This is the eighth in our series from Criticaleye Associate David Pearson whose upcoming book The 20 Ps of Marketing expands on the traditional marketing mix. In this overview of the eighth chapter, David argues why having a strong PR department will ensure your company shines in a positive light among its publics.

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Other insights contributed by David Pearson:
The 20 Ps of Marketing - Chapter 9 - Push-Pull
The Role of the AIM Listed Chairman
Striking a winning balance: The board composition of AIM-listed companies
The 20 Ps of Marketing - Chapter 7 - Persuasion
The 20 Ps of Marketing - Chapter 6 - Planning
The 20 Ps of Marketing - Chapter 5 - Packaging
The 20 Ps of Marketing - Chapter 4 - Promotion
The 20 Ps of Marketing - Chapter 3 - Place(ment)
The 20 Ps of Marketing - Chapter 1 - Product
The 20 Ps of Marketing - Chapter 2 - Pricing