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Strategies for New Media: Substacks, Podcasts, and the Fragmented Information Landscape

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1h 49m July 9, 2025

When independent newsletters, niche podcasts, and evolving newsroom priorities complicate traditional approaches, crafting a cohesive PR and media relations strategy is more crucial than ever. This session provides targeted tactics and practical tools to effectively navigate this complex landscape, refine compelling story angles, and build authentic connections with editors, producers, and emerging creators. Develop strategies to identify and engage a balanced mix of traditional media…

When independent newsletters, niche podcasts, and evolving newsroom priorities complicate traditional approaches, crafting a cohesive PR and media relations strategy is more crucial than ever. This session provides targeted tactics and practical tools to effectively navigate this complex landscape, refine compelling story angles, and build authentic connections with editors, producers, and emerging creators.

  • Develop strategies to identify and engage a balanced mix of traditional media and specialized, nontraditional channels.
  • Tailor personalized outreach campaigns designed to stand out in crowded inboxes.
  • Gain insights into the distinct needs and workflows of journalists operating across diverse and emerging media platforms.
  • Sustain trust, authority, and credibility within an increasingly AI-driven information ecosystem.
  • Threat readiness: How organizations can secure themselves against mis- and disinformation by adapting targeted media strategies.

Research and craft a targeted pitch specifically designed for a niche media outlet (such as a specialized podcast, newsletter, or industry trade publication) that strategically aligns with your brand’s objectives.

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Speakers

  • Christina Garnett Chief Customer and Communications Officer, neuemotion
  • April Yue Assistant Professor of Mass Communication, Advertising, and Public Relations, Boston University’s College of Communication

Speaker Handouts

  • Slides – Navigating the New Media Frontier application/pdf · 4 MB
  • Slides – Strategies for New Media: Substacks, Podcasts, and the Fragmented Information Landscape application/pdf · 2 MB
  • Assignment – Crafting a Targeted Media Pitch application/pdf · 77 KB

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