What is earned media?

What is earned media?

• A. Print advertising
• B. SEO, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and forums
• C. Websites
• D. Sponsorships

Answer: (B)

Earned media is publicity you gain without paying for it. It comes from content and actions that earn attention—people discover you through search results because your content is relevant (SEO) or they share, comment, and discuss your brand on social platforms and in forums. This exposure happens organically, not through paid placements, and it often carries more credibility because it’s earned from the audience itself. The option listing SEO and organic activity on major social networks and forums best fits this idea, since those channels produce visibility through merit and engagement rather than payment. In contrast, print advertising and sponsorships are typically paid media, and websites represent owned media you control rather than exposure earned from others.

Earned media is publicity you gain without paying for it. It comes from content and actions that earn attention—people discover you through search results because your content is relevant (SEO) or they share, comment, and discuss your brand on social platforms and in forums. This exposure happens organically, not through paid placements, and it often carries more credibility because it’s earned from the audience itself.

The option listing SEO and organic activity on major social networks and forums best fits this idea, since those channels produce visibility through merit and engagement rather than payment. In contrast, print advertising and sponsorships are typically paid media, and websites represent owned media you control rather than exposure earned from others.