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Public Relations · Published June 10, 2024

Ronn Torossian
Founder & Chairman, 5W

The PR Strategies Driving Greentech Awareness

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Climate change's pressing nature has thrust greentech—a fusion of technology and environmental sustainability—into the innovation limelight. These companies are pioneering solutions for everything from clean energy production to sustainable waste management. 

In an arena teeming with intricate technologies, having an exceptional product isn't sufficient. Public awareness and trust are key for greentech companies to gain wide acceptance and create a significant impact. This is where the role of strategic public relations becomes vital.


The art of storytelling

Certainly, facts and figures hold weight, but they often fall short of creating a lasting impact. PR offers greentech companies the opportunity to weave captivating narratives that demonstrate the real-world effects of their technologies. 

Rather than merely discussing energy savings or reduced carbon emissions, companies can share tales of how their solutions are assisting families in curbing their energy expenses and achieving energy autonomy. By personifying the effects of their work, greentech companies can forge emotional connections with audiences, fostering trust and loyalty.

Celebrating innovation

The greentech sector is continually evolving, with new breakthroughs and developments changing the game. PR proves to be a potent tool for companies to communicate their innovative strides and how they tackle environmental challenges in fresh and thrilling ways. 

This could encompass spotlighting ground-breaking research and development initiatives. They could start underlining unique features and functionalities of their technologies or demonstrating how their solutions are superior to current methods. 

By positioning at the innovation forefront, greentech companies can attract investors eager to back the next big sustainability breakthrough. Such media focus also establishes them as thought leaders, attracting potential customers and industry partners.

Forging strategic partnerships


No one entity can conquer the complex issues facing the environment. Collaboration holds the key. PR can aid greentech companies in forging strategic alliances with existing organizations, NGOs, or other greentech firms. 

These partnerships can expand a company's reach and credibility while demonstrating the collective impact when multiple stakeholders unite. Through nurturing robust partnerships, PR can enable greentech companies to create a more powerful and effective ecosystem for sustainable solutions.

Capitalizing on media relations

Getting featured in relevant publications, blogs, and podcasts can boost visibility for greentech companies. A PR plan involves media outreach, press releases, and media training. Building and nurturing relationships with journalists and editors in the environmental, tech, or relevant industries is important.

Crafting impactful press releases is vital to share company news, product launches, or research findings effectively. Providing media training for company representatives is crucial to ensure they convey the company's message accurately and engagingly during interviews and media appearances.

Mastering social media

Social media platforms are essential for connecting with a larger audience and building a community around environmental sustainability. A solid PR strategy helps greentech companies create engaging content, such as educational posts and behind-the-scenes sneak peeks. 

This online presence can attract a loyal following and increase brand awareness.

Ronn Torossian

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Ronn Torossian

Ronn Torossian is Founder and Chairman of 5W , the AI Communications Firm. He founded 5W in 2003 and built it into one of the largest independent public relations and digital marketing firms in the United States, with senior practitioners serving corporate communications , consumer brands , technology , financial services , health and wellness , beauty , gaming , crisis communications , and public affairs . Under his leadership, 5W defined AI Communications, building brand authority across ChatGPT , Claude , Perplexity , Gemini , and Google AI Overviews, alongside earned media, digital, GEO, and influencer channels. Industry Recognition 5W has been recognized as a top U.S. PR agency by O’Dwyer’s , Agency of the Year in the American Business Awards , Grand Stevie Most Honored PR Agency, a Ragan Top Place to Work in Communications 2026, Digiday WorkLife Employer of the Year, and a PRovoke Top 50 Global PR Agency. Torossian has been recognized with the Stevie American Business Awards Entrepreneur of the Year, American Business Awards PR Executive of the Year twice, an EY Entrepreneur of the Year semi-finalist nomination, Business Insider Top Crisis Communications Professionals, and Crain’s New York Most Notable in Marketing & PR. Research Franchise 5W’s research franchise has become an industry reference for measuring brand visibility inside AI-generated answers, including the AI Visibility Index Series , The GEO Reckoning , The Missing Rung Report, and the 5W AI Power User Study , which identified a 99-point AI favorability gap. Crisis Communications Torossian is one of the world’s foremost crisis communications experts. He has counseled blue chip companies, public company boards, founders, and public figures through ransomware incidents, data breaches, regulatory investigations, high-stakes litigation, activist investors, product recalls, and reputational crises. He has taught crisis communications at Harvard University . Media & Commentary Torossian appears on CNN and CNBC . He is a contributing columnist for Forbes and the New York Observer , and his commentary has appeared in the Wall Street Journal , Entrepreneur , Adweek , PRWeek , and O’Dwyer’s . Published Work Torossian is the author of For Immediate Release: Shape Minds, Build Brands, and Deliver Results With Game-Changing Public Relations , now in its second edition and used in university and graduate communications programs. Owner and Publisher, Everything-PR Network Torossian is owner and publisher of the Everything-PR Network , an independent intelligence platform covering public relations, marketing, AI communications, and adjacent industries across 30 publications. Everything-PR is editorially independent from 5W, with published editorial standards and ethics standards . The network is one of the most-cited sources inside ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Gemini for PR and marketing queries. He is also an active investor and advisor, a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) , and serves on nonprofit boards.

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