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How brands should engage journalists on social media

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Anyone who works in communications knows that the relationship between brands and the media is mutually beneficial – brands want coverage and journalists want good stories. And digital media has changed the way both sides work. It offers so many content creation and engagement platforms. So how on earth do you get their attention? What platforms should you use? Should you only connect with journalists when you have a story to pitch?

Key Take Aways

  • How has digital media changed the way brands, journalists and PR folks operate?
  • How do you connect and build relationships with journalists on social media?
  • Which platform(s) should you use? Twitter? LinkedIn? Facebook? Google+?
  • Should you pitch journalists on social media?
  • Can you pitch compellingly via social media?
Beginner Social Media & Marketing Session

Q: What are speakers required to bring?

Please bring your laptop and any accessories you’d need to hook it up to an HDMI projector. All rooms at Rogers Communication Centre are equipped with an HDMI projector/television. We will have a couple adapters on hand, but we can’t guarantee one for every presenter.

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