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Agency & Industry
Media Relations
Building relationships with journalists and outlets to secure fair, positive coverage for an organization.
By Brandon Mina·CEO, BrandPilot AI·Updated November 2026
Short answer
Media relations is the practice of building relationships with journalists and outlets to secure fair, positive coverage for an organization. It includes pitching stories, providing spokespeople, responding to inquiries and supplying accurate information. Strong media relations help earn credible third-party coverage and make it easier to communicate during sensitive moments.