Digital PR & Link Building

Links still matter. But buying links is a race to the bottom. Digital PR earns coverage — and links — from real publications by creating stories worth writing about. Data-driven campaigns, expert commentary, and reactive PR that builds authority over time.

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Why traditional link building is dying

Guest post outreach is saturated. Every editor gets 50 identical pitches a day. Directory submissions are worthless. PBNs are a penalty waiting to happen.

The agencies still doing well at link building have shifted to digital PR — creating data, stories, and expert angles that journalists actually want to cover. The links come as a byproduct of genuine media interest.

How digital PR works

  • Data-driven campaigns — original research, surveys, and data analysis that creates newsworthy stories
  • Expert commentary — positioning you as a source for journalists covering your industry
  • Reactive PR — responding to breaking news and trending topics with expert takes
  • Content-led link building — creating genuinely useful resources that attract links naturally
  • Media relationships — building long-term relationships with journalists and editors in your niche

Coverage earned through digital PR at StudioHawk includes 7News, 9News, Body+Soul, Vanity Fair, House Beautiful, The Sun, and Daily Express.

How I work

Brand Audit

Analyse your current link profile, identify gaps, and assess PR opportunities.

Campaign Planning

Design 2-3 data-driven PR campaigns per quarter with clear media targets.

Outreach & Placement

Pitch stories to targeted journalists and publications. Earn coverage and links.

Reporting

Track coverage, link acquisition, domain authority growth, and ranking impact.

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Want to earn media coverage and build real authority? Let's talk about a digital PR strategy.

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