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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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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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How McDonald’s mastered localized marketing to drive franchise success

Agility PR Solutions

In the world of franchising, achieving a balance between brand consistency and local relevance is a constant challenge. A franchise system must project a unified identity to customers while allowing individual locations the freedom to adapt to the nuances of their local markets.

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Public Relations Review

PR for Anyone

Now is the time to up-level your marketing plan by adding in free publicity. Most of you are already growing your visibility with social media and now by adding in free publicity, you’re making it all happen that much faster and to a much larger audience. Local media loves to cover stories about local businesses.

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Pitching to the World: Local Insights and Best Practices From Worldcom Public Relations Group | Business Wire Blog

Business Wire

Through a six-part guest blog series, regional experts from Worldcom Public Relations Group partner agencies share media relations insights and advice for connecting with journalists in Canada, China, Central and Eastern Europe, Germany, and the U.S. There’s a common thread to media relations around the world today: reporters need relevancy.

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Local vs. Global: Crafting Hotel Campaigns That Resonate in Different Markets

5W PR

The key lies in striking the right balance between local and global strategies by working with a hotel digital marketing agency. Local Strategies Local strategies allow hotels to connect with their target audience on a deeper level by understanding and catering to their unique needs, preferences, and cultural nuances.

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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.