Earned Media and PR
Earned media (or “free media”) is publicity that’s created through efforts other than paid advertising. It can take a variety of forms — a social media testimonial, word of mouth, a television or radio mention, a newspaper article or editorial — but one thing is constant: earned media is unsolicited and can only be gained organically. It cannot be bought or owned like traditional advertising.
Earned media and PR are effective because they:
- Are generally “free” advertising channels
- Are unsolicited and, therefore, have instant perceived credibility
- Increase awareness of valuable, educational, and trustworthy content
