Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 23, 2019

Media relations interests me because of the relationships I have personally had with public relations professionals. When the time came to start my infographic, I felt it would be fitting to educate PR pro’s about how to make their communications with the media positive.

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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. Shared Media.

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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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HMA Public Relations

JUNE 8, 2023

Is the daily newspaper still relevant? Abbie Fink answers the pertinent question and discusses the important role of the media in her latest blog post. Read more!

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HMA Public Relations

JUNE 7, 2023

After hundreds of journalists at 24 Gannett-owned newspapers walked off the job yesterday and Monday to protest against what it calls unfair labor practices, Scott Hanson is sharing more on the walkout of the Arizona Republic Guild and covering how the newspaper industry has changed in this blog post.

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HMA Public Relations

MAY 10, 2023

With newsroom staffs shrinking and reporters having to do more to fill their newspaper pages, reliance on trusted sources and the value of media relations professionals is higher than ever. Read more on the importance of media relations in this blog post from Scott Hanson.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2020

75% of PR and comms pros say media relations is getting harder – up 25% over three years; here are some practical techniques for adapting A majority of public relations and communications professionals say media relations keeps getting harder. Media relations isn’t sales. Nevertheless, here we are.

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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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Stern + Associates

APRIL 4, 2017

Did you know 2015 was the worst year for the newspaper sector since the Depression? ” Social media. The post 3 Ways to Revamp Your Media Relations Tactics appeared first on Stern Strategy Group. Today’s children will likely never understand the meaning of “hot off the presses.”

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Communications Conversations

JANUARY 8, 2021

newspapers have shed HALF their newsroom employees since 2008. 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. Paul Pioneer Press recently, you can see that newspaper is on its last legs.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 16, 2025

Most influential media for corporate communication in Toronto & Canada Globe & Mail : Canadas national newspaper. Online: 6,877,000 Print, Weekday: 2,592,000, Print, Weekend: 1,713,000) National Post : Another national newspaper, it is considered to be more political (conservative) than the Globe & Mail.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 10, 2021

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. Although the number of local news outlets — particularly newspapers — has declined over the past several years, local media still offers clout.

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PR in High Definition

MARCH 26, 2020

There’s no question that the media landscape has changed significantly since the start of the coronavirus outbreak – outlets are providing daily online live feeds, newspapers have stopped physically printing and reporters from all over the world are covering the stories and situations from every angle possible.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Although print newspaper readership has declined, publishers’ online assets continue to grow strongly, with consumers accessing news media sites via mobile and social media. Social media use, meanwhile, continues to rocket, across a growing number of platforms. Hot Press – Leading Irish music and entertainment magazine.

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HMA Public Relations

MAY 30, 2017

newspapers, a large majority have a circulation of less than 50,000! Long live small market newspapers! The post Small Market Newspapers – More Than You Think appeared first on HMA Public Relations. Of the more than 7,000 daily/weekly U.S. Click below for more].

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2020

COVID-19 has certainly changed the way business-to-business (B2B) public relations and media relations is now conducted. But even still, one thing has remained consistent for public relations professionals … we know that our media relationships will beat out our news releases … every single time.

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Agility PR Solutions

APRIL 6, 2020

The post How the media is covering coronavirus—the top U.S. and UK newspapers for mentions appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. Which publications are the most saturated during this period? London-based growth marketing firm Kaizen takes a look to […].

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2023

Reach a Wider Audience In the past, PR was largely limited to traditional media outlets such as newspapers, magazines, television, and radio. However, with the rise of the internet and social media, PR professionals can now reach a global audience with their messages. Just consider the ways technology has already benefited PR.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Greentarget, the strategic communications firm where I work as director of media relations, recently surveyed 100 journalism students and new professionals in the field. The news media will continue to grapple with social, economic and technological changes.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 2, 2024

The company had a small army of people in Maine that would get up early and read every major newspaper in the U.S. When I opened one up there was a news clip from a newspaper in California that had run a news brief about my client. Spin Sucks posts tips of creating ChatGPT prompts for public relations. Perhaps that’s true.

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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

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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Cision

JUNE 21, 2016

In this interview, Morgan discusses the importance of having a social presence, how to keep your digital community engaged and why the fundamentals of public relations will never change. Going into college I just knew that I would be a reporter at a newspaper. What’s your secret to media relations success?

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Cision

JUNE 22, 2016

My experiences on the Hill taught me the basics of media relations—and the inner workings of politics (which could be a good or bad thing, depending on your perspective). My daily newspaper of choice is…anything political: POLITICO, The Washington Post, The New York Times, StarTribune, USA TODAY and RealClearPolitics.

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Agility PR Solutions

JUNE 6, 2021

Except for formats such as newsmagazines, long-form journalism, and some podcasts, most media interviews—and the articles or news segments that follow—are quick hits. Your 10-minute interview with a newspaper reporter is reflected in one paraphrased paragraph—and maybe the inclusion of a statistic you provided. […].

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Traditional media — I know this is an obvious one, but it would be confusing if I left it off this list. Traditional media is defined as outlets with an offline component, like a tangible newspaper or TV feed, as well as their online version. Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here.

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Prakkypedia

MARCH 31, 2019

Or in other words: “What can I pitch to the media?”. For PR consultants who work in media relations and promotions, it’s all about the next angle, the new product, the trend the client has noticed, or the issue that the client may be able to provide a quote on.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

In addition, we will cover many of the fundamentals of media relations, so our program also would be beneficial to those starting out in public relations — including students and new professionals in PR, media and journalism. The ethical considerations for public relations and journalism have similarities and differences.

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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. Regional Foundation.

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Agility PR Solutions

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

More than 1,000 journalists lost their jobs recently as Verizon Media, BuzzFeed and Gannett announced deep cuts to their newsrooms. Dozens of local journalists at Gannett newspapers across the country. The post What recent media layoffs mean for the future of public relations appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Agility PR Solutions

JULY 30, 2023

Prior to jumping to the PR side of the fence from the newspaper wall, I was a reporter and editor at New York City dailies and wire services.

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PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2020

Public relations has come a long way in the last 10 years on so many fronts, presenting both new challenges and opportunities. When we began this decade, many local newspapers had at least 10 more pages of non-syndicated content than they do today. Organic reach on social media was also still possible for brands.

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Cision

AUGUST 12, 2016

Getting coverage in the most widely circulated newspaper in the country is no easy feat, but the powerful reach of USA Today makes it a highly desirable target for PR professionals. Cision’s Media Research team reaches out to thousands of journalists each day in an effort to enhance our knowledge base. That’s the job!

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Landis PR

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Publishing company Pressbooks defines media relations as “the mutually beneficial relationship between journalists and public relations professionals.” . From a PR perspective, the media can be a terrific way to raise the profile of your company/client company and its products/services. Related articles: .

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

For a fee, any organization can upload their press release to a newswire service that distributes it directly to news organizations, much like the original news agencies like Associated Press fed reports to newspapers in the early days of electronic journalism.

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Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 5, 2018

25 years ago workflow in an agency was defined by media relations. Activity was focused on earned and owned media. It’s turned into a nostalgic trip down memory lane for a lot of people in my network. Thanks to everyone who jumped into the conversation. The first agency that I worked for was A Plus in Slough, UK.

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PRSay

MAY 3, 2019

The same thing has happened with newspapers. That means the credibility boost that comes from third-party media placements remains critically important. Michael Smart teaches PR professionals how to dramatically increase their positive media placements. Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here.

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