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03/03/2023 | by Patrick Fischer, M.Sc., Founder & Data Scientist: FDS

Content is King. At Fischer Data Science, since our founding in 2019, we believe in improving the world of public relations and marketing through smart solutions and facilitating access to impactful tools because: There is no idea that is not worth sharing.

We have set ourselves the goal of removing the high financial hurdles that other providers put in front of their customers and prospects, thus facilitating access to the media and thus the flow of information, in order to also give young or small providers the chance to be published.

With now just under 1,000 contributions in our blog around the topics of PR & public relations, online & offline marketing, sales, tech & programming, optimization and strategies and much more, we have created a free knowledge base that is so far unique in the German-speaking world, which makes it easier for you to achieve your desired goals not only faster, but also with fewer resources.

Whether you are a press department, a PR agency or service provider, or simply want to take your press & public relations into your own hands: The Media & PR Database 2023 will save you costly time and money.

Have fun browsing and implementing!

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Media-effective actions - These ideas exist

03/03/2023 | by Patrick Fischer, M.Sc., Founder & Data Scientist: FDS

Media-rich promotions can help generate attention for a specific message, cause, or product. Here are some ideas for media-rich actions:

Flash mob: a spontaneous gathering of people in a public place who put on a choreographed performance.

Guerrilla marketing: An unconventional promotional activity that takes place in unexpected places to attract attention.

Stunts: An eye-catching action that is often risky or breathtaking and draws attention to a specific cause or brand.

Charity events: an event that aims to raise funds for a charity while raising awareness for its cause.

Protest events: An action aimed at communicating a political message or cause by holding a public gathering or demonstration.

Publicity Stunt: An eye-catching action aimed at drawing media attention to a particular cause or brand.

Flash Sales: A short-term sales promotion in which products or services are offered at a discounted price to attract the attention of customers.

Social Media Challenge: An action spread through social media that aims to promote a specific action or trend.

These ideas are just a few examples of media-rich actions that companies and organizations can take to draw attention to their messages or products. However, it is important that the action is authentic and relevant in order to attract the interest of the media and the target audience.

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Fix web page load time problems - This may be the cause

03/03/2023 | by Patrick Fischer, M.Sc., Founder & Data Scientist: FDS

A fast load time is crucial for a positive user experience and the success of a website. When a website loads slowly, there are several reasons why this can happen. Here are some possible causes and solutions:

Large file sizes: If a web page contains a lot of images, videos, or other media files, this can significantly slow down the load time. Solution: reduce the file size by compressing images, optimizing videos, and removing unused media files.

Server problems: a slow or overloaded server can affect the website loading time. Solution: choose a hosting provider with high performance and scalability or optimize your server to achieve better performance.

Too many HTTP requests: If a website sends too many HTTP requests to retrieve resources such as images, scripts, or stylesheets, it can slow down the loading time. Solution: combine files, minimize CSS and JavaScript files to reduce the number of HTTP requests.

Slow DNS server: A slow DNS server can cause the browser to take longer to connect to the website. Solution: Use a faster DNS server or improve the performance of your DNS server.

Browser cache: If the browser cache is full or not configured correctly, this can affect the website loading time. Solution: enable browser cache and configure it properly to cache frequently used resources.

Plugins and scripts: Too many plugins and scripts on a website can slow down the loading time. Solution: remove unneeded plugins and scripts or combine them to reduce the number of HTTP requests.

Mobile devices and networks: a slow mobile connection or outdated devices can affect the loading time of a website. Solution: optimize your website for mobile devices and slow connections.

By identifying and fixing these issues, you can improve your website load time and provide a better user experience.

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What is a media channel?

03/03/2023 | by Patrick Fischer, M.Sc., Founder & Data Scientist: FDS

A media channel is a tool or platform through which information, news, or messages can be communicated to an audience. Media channels can be physical media such as newspapers, magazines or books, or digital media such as websites, social networks or email.

Some examples of different types of media channels include:

Print media: this includes newspapers, magazines, brochures, flyers, and posters.

Broadcast media: this includes television, radio, and podcasts.

Digital media: this includes websites, social networks, email, and mobile apps.

Direct marketing: this includes direct mail, telemarketing and face-to-face sales calls.

Event marketing: this includes trade shows, conferences, sponsorship events and press events.

Choosing the right media channel depends on various factors, such as the target group, the budget, the type of message, and the desired goal. A successful media strategy therefore requires a careful analysis of the target group and the available media channels to ensure that the information is conveyed effectively and appealingly and that the desired objectives are achieved.

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You find journalist databases too expensive? Discover the PR software Alternative 2023 now!

03/03/2023 | by Patrick Fischer, M.Sc., Founder & Data Scientist: FDS

Journalist databases can be a useful resource for companies and PR professionals to connect with journalists and media outlets and get media coverage. However, there are also some drawbacks and challenges to consider when using journalist databases.

Outdated information: One of the main problems with journalist databases is that they often contain outdated information. Journalists frequently change jobs, change roles within the organization, or leave the industry altogether. It is difficult to quickly and accurately capture these changes and update them in the database. As a result, contact information stored in the database may be outdated and may lead to contacting the wrong people.

Incomplete information: Another challenge of journalist databases is that they often contain incomplete information. Journalists often have different interests, expertise, and preferences, and it is difficult to capture all of this information in one database. As a result, the database may not contain all the important information about the journalist, making it more difficult to plan an effective media strategy.

Lack of quality control: another problem with journalist databases is that they often do not have sufficient quality control. The databases can be used by anyone to add contacts to journalists, and there is no verification that the contact information is correct or that the journalist is actually relevant to one's cause. As a result, contact information in the database may be inaccurate or irrelevant, which can lead to a waste of time and resources.

Cost: Journalist databases can be very expensive. Depending on the vendor and the scope of services, the cost of an annual license can be several thousand dollars. For smaller companies and organizations with limited resources, this can be a barrier and cause them to forgo the use of journalism databases.

Data protection: Finally, journalist databases can also pose a challenge in terms of data protection and compliance. Protecting personal data is an important issue, and organizations must ensure that they comply with data protection regulations when storing and processing personal data in a database. If a database is not managed properly, it can lead to legal issues and image damage.

So, overall, there are some drawbacks and challenges to using journalism databases. It is important to consider these issues when deciding whether or not to use a database, and to ensure that they should only be understood as part of a broader media strategy.

Our approach: Our Media & PR Database 2023 contains direct links not only to the website URL, but also to the respective imprint of a medium, with the help of which you can always find current contact persons and journalists (m/f/d) on the website of the media provider quickly yourself. We pass on the cost savings compared to keeping this personal data directly to you in the form of the lower product price. You can find all information about the Media & PR Database 2023 in the menue at /media.

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