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Digital PR

Creating newsworthy stories, data or assets and pitching them to journalists to earn coverage and authoritative backlinks.

By Brandon MinaCEO, BrandPilot AIUpdated November 2026

Short answer

Digital PR is the practice of creating newsworthy stories, data or assets and pitching them to journalists to earn coverage and authoritative backlinks. Typical campaigns include original research, surveys, expert commentary and interactive tools. It combines traditional public relations with SEO goals, building brand awareness while strengthening a site's link profile.