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The Importance of Public Relations in Marketing

SmartBug Media

In large organizations, public relations (PR) and marketing often operate as separate functions. When coordinated correctly, integration of PR and marketing can lead a company to improve the bottom line, increasing efficiency and effectiveness. Two main marketing methods are inbound and outbound.

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How a Strong Public Relations (PR) Strategy Can Benefit Your Inbound Marketing Efforts

Stevens & Tate

Inbound marketing focuses heavily on increasing brand awareness and building brand trust. As such, people sometimes confuse inbound marketing strategies with public relations (PR) strategies. After all, public relations is about maintaining the integrity of your brand. Read more here.

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Your Brand Reputation and Public Relations

Stevens & Tate

Public relations (PR) traditionally consisted of press releases and news conferences, and very little else. However, these days, PR has taken on greater importance, especially when it comes to your marketing strategy. As such, digital public relations are essential for improving and maintaining your brand reputation.

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The 4 Keys to a Successful Public Relations Strategy

Navigate the Channel

As a small business, you may not be entirely sure where public relations fits within your marketing efforts and why it matters, and you may not be sure where advertising and promotion end and public relations begins, let alone have a dedicated public relations department that knows PR’s ins-and-outs.

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PR and Inbound Marketing Success Stories

SmartBug Media

Keep in mind that paid media strategies tend to differ quite a bit from PR and inbound marketing. It is important to understand how PR (earned media) and inbound marketing (owned media) compliment each other and elevate your overall marketing strategy. Why PR and Inbound Work Well Together.

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The Ultimate Guide to Public Relations in 2018

Hubspot

Welcome to the world of public relations. Commonly abbreviated to PR, public relations defines how a company communicates with people. Read on to learn more about public relations, or click below to jump to a specific section. Marketing and PR … they’re a perfect match! Don’t underestimate it!

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Time for a B2B Public Relations Tune Up

Schubert B2B

For those of us working in B2B public relations, now is a good time to review the accomplishments of the past few months. It’s also a good time to review your PR operations to keep your tactics fresh and ready to continue moving your clients’ publicity forward for the rest of the year. Inbound Activities.