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Is Media Relations Dead?

Bianchi Biz Blog

Is media relations dead? In fact, a recent article in the BusinessWire Blog called Media Outlet Availability on PR Efforts , by Christopher S. Penn, Chief Data Scientist with TrustInsights.ai, cites some revealing statistics about the shrinking number of media outlets and the challenge for PR and media relations.

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Theory: Boomers in PR don’t trust influencers or influencer culture

Communications Conversations

newspapers have shed HALF their newsroom employees since 2008. And, we’re seeing more community and local newspapers close shop every day. Locally, here in Minnesota, we’ve seen a number of community newspapers close just this year. Paul Pioneer Press recently, you can see that newspaper is on its last legs.

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Why Tech Is Important To PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Reach a Wider Audience In the past, PR was largely limited to traditional media outlets such as newspapers, magazines, television, and radio. However, with the rise of the internet and social media, PR professionals can now reach a global audience with their messages. Just consider the ways technology has already benefited PR.

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

Communications Conversations

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. daily newspapers (print and digital) fell 8% in 2016–the 28th consecutive year of declines. I think we’ll see half the media relations jobs we see now.

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The State of Journalism in 2023, according to Muck Rack

Landis PR

They also plan to spend more time on YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok, indicating the growing importance of these platforms for media outreach. Journalists plan to spend more time on YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok This finding highlights the growing importance of video content and social media platforms for media outreach.

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Understanding the 8 Media Influencer Buckets, and How to Reach Them

PRSay

Traditional media — I know this is an obvious one, but it would be confusing if I left it off this list. Traditional media is defined as outlets with an offline component, like a tangible newspaper or TV feed, as well as their online version. Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here.

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Denmark – A Business-Friendly Frontrunner In Technology, Green Energy And Life Sciences

Landis PR

In Denmark, your strategy should be quality vs. quantity, while establishing thought leadership that works in both traditional and social media is key to create awareness. While the circulation of newspapers has declined in recent years, print media still plays an important role in the Danish media landscape.

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