In this episode of the BuzzStream Podcast, host Vince Nero chats with Ellie Sumner, Digital PR Manager at Prosperity Media, about the nuances of doing Digital PR in Australia.
⏰ Timestamps:
00:00:45 - Why did Ellie move to Australia for digital PR?
00:05:00 - Was digital PR in Australia just traditional link building before?
00:06:27 - How does Ellie define digital PR?
00:07:50 - Is digital PR shifting toward brand awareness and expertise?
00:08:28 - What lessons did Ellie carry from traditional PR to digital PR?
00:09:25 - Why are case studies important in Australian digital PR?
00:11:37 - Is digital PR in Australia doing the journalist's job?
00:14:00 - What platform does Ellie use for surveys in Australia?
00:14:54 - Does Australia’s limited media landscape make ideation harder?
00:17:45 - How does Ellie sell the value of digital PR to Australian clients?
00:21:20 - How does Ellie decide who gets an exclusive pitch?
00:23:50 - What happens after offering an exclusive?
00:25:30 - Do you need to understand Australian culture to pitch effectively?
00:28:00 - How does Ellie ensure journalists are still active and relevant?
00:29:30 - What’s it like building relationships with journalists in Australia?
00:31:14 - How many pitches does Ellie send for a typical campaign?
00:33:12 - What metrics does Ellie report to clients for digital PR?
00:34:13 - How receptive are journalists to unlinked mention requests?
00:35:45 - What are the biggest challenges in Australian digital PR?
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