PR 20/20

JANUARY 16, 2023

Hence our obsession with keeping tabs on industry blogs and finding those articles and authors that impact our own ways of thinking. If like us, you’re always looking for new marketing resources, you’ve landed on the right blog post. Below is a guide to Ready North's favorite blogs and publications. Sorry if we missed you!

Blogging 52

Blogging Marketing Pinterest SEO 52

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The most effective blogs in B2B marketing tend to publish longer posts, more frequently, with visuals, paid distribution and analytical measurement Blogging doesn’t have the appeal that voice search, personalization or influencer marketing do in B2B marketing, but when it’s done right, it’s surely effective, according to a new study.

B2B 147

B2B Study Blogging Marketing 147

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Businesses that engage corporate blogging with professionalism and process can boost visibility, grow a community, and ultimately, have a meaningful influence on sales. For example, I once worked for a company that found visitors that engaged the blog were 50% more likely to make a purchase. 1) Measures of Visibility.

B2B 67

B2B Measurement Blogging Community 67

The Resolution Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Social media existed back then, as did blogs. “Do you realise the SEO juice that gives our company Dave?” SEO had nothing to do with me as a PR man and it was my intention to keep it that way. Do PRs Need to Know About SEO? Ditto the number of PR companies that have SEO specialists on their books.

SEO 120

SEO Engineering Content Marketing Agency 120

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 21, 2018

It’s easy to fall behind rapidly evolving SEO trends, which include optimizing your website with the right keywords, using paid online marketing and using structured data—but there are five strategies that many PR pros miss when incorporating SEO into their campaigns: Back in the 90s, how did mom and pop stores grow their businesses?

SEO 74

SEO Strategy Engineering Local 74

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Fortunately, there are several new studies that have been published about content marketing, blogging and webinars that provide solid benchmarks. Of those, 84% say they outsource content creation; distribution, technology, strategy and measurement were distant followers. 2) Blogging benchmarks. 1) Content marketing benchmarks.

Content Marketing 136

Content Marketing Study Blogging Marketing 136

The Proactive Report

APRIL 12, 2018

Do they click a link, visit your site or blog, download content or buy the product? What News Release Measurement Used to Be. Back in 2011 news distribution service, Businesswire, asked 280 PR practitioners with this question: “What is the most important measure of press release success?”. How to measure News Releases in 2018.

Measurement 100

Measurement Analytics Google Social Media 100

Melissa Agnes

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Apparently an experiment was recently conducted where 84 small business owners across different industries were emailed to see if they would be interested in hiring a company to perform negative SEO against their competitors. What is negative SEO? The consequences of performing negative SEO. Here are the results: 48% said yes.

SEO 124

SEO Engineering Crisis Crisis Management 124

Onclusive

JULY 7, 2021

That’s why it’s important to measure whether your messaging is resonating—internally and externally with stakeholders including employees, management, customers, partners and the media—and how your messaging is influencing actions. Message optimization (SEO for PR). Measure how much. Your message matters.

Brand 370

Brand Branding SEO Engineering 370

Cision

JULY 22, 2016

From media impressions to key message placement, there are a number of ways to measure success of PR campaigns depending on your overall objectives. Use this feature to note the dates of when you send press releases, land a big piece of earned coverage, post a blog, launch a social campaign or distribute an email newsletter.

Analytics 120

Analytics Google Measurement SEO 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Positive press drives SEO. Just as the large PR firms cast around for more lucrative and scaleable services to sell, marketers have come to value earned media results for its brand-building and SEO impact. Researchers looked at how people evaluated news stories, traditional ads, native ads, independent blogs, and branded blogs.

SEO 227

SEO Agency Reputation Policies 227

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Writers that report success with blogging share the following characteristics: They are more likely to write longer or more in-depth content; They tend to spend six or more hours writing a post; They are 2.5 They always use analytics to measure performance. 1) How long should a blog post be? So, how long should a blog post be?

Blogging 104

Blogging Survey B2B Analysis 104

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

We talk a lot about measuring PR on this blog and as a reader, you know that not all PR tactics directly impact the bottom line. If you don’t already have measurement tools and dashboards in place, these questions commonly asked by clients and brand management alike can be a good indicator that it’s well past time to get started.

