The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

If the idea of technology invading the practice of PR freaks you out a little, perhaps all you need a different perspective. Yes, technology can be daunting, but it can also make your life a lot easier, help you achieve better results and demonstrate the value of your work. These five tools can do just that. A digital newsroom.

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PRSay

APRIL 21, 2021

Here, Weiner, author of the just-published “ PR Technology, Data and Insights ” (Kogan Page), discusses acting on issues at the speed of business, combating misinformation and taking the first steps to measurement. . Real-time tools enable us to execute… that’s their sole function. They are not “turn-key insights engines.”

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 4, 2023

And as technology advances, readers are gravitating toward websites and platforms that offer a seamless mobile user experience. How Mobile Technology Can Shape PR Strategies and Tactics PR media placements Platforms that offer a strong mobile experience are catching everyone’s attention.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Improved measurements prove PR’s business impact. In 2023, powerful campaigns strengthened PR’s ability to improve brand reputation and influence, while also strengthening customer adoption and loyalty. Last year also saw advances in measurement technologies that allow PR pros to tangibly prove their business impact.

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 1, 2021

If you’ve ever evaluated PR agencies or communications technology providers, you have likely considered how their solutions compare to each other and how they fit your needs. Why technology ROI matters. Getting to ROI through business impact measurement. But have you also looked at their potential Return on Investment, or ROI?

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

But this task comes with an array of challenges that call for extensive media tracking tools. Measurement of Impact: Some impacts of PR coverage are qualitative, such as brand sentiment, perception, and reputation. Accuracy of Automated Tools: Automated tools are a necessity.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

But this task comes with an array of challenges that call for extensive media tracking tools. Measurement of Impact: Some impacts of PR coverage are qualitative, such as brand sentiment, perception, and reputation. Accuracy of Automated Tools: Automated tools are a necessity.

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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.

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The Hoyt Organization

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

As businesses become more digitized, paying attention to current trends, like the ever-growing importance of social media and data analytics, helps to promote and protect brand image. Now that we are in the fourth quarter of 2023, it’s time to ask yourself if your PR strategy is up-to-date with the latest pr trends and technology.

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Communications Conversations

JULY 26, 2018

I’ve seen a number of articles recently that have focused on a growing–and increasingly troublesome–trend in our industry: Our complete over-reliance on tools and technology. What I’ve seen is this: Brands purchasing and increasing number of social media tools. They just don’t.

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Cision

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Read on to learn more about how PR can bring measurement into the digital era. At Origami Logic , we recently conducted a survey of marketers with Brand Innovators and the results showed that companies innovative in the area of marketing performance measurement are striving to get a cross-channel perspective of campaign performance.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

AirPR’s new Research Trends TM provides insight into how to build a brand Narrative. When your brand builds a clear narrative and fine-tunes messaging, it clears the way for reaching both your customers and other decision makers. But AI tools can help build a brand narrative and establish insights before you ever begin your campaign.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 4, 2021

Klear CEO Eytan Avigdor says his product uses “algorithms and artificial intelligence to help customers identify relevant influencers, manage influencer relationships, and measure the impact of those relationships – something that Meltwater has done for traditional media relations for many years.”. Muck Rack enhances reporting .

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Onclusive

JUNE 2, 2021

An impactful PR campaign can attract positive media attention and influence brand awareness, reputation and sales for your brand for years to come. Before setting your objectives, you’ll need to conduct research around where your brand is today relative to the industry, the competition and the environment that you’re operating in.

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Onclusive

JUNE 26, 2019

DISCOVER HOW MEASUREMENT & PLANNING FOR EARNED & OWNED MEDIA IMPACTS YOUR BOTTOM LINE. Public relations professionals aren’t just responsible for creating brand awareness; they’re also required to attribute their efforts to real website traffic, call to actions, and ROI. Find tools and technologies that support your efforts.

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Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 25, 2017

I enjoyed attending my third consecutive Social Tools Summit event in Boston last week, where I moderated a panel on branding and thought leadership. Social Tools may not be the biggest or splashiest event – but it fosters great dialog, networking and learning. Branding and Thought Leadership. Social Tools.

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 12, 2021

A business case is one of the most powerful decision-making tools available to the C-suite. This initiative can be anything from a new product launch, to a proposal to increase spend on a branding campaign, or a significant investment with a new agency—to name a few. Improved technology is on the wish list, as well.

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Contently - Strategy

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

We’ll look at how to measure sentiment using examples from brands with successful programs. Customer sentiment measures how people feel about you — specifically your brand, products, or marketing campaigns. Why Marketers Should Measure Sentiment It’s not enough for people to know about a brand anymore.

