Explain What The Inverted Pyramid And How Is It Released

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1. Explain what the inverted pyramid is and how is it used in press releases? The inverted pyramid is a traditional news reporting style that`s design to communicate the most important and relevant information at the beginning of the news story and information of diminished importance as the story progresses on. The most important information should be communicated in the first one or two sentences. When submitting a press release to a media professional, he or she will only read a few lines and before deciding whether to read on or to toss it and throw it away! When using the inverted pyramid one, must make sure the reader can and will understand his or her subject quickly. The press release should be the most important and basic information …show more content…

There are several different types of releases - compare the similarities/differences between two of them. The difference between a social media press release and the more traditional release. A social media release is not fluffy paragraphs of hype or inflated content. Its more succinct stories with bulleted information, quotes and interactive content that includes podcasts video, hyperlinks and high resolution of images. Traditional news releases can be search engine optimized with hyperlinks and key words. Both have similarities in a different the one probably won`t understand but both have hyperlinks and provide if needed in the release. 3. How do public relations' professionals address their diverse audiences? (How do we get our messages to the various …show more content…

In class we discussed some specific audiences and their demographics (Baby Boomers, Hispanics, African Americans, Generations Y & Z, women, seniors, LGBTQ), tell me about some of the demographics, we as public relations' professionals, need to know about these groups that will be helpful in what/how we communicate? Baby Boomers: Who are they? Well over the age of 65/seniors who are very luxury spending and leisure time. Love to watch TV. Are visual advertising and skeptical. Hispanics: According to the 2014 census 17% the population. The Hispanics may be the majority of the population by 2021/2022. Use smartphones and texts, Entertainment and Healthcare. Radio a popular medium of 97% tune in daily. African Americans: Extended families, TV primary media, Purchase power, enjoys talking on their smartphones, Suburbs’, are very trendy. 13% According to 2014 census. Generation Y: • Love electronic

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