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PDM Unit 4
Public Relations, Media Relations & Publicity
Term | Definition |
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media | communication channels through which messages are sent to a large audience Ex. magazine ads, social media ads, commercials, etc. |
mass media | any form of communication which is designed to reach a very large audience |
pitch | a story idea which someone presents to an editor or reporter of a media outlet |
press conference | involves the representative from an organization answering the questions of many members of the press during a forum |
press release | also called news release - informative pieces put together on behalf of a company or product and distributed to television and radio news stations |
publicity | the unpaid communication techniques (tools) designed to gain public interest |
print media | includes the traditional forms of media such as newspapers and magazines |
publicity stunt | staged event which is designed to attract the public’s attention |
viral marketing | the spread of information about a product, service or brand using social media; also known as word-of-mouth marketing |
endorsement | occur when a high-profile individual, such as a celebrity or famous athlete, is seen using a product or statement of approval by the celebrity |
public relations specialist | someone who works in a branch of public relations and whose main job is to build relationships with the media |
defamation | false communication aimed at injuring an individual’s or organization’s reputation |
public relations | process of building positive image for a product, service organize or person using publicity, advertising and other forms of media |
community relations | efforts an organization puts forth to work with the community and establish a mutually beneficial relationship between the local public and the organization |
sponsorship | when businesses or organizations pay money to advertise their product or services at an event or property |
advertising | the use of print and electronic media to create awareness for a product, service or idea |
licensing | is an agreement which gives a company the right to use another brand’s name or patent. |
branding | is the process of forming a mental association with a company product. |
philanthropy | The act of voluntarily donating time, money, or other items and services” |
media relations | The interaction of a company with various media outlets |
libel | written publications, false communication aimed at injuring an individual’s reputation |
Crisis management | the coordinated effort to handle all the effects of unfavorable publicity or another unexpected unfavorable eventc |
press kit | a package of promotional material provided to members of the press to brief them, especially about a product, service, or candidate. |
cause marketing | when a company sponsors a charity or cause |