Measurement 140

Measurement Tools Analytics Data 140

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Facebook SEO. Which means, Facebook just established SEO for the entire archive of public posts. While we don’t have the tools (yet) to measure impressions or save searches as a feed to monitor, preparing for that eventuality without being obnoxious and keyword stuffing at the end of every post is key. Get your search on.

SEO 155

SEO Facebook Brand Branding 155

Landis PR

JANUARY 30, 2024

Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Michelle Lyng, Novitas Communications. For the Photo courtesy of Pixabay original blog, please visit here. Metrics such as web traffic, page views, bounce rates, time spent on the website, and SEO ranking, all rely on PR tactics.

Leadership 105

Leadership SEO Measurement Reputation 105

PR 20/20

APRIL 29, 2023

You’re on the road to establishing your association as a thought leader, improving your SEO, and engaging current and prospective members. Measuring the effectiveness of a content strategy requires defining goals and key performance indicators (KPIs) that align with your organization’s objectives. If you answered yes, great.

Tools 70

Tools Measurement Strategy Analytics 70

PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

This post originally appeared on the Marketing Artificia l Intelligence Institute's blog. One of the top challenges marketers ask us about at Marketing AI institute is how to use artificial intelligence (AI) for blogging. Done right, blogging attracts and converts prospects for less money than traditional methods.

Blogging 73

Blogging How To Engineering Tools 73

5W PR

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

The world of SEO and PR are now actively working together on joint projects with shared goals and visions. Below are seven ways in which SEO and PR successfully complement each other. Backlinking is the bread and butter for SEO. SEO specializes in identifying trending keywords and topics that are of interest. Backlinking.

SEO 90

SEO Trends Analysis Engineering 90

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

PR drives SEO. Established publications that link to a brand will boost search listings due to their domain authority, and ever since Google determined that brand mentions are “implied links,” they work harder to drive SEO. PR is more measurable than ever. That beats self-promotion every time.

Mobile 100

Mobile SEO Reputation Web 100

5W PR

JANUARY 22, 2024

This is in contrast to organic methods, where visibility is earned through non-paid efforts such as se͏arch engine optimization͏ (SEO) or social ͏media posts. Measurable results Paid advertising offers robust analytics and measurement tools.

Advertising 78

Advertising Advertising Exercises Measurement 78

5W PR

JANUARY 3, 2024

Optimizing online content to improve visibility on search engines through SEO. Utilizing data to measure the effectiveness of marketing efforts. The success of PR is measured by changes in perception, trust, and overall reputation. Developing valuable and relevant content to attract and engage target audiences.

Marketing 78

Marketing Engineering Reputation Product Launch 78

Presspage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

When it comes to measuring success , public relations and corporate communications professionals tend to get the short end of the stick. ” And, with all the advances in technology today, there has to be a better way to measure success. Read more on building backlinks and improving your SEO here. Impressions.

Measurement 68

Measurement Analysis Analytics Reputation 68

Sword and the Script

MAY 23, 2017

It’s hard to pin down a precise anniversary date, but PR and SEO have been together for the better of 20 years. Interestingly, the tools for managing and measuring PR and SEO. Interestingly, the tools for managing and measuring PR and SEO. Predictions, PR and Pressing Questions on SEO [UML].

SEO 64

SEO Tools Engineering Web 64

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Content like blogs and opinion pieces allow a CEO to show depth and personality, which helps build a distinct personal brand. Authoring a weekly blog allows a leader to write in her own voice – which becomes part of the voice of the brand. Two blog posts each week becomes a permanent SEO-friendly knowledge base.

Case Study 178

Case Study SEO Film Video 178

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Several posts on PR technology made the top 10 posts on Sword and the Script as measured by reader clicks. The posts listed below are the those that were the most read as measured by clicks. Sorry, Press Releases Do Not Help Your SEO Anymore. SEO Software Company SEMrush Moves into PR with Prowly Acquisition [PR Tech Sum].

