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How To Score A Great Local News Story: 5 PR Tips

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

It’s also important to determine whether a story has its best chance of being published as a local media item, or if it warrants a full national media outreach. For example, survey results or breaking news at a national company will be pitched to national media, whereas region-specific news will be offered to local reporters.

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Why local news is crucial to public trust in the media—and how to preserve it

Agility PR Solutions

The local news is quickly drifting out of our grasp as a society, as it becomes harder and harder for these outlets to stay afloat financially—or after financial firms buy, gut and sometimes shut them down.

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Pitching the Local Media – Tips from the Pros

PR for Anyone

The easiest way to do this is pitching the local media. I interviewed journalists from The Washington Post, The Washington Business Journal , and Inside Nova (a Northern Virginia local publication) about what types of local real estate pitches they like to receive. I’m also interested in the local real estate market.

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How to Craft an Effective Local SEO Content Strategy

Contently - Strategy

Naturally, we turned to our go-to expert on all things local and delicious: Google. As a frequent traveler, I type in Google searches like this all the time, whether I’m looking for a satisfying slice or a sweaty HIIT class (I’ve got two speeds) — and this is precisely why local SEO content strategy is so critical for businesses.

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How to get Your Local Company in the Local Press

PR Fuel

However, you are struggling getting your company’s news in the local paper. Let’s take for example that you own a local hair salon and you have recently had your staff undergo training in order to provide a new color service that isn’t widely available in your area. Have you had success getting your news in your local paper?

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4 Ways PR Pros Find Local Networking Opportunities

Cision

Join your local chapter to attend conferences and luncheons, meet other PR pros in your area, and hear from media experts. A great way to network with local influencers is to host your own event. For a more local approach, consider hosting your own Twitter chat. Groups and associations. based chapters. Host an event.

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How To Make A PR Impact With International Media

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Many B2B tech companies with digital offerings, for example, market products and services worldwide, and they don’t always want to bring on multiple PR firms. Learn local media and publications. Most importantly, embargoes for most announcements lift first thing in the morning, local time. Assess local and regional relevance.