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How To Measurement Survey Analysis 133

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 9, 2024

In this edition: Cision silently rebrands HARO; Meltwater’s dealmaking continues; PR tech briefs and mentions content picks There have been so many private equity (PE) deals among PR technology companies, that it’s easy to lose track of who owns what. HARO is a name universally recognized brand, so the rebrand doesn’t make sense to me at all.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

As the CEO of a leading communications technology company, I have been asked by many of our customers what this means for the industry. Generally, it is exciting to see continued investment in tools for the PR industry. People want to invest in what works, but they can only know if something is working if they measure it.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

Top stories in today’s summary of PR news: Cision shutters the HARO brand; Agility adds “Intelligent Insights”; PR tech company replaces employees with AI On the first Tuesday of every month, I sort through all the news I can find on PR technology or comms tech and present it in a summary post like this one.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

This isn’t new, but today there are more digital distractions in the form of tools, tactics and platforms. To get there, PR teams must have a deep understanding of business objectives, the target audience for the brand or message, and the best ways to reach them. It’s easy to be diverted by the latest shiny object. Just ask Google.

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 28, 2021

While this puts communications and PR front and center as the stewards of corporate reputation, PR pros also have a formidable challenge of monitoring and addressing multiple internal and external influencers that affect their brand perception. Ultimately, ESG is used to measure sustainability and societal impact of an organization.

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Prohibition

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Overview of Tech PR Tech PR is the strategic use of communications and relationships to build the reputation of a brand or business in the technology industry. Role of Tech PR in promoting technology companies Tech PR plays a vital role in promoting technology companies.

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 19, 2021

You also need to fully understand how your challenge ties in with your company’s core business needs and how solving this problem will create value for your brand and key stakeholders. Onclusive is an invaluable tool to help you become a better PR person. Step 4: Work out the plan. Step 5: Write the business case. Sara Eberle.

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Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 5, 2019

There’s no doubt that technology continues to have an impact on the PR industry. Let’s look at the trends discovered in the 2019 edition of this report — PR: Tech – The Future of Technology in Communication. PR:tech – The Future of Technology in Communication. Technology also brings opportunities for PR pros.

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Technology Trends Survey Report 66

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 3, 2022

They can also build credibility and visibility for their brands by taking a booth. The earned visibility can drive brand differentiation, help recruitment, reinforce a leadership positioning, and even influence buyer decisions. Sponsors are a who’s who of big B2B tech brands. B2B Sales & Marketing Exchange (August, Boston).

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PRSay

APRIL 23, 2024

When trying to demonstrate the value of their work, “One of the biggest challenges that PR professionals have is that we measure outputs instead of outcomes,” Gini Dietrich said. If you’re going to do owned media, it’s about storytelling and creating that brand narrative. What has changed are the tools. It is amazing.”

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The Proactive Report

MARCH 13, 2015

As the digital world continues its headlong rush into the future, with new tools and toys popping up all the time, managing a brand’s social media program has become a very time-intensive activity. She’s an early adopter of Digital PR and has been an evangelist for the use of technology in PR since 2000.

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Onclusive

JANUARY 21, 2021

In this article, we reveal the process that communication-savvy executives use to set SMART communications goals aligned with the company’s business objectives, and how they measure success of communications initiatives with metrics that matter. Measuring real business impact of earned and owned media.

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Communications Measurement Corporate Reputation 195

Onclusive

APRIL 29, 2021

It is also critical to be able to measure how your response is resonating with your intended audiences and how your brand reputation is faring during a crisis. If the crisis is your responsibility, be accountable for it and apologize—being honest is key to building your brand reputation. DO measure your impact as things unfold.

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Here are Onclusive’s predictions for what to expect in 2021: Corporate reputation as a key success metric During this era of disruption and uncertainty, corporate values and brand activism have become more important than ever. That’s why content marketing needs PR. Ready to gain a leg up on your competition?

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The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

Check out this interview to begin to improve your measurement today. All models are wrong, but some are useful… Orin Puniello, part Ketchum Global Research & Analytics team shares why some PR measurement models will never tell you the whole truth. This post and a new feature on insight tool BuzzSumo holds a lot of the answers!

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Not all media contact and outreach tools for communicators are created equal. Look no further than Onclusive’s journalist relationship management tools. Look no further than Onclusive’s journalist relationship management tools. Learn more about Onclusive’s journalist relationship management tools or request a demo today.

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The Proactive Report

MARCH 13, 2015

As the digital world continues its headlong rush into the future, with new tools and toys popping up all the time, managing a brand’s social media program has become a very time-intensive activity. She’s an early adopter of Digital PR and has been an evangelist for the use of technology in PR since 2000.

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Technology Social Media Media Digital PR 100

Cision

AUGUST 29, 2015

Currently, brands like Acura, GE, Delta Airlines, Lexus and Prudential have shown confidence in the platform by purchasing advertising, but to keep its advertisers Slate will have to show the true performance of its podcasts. Podcasts are a tricky medium to quantify, but that doesn’t mean your brand should avoid metrics altogether.

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2017

PR coverage has typically been measured by media outlet audience size. For example, if a PR pro gained coverage for their brand in Forbes, they may report the circulation of Forbes as the potential audience size that saw the message. Fortunately, we now have two major tools at our fingertips: data and insights.

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