7 Ways to Identify Newsworthy Stories in your Organization

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Last week we talked about the difference between advertising and publicity, identifying publicity as "earned media,” also known as “editorial content.” This means that instead of paying for space, you offered a reporter or editor convincing data that your story is worth telling in news channels. It sounds easy enough...you have "news," and reporters need to tell stories. However, with news staffs shrinking and multiple companies clamoring for attention, it can be harder than ever to … [Read more...]

Top Story? Or First Commercial Break? How Advertising and PR Differ

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“Can you get me in the business section of the New York Times?!” “We think we have a great new app that should be featured in Mashable.” “The Today Show is the type of PR I am looking for.” “Can you get us some buzz?” As a PR professional, I have heard statements or similar for years. I smile, nod and ask them what their product or company’s differentiating feature is. How do they compare to the competition? What’s some interesting back story on the company or its workers? … [Read more...]