PUBLIC RELATIONS
BUILD YOUR ONLINE AUDIENCE
WHAT ARE PUBLIC RELATIONS?
Public relations (PR) are defined as the practice by which a business or brand manages the release and spread of information pertaining to the business itself.
The aim of public relations is to inform the public while creating a favorable and positive image in their eyes, which will ultimately turn them into customers.
Public relations specialists are experts in establishing and maintain a positive relationship with the business or brands target audience, through a variety of different platforms including newspapers, press conferences, social media and review websites.
The ultimate goal of public relations is to generate publicity and promote a business that will ultimately serve as a call to action people and drive traffic to your business or brand.
Public relations can seem very broad, but essentially it is this:
A good PR strategy presents the factual messages, framed in a way that is positive for the brand
Why are Public Relations Important?
There are many reasons why public relations are important for a business or brand. When it comes down to it, public relations is about sharing the right information to the right places and the right people at the right time to build your business or brand reputation.
Here are 5 reasons why public relations are important.

Manage a Business or Brand Reputation

Strengthen Community Relations

PR Creates Opportunity

Promote Brand Values
By having the right PR strategy, a business or brand can essentially promote their brand image using the ideas their target audience responds to positively and help foster that sense of trust needed for the business to succeed.

PR Enhances Online Presence
The online world goes beyond the traditional sources of media when it comes to PR. Businesses and brands can use their social platforms for additional PR communications. The right PR strategy will help a business or brand market themselves online and use the right platforms and positive brand image that their target audience is looking for and can relate to.