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2016 Global Social Journalism Study: How to Reach More Journalists on Social Media

Cision

Connecting with journalists via social media should be a no-brainer for any PR pro. According to Cision’s 2016 Global Social Journalism Study published this week, nearly half (48 percent) of U.S. journalists say they would be unable to carry out their work without social media.

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Infographic: How Journalists Use Social Media in 2016

Cision

As Cision’s 2016 Global Social Journalism Study notes, email continues to not only be the most common form of contact between journalists and PR professionals, it’s also the most preferred. So master your email pitching skills, but continue to hone your understanding of how journalists use social media.

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Amid Flood of False News, PR Professionals Must Support Credible Journalism

PRSay

The Fourth Estate’s reputation was bruised after the 2016 presidential election, amid accusations of biased reporting. Even as public faith in the news media has fallen, falsehoods continue to spread across social media and the internet, perhaps giving reporters an opportunity to reclaim trust.

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5 Ways to Ride the Social Journalism Trend

Cision

Journalism and PR have changed over the past several years. The old way of pitching journalists via email or even snail mail is slowly being replaced by social media. In fact, most journalists said they feel they are more engaged with their audiences because of social media. Engage in 1-on-1 Dialogue. Or just ask.

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Behind the Headlines 2016: A Year in Review

Cision

This year, I got to join the staff writing the Behind the Headlines segment and began brushing shoulders (or exchanging emails) with some of the biggest influencers, movers and shakers of the journalism and PR industries. “Social media has both made PR easier and significantly more difficult” – Cheryl Byrne.

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Social Media Overtakes Print Newspapers as News Source

PRSay

For the first time, social media has surpassed print newspapers as a news source for Americans, Pew Research Center finds. adults said they often get news from social media, compared to 16 percent from print newspapers. Television remains the most popular way Americans receive news, though its use has fallen since 2016.

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Infographic: What’s the State of the Media in 2016?

Cision

Last week, we released the State of the Media 2016 Report , which used a survey of over 300 journalists and Cision’s own media experts to provide insights into how to build better relationships with the media and earn more coverage. More than half of journalists use social to source stories.