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Social Media Overtakes Print Newspapers as News Source

PRSay

For the first time, social media has surpassed print newspapers as a news source for Americans, Pew Research Center finds. adults said they often get news from social media, compared to 16 percent from print newspapers. News websites are the next most common source, followed by radio, social media and print newspapers.

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Print news media is dying

Stephen Waddington

Print news media under threat is not an exclusive. We consume news through TV, mobile apps, PC and social media. Print new media challenge Ad-funded newspapers such as The Evening Standard and The Metro are the exception, not the rule. The print is dying debacle is an issue for people working in media relations.

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5 Benefits of Media Relations

Landis PR

By the Landis Team Photo courtesy of Pixabay Practical implementation of a media relations program is an art, not a science. After all, earned media isn’t transactional. Here are the top 5 benefits of a great media relations program: Credibility Third party endorsement is much more valuable than an organization’s own boasts.

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What you didn’t know about the state of journalism

Agility PR Solutions

We have all observed the dramatic shift that the journalism industry has undergone over the past decade. The traditional media companies which have historically employed the majority of reporters and editorial contributors are grappling with a combination of existential threats.

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

PRSay

While the PR and communications profession has continued to grow, many media companies keep cutting their workforces. Through the years, the PR and comms fields have been attractive landing spots for journalists with their writing and storytelling skills and media prowess. The media marketplace is also changing.

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3 Factors That Shape Your Brand Journalism Strategy

Cision

Today, audiences turn to blogs, online reviews and social media before making decisions. 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. Consider scaling your brand journalism strategy like HSBC.

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How Social Media Is Paving a New Path for Journalism

Cision

More than half of journalists surveyed in Cision’s recent Social Journalism Study believe that they would not be able to carry out their work without turning to their social media accounts for help. Check out which social media platforms journalists are turning to, how they’re using them and why: 1. Images: Roger H.