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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. Television remains the most popular way Americans receive news, though its use has fallen since 2016.

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Top Trends From State of the Media 2016

Cision

For our newest findings, check out the State of the Media 2016 Report! Emerging technology continues to change the way readers consume the news and how media outlets report it. Without understanding these changes, your ability to build relationships and secure earned media coverage will suffer.

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How The Los Angeles Times Decides Which Stories Have Star Power

Cision

Anna Williamson (@AnnaWilliamzon) May 18, 2016. Cision (@Cision) May 18, 2016. Some stories will work well in print, others in video. John starts by highlighting the Times’ strong print and online presence and the confusion around embargo times. Is it interesting?” An ideal story will be both. Q: What makes a good pitch?

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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. FACT: Local media continues to struggle as well.

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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. Cloud) and print (The Minneapolis St.

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2016 – A Year in Traditional Media

Shift Communications

As SHIFT and the entire industry continues to evolve there is always the question… Is traditional media relations dead? After an aggressive media relations push, we began to pick up traction in the local market. Client: Print Syndicate. Online, print, broadcast – it all still matters. Annie Perkins.

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Are we still over-relying on media relations?

Communications Conversations

Something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately: Are we over-relying on media relations in PR? I’m talking about the broader scope of PR here–media relations, content marketing, social media marketing, community relations, etc. Just give this shocking post a read.