PR's Role In Marketing
12/04/24 • 17 min
Jerry Touslee, Head of Marketing at Business Wire, discusses the evolving role of PR in marketing, emphasizing its human element. He highlights that PR extends brand footprint through earned media, which is crucial for credibility and trust. Touslee stresses the importance of collaboration with PR professionals to craft authentic, humanized stories. He also notes that PR is not just for branding but for building trust and relationships. For smaller businesses, relevant media coverage is key. PR integrates with other marketing tactics, enhancing brand awareness and lowering customer acquisition costs. Jerry underscores that PR's artful approach, despite being harder to quantify, is essential for comprehensive marketing success. Show Notes
Connect With:
- Jerry Touslee: Website // LinkedIn
- The MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // Twitter
- Benjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter
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Jerry Touslee, Head of Marketing at Business Wire, discusses the evolving role of PR in marketing, emphasizing its human element. He highlights that PR extends brand footprint through earned media, which is crucial for credibility and trust. Touslee stresses the importance of collaboration with PR professionals to craft authentic, humanized stories. He also notes that PR is not just for branding but for building trust and relationships. For smaller businesses, relevant media coverage is key. PR integrates with other marketing tactics, enhancing brand awareness and lowering customer acquisition costs. Jerry underscores that PR's artful approach, despite being harder to quantify, is essential for comprehensive marketing success. Show Notes
Connect With:
- Jerry Touslee: Website // LinkedIn
- The MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // Twitter
- Benjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jerry Tousley, Head of Marketing at Business Wire, discussed the evolving role of PR in marketing and the landscape of PR tech. He emphasized the importance of a tech stack that includes media monitoring, relationship building with journalists, and targeted news distribution. Tousley highlighted tools like Meltwater, Muck Rack, and Business Wire for enhancing PR efforts. He also touched on the future impact of AI on PR, particularly in generative content and analytics. Measuring PR's effectiveness involves tracking engagement, media monitoring, and the "buzz factor." Tousley stressed the need for patience and consistent effort, noting that PR's impact can be seen over time, contributing to lead velocity and revenue. Show Notes
Connect With:
- Jerry Touslee: Website // LinkedIn
- The MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // Twitter
- Benjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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