Earned media is a type of marketing communication, as classified by the PESO model, which also includes paid, social (or shared), and owned media. It refers to any publicity[4] gained through promotional efforts other than paid publicité[2]. This type of media coverage is voluntarily given by third parties, which could include mentions in traditional media, guest appearances, and médias sociaux[3] interactions. Despite the lack of control over the message, earned media is highly valued due to its credibility. Consumers tend to trust voluntary recommendations over paid advertisements. Measuring the effectiveness of earned media can be complex, but it’s considered a crucial aspect of stratégie de marketing[1] because of its potential to drive consommateur[5] action and engagement.
Médias gagnés (ou free media) is content relating to a person or organization, which is published by a third party without any form of payment to the publisher. It includes articles by media outlets, interviews with the person or representatives of the organization, or bylined editorials in trade press and other publications. It may also include médias sociaux sharing, unpaid mentions by podcast hosts and guests, or word-of-mouth marketing.
Earned media excludes publicité (paid media) and company branding (owned media).