Besides the fact that there is no up-front cost, earned media can also help you reach new audiences you otherwise may have missed. As a result, it is important to generate as much of it as possible, especially if you’re a bootstrapped startup or have a limited marketing budget to help generate publicity and growth.
Earned media has the added benefit of being an overlooked strategic tool to help organizations generate growth. Some common examples of earned media include social media shares, press mentions earned through media outreach, and organic search traffic.