The Proactive Report

JANUARY 6, 2016

This is a mistake that Digital PR practitioners should not fall prey to – after all PR as a discipline is about creating conversations. If anyone understands why content should be aiming at creating ongoing conversations, it’s PR folk. Digital PR content is not a sprint, it’s a marathon.

Digital PR 100

Digital PR Corporate Groups Training 100

Buzzstream

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

As PRs, we can all be guilty of overthinking the process, getting sucked into industry studies and statistics and worrying about what others are doing that we may not be. Get creative: a recent study from the past six to 12 months could make your study or campaign relevant – the more recent, the better.

Pitching 164

Pitching Writing Digital PR How To 164

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Within Digital PR there are different types of tactics and formats used for creating content, each designed to achieve links and brand mentions. These different digital PR tactics range from surveys, commentary and quick pieces of data analysis through to large scale interactive campaigns.

Digital PR 83

Digital PR Data Survey Construction 83

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

In fact a 2017 USC Annenberg Global Communications study showed that 60% of marketing executives believe PR and marketing will become dramatically more aligned in the near future. In addition, 87% of PR executives believe the term “public relations” will no longer describe what they do within the next five years.

Trends 0

Trends Storytelling Creativity Reputation 0

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 17, 2020

From pitches to landing coverage and everything in between, Digital PR can be done without a single tool. Ruth Barrett , Head of Content and Digital PR at Inspired Agency , has another use for the tool, too, utilising it as a way to fine-tune pitches and angles before outreach.

Digital PR 161

Digital PR Tools Pitching Film 161

Buzzstream

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

But by the end of the summer, we’d onboarded a number of household name brands and were hiring again. We thought we’d come out the other side of things as we headed into a New Year but there was something else at play that was affecting our efforts as a PR and creative team. 1 – Relevancy. Now, think again.

Digital PR 71

Digital PR How To Reddit Engineering 71

Presspage

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Download the whitepaper today >>> Digital PR: A Multifaceted Approach Digital PR demands a multifaceted approach, combining storytelling finesse, teamwork, and strategic communication to boost a brand's visibility and, consequently, its revenue. Businesses can no longer rely on a one-size-fits-all approach.

Analytics 78

Analytics Digital PR Storytelling Local 78

The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Visual content has been an important part of any brand, marketing or promotional campaign since cave dwellers etched stories of their conquests on the walls of their homes. That applies to everything from your branding look and feel, all the way to seemingly insignificant things like an image that accompanies a blog post.

Trends 147

Trends Instagram Creativity Small Business 147

The Proactive Report

JUNE 17, 2018

91 percent of B2B brands and 86 percent of B2C brands use content as part of their marketing efforts. Why are these brands so content focused? Customers search for information when they’re considering purchasing an item, supporting a cause, making a decision, or working with or for a brand. It was an “Aha!

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B2C Study Exercises Sports 157

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 11, 2013

However, I believe that the PR agencies should take this as an opportunity rather than a challenge. With such alterations in the media industry, PR agencies have a window to get more creative and embrace newer avenues, such as social media platforms, more aggressively than before. Will India See a Rise in Digital PR?

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Digital PR Newspapers Advertising Advertising 79

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 8, 2016

More than half (51%) of marketing and advertising execs polled in November 2015 said the PR team is best suited to handle social media activity. Study by The Creative Group.). It makes perfect sense – PR is a communication function and social media is all about communication. This is up from 39% in 2013.

Corporate 100

Corporate Digital PR Social Media Study 100

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 8, 2016

More than half (51%) of marketing and advertising execs polled in November 2015 said the PR team is best suited to handle social media activity. Study by The Creative Group.). It makes perfect sense – PR is a communication function and social media is all about communication. This is up from 39% in 2013.

