between corporates and government agencies. According to the Public Affairs Council- Public Affairs can be easily defined as everything that a business does in order to both monitor and manage its business environment by liasoning with key stakeholders, legislators etc.  Public Affairs Consulting Firms today equip corporates with expertise to engage with the government and other key opinion leaders by ethically influencing in areas of policy advocacy.Public affairs work combines government relations, media communications, issue management, corporate and social responsibility, information dissemination and strategic communications advice. Public Aff...