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#PRStudChat Discusses the Secret Nuances of Media Relations in 2017

Deirdre Breakenridge

We’re kicking off #PRStudChat in 2017, and you won’t want to miss a Twitter chat focused on the nuances of media relations and lessons learned from the field. Can pitching be taught or is it an “on the job” skills you need to develop? What constitutes a slam dunk pitch? On Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at 8:30 p.m.

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3 Takeaways From a PR Pro on the Receiving End of Media Pitches

PR News

Andrew Hayes, VP, corporate communications at Fifth Third Bank, has seen media relations from the other side, and he wasn’t too impressed by the view. After running his own PR agency for 10 years, he joined NBC Television as PR manager for a national daytime talk show and later on led PR and community relations… Continued.

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The Evolution of Earned Media: Navigating Change

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

Yes, it’s true that in today’s digital landscape, public relations professionals no longer rely on earned media alone. Most PR pros today use some form of the PESO Model which includes owned, shared, paid and earned media. However, media pitching and media relations to secure earned media still dominate the industry.

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Being Smart and Strategic When Navigating the Current News Cycle

PRSay

Whether you’re a health-care organization wondering about messaging or a brand trying to find a home for an unrelated story during this time, here are some tips for PR pros to successfully navigate this current news cycle: Know that this isn’t pitching as usual. Remember to keep your messaging useful, newsworthy and strategic.

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Where To Find Public Relations Entry-Level Jobs

Doctor Spin

Here’s a list of places where someone might find entry-level jobs in public relations: Public relations agencies. Government agencies. Local, state, and federal government entities often hire entry-level PR professionals to handle public relations and communications tasks. Marketing agencies.

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Digital PR ? Link-Building

Doctor Spin

The rapid evolution of the internet and social media has transformed the communications industry—and PR professionals must adapt. Some “digital PR” agencies have focused on practices like link-building, DA (domain authority) mapping, and webmaster outreach. Digital PR is not link-building for SEO. But this is SEO, not digital PR.

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Behind the Headlines With Steve Majors

Cision

In this interview, Steve discusses what he learned from working in television news, the skills needed for successful media relations and how to improve your pitching strategy. Specifically, I was a television news producer. You’ve held several positions in television news. Relate: Be a human being.