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Social Media Overtakes Print Newspapers as News Source

PRSay

For the first time, social media has surpassed print newspapers as a news source for Americans, Pew Research Center finds. adults said they often get news from social media, compared to 16 percent from print newspapers. Television remains the most popular way Americans receive news, though its use has fallen since 2016.

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Six Tips on Building Positive Relationships With Journalists [Infographic]

Deirdre Breakenridge

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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Why Tech Is Important To PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

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.

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

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

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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How COVID19 has Changed B2B PR & Media Relations

Bianchi Biz Blog

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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5 “Founding Fathers” Of PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Lee was a leader in media relations. Ivy Ledbetter Lee (1877-1934) is credited with refining the art of media relations, but his most celebrated engagement was a train wreck – literally. The published results trumpeted bacon and eggs as the “All-American breakfast” and bacon sales soared.

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Nonprofit Local News Gains Steam

PRSay

Most affected were local news outlets that are independently operated or owned by small media chains. In the Chicago suburbs, the company 22nd Century Media closed in March 2020, shuttering its 15 for-profit newspapers just as the coronavirus outbreak began. and a PRSA member, is a PR veteran of more than 20 years.

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