{"id":6390,"date":"2021-03-17T23:55:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-17T23:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zenmedia.com\/?p=6390"},"modified":"2023-04-12T17:17:49","modified_gmt":"2023-04-12T17:17:49","slug":"digital-pr-traditional-pr-b2b-companies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zenmedia.com\/blog\/digital-pr-traditional-pr-b2b-companies\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital PR vs. Traditional PR: Which is Better for Your B2B Company?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Digital PR and traditional PR are like two sides of the same coin. They have the same goal \u2014 to increase brand visibility and reach \u2014 but they have different expressions. 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Traditional PR gets you press hits, which are usually driven by a single instance, event, or announcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is digital PR?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zenmedia.com\/blog\/why-you-need-digital-pr\/\">Digital PR<\/a> strategies are more comprehensive than traditional public relations campaigns. People want to feel connected to brands, so digital PR meets that need by providing a space for interaction. This can be anything from Tweet chats, to \u201cask me anything\u201d (AMA) live events, being interviewed on podcasts, engaging in a Product Hunt campaign, live-streaming, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Keep Reading: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/zenmedia.com\/blog\/build-a-successful-b2b-pr-strategy\/\"><strong>How to Build a Successful B2B PR Strategy in 2021<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do traditional public relations look like in the wild?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional PR is more formal than digital PR, so communications are packaged in different ways to various publications and journalists.&nbsp; From reaching out to a reporter with a Tweet to developing robust pitch packages submitted to publications for review and acceptance of the article, to answering HARO (help a reporter out) requests, traditional PR can take shape in many ways. 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However, it was worth it!&nbsp; Kamua was recognized on Product Hunt as one of the top 3 \u201cmost hunted\u201d products, and it had the most comments of the day!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The success of their Product Hunt campaign will go a long way in creating visibility among a targeted demographic on the PH platform, and with being a Top 3 Most Hunted Product, they have a badge they can now proudly display for all the world to see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/BJDE5BSOAAl2ed-JJe_v3jL8n59GAnmfcEOGQgDO4hxjQV14d6rTkBajwd5gokITGN88QwJ5AK1LqspwqbPJNowWLzjE-2WHCu-kGHnC6BqKsVXvDBzxbAW0Feetk1ILcoK4di_Y\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traditional PR, Digital PR, or Both?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional PR strategies work really well for events, product launches, mergers &amp; acquisitions, leadership changes, or other major milestones.&nbsp; A write-up in a tech-focused online publication like Forbes, Inc., and trade publications, or being interviewed on a relevant podcast does wonders to create visibility, thought leadership, and fill your sales pipeline (if leveraged correctly).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You add even more power to the punch by layering on Digital PR to engage and interact more intimately with your audience through live streaming, Tweet chats, hosting an event on Clubhouse, having your product \u201chunted\u201d through a Product Hunt campaign, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does Zen Media take public relations further?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We take a combined approach when it comes to PR. 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