Digital Asset Management

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The media has evolved. Has your media strategy?

When Mark Twain was asked about false media reports of his death, he is quoted as saying, “The reports of my death are grossly exaggerated”. Today the same can be said of the media. Although trust has shifted to some degree in the media, most people still get their news from credible media sources, with as many as 65% of people now getting that news from News apps. The media has undergone (and continues to experience) an extensive digital transformation necessary to their survival.

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The benefits of a media pitch with a visual narrative

In 2014 MIT Neuroscientists released research demonstrating that people could recognise the content and concept behind an image in as little as 13 milliseconds. Neuroscientists already knew that our brains spent much of their days making sense of what they see; the speed at which it happens surprised them.

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Is PR's visual neglect undermining its performance?

In the dynamic realm of modern media, visual content has become the linchpin of compelling storytelling. As news consumption patterns evolve, PR professionals are in a pivotal position to cater to this demand by supplying journalists with captivating images and videos. Failing to do so undermines their narratives' potential and hampers their communication strategies' overall impact.

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How Lookatmedia™ combats fake visual narratives in the media

In a recent poll on LinkedIn, in response to the question, 'What are your primary concerns with AI-generated images and videos?', more than 75% of journalists, CMOs and PR professionals chose either 'Creates false narratives' or 'Impossible to see what's real'. The conversations around this poll allowed respondents to talk about their experiences with fake images and videos. The overwhelming tone of the discussions was that this was a real threat to the integrity of the media and public dialogues. What was also apparent was that no one had any ideas on preventing these adverse outcomes. I do.

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Why online newsrooms are PRs' AI superpower

Over the next few years, many changes in the media space will impact how PR interacts with journalists. One such change will be the increasing role of online newsrooms as a resource.

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The online newsroom with an eraser

When you’re in the business of cleaning up other people’s mistakes, making mistakes yourself has very real repercussions, however the reality is that you will make mistakes. The fact that we all make mistakes ( PR professionals and journalists alike) is why we build an online newsroom that allows you to clean up those mistakes.

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Riding the coattails of fame

Celebrities and entertainment increasingly drive news and editorial content. This presents many tourism brands and operators with an opportunity to increase their free media exposure.

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Newsjacking PR strategies

It's official; online searches drive more storylines for journalists than any other source. Journalists seek out trending themes and news headlines and then research stories that fit these trends. It's why news hacking is increasingly used in PR strategies.

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PR for VC

The recent machinations of Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter should act as a cautionary tale for Venture Capitalists. A man hoisted high by the media as a ‘genius’ for more than a decade is now widely viewed as the ‘barbarian at the gates. The jury is still out on the financial (and social) implications of Elon’s approach to his reluctant takeover of Twitter; however, as a case study in PR, most would say it’s been an abject failure.