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The 2024 Reuters Digital News Report offers crucial insights into the rapidly changing media landscape. For public relations and communications professionals, this report provides valuable information about how audiences are consuming news, their trust in the media, and how digital platforms are reshaping communication strategies. Here’s an in-depth analysis of the implications of these findings for the PR industry.
Advertising is essentially a tool to grab attention. As one definition puts it, it’s a “device that makes its observer accept a mutually advantageous exchange.” Whether you’re on a quick coffee run or casually scrolling through social media, you’re being exposed to some form of advertising. But the game has changed. Gone are the Mad-Men-esque days of creative visionaries crafting campaigns over storyboards. Now, it’s all about data, algorithms, and automation, with software engineers and data scientists taking the lead in the advertising world.
The media landscape in Africa has undergone significant transformation over the past few decades, presenting challenges and opportunities for PR professionals. Understanding the nuances between legacy media and the burgeoning digital landscape is crucial as the continent continues to embrace digitalisation. In this blog, we will explore the evolution of African media, compare the current state of digital and legacy media, and provide insights into the industry’s future.
The communications landscape is evolving rapidly. If you think back just five years, things were quite different. Remember when going viral often meant explaining away a social media blunder, like a campaign hashtag gone hilariously wrong? Or when a CEO’s attempt at an “authentic” live stream resulted in a mid-meeting intrusion by a toddler or a stray dog? Ah, those were the days when accidental moments went on to steal the show.
For an industry of reputation specialists, it is ironic that the PR industry has a somewhat tainted reputation. PR practitioners have been accused of ‘spinning’ stories to suit their clients’ interests, often at…
In today’s fast-paced, hyper-connected world, effective communication is the backbone of any successful organisation. Whether you operate in the private sector, a non-profit, or a government body, a solid communications strategy is essential…
Continuous professional development is a cornerstone to be successful in the fast-changing Public Relations industry. While practical understanding is important, the importance of books and reading cannot be overstated. Books help you lay…
Back in 1970, the Oregon Highway Division faced a rather unusual problem: a dead, 8-ton sperm whale had washed ashore near the town of Florence. As the whale began to decompose, it became…
Has your business reached a stage where you’re looking to hire a PR agency or build an in-house PR and communications team, but you’re unsure about how to start? Cost is always one…
Today’s media landscape constantly evolves, presenting challenges and opportunities for communications professionals. A significant change in media perception and behaviour is the decreasing levels of trust in various aspects of online media, with…
In an age where societal issues dominate headlines and consumer consciousness, the role of corporations in activism has become increasingly pronounced. Gone are the days when companies could operate isolated from social and…
Persuasion is deeply rooted in human emotions, empathy, and intuition—qualities often considered uniquely human—or is it? A recent study from Cornwall University found that AI is more persuasive than humans, shattering the previous…
Copyright is a form of intellectual property that grants the creator of an original work or another right holder the sole and legally protected ability to reproduce, distribute, adapt, exhibit, and perform the…
Internal communication is the lifeblood of any organisation. Yet, 60% of companies do not possess a long-term strategy for their internal communications, even though 72% of business leaders believe that effective internal communication…
Effective PR can make or break your brand’s reputation and success, whether you are a budding startup or an established corporation. But with a myriad of PR firms out there, choosing the most…
As sales cycles lengthen and digital discovery takes control, 2024 marks a problematic year for B2B (business-to-business) buyers, with businesses encountering unparalleled challenges. At the end of February, Edelman, the world’s largest public…
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