Agility PR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

With a crazy election period and uber-unique holiday retail season ahead, among other crisis-level activity in society right now, a new survey from broadcast PR specialist firm D S Simon Media of local TV news producers examines how much time they are spending on political coverage, when they are covering the holidays and if they […].

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

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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Agility PR Solutions

APRIL 18, 2022

One of the most significant changes has been the shift from local radio stations to nationwide […]. The post The power of local radio: Why PR can’t ignore this media opportunity appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Media relations hinges on the relationships that we create and maintain with the press. After being a professional journalist for more than four years, I recently left the field to pursue a career in public relations. I really try to maintain my relationships with people who are in media relations.”

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PRSay

JULY 30, 2018

I’ve worked hard to develop good relationships with the local media, and now I want to do the same with the national media. I remember when I got to the point where I pretty much maxed out all the local media coverage we could get. Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

While its not a perfect analogy, something similar is at work in media relations. Once PR people reach a certain level of experience, they stop building and managing media lists. Yet in media relations, knowing who would be receptive to what pitch is a significant part of the job; you can’t be successful without it.

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Agility PR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Not according to a nationwide survey of local TV news […]. The post Local TV news isn’t obsessed with politics—so brands should go local for PR TV opps appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Stern + Associates

MARCH 17, 2023

The media landscape is constantly changing – that much is a cliché at this point, even if it’s true. The question is what are the solutions to these challenges and – more ambitiously – what are the inherent opportunities of the transformed media landscape? This leads us to our top 3 media relations opportunities for 2023.

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Landis PR

MARCH 4, 2024

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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Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Although some PR professionals have seized the opportunity to evolve their public relations strategies, far too many have stayed complacent, keeping their heads down and focusing on media relations and other traditional tactics that have served them well throughout the years. Earned Media.

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Agility PR Solutions

AUGUST 1, 2021

The post Local TV news in the new normal: Which COVID-spurred changes will remain after the pandemic? Prior to the outbreak of the pandemic, you might see a journalist in a war zone or remote area on the air via Skype. That changed—it’s become commonplace to see interviews […]. appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 29, 2020

From national outlets like CNN, Fox Business or the Today show to local affiliates, a solid broadcast segment can make a lasting impact. Local vs. national. Are you pitching local news or national? For local affiliates, it’s best to tie the story into a local angle, as that’s what local outlets cover.

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PRSay

MAY 23, 2018

While local broadcast TV segments typically last one to three minutes and reach an audience in the low thousands, podcast interviews last between 15 and 60 minutes and give your client an opportunity to tell his or her story to an engaged, knowledgeable and passionate audience. Trying to sell your client on the value of podcasts?

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5W PR

OCTOBER 14, 2019

A couple of decades ago, media relations meant keeping in touch on a regular basis with the assignment editor of the local TV station and the city editor of the newspaper. In today’s world of social media, media relations is so much broader. What’s Different?

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5W PR

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Key elements such as understanding the audience, leveraging media relations, managing crises, engaging on social media, fostering employee relations, and giving back to the community help create a strong and enduring reputation for any organization.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The Irish media landscape is dominated by the state broadcaster, RTE, whose reach extends to TV, radio, online, mobile and social media. Television viewership is steady and national/local radio remains popular: on average, people watch more than three hours of TV and listen to more than three hours of radio every day.

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Remote PR Jobs

JULY 19, 2024

Networking Meetups: Smaller, local events that bring together professionals from various fields can be particularly useful for building casual, organic relationships within your community. Local Chambers of Commerce: Not only do these organizations often need PR services for their initiatives but they can also refer their members to you.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 9, 2022

So, there’s not a one-size fits all approach to PR or media relations. To execute a strong PR program and target the media outlets that will work best for your brand, assess your goals. The migration of news to digital platforms has disrupted the news business, and new outlets are always coming on board.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 3, 2021

Historically, communicators have been focused on storytelling, media relations, crisis communications and other obvious aspects of the PR craft. For example, a boutique hotel would want to focus on the local market instead of striving to achieve global coverage.

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Cision

DECEMBER 12, 2017

News is everywhere, and with email and social media so prevalent these days that statement is truer now than ever. It’s hard to blink without seeing either local or global news. You can start with a site like HARO , which sends out several earned media opportunities each day.

