MEDIA RELATIONS: WHY TRADITIONAL PR REMAINS CRUCIAL FOR YOUR BRAND
Thanks to the rise of digital, the
media relations landscape has changed dramatically over the years however traditional media outlets still remain a significant source of news, discovery and communication. An essential component of any PR strategy, editorial coverage is powerful and has the ability to raise brand awareness and visibility overnight. Of course we would say that seeing as
media relations is our jam, but the proof is in this blog post. We reveal how media coverage has hugely boosted one of our clients and round up the ways in which media outreach (done right!) can help your brand shine too.
1. Boosting credibility
Securing media coverage can act as valuable unbiased approval and endorsement for your brand’s products / services. Notable media outlets come with loyal readerships so if your brand gets featured, you’re almost guaranteed to win approval from the publication’s target audience. Even better then if your customer base matches the outlet’s demographic. That’s exactly why we offer a targeted approach to ensure we get our clients’ brands featured in relevant titles.
2. Generating traffic
Coverage in print often leads to more branded searches online via organic traffic. If people are reading about your brand in print, they will want to learn more about the products / services you offer. Expect a boost in SEO rankings and an increase in followers on your brand’s social media too. It may sound obvious, but the more coverage you gain over time, the greater the impact. That’s why media relations shouldn’t be seen as a one-hit wonder and instead an ongoing strategy.
3. Reinforcing reputations
Founder profiles almost always form a part of our
media relations strategies. People love to get to know the people behind a brand as well as its story. Putting a face to a brand can reinforce relationships and your reputation among consumers. Expert comments, thought leadership articles and interviews in the media are a great way to raise the profile of these individuals as a source of authority in their market which also helps to add further credibility to the brand. A strong opinion article can position the business as relevant and its chief executive as an industry thought leader.
4. Raising brand awareness
Achieving media coverage increases brand visibility and allows for you to expose your brand to new and larger audiences whilst reinforcing relationships with existing consumers. Ongoing relationships with key media representatives can help to increase your reach, raise authority and in turn boost your business. The more media coverage you secure, the more likely a journalist will feature your brand's products/services again over time. This can lead to potential customers trusting your brand and thus are more likely to invest.
5. The juicy results
Shield Pest Control needed our help to raise awareness of the business and its services, as well as the profile of Managing Director Daniel Steward and his expert team. The team at Orange successfully secured expert comment opportunities across online and print media sources, including popular national titles such as Daily Express, Daily Mirror and Ideal Home. The total coverage achieved in just three months reached an audience of 2.8 million with 53 brand mentions in total which is a significant result for Shield Pest Control.
Get in touch today to find out more on how Orange can help your brand through
media relations.
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