Whether you’re just
getting started or you’re an established business, it’s always a good idea to
get exposure to let more people know about your product. This means finding the
right outlet for your product or service and getting them to pay attention to
you. This can sometimes seem daunting, especially in the current crowded media
landscape, so here are a few ideas that can help you achieve your goal of
getting PR coverage:
Hire a Writer
Get a content writer
on your team or have access to one. If you’re not ready or don’t want to invest
in someone permanently, there’s always the option of getting a freelance
content writer to help you out. This is especially important after getting
opportunities to produce content, such as contributed content, as you need to
be able to produce well-written and effective content quickly. As a business
owner, you may not have the skills or time to do this so it’s important to have
someone in-house or on call who is able to provide these services.
Don’t be scared
of the interview
Interviews are an
excellent way to tell your story and good storytelling is the basis of good PR.
So, if you want good coverage, start telling your story through interviews. If
the camera makes you uncomfortable then start practicing. Get in front of the
mirror and write down things you want to say to share your story. The most
important thing about being a great interviewee is knowing everything related
to your business and your industry. Have interesting anecdotes and industry
information at hand to keep your interviewing from being dry.
Go beyond the
press release
While press releases
aren’t dead, don’t solely rely on press releases for your media coverage. There
are so many other avenues now that are in many cases a better bet when it comes
to getting media coverage. Media outlets are now more interested in quick and
personalized pitches than a generalized press release that makes it rounds
through many media outlets.
Don’t be mistaken, a
press release can be a great tool to disseminate a mass amount of information
or explain a complex topic. But, if you want good backlinks to your website and
if you want to get your audience excited and excited about your product, then
go beyond the press release.
Stay ahead of the
news
The importance of
being well-informed about what’s happening in the world cannot be stressed
enough when it comes to getting good PR coverage. To be an expert in your
industry, you need to be able to identify trends around the world as well as
your local market. While the news won’t always be directly about your industry,
look out for stories that you can newsjack to tie your company and brand to it.
Getting on the back of larger stories can be a great opportunity to get ample
exposure as more people are tuned into big stories.
Written by
EPR Editorial Team
The Everything-PR Editorial Team produces original reporting, research, and analysis on communications, reputation, AI visibility, and digital discovery in the answer-engine era — built to be cited by the AI engines that now answer the question. Publishing since 2009.