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PRSay

JANUARY 8, 2019

As communicators, we have long relied on earned media or public relations — usually in the form of media relations — to place our clients’ names on the internet, on TV, in print and on the radio. Earned media demonstrates credibility, since the organization doesn’t pay for the placement. If so, how?

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Communications Conversations

JANUARY 8, 2021

According to the Edelman Trust Barometer , only 49% of the American public trust the mainstream media in 2020. And, we’re seeing more community and local newspapers close shop every day. Locally, here in Minnesota, we’ve seen a number of community newspapers close just this year. They still trust the media.

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Cision

JUNE 22, 2017

In the past, we relied solely on earned media pickup of public service announcements via local and national broadcasts. You may also develop audio versions for local and national radio. All of these identifiers can help determine how PSA content is distributed and placed in order to reach a targeted audience.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 13, 2022

Consider The Impact on Local Communities. Any corporate event attendance or sponsorship should consider its impact on the local town or community, particularly if it’s an international gathering. Taking time to maintain an organized system of scheduling and information-sharing will make a good impression.

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5W PR

APRIL 5, 2025

A crisis PR response typically involves multiple elements: rapid assessment of the situation, development of key messages, coordination with leadership and stakeholders, media relations, and ongoing monitoring of public sentiment. The goal is to maintain trust and credibility while addressing the core issues that triggered the crisis.

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Ronn Torossian

APRIL 20, 2020

Local officials in Sioux Falls, as well as […]. After hundreds of employees tested positive for coronavirus at a single Sioux Falls, SD processing plant, the company announced that it would be closing that plant “until further notice.” The post Food Brands Face Tough Decisions appeared first on.

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Presspage

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Here are 3 must-have tips on how to respond to media inquiries during business-as-usual to win media coverage. How to build relationships with journalists Cold pitching is a media relations strategy that many PR pros swear by. In your mind, the term ‘media inquiry’ might go hand in hand with ‘ crisis communication '.

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Business Wire

MARCH 31, 2017

By Matt Allinson, International Media Relations Manager Earlier this month, six journalists from a variety of Seattle media outlets joined Business Wire for a media speed-dating session. If you’re pitching local, it helps to have a local area code. Keep it straightforward and full of useful information.

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5W PR

JANUARY 22, 2025

Managing Media Relations Traditional media remains a critical component of crisis management. Their approach turned potentially frustrated customers into advocates who appreciated their honest communication style.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 16, 2025

Online: 6,998,000 Print, Weekday: 1,563,000, Print, Weekend: 1,780,000) CTV : Canadas largest private broadcaster, it owns several local stations, a 24-hours news channel and has a national station as well. Its parent company, Bell Media, also owns a specialty business channel BNN, which supplies all business coverage to CTV.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Research by McKinsey shows that organizations with strong stakeholder relationships recover faster from crises.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

DECEMBER 18, 2018

An assignment in my Principles of Public Relations class with Professor Jennie Donohue was to read Deirdre Breakenridge’s new book Answers for Modern Communicators and create an infographic based on one of four concepts. Shayla is published on the Amherst Wire and has produced articles on various topics like local news on her WordPress blog.

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Cision

JUNE 15, 2017

Through HPRA National and our local chapters in Los Angeles, New York, Miami and Chicago, we bring forth resources and expertise through thought leadership, networking and scholarship programs. What is your secret to Public Relations and media relations success? We also host our annual National ¡Bravo!

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Rock the Status Quo

OCTOBER 2, 2014

How To Do An Editorial Calendar Scour Most know what an editorial calendar is – an outline of what topics a blog, magazine or media outlet intends to cover for the year, and when it will run – giving PR pros a better chance of including their clients in relevant stories. Public Relations'

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Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 6, 2015

We investigated 10 areas of interest – mainly focused on media relations (a sensible place to start). Four themes really stood out: Media Personality. The local experts we spoke to described New England reporters as ‘distrustful of PR efforts’ and ‘bordering on cranky’. What makes news? Journalists across most U.S.

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Cision

APRIL 25, 2017

The AP’s ramped-up fact-checking efforts have gotten good responses from its customers – local and national newspapers, broadcast news stations, and other news organizations alike – who have responded by adding fact-checking tactics into their own day-to-day efforts.

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PRSay

MAY 23, 2023

The pro-bono initiative matches local nonprofit organizations with PRSA Colorado members who can provide the nonprofits with communications services. How PR Paid Forward works Through the PRSA Colorado website , local nonprofit organizations are invited to submit their most pressing current communications challenges.

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