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PR That Converts: How to Get Free Media Coverage for Your Store
Manage episode 490196538 series 3451513
Think PR is just for big brands? Think again. In this episode, we explore how organic PR can actually outperform social media, influencers, and even paid ads—especially for local retailers. Learn how to write press releases that land, earn high-quality backlinks, and pitch your story in a way that drives real foot traffic.
You’ll also uncover the most common PR mistakes businesses make (and how to fix them), along with simple yet powerful strategies to get noticed by local media—without a big budget.
This episode is your crash course in high-impact, low-cost publicity!
[5:04] How organic PR can outperform social media, influencers, and paid ads
[8:03] Backlinks: what they are and why they matter
[14:55] What to write in your press release to grab attention
[17:46] Common PR mistakes retailers make—and how to correct them
[23:00] How to pitch local media and bring more people through your doors
Join the Rooted in Retail Facebook Group to continue the conversation
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Chapters
1. PR That Converts: How to Get Free Media Coverage for Your Store (00:00:00)
2. How organic PR can outperform social media, influencers, and paid ads (00:05:04)
3. Backlinks: what they are and why they matter (00:08:03)
4. What to write in your press release to grab attention (00:14:55)
5. Common PR mistakes retailers make—and how to correct them (00:17:46)
195 episodes
Manage episode 490196538 series 3451513
Think PR is just for big brands? Think again. In this episode, we explore how organic PR can actually outperform social media, influencers, and even paid ads—especially for local retailers. Learn how to write press releases that land, earn high-quality backlinks, and pitch your story in a way that drives real foot traffic.
You’ll also uncover the most common PR mistakes businesses make (and how to fix them), along with simple yet powerful strategies to get noticed by local media—without a big budget.
This episode is your crash course in high-impact, low-cost publicity!
[5:04] How organic PR can outperform social media, influencers, and paid ads
[8:03] Backlinks: what they are and why they matter
[14:55] What to write in your press release to grab attention
[17:46] Common PR mistakes retailers make—and how to correct them
[23:00] How to pitch local media and bring more people through your doors
Join the Rooted in Retail Facebook Group to continue the conversation
Love Rooted in Retail? Join IndERA—just $25/month, or go Pro and save $503 with code FM503 by 5/31.
Join our newsletter for all the latest marketing news for retailers
Show off your super fandom by getting your Rooted in Retail Merch!
Chapters
1. PR That Converts: How to Get Free Media Coverage for Your Store (00:00:00)
2. How organic PR can outperform social media, influencers, and paid ads (00:05:04)
3. Backlinks: what they are and why they matter (00:08:03)
4. What to write in your press release to grab attention (00:14:55)
5. Common PR mistakes retailers make—and how to correct them (00:17:46)
195 episodes
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