
Influencer collaborations have come a long way over the past decade, ever since brands first recognised the value and impact of individuals with large, engaged audiences — those who influence and shape their followers’ decisions. Although these collaborations often sit on the borderline between different agency disciplines, we frequently use them as PR tools due to the broad range of opportunities they offer. Recent years have shown that simply placing a product next to a well-known person in a static photo is no longer enough. This approach feels “advertisy,” prompting followers to scroll past. If influencers post too much of this type of content, it can even damage their credibility in the long run.

We revisited a fundamental question — why we work with a partner — and asked ourselves, even on the busiest days, how we truly support them. These reflections led us to recommend our client PlanRadar’s Hungarian expert as an interviewee for one of the most prominent online business media outlets in Hungary.

Start Something New Weekend - Sponsorship Can Be Different. Almost a decade and a half ago, our first weekend of May was really special, when we were able to take part in perhaps one of our biggest events thanks to Vodafone. However, it was a challenge anyway. How can we make a street event, an announcement and an event interesting, how can we keep it at the center of media interest for nearly a month?

The 10th anniversary of the Hungarian-founded NNG was a great opportunity to tell the story of a Hungarian technological success story. The goal was not to celebrate in itself, but to give something back to the domestic audience. We wrote 2015 and in addition to Waze, iGO was used by most people on their phones - although its official Android version did not yet exist. The birthday thus provided a great opportunity to make NNG's already internationally recognized performance even more valuable to its most loyal fan base, the domestic audience.

The purpose of tenders is to support the selection of the right partner based on a validated professional background, competencies, and limited trial tasks. However, current practice often looks different: clients request complete strategies, detailed action plans, and creative solutions without remuneration, with tight deadlines and incomplete briefs. This is not only detrimental to agencies, but also impairs the quality of clients' decisions, ultimately hindering the selection of the most suitable agency partner. This problem is not unique to Hungary; it has been discussed internationally for years.

2026 is a watershed moment for corporate communications: reputation has never been more valuable, trust has never been more fragile, and artificial intelligence has never had such a profound impact on what information consumers and decision-makers see first. In this complex environment, PR is no longer just a complementary tactic—it is a strategic business function that directly impacts growth, risk management, and long-term competitiveness.