Myths About Public Relations

Do you think you know #PR?

Stay tuned for our upcoming #thread in which we explore and debunk several #PublicRelations myths. Don’t forget to share this information across social media.

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PR is All about Press Releases and Press Conferences

While both press releases and press conferences form an essential part of the job, they are certainly not the be-all and end-all. Press conferences should be rare and reserved for the biggest events.

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Good Products Don’t Need Publicity

A good PR strategy will help highlight your best products – the ones you want people to know about. While effective PR can also give a boost to an inferior product, this is not a good idea.

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Myth: PR is Just Like Advertising

Both advertising and PR are designed to build brands, but advertising is “paid for”

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Myth: PR is Just Like Advertising

 

Consumers perceive PR coverage to be much more credible than advertisements because it is an independent endorsement from a third party.

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Myth: PR is Just Like Advertising

In #PR, you don’t speak about yourself.  You get someone else to speak for your product or brand.

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Myth: PR is Just Like Advertising 

Advertising is running the same news multiple times. 

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