5 Tips To Grab Major Public Relations Media Attention
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In order for your brand to get the recognition it deserves, you’ll have to get creative. Media outlets, journalists, and news agencies won’t just give anyone the time of day. They are looking for the next big story that will really be worth their time. Below, we will be looking at five tips that will ensure lots of public relations media attention.
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5 Expert PR Tips For Attracting Media Attention
Mingle With The Right Crowd
Networking opportunities can take up a lot of time, but if done right, then it is definitely time well spent. Of course, if you hired an experienced PR firm, then you might not have to attend events on a regular basis. However, the point can also be argued that one can never have too many mutually beneficial connections.
When attending conferences, there are usually multiple opportunities to rub shoulders with journalists, influencers, academics in your field of work, and other speakers. Not only will this allow you to tell your company story, but you might just meet someone that can help introduce your brand to future clients.
Events are especially important to attend or even host when your company is launching a new product, feature, or after reaching an important milestone. The bigger your contact list is, the more people you can invite. If the right people show up, then your event will definitely make front-page news.
Remember to always have a great photographer on standby so you can make the most of each event. The more quality event coverage you have, the better you can supply journalists with all they need to make your event the talk of the town.
Use Social Media To Build Connections
One thing PR firms are really great at is initiating communications with customers and media members on social media. However, if you or your brand are really well-known, then you can certainly also give it a whirl.
Whether you are looking for traditional media coverage or digital media coverage, it can be hard to get a journalist’s undivided attention. This is where social media can help you out. Twitter and Facebook allow you to casually meet people by simply initiating a conversation.
Granted, you may have to comment, retweet, share, and like a few posts before you get a reaction. But, consistency usually pays off in the long haul. Building a solid relationship online takes time. However, if you are successful, your company could get more media attention and you could be one media connection richer.
Research Your Story Ideas
Before pitching a story to a media house or news agency, it is important to do your research. You should know the ins and outs of your topic, industry, target audience, competitive landscape, and who you should pitch your story to. With great PR support, this entire process is usually quick, thorough, and fun!
Your brand should have a third-party analysis, along with plenty of factual information like stats and data to support your story idea. By knowing what has already been published in recent months, you can ensure that your pitch or story angle is unique.
It is also a good idea to comment on industry trends and give a new perspective on a specific topic. This way, your brand voice stays relevant and you’ll have a greater chance of being published in multiple outlets.
Word Of Mouth
Word of mouth can be a pretty powerful tool, especially if the right people start talking about your company. Who exactly can create that kind of buzz? Influencers!
By collaborating with industry influencers, you can build brand credibility. If a relevant or popular influencer backs your company, their entire audience base will know your brand’s name. If they like what they see, the word will definitely spread.
By connecting with influencers that are compatible with your brand, you could indirectly be targeting future customers.
Focus On Creating Engaging Content
Your audience has questions, and you could be the one that they look to for guidance. That is, if you are creating engaging, high-quality content that answers all of their questions. Content will always be king!
It could be a blog, company website, advertising or social media post. The important thing is that all your content is shareable and that you have a click-worthy heading.
If your audience likes what you write, they will automatically share it with everyone. In other words, great content can turn your audience into brand ambassadors. Oftentimes, this is exactly how something ends up going viral.
You don’t necessarily have to engage on all the social media platforms available to you to get your content out there. Choose the ones that make the most sense to your brand and that will generate the most brand loyalty.
In a Nutshell
The great thing about grabbing public relations media attention is that you don’t have to do it alone. If this process seems a bit daunting to you, then you can always turn to a professional PR firm to help you out.
Founder and President at The Hoyt Organization
With over 25 years of experience, Leeza’s campaigns have garnered over 150 awards from top public relations organizations nationwide. Additionally, THO serves as the Los Angeles area partner of the Public Relations Global Network, granting clients access to over 50 global markets. The agency was also named to one of the top 200 firms in the country by Forbes magazine in 2021, and she has been named by Globest.com as a Woman of Influence and a Woman to Watch, among other designations.
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