Corporate 100

Corporate Digital PR Social Media Study 100

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 8, 2016

More than half (51%) of marketing and advertising execs polled in November 2015 said the PR team is best suited to handle social media activity. Study by The Creative Group.). It makes perfect sense – PR is a communication function and social media is all about communication. This is up from 39% in 2013.

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Corporate Digital PR Social Media Study 100

Buzzstream

MAY 2, 2024

I saw an extremely passionate and knowledgeable founder of an SEO tool who was putting in the extra hours and sweat to build the content strategy for his tool (while also serving as CEO, brand ambassador, and many other hats). One study found that the optimal number of internal links pointing to a page on your site is seven or more.

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Internal International Insurance Insurance 118

Prohibition

MARCH 15, 2023

However, using video for your PR campaign may not be the first thing that comes to mind – but that shouldn’t always be the case. It only makes sense then, to use this ‘video technology’ to creatively highlight the issue of homophobia. When considering a social media strategy, video is likely to be front of mind.

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Video Case Study Sports Creativity 62

Landis PR

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Machine vs. Man: Does AI Efficiency Trump Human Creativity? No matter how powerful or disruptive it may be, generative AI simply cannot carry out the strategic thinking, creativity, real-world experience and authenticity that content marketing requires in order to be successfully implemented.

Marketing 59

Marketing Content Marketing Storytelling B2B 59

PR in High Definition

AUGUST 21, 2018

The introduction of something new and a word we hear about all the time in the creative industry. Customer service is often considered to be the key to a brand’s reputation , but part of keeping the customer happy and loyal, is to bring something new and exciting to keep them engaged. Innovation. Perceptions of innovation.

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Brand Branding Trends Social Media 54

The Proactive Report

MAY 27, 2018

If you’re studying PR, or you’re working in the industry, the recent study from USC Annenberg should be by your bedside. The report covers the disruption of the PR industry, what’s changing, what talent is needed in the new model of PR, and where the industry is headed. Brand Reputation (60%).

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Industry Measurement SEO Corporate 113

Norton's Notes

OCTOBER 13, 2014

In September, the PRCA launched a new report into digital trends in the PR industry. Put together after a YouGov study of 228 agency and in-house PR professionals across a wide range of sectors, the results are, for me, both encouraging and worrying. Digital remains the big growth area in PR.

Digital PR 45

Digital PR Trends Training Media Training 45

The Proactive Report

MAY 27, 2018

If you’re studying PR, or you’re working in the industry, the recent study from USC Annenberg should be by your bedside. The report covers the disruption of the PR industry, what’s changing, what talent is needed in the new model of PR, and where the industry is headed. Brand Reputation (60%).

Industry 100

Industry Measurement SEO Corporate 100

The Proactive Report

MAY 27, 2018

If you’re studying PR, or you’re working in the industry, the recent study from USC Annenberg should be by your bedside. The report covers the disruption of the PR industry, what’s changing, what talent is needed in the new model of PR, and where the industry is headed. Brand Reputation (60%).

Industry 100

Industry Measurement SEO Corporate 100

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Press Release Pitch Template Like those outlined in our digital PR tools post, many press release platforms provide distribution networks. Here’s an example of how I helped get [Site/Brand] to rank for [target keyword] here [link]. Unlinked mentions are an excellent way for brands to pick up high-quality backlinks.

Pitching 87

Pitching Infographics Survey Resources 87

Buzzstream

JANUARY 30, 2020

Newsjacking should be a key tactic in any approach to digital PR but before I dive in, let me clarify how I see it. To have such an impact, there needs to be the key connection that is capable of not only resulting in links and brand placements but the ability to improve rankings for valuable queries. For example. Know the news.

SEO 71

SEO Film Reddit Video 71

Buzzstream

MAY 19, 2022

For some in the digital PR space, this will get deeper into SEO and keyword research than you have before. The keyword needs to be relevant to your brand so that the data and story make sense coming from you. (If If you are a dog grooming brand, you shouldn’t be covering politics.). YOUR INDUSTRY + study.

