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PR in a Culture-Crazy World: How to Use Pop-Culture Cues to Snag Real Press Attention

Marge Serrano
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November 11, 2025

Culture moves faster than campaigns. In today’s media landscape, relevance is measured in moments, not months.

Brands that understand culture earn attention. Brands that chase it look desperate.

What Does “Culture-Driven PR” Mean?

Culture-driven PR uses shared moments — entertainment, social trends, collective conversations — as context for brand storytelling. It’s not about jumping on trends. It’s about understanding why they matter.

Why Culture Is a PR Multiplier

Journalists respond to stories that feel current and connected. Cultural cues make stories easier to place, explain, and share.

But relevance without restraint backfires.

How to Use Culture Without Losing Credibility

Before reacting to a cultural moment, ask:

  • Does this align with our brand values?
  • Can we add insight, not just commentary?
  • Will this age well?

If the answer isn’t clear, don’t force it.

Culture Is Context, Not Content

Culture should frame your message — not replace it. The story still needs substance.

Culture-Smart PR

  • Context beats trend-chasing
  • Insight beats reaction
  • Timing beats volume
  • Silence can be strategic


In a culture-crazy world, relevance is earned — not borrowed.

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