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Earned Media vs. Media Relations [PR Tech Sum]

Sword and the Script

Summary of monthly PR tech news: Critical Mention adds a media database; Talkwalker acquires Nielson Social; Watch out for fine print in media monitoring contracts As a term, earned media made a big splash in search trends in late 2004 or early 2005…and then interest waned. Earned media is sexy.

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What is media relations in public relations?

Landis PR

Publishing company Pressbooks defines media relations as “the mutually beneficial relationship between journalists and public relations professionals.” . From a PR perspective, the media can be a terrific way to raise the profile of your company/client company and its products/services. Related articles: .

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Prediction: 50% of media relations positions will be eliminated in 10 years

Communications Conversations

Mainstream media still dominated the landscape. And Facebook wasn’t even a thought in Zuck’s mind. In fact, my prediction: 50% of all media relations jobs will be eliminated in 10 years. Consider the facts: FACT: Mainstream media reach continues to wane. Smart phones weren’t even a thing yet.

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The dying art of media relations, how can PRs remain relevant despite the changing media space?

Prohibition

We’re challenged with negotiating an ever shifting media landscape, and one which is completely different than when the words ‘public’ and ‘relations’ were ever uttered in any sort of combination. When a story doesn’t sell – or even when it does – media relations and coverage, shouldn’t be perceived as the sole market of success.

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The dying art of media relations, how can PRs remain relevant despite the changing media space?

Prohibition

We’re challenged with negotiating an ever shifting media landscape, and one which is completely different than when the words ‘public’ and ‘relations’ were ever uttered in any sort of combination. When a story doesn’t sell – or even when it does – media relations and coverage, shouldn’t be perceived as the sole market of success.

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Going for Gold: 5 Tips for Media Relations in Brazil

Beyond PR

Furthermore, print resonates better with Brazilian audiences. Respondents from the report Brazilian Media Research 2015: Media consumption habits by the population state that print media is the most trusted source of news, and 50% of respondents are singularly focused while reading print publications.

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PR Rock Stars: Life Time’s Dan DeBaun

Communications Conversations

I really appreciated my time in radio and print journalism. Little known fact: You led social media management for the Business Journal during your time there. It gave me valuable experience with daily posting and scheduling on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. I spend a good chunk of my time on media relations and pitching.

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