1. PR is cheaper than advertising

Advertising generally costs money. Most small businesses don't have a huge budget for marketing and a full-page ad in a well-known magazine could easily cost $5000 or more, before the cost of graphics, design etc. How many people will see that ad and how many will remember it? An extended ad campaign would definitely cost more that this with little or no effect. Advertising is more of a one-way communication and the audience is not very involved or attentive. That same money, if invested in PR services, could dramatically impact sales many times and can help launch your new product or maintain your old brands.

2. PR is a tool to reach targeted consumers.

Through advertising you may think you're targeting carefully when you're not. Let's say you're selling a product to a business audience. An email containing your ad going to a specific list of 100,000 business people is more effective than a general newsletter or going to 100,000 people. PR can do this for you by targeting a specific group to announce the introduction of a new product to which it is of major interest. Through press releases, PR can create a factual, true and interesting message to attract the targeted audience without the high cost of target marketing. PR can get companies, products and services noticed by those who matter for a minimal investment.

3. PR can build long term relations:

A good PR plan can create awareness of the client