Friday 27 April 2012

How important is local publicity to your business?


When we first talk to Companies about PR, we're often asked the same question: `Can you get us national publicity?' - It's a fair question- always met with the same answer `Will national publicity help you achieve your key business objectives?'

In the fast paced world of Online PR your message can be pushed far and wide very quickly. This can be a good thing - if your brand/company is ready for it. However, we always start with a few simple questions:

Who are your existing customers? and Who are your target customers?

Often we find that for many businesses their existing customers are located within the immediate local region, and as for the customers they want to target? - Well of course they want to attract more of the same.

Often focusing on local publicity can be overlooked or dismissed in preference of national press, sector specific publications or online PR. Don't get us wrong we work with all of these channels on a daily basis so we do understand the value and place they have in many PR strategies - but we've also helped many businesses to grow simply be starting with a local publicity campaign: reaffirming their position and raising their profile in their local marketplace.

A recent stat showed that 49%* of marketers believe localised marketing is essential to business growth (*Source BIA/Kelsey)

We've built strong working relationships with the local and regional media. We know what makes a great story and how to drive PR campaigns that gain you regular and consistent coverage.

Our advice: If you haven't used PR before or if you haven't yet got your local area all sewn up in terms of market-share then speak with us. We'll develop an innovative and creative PR campaign that will help you raise your profile and drive business growth.

For more advice about local PR strategies contact Amy on Amy@Freerpr.com

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