Quick 3s – Marketing – ‘Earned Media’
You may have stumbled upon three frequently discussed marketing terms – ‘paid’, ‘owned,’ & ‘earned’. These terms can often seem confusing to some.
Here’s how I understand them:
- Paid media – stuff you pay for, like – ads, banners, etc.
- Owned media – content or media that you own – blogs, websites and so on
- Earned media (the focus of this piece) – when others talk about your business – social media likes, shares, subscriptions etc.
As a small business owner, a good way to improve brand value is to focus your efforts on getting more earned media.
3 examples of earned media–
- Reviews
- Social media shout outs
- Word of mouth marketing (WOM)
3 tips to increase chances of getting more earned media-
- Create engaging content
- Interact with your audience on the channels that they are most active on
- Network with industry insiders, influencers
Key message – Stay engaged with your audience!
By Sindhu Mathew
Image provided by Hussain Shah
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