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Why Content Marketers Shouldn’t Ignore Traditional Media

Cision

Online is where people go to have questions answered, but traditional media — radio, television, and print — is where people learn about what questions to ask. The distinction holds severely restrictive repercussions for thought leaders, marketers and journalists alike. Looking to pitch traditional media outlets?

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AirPR Interview Series: Emmy Award Winning Journalist & PR Pro Mika Stambaugh

Onclusive

“Nail the elevator pitch.”. I believe each client begins at a different point on the PR spectrum … some need to start with blogs, online magazines and trades publications to perfect their narrative before moving to mainstream radio and television media outlets. Mika: Nail the elevator pitch. How did that translate to PR?

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The Evolution of Earned Media: Navigating Change

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

However, media pitching and media relations to secure earned media still dominate the industry. Too Much Competition: Respondents highlighted that there’s too much competition from other stories, making it challenging for their pitches to stand out. This has made it more challenging to pitch stories successfully.

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Can Sponsored Content Work For PR?

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

For anyone who works in public relations, content still reigns supreme. An effective content marketing calendar will complement a PR campaign to help differentiate a brand and generate business growth. As audiences grow more accepting of sponsored content, brands are using it to shake up the marketing mix.

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Behind the Headlines with Erik Wheater

Cision

Erik Wheater, account executive at Burns360, details his transition from a five-year career in television news to the PR agency life. He reveals how his background in journalism has shaped his view of the industry, his growing appreciation for PR professionals and gives insight into how journalists in the TV industry truly want to be pitched.

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Dear Content Creators: Stop Being Boring

Polaris

For example, according to Wikipedia , content is “…information and experiences that provides value for an end-user/audience in specific contexts…something that is to be expressed through some medium, as speech, writing or any of various arts. The original series has been televised in 120 countries. Content Marketing'

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Top PR Takeaways For The Year

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Each December public relations agencies spend time crafting pitches and byline articles capturing clients’ takeaways for their particular industry. More video content is uploaded in 30 days than the major U.S. television networks have created in 30 years. 2017 PR Takeaways.

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