Leveraging Media and Public Relations Strategies to Advance Sustainable Development: Approaches, Frameworks, and Tactics in Modern Conditions

Abstract

The use of media and PR materials in the modern context of gamification and interactive communication actively engages audiences in complex sustainable development issues. The research aims to analyze the strategies, models, and methods of media and PR technologies for promoting the principles of sustainable development in society. A combined approach was used, incorporating thematic case studies and secondary data analysis, to examine the impact of media and PR technologies on sustainable development. The study focused on recent media and PR technologies and data from twenty-four countries on public trust in media and its dynamics in Ukraine from 2020 to 2024. The article highlights the potential of PR and media campaigns to influence individual and corporate actions, offering strategies to optimize their impact in promoting sustainable development. We discussed the strategies and formats for successfully applying media and public relations technologies to advance the principles of sustainable development. The study examines practical examples of implementing media and public relations projects that utilize innovative communication tools for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. It analyses the level of trust in media resources worldwide and the dynamics of trust in media in Ukrainian society. The research emphasizes the importance of media in raising environmental awareness, promoting sustainable business practices, and supporting the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).