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3 Studies Demonstrate How Earned Media Drives Behavior and Credibility; Executives that Understand PR Tend to Value it More [UML]

Sword and the Script

Yes, according to the study: “Over 58% of consumers say they at least sometimes trust what a company says about itself on its owned channels more than what a reporter says about that company in a news article.”. [And Most people find independent journalism and earned media to be the most credible source of information.

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What They Don’t Teach You About PR In College

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

I became interested in PR because I was looking for fields adjacent to journalism, so I assumed there would be plenty of research involved to go along with writing. And that doesn’t mention studying reporters’ work when making briefing sheets, where we document their histories and interview style. PR is not marketing.

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Future of local news report is a grim read

Stephen Waddington

The Charitable Journalism Project studied seven regional communities in England and Wales through a mix of interviews and focus groups. Advertising has shifted to internet mediated platforms such as Google and Facebook, and print sales have declined. Local news has faced an assault on two fronts. Rumours are commonplace.

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PR Advantages of Pitching Trade Press

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Those hours, of course, include studying trade journals, reviews, and analyst reports. A B2B with a new VR (virtual reality) tool for real estate sales should never neglect specialty outlets VR Journal or AR/VR Magazine – as well as real estate trade journals like Realtor Magazine. Trade pubs are a community network.

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7 Reasons Why PR Matters More Than Ever

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Yet PR doesn’t always command the same respect as other disciplines, like advertising or direct-mail. As Greg Galant of MuckRack once observed , the advertising business is linked with iconic characters like Don Draper of “Mad Men,” while public relations is more likely to evoke Samantha Jones. PR is about influence.

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Never Eat Ramen Alone, Speak Like a Human and the Future of Digital Advertising

Ishmael's Corner

A study by psychologists at the University of Cambridge shows that people are able to act against their natures when the situation calls for it. Will Advertising Disappear? Nieman Lab conducted a terrific interview with Tom Standage who heads the digital side of The Economist. It’s a terrific read.

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How to Use Multimedia For Better PR Campaigns

Cision

From online articles to advertisements to blogs to social media posts — numerous mediums are competing for your audience’s attention. BuzzSumo , a content analysis company, also evaluated over 1 million articles in a study that revealed articles with an image every 75-100 words received double the shares versus articles with fewer images.

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