Media Relations
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GUEST BLOG - How can media relations drive a non-profit's mission?
As part of our guest blogging series, Act for Kids Executive Director Public Affairs, Partnerships & Advocacy Stephen Beckett shares how the media helps his organisation communicate its mission.
Continue ReadingHow does a digital campaign complement a media campaign?
One of our key offerings here at Elevate Communication is media relations, where we use traditional media such as print, TV, online and radio to share our client’s stories. However, most of the time it’s also a good idea to pair a traditional media campaign with a digital campaign to help reach more targeted audiences and further communicate the brands’ news. Here’s a few reasons why we do this.
Continue ReadingHow to get your daily news fill
Bushfires, floods, a global pandemic, and now nationwide protests! With so much happening in the world, it’s hard to turn away from the latest update or news headline. In actual fact, media and news consumption has been on the rise for some time. So much for the alleged ‘slow death of journalism’.
Continue ReadingThree reasons why your company needs media relations
Media relations acts as the middleman between your organisation and your target audience. It encourages your company’s name to be portrayed accurately and effectively, allowing consumers the opportunity to digest the information and build trust with your company or spokespeople.
Continue Reading3 other ways to effectively use piece-to-camera video content in lockdown
After several weeks spent Zoom-ing across the country and beyond, we should all be feeling pretty comfortable in front of a camera by now. It’s time to exploit this new-found knack of video proficiency! Our industry has been touting the value of video content for years. But as an effective form of communication? Not so much.
Continue ReadingHow to draft the perfect pitch
Editors, journalists and producers receive countless emails in a day, so how do you make sure your pitch stands out for the right reasons?
Continue ReadingWhat to do when a journalist calls
If you have done your research, know your target audience and the topics that the journalist / publication / platform covers then these efforts often result in success. It can be hard but rewarding work.
Continue ReadingTraditional media makes a comeback in the trust stakes
One of the surprise findings of the Edelman 2019 Trust Barometer has been the traditional news media’s comeback, at least in Australia, against the inexorable march of social media.
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