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What is Brand Journalism?

Cision

What is brand journalism? Brand journalism is no different than content marketing. However, brand journalism is different. The difference between brand journalism and content marketing isn’t to be found in outputs. Brand journalism starts people on a journey with your brand. Think of it this way.

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3 Factors That Shape Your Brand Journalism Strategy

Cision

That’s where brand journalism comes into play. Unlike content marketing , brand journalism places people front and center, rather than the products that affect those people. Brand journalism aims to attract new audiences and guide them towards other messaging without self-promotion. Distribution. Story Type.

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PRSA Introduces Innovative Program to Guide Journalists Transitioning Into PR and Communications

PRSay

So far in 2024, the Los Angeles Times , The Wall Street Journal , Time magazine, Sports Illustrated and National Geographi c, among other outlets, have all conducted layoffs, while journalists at several Condé Nast publications staged walkouts over proposed job cuts. How was your transition into public relations?

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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. Geographic Specificity.

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The Most Underrated Skill in Content Marketing? Fact-Checking

Contently - Strategy

In traditional journalism, diligent fact-checking is a given. When it comes to freelance content marketing , however, the parameters are often less clear. This type of work is not journalism, strictly speaking. “What separates excellent content marketing from the mediocre, in part, is care and attention to detail.

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5 Benefits of Media Relations

Landis PR

For example, if a trusted blogger writes that this product is really great – do you believe that writer or the marketing-speak on a company’s website? Targeting audiences PR pros have access to audience statistics on almost any media outlet – digital/print/broadcast/social media/influencers. Is your brand serious and scholarly?

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The PR Opportunity for Brands as Publishers Tinker with Journalism

Sword and the Script

Recently, I received notice from the publisher of a local business journal that the “People on the Move” section is up for sale. The one-time crowdsourced feature for new hire announcements or appointments in a local market will cost $250. The Future of Marketing Looks More like Public Relations. These are not isolated examples.