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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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Nonprofit Local News Gains Steam

PRSay

Already decimated by staff reductions, many print and broadcast newsrooms have been acquired by large corporations that are often more interested in online clicks and monetizing news than in factual reporting, Todd said. Most affected were local news outlets that are independently operated or owned by small media chains.

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How to get your news in the local press

Action PR

Imagine you’ve got some great news to share with your local area. Whatever the story, never underestimate the power of local news, as it can be a highly successful way to get your brand out there to the people closest to you. Offering yourself as a local expert can be a great way to build up your profile too. Do your research.

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Tis the Season for Client Gifts

Solo PR Pro

Offering an experience — like tickets to a sought-after event, a reservation at a renowned restaurant, or a voucher for a unique local experience — can create memorable moments for your client. Custom Artwork or Decor Commissioning a piece of artwork or decor from a local artist can be a distinctive and personal gift.

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PR Has Evolved Since First ‘Public Relations Handbook’ in 1967, but Some Values Are Timeless

PRSay

About 2,200 local print newspapers have closed since 2005, cutting the number of newspaper journalists by more than half between 2008 and 2020. Dilenschneider founded The Dilenschneider Group in 1991. Daily newspaper circulation in the United States has fallen from its height of 61.8 million in 1974 to 24.3

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

PRSay

.” Two longtime PRSA members are serving as the instructors: Jeanne Salvatore, president at JMS Communications and a lecturer of public relations at Seton Hall University, and Sherry Goldman, president of Goldman Communications Group and an adjunct professor in public relations at the City College of New York.

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The Enduring Significance of Broadcast Media: Why TV and Radio Remain Essential for PR Professionals

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

The Pew Research Center conducted a survey and found that 44% of adults prefer to get their news from TV, while 34% prefer the web, 14% prefer radio, and 7% favor print. Since 2016, there has been a slight increase in online news consumption and a slight decrease in print news consumption.

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