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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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How Should You Change Your Media Relations Approach in the New Journalism Landscape?

PRSay

In 2020, there are fewer media outlets than ever and seemingly higher standards for stories, so it isn’t a secret that getting media coverage was already becoming more difficult before the pandemic. Would you like to speak to them because this is in the health area and you write about health?’ Photo credit: foto yakov.

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15 Steps To Successful Press Release Writing

Landis PR

A public relations professional’s bread and butter. Every public relations practitioner has experience writing press releases, but how many fall into the trap of being a bit too formulaic? In public relations, our number one goal is to earn coverage for our clients. By David Landis and Andie Davis, LCI.

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How to Use Twitter in Media Relations

The Proactive Report

The Internet has changed the way we connect and communicate – not just with one another, but also with the media. Writing a press release and posting it on the wire doesn’t get your media coverage anymore. Journalists are very active in social media and Twitter in particular. How do Journalists use Twitter?

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Media relations is getting harder…much harder (but here’s a few tips for how you can get more stories placed)

Communications Conversations

This just in: media relations is getting tougher. Consider the following: Demand for media attention is high: Most top-tier writers now receive 100, 250 or 500 pitches a week for 5 story spots. Media is outnumbered: PR Pros now outnumber journalists by a factor of 6 to 1. My pro tip: Write 10 subject lines for each pitch.

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What Journalists Want: How to Write Better Press Releases

PRSay

Without changing how we write, publish or use press releases, expecting ever-increasing returns borders on insanity. This is where you can make a journalist’s job easy and increase your changes of getting coverage by including great B-roll footage, embeddable video and compelling, high-resolution images with your release.

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Meet the Media: Kevin Linger, Managing Editor & Producer at Fleet Equipment

Bianchi Biz Blog

I’m a Managing Editor/ Producer at Fleet Equipment , and it’s my job to create articles for our site from visiting companies, press releases, events and interviews, as well as hosting some of our video series, and sending our daily newsletters. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now?

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