Earned Quote by Richard Edelman
“Trump has moved campaigns into a post-advertising era with a total reversal of spend from paid to earned media.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Edelman Trust Barometer 2023, Richard Edelman, 2023
Marketing has shifted from buying ads to earning organic attention, changing how brands reach audiences.
In simple terms: Brands now rely on earned media over paid ads.
Focus on authentic storytelling and trust.
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Type
When to use this quote
- product launches
- crisis communication
- social media campaigns
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you measure earned media impact?
- What trust signals resonate with your audience?
Earned media can be unpredictable and hard to control.