PR Made Simple

47. Breaking Up With the Algo: How to Use PR to Grow Your Business in 2026


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Tired of being held hostage by Instagram's constant algorithm changes? It's time for a different approach.

In this episode, PR expert Pippa breaks down why algorithm dependency is keeping your business small and what to do instead. She shares how the biggest moments of growth in her own business came from PR opportunities - not Instagram posts - and reveals how members are using strategic PR to land on Sky News, get stocked in John Lewis and the V&A, publish books and become go-to experts in their fields.

This isn't about abandoning social media. It's about building an integrated strategy where Instagram maintains your business while PR actually grows it.

In this episode:

  • Why our relationship with Instagram has become unhealthy (and what to do about it)
  • The joy that comes from brilliant PR opportunities vs. checking your reach daily
  • Real member wins: Dani on Sky News, Priya in National Trust and John Lewis, Sarah as the go-to EFT expert
  • How to build a business that isn't dependent on one platform's algorithm
  • Why starting your PR in December sets you up for momentum in 2026

Ready to break up with algorithm dependency? Let's do this.

And once you've had a listen you can:

- Use the code SMALLBIZ15 to get 15% off your annual membership to The PR Set - just £382.50 for a whole year of PR!! available until 6pm on Monday 8th Dec. Use this link here and the discount will be automatically applied

- Join my DIY PR membership using the code POD50 to get 50% off your first month - this will give you all the knowledge and confidence you need to get results for yourself. Have a look here

- Follow me on instagram @pippa_the.pr.set or LinkedIn (@Pippa Goulden) for more tips and insight into the world of PR

Find out more at www.theprset.com and book a discovery call with me to chat more here or email me [email protected]

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PR Made SimpleBy Pippa Goulden