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7 Ways PR People Can Support Journalism

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

This may seem like a good thing for the PR business, as companies and others try to go around traditional media to tell their stories through social media and branded content. What’s more alarming are indications that journalism is under siege for its role in democracy. Aggregated news is not original journalism.

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3 Things You Need to Know About Brand Journalism

Cision

Consumers have started to tune out brand messages. But don’t fret, there’s a way to break through, gain back their attention and make your brand be heard: brand journalism. In fact, 78 percent of CMOs estimate that future marketing and communication will rely on this customized content approach. Distribution.

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The two brands leading the way with brand journalism during COVID might surprise you

Communications Conversations

The term “brand journalism” is a bit of a lightning rod term in the social media marketing business. For some, it conjures up imagery of “advertorials” and “sponsored content.” But, for the most part, brand journalism wins have been tough to come by. Many starts and stops.

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Why Content Marketers Shouldn’t Ignore Traditional Media

Cision

This differs from traditional media, where information of particular interests to an individual is more difficult to locate forcing consumers to utilize the landing page. This places the consumer at the will of editors who decide what to promote as the most important news. Commentary. Images: U.S.

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3 Rewards to Reap From Brand Journalism

Cision

Today, consumers want complex, multi-level stories that will make them feel an emotional connection. The answer is brand journalism. Brand journalism combines journalistic storytelling tactics with brand strategy to engage audiences and increase brand reputation. So what will your brand get out of brand journalism?

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3 Factors That Shape Your Brand Journalism Strategy

Cision

So where do consumers place their trust? That’s where brand journalism comes into play. Unlike content marketing , brand journalism places people front and center, rather than the products that affect those people. So how exactly can you shift to camaraderie-based content? Distribution. Story Type.

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3 Questions to Ask Before Diving Into Brand Journalism

Cision

It may be time to say out with the old (traditional TV advertising) and in with the new (brand journalism). Brand journalism is found to be 92 percent more effective at increasing awareness and 168 percent more powerful when it comes to driving consumers to the buy button. Want proof? Why Are You Writing? What Are You Writing?