March, 2026 - Brandinc PR

Brandinc PR Announces Content Creation Partnership with North Edmond Living Magazine

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Brandi Sims, Brandinc PR

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(512)-222-9355

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Brandinc PR Announces Content Creation Partnership with North Edmond Living Magazine

AUSTIN, TX – March 20th, 2026 – Brandinc PR is proud to announce a new content creation partnership with North Edmond Living Magazine, a community-focused publication powered by Best Version Media. Through this collaboration, Brandinc PR will support editorial storytelling and content development that highlights the people, businesses, and community spirit of Edmond, Oklahoma.

Founded in 2007, Best Version Media is a leading provider of print and digital advertising solutions that connect local businesses with the communities they serve. The company operates more than 1,300 hyperlocal publications across the United States and Canada, producing monthly magazines that feature neighborhood stories, local events, and sponsored business spotlights.

Among those publications is North Edmond Living Magazine, a monthly community magazine delivered to households throughout Edmond, Oklahoma. The publication is designed to bring neighbors together through uplifting storytelling, family features, and profiles of trusted local businesses and community leaders.

Through this new partnership, Brandinc PR will contribute to the magazine’s editorial pipeline by developing original written content aligned with the publication’s community-centered tone and audience. The agency will help craft engaging features, local business profiles, and human-interest stories that celebrate the people and organizations shaping the Edmond community.

“Storytelling has always been at the heart of what we do,” said Brandi Sims, Founder of Brandinc PR. “Partnering with North Edmond Living Magazine allows us to amplify meaningful local stories while helping businesses connect with their neighbors in authentic ways. Community publications like this play an important role in bringing people together, and we’re excited to contribute our creative and strategic expertise to that mission.”

The partnership reflects Brandinc PR’s continued growth in editorial content development and community-focused media collaborations. By supporting publications like North Edmond Living Magazine, the agency expands its ability to place compelling stories directly in front of highly engaged local audiences.

Looking ahead, the collaboration also creates new opportunities for Brandinc PR clients to share their stories through trusted community platforms. As the agency continues to build relationships across media, publishing, and local business networks, partnerships like this reinforce Brandinc PR’s commitment to impactful storytelling that strengthens both brands and communities.

For more information about Brandinc PR and its work in strategic communications, media relations, and content development, visit the Brandinc PR website.

About Brandinc PR, LLC

Brandinc PR is the boutique public relations agency for entertainment, lifestyle and beauty brands committed to developing cohesive strategic communications and redefining how brands reclaim their narratives. The agency’s tight-knit team of PR, marketing and brand development specialists leverage their expertise, creativity and network to drive long-lasting results. Brandinc PR works with a range of clients from entertainment, lifestyle and beauty to non-profit and political campaigning. Founded in 2020, BIPR is the go-to agency. For more information about Brandinc PR, please visit www.brandincpr.com or follow on Threads at

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Brandinc PR Supports Athlete Brand Partnerships Through Collaboration with Flow Forward Media and Texas Tailgaters Athletes

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Brandi Sims, Brandinc PR

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(512)-222-9355

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Brandinc PR Supports Athlete Brand Partnerships Through Collaboration with Flow Forward Media and Texas Tailgaters Athletes

AUSTIN, TX – March 11th, 2026— Brandinc PR, a boutique public relations agency specializing in strategic visibility and brand partnerships, announced its ongoing collaboration with Flow Forward Media to support brand partnership opportunities for athletes affiliated with the Texas Tailgaters collective.

Since 2025, Brandinc PR has worked alongside Flow Forward Media to help connect athlete creators with brands seeking authentic partnerships in the evolving Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) marketplace. Through this collaboration, Brandinc PR has supported outreach efforts and brand matchmaking designed to align athletes with partnerships that reflect their personal brands and audiences.

“College athletes are no longer just competitors on the field,” said Brandi Sims, MBA, CEO and Founder of Brandinc PR. “They are emerging creators and entrepreneurs. Our role is helping brands recognize the value of these voices and facilitating meaningful partnerships that benefit both athletes and companies.”

Flow Forward Media works with athletes across multiple sports to identify partnership opportunities, while Brandinc PR provides strategic support in brand outreach, positioning, and communications strategy.

“Partnering with Brandinc PR has been a game changer for us,” said Marcus Johnson, founder of Flow Forward Media. “When we first started exploring larger brand partnerships for the athletes we work with, we realized we needed strategic PR support. Brandi was one of the few people who picked up the phone and immediately saw the opportunity. Since then, Brandinc PR has helped open the door to partnership opportunities that are accelerating the brands of these athletes.”

The collaboration reflects the growing demand for strategic communications and brand partnership development in the rapidly expanding NIL economy.

“As the NIL landscape continues to evolve, athletes are increasingly looking for opportunities that extend beyond traditional endorsements,” Sims added. “Strategic communications and thoughtful brand alignment are becoming essential components of long-term athlete brand building.”

Brandinc PR will continue supporting partnership development and media visibility for athletes working within the Flow Forward Media network and the Texas Tailgaters collective.

About Brandinc PR
Brandinc PR is a strategic communications agency specializing in media relations, brand partnerships, and visibility campaigns for entrepreneurs, creators, and organizations across sports, entertainment, and lifestyle industries.

Brandinc PR Founder Brandi Sims Selected as Judge for the PRSA Foundation’s AGEAN Public Relations Fellowship

AUSTIN, TX – Brandinc PR announced that Founder and CEO Brandi Sims has been selected for the third consecutive year to serve as a judge for the AGEAN Public Relations Fellowship, a scholarship program administered through the PRSA Foundation.

