Public Relations (PR)

• Boosts Niche Authority
  Getting featured on media outlets may come out as simple to many, but for a business owner, the effect could be massively beneficial especially if you are trying to own a niche.
• Builds Credibility
  Unlike advertising, a magazine mention of our product or a product review is not a direct sell so it comes out as a recommendation from a person that could be an authority in our niche like a celebrity beauty blogger with thousands of followers.
• Cost-Effective
  Paying for a magazine spread is not a bad idea if you have the budget for it. However, if you are on a tight budget, having friends in the right places can get you a full feature or an article mentioned in the same publication without paying loads of cash.
• Helps Know Competition Up-Close And Personal
  You are not the only one who spends time making new connections. It’s one way of knowing what your competitors are up to, which gives you clues on how to keep up with them.
• Helps Manage Reputation
  Having trusted connections in the media is not always about free marketing but also reputation management. In your business journey, you may encounter terrible situations like advertising went wrong or unsatisfied customers lashing out on social media about how bad our product is. In times like these, media connections can help you repair the damage through a press release or similar means.
• Helps Shape A Likable Image
  Customers love friendly and community-engaged brands. By maintaining a constant presence in our industry or in front of our customer’s eyes, you are creating a secure connection with your audience.
• Promotes Brand Values
  You can use PR to send out positive messages to our target audience that are in line with our brand image by using the language and ideas that our target customers respond to more positively.
• Raises Awareness
  People trust established brands. One way to make our business known and compete with established brands is to send out our message by a third party such as a favorite magazine in our industry, a high-traffic website, a respected influencer or social media superstar.
• Strengthens Community Relations
  When you make new connections, you are building ties with the local market by attending functions, joining groups, donating time to charity or causes related to your business. Being an active member of a community establishes your credibility with peers, consumers, and editorial contacts.
• Tailors Information
  Every business has its unique brand message. People adore brands that have a compelling or relatable story so make sure that you carry yours wholeheartedly at every function you go to because it is what makes people remember you.

PR is not free in the sense that it requires time and effort in making new connections. It may seem labor intensive, but if our business does this right, it will help our company look more likable, influential, and successful.

Bridging Points Media engages in and manages Public Relations of its esteemed clients.