SEO 100

SEO Software Resources Newspapers 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2019

No measure of success. In the current environment, there’s a world of data available to help inform program strategy and measure success. A PR team must set forth a specific set of metrics from placements, to leads generated , to social mentions for any and all PR initiatives — and allocate budget for such measurement.

SEO 178

SEO Storytelling Product Launch Measurement 178

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

While traditionally PR work consisted of press releases, pitching, and occasional damage control, today’s PR teams must have a diverse digital skill set, including SEO strategy, social media savvy, data analysis and more. Today, the range is much broader, encompassing blog content, confessional-style social updates, and, of course, video.

Analytics 170

Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

Beyond PR

MAY 24, 2016

A major part of the content marketing role is optimizing and getting traffic to your blog posts, white papers, press releases, articles, videos, and other assets that drive leads into the sales funnel. Two terms that are frequently seen together, SEO and discoverability, can sometimes confuse people. Here are a few tips: 1.

SEO 75

SEO Engineering Blogging Content Marketing 75

The Resolution Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

In more recent years it has become a very useful influence score for PR teams when planning media targets or measuring the success of coverage. For example, if blogs are a key target for you and a blogger you work with has been working hard to promote and grow their blog. How could this affect your reports?

Comparison 120

Comparison Engineering SEO Google 120

Shift Communications

JULY 26, 2022

But we’re planning for a change in the narrative. While the labor shortage is still having an impact (and we’re still telling those stories), just this week, one of Wall Street’s biggest harbingers of a downturn, the yield curve, is sending signals — “stronger than it has been since late 2000” — of an economic decline.

Brand 78

Brand Branding SEO Employee 78

Cision

OCTOBER 4, 2017

From online articles to advertisements to blogs to social media posts — numerous mediums are competing for your audience’s attention. Journalists are no longer measured by the quality of their work; they are measured by the effectiveness of their work. Multimedia is a crucial component to impactful modern-day journalism.

How To 282

How To Storytelling B2C Measurement 282

PRSay

JUNE 20, 2019

Focus on SEO. Your mom might have told you about the benefits of sunscreen, but did she tell you about SEO? This might mean revamping old blog posts or looking up relevant keywords that can bolster your SEO footprint. With the right communications strategy, you can be sure that your content isn’t collecting dust.

SEO 145

SEO Content Marketing Video Strategy 145

Contently - Strategy

APRIL 20, 2023

But to truly maximize content value, you need to have a way to measure your content’s impact. Content Value in Organic Traffic vs. Paid Traffic Organic traffic and paid traffic are two primary ways to drive traffic to your website or blog. The analytics are crucial for providing insight into the value of your production.

Analytics 78

Analytics Content Marketing SEO Data 78

Wildfire

AUGUST 1, 2018

So, forgive me in this blog post if I talk about the logical aspect of PR, rather than the creative, and use this as a chance to talk about measurement. PR has a reputation of being beastly to measure. We were lumped into the same boat as advertising, where measuring the effectiveness of a campaign was wholly unscientific.

Measurement 49

Measurement Analytics Google Agency 49

Buzzstream

JANUARY 22, 2024

In the early days of Google, guest posting was seen as a legitimate SEO strategy, and Google didn’t publicly penalize it. Matt Cutts’ infamous blog post advised “sticking a fork in it” because guest posting for links was done. For example: “write for us” AND “SEO” if I wanted the SEO industry.

Analysis 90

Analysis SEO Guidelines Google 90

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Alison Kenney asked this question yesterday in a Facebook group I belong to: “When it comes to your own website, do you think a blog is a must?” ” You’re reading this blog on a business website, so you already know what my answer is. Why do people ask whether or not you should host your own blog?

Blogging 99

Blogging Leadership LinkedIn Google 99

Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

PR professionals use this data to assess sentiment, measure reach, identify emerging issues, and adjust communication strategies accordingly. How Do You Measure Media Coverage? Measuring media coverage involves quantifying the impact and visibility of PR efforts. company website, blogs). What is SEO PR?

Viral 52

Viral Crisis Communications SEO Reputation 52