Why the Media Landscape is the Wild West of PR, with Liz O'Donnell

As the Chief Content Officer for Double Forte, Liz combines her PR, marketing and writing skills to counsel clients on their content and social media strategies and to maintain the editorial calendar and voice for the agency. Over the years she has worked as the Vice President of Marketing for an international flooring company and led media and communications programs for a range of clients from Fortune 100 companies to early-stage startups in the technology, consumer and professional services industries. An award-winning writer, Liz is the author of two books about the challenges of working women balancing career and caregiving. She is also active in the influencer community: Liz runs an online community with thousands of members, and her first blog was named one of the Best Blogs for Women by Fortune Magazine several years in a row. Liz is active in her community and serves on her town's Finance and Warrant Committee. She is also committed to supporting other women and co-founded both SheStarts, an organization for women entrepreneurs, as well as Women In Democracy-Dedham, a non-partisan group that seeks to engage more women in local politics. What you will learn in this episode: How the decentralized newsroom has added challenges to media relations What new KPIs (key performance indicators) PR firms have added this year How strategies have adjusted due to the influx of freelance journalists Why helpful, positive news is in demand now more than ever How focusing on your own backyard can increase engagement and lead to national coverage Liz's 4 tips for a solid media relations strategy for 2023