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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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The power of local radio: Why PR can’t ignore this media opportunity

Agility PR Solutions

Over a century from its invention, radio continues to evolve and has proven its resilience as a broadcast medium. One of the most significant changes has been the shift from local radio stations to nationwide […].

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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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Public Relations Review

PR for Anyone

Be Newsworthy My biggest piece of advice when it comes to publicity is to start locally. Local media loves to cover stories about local businesses. Those are all topics that interest local media. An accountant can talk about new tax laws and what that means for local businesses. Make your business newsworthy.

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Comparing top 2021 media monitoring vendors

Onclusive

Our customers agree that Onclusive provides the most comprehensive media monitoring available, including digital, newswire, print, broadcast, radio and social coverage. We are the category leaders when it comes to local, national and international media monitoring: What makes Onclusive stand out from the pack?

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Getting on Local TV

PR for Anyone

The best place to start with PR is to get on local media. Many people aspire for national television but starting local is the best place to get your feet wet. Testing the waters on local television is a a smaller audience and allows you start slowly and get comfortable with how a television interview really works.

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Importance of PR in Today's Uncertain World

PR for Anyone

The morning shows like the Today Show , Good Morning America and your local shows like Good Morning Washington still need regular content as well. Most radio stations are equipped for call-in guests so start looking at radio as a means of gaining media exposure. This can also be adapted to with Skype interviews.