Sponsored content. Branded content. Paid content. No matter what outlets call it, there’s no argument that it’s common to see news outlets publishing these pay-for-play posts. If you’re unfamiliar with this term, this is when a company pays a publication to publish an article. With social media breaking news before readers get to their websites and ad blocking apps causing decreased ad revenue, news outlets are looking for ways to bring in more money from consumers, which has led to the rise of sponsored content. The issue for readers is that they may confuse these posts with a news story. As you continue reading the news, be sure to ask yourself these three questions to avoid confusing a sponsored post with a genuine news story.
Dear College Professor: Stop Wasting Our Time and Give Your Students a Meaningful Assignment
Dear Professor: I have a bone to pick with you. After I do that, I am going to hand you a feast-on-a-platter of an idea. I think I speak for a vast portion of the public relations profession when I implore you: Please stop giving your students the silly task of locating a PR professional … Keep reading