Survey 90

Survey How To Reddit Pitching 90

Sword and the Script

MARCH 11, 2017

A little more than a year ago, I recommended four Chrome extensions for digital PR professionals and episode #75 of the Growth Marketing Toolbox podcast by Nicholas Scalice tipped me off to a few more. 2) Is your brand investing in the right content? Brands like Warner Bros. 1) Visualize how people engage with your site.

Tools 68

Tools Marketing Advertising Advertising 68

Buzzstream

OCTOBER 21, 2021

When I got promoted to SEO account manager at my previous digital marketing agency, besides all the excitement, I knew it would be a new challenge to create strategies involving Digital PR, Content, Design and other teams on top of my usual SEO work. Which were the last design updates we asked the creative team?

Software 151

Software How To SEO System 151

Doctor Spin

MAY 21, 2023

The work is usually outlined in an agreement where the retainer PR agency provides ongoing support and services for the duration of the agreement. This arrangement lets the agency become deeply familiar with your brand and objectives. Single PR project. Get access to creative, out-of-the-box thinking. Digital PR.

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Agency Publicity Public Affairs Crisis Communications 52

Buzzstream

JUNE 30, 2021

As a journalist, I’ve seen and deleted thousands of PR emails over the years. As a Digital PR, I’ve probably produced all of the above. Freelance Digital PR Luke Whelan takes a similar approach to me. Note: the study and statistics in these examples are completely fictional.

Writing 71

Writing Pitching Study Data 71

Buzzstream

AUGUST 28, 2019

When working with data to create content for your brand, it can feel like every time you come across a relevant data set, it’s already been covered extensively. . Let’s look at NerdWallet’s 2018 American Household Credit Card Debt Study as an example of this: . Take this study that aimed to show how honest people are.

Survey 98

Survey Data Comparison Analysis 98

Prohibition

JANUARY 24, 2022

According to a study on crisis communication, 47% of employers believe they have the expertise or processes necessary to deal with a crisis. These events, if not managed properly, might have a detrimental impact on the company’s brand. Prohibition PR also provide value by training your employees and spokesperson for your brand.

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Crisis Communications Crisis Agency Communications 62

Sword and the Script

JULY 2, 2019

Interestingly, PRWeek pointed to some of the competitive pressures in the industry as a result of acquisitive environment: “Business Wire once partnered with TrendKite, the digital PR platform that was acquired by Cision this year. I especially welcome studies and pieces with data that you’ve used your own product to produce.

Trends 60

Trends Media Report Technology 60

Wildfire

AUGUST 1, 2018

While we are a group of creatives in a beautiful riverside boathouse in suburban London, we’re also bunch of mad scientists who like to conduct experiments on all aspects PR — and we like having a logical, methodical approach to our work. Every agency measures this stuff; it’s the bread and butter of digital PR.

Measurement 49

Measurement Analytics Google Agency 49

ZudePR

JUNE 6, 2016

The idea for this post came after I was experiencing a growing sense of frustration late last year due to the distractions inherent in my job as a digital PR (distractions I would wager the majority of people reading this post will be familiar with). He's currently studying for a PhD in I/O Psychology. (On

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Writing Social Media SEO Blogging 114

ZudePR

MAY 31, 2015

His personal blog is PR Studies and he edits a magazine called Behind the Spin. My lightbulb went off when I saw the more I gave freely the more creative I became and yes, the more money I make in the present and long run. Displaced Yank Doug is co-founder and creative director of Velocity Partners. And Lagavulin.

Communications 81

Communications How To Blogging Content Marketing 81

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 30, 2015

Daniel Lemin, President, One Good Brand. Josh Rose, Chief Creative Officer, Weber Shandwick. Our moderator was Jerry Swerling, Professor and Director of Public Relations Studies, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. Last year the amount of video from people and brands in Facebook’s News feed increased 3.6X

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Content Marketing Groups Facebook Reputation 100