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Future of local news report is a grim read

Stephen Waddington

Advertising has shifted to internet mediated platforms such as Google and Facebook, and print sales have declined. The number of journalists has fallen by a quarter from 23,000 in 2007, to 17,000 in 2018. It has given rise to so-called ghost newspapers produced by groups such as Newsquest and Reach.

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Nonprofit Local News Gains Steam

PRSay

Already decimated by staff reductions, many print and broadcast newsrooms have been acquired by large corporations that are often more interested in online clicks and monetizing news than in factual reporting, Todd said. Opportunities for independent journalism. Block Club Chicago reportedly sends a daily newsletter to some 82,000 people.

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Media relations is thriving

Stephen Waddington

If you read an article about an individual or organisation in your favourite magazine or newspaper you’re likely to view it far more favourably than if you heard the information direct. Trust in the media The 2018 Edelman Trust Barometer (opens as a PDF) puts the trust between the public and media at 41% worldwide.

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Future of local news report is a grim read

Wadds Inc.

Advertising has shifted to internet mediated platforms such as Google and Facebook, and print sales have declined. The number of journalists has fallen by a quarter from 23,000 in 2007, to 17,000 in 2018. It has given rise to so-called ghost newspapers produced by groups such as Newsquest and Reach.

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PR Campaign Tips: 10 Harmful Myths You Need to Avoid

B2B PR Sense

When it comes down to it, PR can be far less expensive than advertising and offer more benefits. Our Ultimate List of the Best PR Tools for 2018. Myth #4: PR is just advertising. PR goes way beyond advertising. When you boil it down, advertising is paid visibility while PR is earned visibility.

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Four reasons why influencer marketing is starting to grow up

Prohibition

In a 2018 poll, it was revealed that a staggering 71% of UK consumers wrongly believed there was no regulation in place for influencer marketers. With all this in place, it makes influencer marketing a much more reputable and reliable method of advertising than it was initially given credit for. This is a common misconception.

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Future of PR: 2020 edition

Stephen Waddington

Advertising value equivalent (AVE) is at the sharp end of this issue. She believes the same issues apply in advertising and PR. The web was the most significant shift in publishing since the invention of the printing press in the 15th Century. The issue lies in the inability of PR to achieve its value. It’s a theme that Topi?