Why are so many brand stories struggling to land this year? Our team dug into Q1 media trends—and the results speak for themselves. If you’re seeing less coverage, here’s what’s behind the shift and what PR teams can do about it. 👇
Director of Marketing at Fullintel | Content Creator @ItsAngusNguyen | MasterChef Canada Finalist/Alumni
If you got way less coverage in Q1 2025, it's not your fault. ‼️ Between trade wars, economic shifts, and nonstop global headlines, even the strongest brand stories struggled to break through. It wasn’t your pitch or your timing. The media just had bigger fires to cover. Across the brands and industries we keep eyes on, the trend was clear—coverage dropped, attention was scattered, and even great stories had trouble landing. Here’s what w’ve seen—and what PR teams can do about it: 👇