Convenient Maxims

A quick observation:

“Markets are conversations.”

“Public Relations is about relationships.”

Two maxims PR and marketing folks seem to largely agree on? Yes. Two maxims companies can always act on? No.

Why? Time.

Conversational marketing and *real* relationship building efforts require an incredible investment of time. Now more than ever actually, when you consider audience fragmentation rates, a surplus of information and a scarcity of attention, all of which simply means companies have to be very serious and very committed — both from a resource standpoint and a financial one — to support these maxims.

Sadly, more often than not, I think these are maxims of convenience when time allows.

Also Read:

Relationships as a PR Goal (Shel Holtz)

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