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By Zibiah Dabbason\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Media has an interdependent relationship with the society that shapes,defines and sets limitations to media. In turn, media reflects and shapes the social reality, and defines the norms, values and standards
\nfor the society, thus, influencing the public opinion. Media has great influence on shaping the public opinion. Essentially, public opinion is a construction of opinions and attitudes towards a
\nsocially relevant topic or situation, which are shared and expressed by a large part of the population. Therefore, public opinion that is reflected and magnified in media has a great impact on all spheres of
\nthe society. According to McQuail mass media is the most easily accessible source for individuals to evaluate and form their opinions. Individual opinions that do not coincide with the dominating opinions
\nin media tend to be kept silent in fear of falling into isolation or reshaped to fit the public opinion.
\nMedia can also be seen as public because journalists act as representatives to other publics
\nOrganizational relations with media are paramount for a variety of reasons. Through media the organization spreads its messages. For the organization it is the most effective channel of communication in terms of audience reach. The media are also considered independent
\nsources of information and are, thus, perceived as more credible than the direct sources according to Caywood. The goal of media relations is to balance organizational goals with public opinion. From the perspective of an organization, relations with the public are vital for its longevity as they function in the
\nsame environment and are interdependent of each other. Press coverage influences public perception and behavior with regard to the organization. Caywood has this to say on media relations \u201capproach to
\nmedia relations can be proactive, reactive, or interactive. Reactive media relations respond to media inquiries. Proactive media relations promote and publicize the organization. Interactive media relations
\ntake a step even further to develop relations with the press\u201d. Positive and consistent relations with the media are more likely to result in media interest and objective coverage than non-existent or
\nreactive media relations. Interactive media relations presuppose knowledge of the principles of the media industry on the part of the public relations professional. Media representatives and public relations practitioners are increasingly becoming aware of their interdependence on each other.
\nThere is a mutual need, as journalists depend on PR professionals for information and organizations rely on media to mediate their messages. In media relations the organization must \u2018package\u2019 its information in a format that is acceptable and usable for the media. Media is looking for an angle that is relevant and interesting to the public. Ultimately, the information must be something the target audience wants and needs, something that motivates them into action or provokes a change in perception<\/p>\n

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Notes for journalists on media relations<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n