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How to Use Social Media for PR: Strategies for Better Reach, SEO & Events

by Fatima Abou Nassif
June 14, 2015 - Updated on June 18, 2025
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How to Use Social Media for PR: Strategies for Better Reach, SEO & Events

Social media is no longer just a marketing tool. It’s a core pillar of modern public relations. It gives PR professionals powerful ways to increase reach, improve SEO, amplify live events, and connect with media in real time. Here’s how to turn your PR strategy into a social-first powerhouse.

1. Transform Press Releases into Engaging Social Content

In traditional PR, press releases were static documents. On social media, they become living content. A single announcement can now be transformed into a short LinkedIn video, an Instagram carousel, or a Twitter thread with quotes, data, and visuals. This multiplies your reach and boosts the chances of earned media. For example, a startup’s funding press release can be sliced into a founder quote for X, a product demo for Instagram Reels, and an infographic for LinkedIn.

2. Use Social Media to Amplify Live Events

Whether you’re hosting a product launch, attending a trade show, or running a corporate event, social media turns every moment into real-time PR. Before the event, you can build anticipation by announcing speakers, giveaways, or booth locations. During the event, use Stories, Lives, and hashtags to share behind-the-scenes moments and engage with attendees. Afterward, recap it with a highlight reel or photo thread. Tools like Meltwater or Brand24 help you track mentions and connect with journalists and influencers who were there.

3. Build Brand Credibility and Awareness

Your brand is only as strong as its online visibility. Posting news updates, thought leadership, and behind-the-scenes stories across platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and TikTok keeps your brand top-of-mind. It also shows stakeholders and media that your company is active, relevant, and trustworthy. Responding to comments and participating in trending conversations further humanizes your brand—something modern PR relies on heavily.

4. Improve SEO with Mentions and Links

Strong PR campaigns don’t just build awareness—they also fuel your search engine visibility. When you share articles, blog posts, and press announcements on social media, you’re increasing their chances of being linked to and discovered by other publications. Search engines factor in backlinks and online mentions. Including relevant keywords and links in your posts (e.g., to your newsroom or product pages) strengthens your SEO. While Google doesn’t count likes or shares as direct ranking signals, high-performing content often earns more backlinks organically.

5. Strengthen Media Relationships Online

Journalists and editors are highly active on X and LinkedIn. Following them, engaging with their posts, and tagging them when relevant can help build familiarity even before you pitch a story. This digital rapport can lead to higher response rates and better media placement. Keep track of industry reporters and influencers using tools like Twitter Lists or LinkedIn Sales Navigator.

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