PR is very hard work and publicity is very hard won. One way to approach your PR effort is to put your self in the editor’s or reporter’s shoes. They have really hard jobs, too. They are bombarded daily with press releases and phone calls from well meaning entrepreneurs who just want a little publicity. And, they are numb from it all.
DetailsPeople often confuse public relations with advertising. PR is the effort that creates publicity for your product, service, or company; this publicity is perceived as not being paid for by the company or individual. PR is communicated by third parties such as newspapers, radio, television, or e-zines. Generally, PR is deemed to be credible and is believed since a third party delivers the message.
DetailsCreating publicity with public relations is a lot of hard work but studies show that PR is 8-10 times more believable than advertising. Getting your name in the newspaper or in the trade press helps build credibility and helps build your brand.
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