East Tennessee Public Relations

Ripley PR to host free AMPLIFY GOOD workshop to help nonprofits fundraise and grow

On March 3, the award-winning agency will share hands-on PR strategies to boost visibility, donor engagement, and community support for East Tennessee nonprofits MARYVILLE, Tenn. – Jan. 26, 2026 – Ripley PR, an award-winning public relations agency based in Maryville,... Read more

Heather Ripley launches updated “Next Level Now” book for home services

Award-winning public relations veteran shares insights and best practices for residential service companies to grow their business KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Dec. 18, 2025 – Heather Ripley, founder and CEO of Ripley PR, a leading global public relations agency specializing in... Read more

Ripley PR issues end-of-year PSA, urging businesses to warn employees about rising scam activity

Busy seasons make employees more vulnerable to fraudulent online actions, putting the onus on business owners to protect their teams via clear, consistent communication KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Dec. 8, 2025 – Between the holiday season and the end of another... Read more

In the age of AI, PR is more essential than ever

The advent of AI-powered search has transformed the way people seek information online. The tried-and-true “blue links” on Google’s search engine results page (SERP) have largely been displaced by either AI-generated summaries (like Google’s own AI Overview) or else by... Read more

PR Attracts Investors to Your East Tennessee Startup

The beauty of the region and the low cost of living make East Tennessee a popular spot for relocation. These amenities mean that more and more businesses are also looking to relocate here, as well. This makes East Tennessee an... Read more

PR Showcases Your East Tennessee Company’s Holiday Giving Programs

As an East Tennessee business owner, you no doubt understand the need to give back to your community. Philanthropic endeavors are so sewn into the local fabric that our university—the University of Tennessee—is nicknamed “The Volunteers.” Volunteering and helping others... Read more

Using East Tennessee Public Relations to Help your Recruiting Efforts

Recruiting the best players isn’t only beneficial when it comes to your favorite college teams. Just like coaches have to reach out and find players that fit their systems, business owners have to have a great team to help them... Read more

Promote Your Local Brand with East Tennessee Public Relations

Public relations isn’t just a tool for larger enterprise companies to utilize for brand awareness. There are local companies that can massively benefit from dipping their toe in public relations as well. In many cases, local businesses are competing against... Read more

The experts at Ripley PR love this community as much as you do, and it’s our understanding of rolling out East Tennessee public relations campaigns that can take your business to the next level.

Boost your local brand with East Tennessee public relations

East Tennessee is a convenient location for a growing business. But if your goal is to have a national or international impact, you may have to reshape your message for a wider audience of customers and investors. What works around... Read more

Amp up your marketing with East Tennessee public relations planning

Marketing and public relations are the ultimate tag team. East Tennessee public relations strategies, along with marketing, can make your company stand out as a leader in the area. By incorporating PR with your marketing efforts, you can see an... Read more