Remarkable Research Can Result in the Potential for Remarkable Publicity
Fresh research is excellent fodder for press releases. The media love pretty charts, cool graphs (especially when they come with a catchy hook), and data-infused soundbites. Conduct a fresh piece of research and then interview someone about their take on the results. Maybe a consultant, a business partner; maybe your own CEO. Then package the results as a news release, podcast, blog posts, newsletter fodder, or YouTube video. Original research is excellent fuel to position your brand as a “thought leader” or expert in its field; some companies have formal thought leadership initiatives which include original research as a key component.
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