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2024 PR Guide to Effective Media Engagement
by medianet
In this guide, we combine 5 years of learnings from surveys with Australian journalists to discover how and when they want to be pitched to, what to avoid, and what to look out for when engaging with the media.
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44%
of survey respondents have experienced abuse or harassment because of their profession and work in the media.
Story Sources
Industry and professional contacts remain the top story source for journalists (used by 90% of respondents).
31%
of all male respondents who disclosed their pay said they earn more than $100,000 p.a., compared to 20% of females and 13% of non-binary journalists.
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