Major brands were increasingly finding their online ads placed alongside inappropriate or controversial content, leading to severe reputational damage and damaging news cycles. The advertising industry lacked a centralized, authoritative voice to address these complex placement issues and reassure nervous advertisers. The agency needed a strategic way to break through the crisis, control the narrative, and prove to prospective clients that they could navigate this volatile digital landscape safely.
By launching a strategic PR campaign that transitioned the agency into a trusted resource for top-tier journalists, we established the firm as the definitive leader in brand safety and attracted major brands demanding high-level protection. Key highlights include:
High-Impact Launch: Executed a targeted PR campaign featuring embargoed stories to introduce the new C-suite leader and dominate the initial news cycle.
Sustained Media Strategy: Transitioned from proactive pitching to a reactive, collaborative resource, providing journalists with crucial nuance and context on broader brand safety trends.
Measurable Business Impact: Built an authoritative media presence that cemented the agency's industry leadership and successfully attracted major brands to the firm.