Three Ways to Invest Time Money In PR
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Three Ways to Invest Time and Money in PR
Introduction
In a recent interview with Buzz Media's Elizabeth Pereira and Fritz Chaleff, we explored effective strategies for investing time and money into public relations (PR). Discover how these smart investments can significantly boost your story's visibility.
Integrating PR into Your Marketing Strategy
When Should PR Be Part of Marketing?
According to Elizabeth, PR should be integral to every marketing plan right from the start of a product launch or policy rollout. It helps establish a brand early on and can be crucial for managing crises. For consumer-related messages, dedicating 40-50% of your budget to PR can rapidly build credibility.
Fritz adds that while traditional views suggest product marketing should focus on ads, PR can be more impactful. A well-crafted story on NPR, for instance, can have a greater effect than advertisements. Use PR to launch the brand and advertising to maintain it.
Key Advice for PR Beginners
Advice for PR Newcomers
Fritz emphasizes that PR is a process requiring time to build trust and credibility. A single press release isn't enough; ongoing planning and internal communication alignment are essential. All employees should be informed ambassadors for the company, and consistent talking points and training can safeguard your brand.
Elizabeth highlights the importance of early collaboration with your PR team. Including them in the planning stages allows for strategic thinking and effective pitch development. Consider the annual media cycle and plan around major events unless you can tie your message to them.
Budgeting for PR Efforts
How Much to Budget for Regional PR?
Fritz advises assessing your target audience and desired scope before budgeting. Prioritize smart PR investments, focusing on effective channels like radio over more expensive options when they aren't necessary.
Using VNRs and SMTs
What Are VNRs and SMTs?
Fritz explains that Video News Releases (VNRs) are pre-packaged news segments sent to newsrooms, saving them time and resources. Satellite Media Tours (SMTs) involve studio interviews broadcast via satellite to multiple markets, offering national reach cost-effectively. While smaller companies may find the entry cost high, the national impact can justify the investment.
The Power of Radio in PR
Boosting PR Campaigns with Radio
Elizabeth touts radio as a cost-effective option, especially for smaller budgets. Radio's targeted audience and lower costs?"around 50% of SMTs?"make it a credible and emerging PR tool. Adequate lead time of 4-6 weeks is essential for targeting and messaging.
When comparing straight radio interviews to editorial-based audio news releases, Elizabeth prefers radio media tours for their personalization and audience engagement, enhancing trust.
Success Stories and Metrics
A PR Success Story
Elizabeth shares a successful satellite media tour for the National Museum of the American Indian, which expanded from 21 scheduled interviews to 91 airings nationwide, thanks to targeted radio station outreach.
Measuring Success in PR
Success metrics depend on specific goals, whether increasing public awareness or boosting sales. Providing statistics on airtime and comparing them to ad dollars demonstrates the cost-effectiveness and credibility of PR.
Resources and Further Learning
For more insights, visit the following resources:
- [Satellite Media Tours](http://www.satellitemediatour.net/)
- [Video News Releases](http://www.videonewsrelease.info/)
- [Radio Media Tours](http://www.radiomediatour.com/)
- [B-roll Production](http://www.brollproduction.com/)
If you're in the Washington, DC area, join Fritz and Elizabeth at Buzz Media's monthly networking event, PR Nation, for more information at [Buzz Media PR](http://www.buzzmediapr.com) or [PR Nation](http://www.prnation.org).
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