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Is PR worth the effort?
And now for the big question: is PR actually worth the effort?
We’ll admit PR may be a slow burn, but we know that it pays dividends when your campaigns start sticking. Take these stats for example:
- 92 percent of consumers say they trust earned media over purely promotional content.
- A stronger corporate image can raise your stock prices between 5 to 7 percent.
- 88% of PR professionals are confident that digital storytelling is the future of communications.
Desired results take time but they are proven to build awareness and brand loyalty over time.
If you are running an effective public relations strategy, it can help you:
- Drives web traffic
- Generate leads
- Establish trust and authority
- Attract new customers and quality employees
The importance of effective communications has never been more pronounced than in today’s integrated media environment.