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Gee, Beav, Isn't PR Just Like Advertising?

Bad Pitch Blog

When I say I am working with a newspaper reporter on story, they ask me why my clients don’t just advertise in the publication because: ”PR and advertising are the same, right?” Many share these misconceptions because advertisements are familiar to them (thanks Mad Men ) and PR is not. She whined a lot. That’s power.

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Faces & Markets of PRGN: Toronto, Canada: Diversity is Our Strength

Bianchi Biz Blog

This creates a large pool of talent for all marketing, PR, advertising and communications companies. Most influential media for corporate communication in Toronto & Canada Globe & Mail : Canadas national newspaper. Media Profile is one of the largest independent firms in Canada. million (84.6% of population) Facebook : 26.59

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How Communicators Can Help Their Clients Navigate Misinformation and Biased News

PRSay

The traditional notion of “bad press” is negative coverage in a reputable journalism outlet that exposes legitimate complaints about a company — for example, coverage of a shareholder lawsuit, or a scandal about workplace conditions in a local or national newspaper. The article attacked Pizza Hut’s education-supporting initiatives.

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S&T Live Recap: Local News Deserts Leave Residents Uninformed, Encourage Misinformation

PRSay

This year alone, 127 newspapers closed in the United States, an average of nearly two per week, according to Northwestern University’s Medill State of Local News Report 2024. Despite the demand for local news, news deserts “are counties with no newspaper, no digital-only news site, no ethic media, and no public radio,” Franklin said.

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"Gee, Beav, Isn't PR Just Like Advertising?"

Bad Pitch Blog

When I say I am working with a newspaper reporter on story, they ask me why my clients don’t just advertise in the publication because: ”PR and advertising are the same, right?” Many share this misconception because advertisements are familiar to them and PR is not. PR is now more than ever about education.

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What is a PR Campaign? How-to Guide with Examples (2025)

Prowly

Unlike advertising, which relies on paid media channels, PR campaigns focus on earning media coverage, building relationships with media professionals and target audiences, and influencing public perception through engagement and storytelling. . #2

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How B2B Brands Can Use TikTok Without Ruining It

Contently - Strategy

Educational content also works, taking the form of basic advice for topics like writing resumes and learning about the stock market. The platform isn’t saturated with advertising, but many B2C companies are already active. Some people have built their entire brand on TikTok by emphasizing educational advice. It depends.

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