Established in 2023 and funded by AGEAN Public Relations, the fellowship awards one BIPOC-identifying student annually with a $2,500 scholarship and a five-week paid internship with AGEAN Public Relations. The program is designed to support emerging talent pursuing careers in public relations and strategic communications.

As a judge, Sims will join a panel of communications professionals responsible for reviewing applications and identifying candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to the PR profession through their academic work, leadership, and extracurricular involvement.

Eligible applicants must be full-time undergraduate students at an accredited U.S. college or university, rising juniors or seniors, and pursuing majors related to public relations, marketing and communications, journalism, English, digital marketing and design, or public policy.

“Supporting the next generation of communications professionals is one of the most meaningful ways we can strengthen the future of our industry,” said Sims. “Programs like the PRSA Foundation AGEAN Public Relations Fellowship create important pathways for students from underrepresented communities to gain both financial support and hands-on experience in public relations.”

Through Brandinc PR, Sims has remained committed to mentorship and professional development initiatives that help emerging communicators build careers in media, communications, and public relations.

Applications for the fellowship include a resume and a personal statement outlining applicants’ career goals, their interest in public relations, and how the fellowship would support their professional development.

About Brandinc PR

Brandinc PR is a strategic public relations and communications agency specializing in brand visibility, media relations, and storytelling for entrepreneurs, organizations, and cultural leaders. The agency works across industries including lifestyle, hospitality, entertainment, and community initiatives.

PR Burnout Is Rising: New Industry Report Highlights Mental Health Challenges for Communications Professionals

PR.co recently released a new industry survey revealing a sobering reality: 60% of public relations professionals report feeling overwhelmed weekly, if not daily.

For a profession built on managing narratives, relationships, and reputation, the emotional and cognitive demands of the job are becoming harder to ignore.

The findings reflect a growing conversation within the communications industry about workload pressure, burnout, and mental wellbeing in public relations roles.

The Reality Behind PR’s “Always-On” Culture

Public relations has long been recognized as one of the most demanding communications careers. The profession operates at the intersection of media cycles, brand reputation, and stakeholder expectations, often requiring professionals to respond quickly and strategically to evolving narratives.

According to the new PR industry report from PR.co, several factors are contributing to the growing stress levels among communications professionals:

Constant “always-on” expectations
Reactive workflows driven by media cycles
Last-minute client and stakeholder requests
Shifting priorities across campaigns
Limited time to recover between high-pressure initiatives

These conditions create an environment where strategic thinking must coexist with rapid response, leaving little room for decompression.

Why Structure Matters in Public Relations Workflows

While high-pressure environments are not new in the communications industry, many experts argue that how PR work is structured is a major contributor to burnout.

“We already know PR is intense,” said Brandi Sims, PhD, MBA, CEO and Founder of Brandinc PR. “It’s consistently ranked among the most stressful careers because of constant demands and high expectations. But how the work is structured plays a major role in burnout.”

In other words, the issue is not only the workload. It’s also the operational design of PR teams, including:

Inefficient communication processes
Lack of campaign planning buffers
Reactive media strategies instead of proactive storytelling
Limited mental health support for communications teams

Without structural changes, productivity gains may continue to come at the expense of the people doing the work.

Why Mental Health in PR Deserves Industry Attention

The conversation around mental health in communications is gaining traction as agencies, in-house teams, and independent consultants reevaluate how they manage workloads.

As organizations demand faster responses to social media trends, breaking news, and brand crises, PR professionals are expected to navigate an increasingly accelerated information ecosystem.

The PR.co report underscores an important reality: sustainable communications strategies must consider the wellbeing of the professionals executing them.

When teams are supported with clear workflows, strategic planning time, and realistic expectations, they are more likely to produce creative and impactful campaigns.

The Future of Healthier PR Workflows

The survey results highlight a critical inflection point for the public relations industry. Agencies and communications leaders have an opportunity to rethink how teams operate in order to create more sustainable working environments.

Potential solutions include:

Implementing proactive media planning instead of reactive pitching cycles
Setting realistic client expectations around response times
Building campaign timelines that allow for recovery periods
Investing in better workflow tools and collaboration systems
Encouraging a culture that prioritizes wellbeing alongside performance

If the industry wants to continue attracting top communications talent, reimagining PR workflows will be essential.

Explore the Full PR Industry Report

The complete findings from the PR.co survey provide deeper insights into the evolving pressures facing public relations professionals today.

You can access the full report here:
👉 https://pr.co/pr-resources/pr-industry-survey-mental-health-wellbeing

Brandi Sims Selected for BrownStyle Magazine’s Women in Media 2026 Issue

Brandi Sims Named to BrownStyle Magazine’s Women in Media 2026 List

Brandi Sims, Founder & CEO of Brandinc PR, has been selected for the 2026 Women in Media issue by BrownStyle Magazine, a national publication celebrating over 100 women of color shaping culture through journalism, public relations, digital storytelling, and creative leadership.

The March 9, 2026 print and digital release is guest edited by acclaimed media executive and author Amy DuBois Barnett, with journalist and media personality Loren LoRosa featured on the cover.

The Women in Media issue centers ownership, representation, legacy, and the expanding influence of women across the communications industry.

As a public relations strategist, podcast host of The Brandinc PR Podcast, magazine columnist, and doctoral candidate studying social media amplification, Sims’ work has focused on elevating underrepresented voices and securing national media visibility for entrepreneurs, creatives, nonprofits, and cultural leaders.

“This recognition reflects the power of strategic storytelling and community-driven visibility,” Sims shares. “Media shapes perception. And perception shapes opportunity.”

The Women in Media 2026 issue will be available in print and online beginning March 9, 2026 at BrownStyleMagazine.com.