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Writing For Journalism And Writing For PR: How They Differ

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Fun fact about me: before getting into PR , I wanted to be a reporter. I was a journalism major, so most of my writing experience in college had a reporting angle. Once in PR I quickly learned that, while similar in some aspects, writing for PR and writing for journalism is also very different. . You report the facts.

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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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Meet the Media: Laura Harris, News Anchor & Automotive Reporter for NEWSnet

Bianchi Biz Blog

I am currently a news anchor and automotive reporter for NEWSnet. As an anchor I anchor two shows daily, covering national and international headlines, breaking news, business and health. As an automotive reporter I cover anything from mobility and electrification, to artificial intelligence and product pieces.

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International Conference Preview: Bob Woodward on the Importance of Investigative Journalism

PRSay

For a reporter who’s made a career out of investigative journalism, it’s clear that Bob Woodward understands what makes a compelling narrative and how to get the “best obtainable version of the truth.”. Journalism is more cerebral than people believe,” he told PRsay via phone from Washington, D.C. You’ve got to explain yourself.

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7 Ways PR People Can Support Journalism

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

What’s more alarming are indications that journalism is under siege for its role in democracy. On any given day the president is deriding “fake news” reports or attacking the “failing” @nytimes. But they’re getting better, and they are what pays for journalism. Think twice about ad-blocking.

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News media in 2022: Reuters Institute Digital News Report

Stephen Waddington

The Reuters Institute Digital News Report tells the story of the future of the news industry from the front line. It covers business models, audience strategies, journalism practice, regulation, and future technologies. Publishers say that, on average, three or four different revenue streams will be important in 2022.

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Traditional and Social Media Are Sowing Disinformation and Division, Report Says

PRSay

Politicians, CEOs, television anchors, talk-radio hosts and prominent professionals “are the source and amplifiers of some of the worst, most harmful disinformation” in America, a new report says. According to “ The Commission on Information Disorder Final Report ,” released Nov. A constant churn.