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Journalism statistics: 7 media relations takeaways from the 2023 State of the Media Report by Cision

Sword and the Script

A survey of 3,000+ finds 75% of journalists say the top action any PR person can take is to understand a reporter’s target audience and what they find relevant; journalism statistics show reporters worry about accuracy, credibility and keeping pace amid more work and fewer resources Most PR professionals say media relations is getting harder.

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Don't Be Naïve About Native Advertising

Mindful Marketing

.” Slipping commercial messages into media content is nothing new, but digital media have exploded that potential with more and more companies trying to make their ads look like they're something else. Today's native advertising is much more stealthy. time spent on the site, page views) for purpose of appeal to advertisers.

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PRSA Introduces Innovative Program to Guide Journalists Transitioning Into PR and Communications

PRSay

While the PR and communications profession has continued to grow, many media companies keep cutting their workforces. Starting on March 12, PRSA is offering the “ Transitioning from Journalism to PR & Comms ” certificate program, a comprehensive offering addressing this evolving landscape.

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Reaching Your Audience: Which Online Marketing and Advertising Tactics Actually Work?

Buzzstream

It could be an influencer talking about an affiliated company or a prompt to download a free ebook in exchange for your email. . We decided we wanted to pit a few advertising/marketing approaches against each other. 40% of people say they won’t pay for ad-free journalism. Would You Rather? Social Media and Influencer Marketing

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3 Factors That Shape Your Brand Journalism Strategy

Cision

Buyers no longer pay attention to traditional advertisements. 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. Here are three factors to consider to appeal to your target audience with brand journalism.

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REI’s Uncommon Path a rare brand journalism home run

Communications Conversations

Brand journalism, as a concept, hasn’t exactly had a great run. Casper’s vaunted “Van Winkles” brand journalism effort lasted just more than a year. Verizon shuttered its foray into brand journalism (Sugarstring) after JUST ONE MONTH! There’s a long line brand journalism fails.

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Elon Musk Claims the Media Favors Fossil Fuel Companies and Gas Car Makers Who Advertise. The Data Says Otherwise.

Ishmael's Corner

Elon Musk kicked up a Twitter storm last week, essentially saying (among other things) that the media unfairly picks on Tesla because Tesla doesn’t advertise. He went on to infer that the makers of gas guzzlers and fossil fuel companies get more favorable media attention because they pump millions of advertising dollars into the media’s.more.