Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Our job descriptions tells us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. For the sake of creating a comprehensive list of all the tasks today’s PR and communications teams are responsible for, we’ve compiled a list of 20 responsibilities or areas of focus.

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Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

PRSay

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Austin, Texas, was the backdrop for PRSA’s International Conference this past week. The theme: “Communications Convergence” covered a range of topics including conflicts, creativity and client relationships. Crunching numbers (data and measurement) was a hot topic as well. Join the group here.

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Onclusive

JANUARY 10, 2018

With the explosion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, an increased focus from the C-suite on business- and metrics-driven KPIs, and a new trend toward Growth PR , PR & content marketing measurement is changing – radically and rapidly. There is such wide disparity in measurement today.

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Content Marketing Measurement Interviews Marketing 150

Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

According to LinkedIn data published this week, communications and media professionals are among the least confident among the UK workforce. Behaviour change, internal communications, online events, training design and voice technologies are in huge demand. It’s understandable. We live in uncertain times.

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Agency Creativity Marketing Government 122

NewsWhip

APRIL 27, 2023

The communications and public relations industry is constantly evolving, especially in the digital age. Communications professionals are now creating a suite of best class tools to help them successfully do their job. Paid #Paid is a creative marketing platform that streamlines collaboration between brands and content creators.

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 16, 2020

As we enter 2021, the world at large and communications professionals in particular find themselves at a significant turning point. PR will be expected to shift the focus toward value-based communications, including the prevalent topic of health and safety, and corporate reputation will start taking center stage as a key success metric.

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Industry Content Marketing Corporate Analytics 221

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 15, 2020

There were some clear misses in my original essay: social media activism, internal communications, storytelling and professionalism in PR. The resurgence of internal communications Internal communications is one of the hottest areas of contemporary PR. Time served is the typical measure of competence of PR.

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Storytelling Social Media Internal International 78

The Resolution Blog

MAY 24, 2017

How refusing to offer AVE’s led to two global AMEC awards and very happy clients On May 17th, 2017 AMEC announced the winners for their International Communication Effectiveness awards. We’ll let the AMEC judges tell you that: “We loved the creativity both in the execution, media mix and news hijacking.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

How can communications professionals show leadership to help counter this epidemic of incivility? Since many of our communications campaigns (and how we measure their success) might cause people to feel more like numbers or objects, what do we have to lose? Such campaigns will lift eyebrows, turn heads and drop jaws.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 28, 2020

There was an excellent example of this last year, when event success technology platform Bizzabo launched EMPOWER NYC , an invite-only event celebrating women in business, marketing and leadership, on International Women’s Day. Build your strategy with measurement and reporting in mind.

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Strategy Media Measurement Product Launch 287

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 24, 2018

It’s talk-show-meets-freak-show with popular contemporary music added in for good measure. The great Brian Solis, who I had the pleasure of seeing live in 2013 as keynote speaker at the PRSA’s International Conference, recently published this article on LinkedIn about creative storytelling. I love a good idiom.

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Creativity Storytelling LinkedIn System 96

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The same is true for internal PR or communications teams as they begin a new campaign. It’s the time to understand PR goals as well as business goals, and agree on how success will be measured for the program. The post How To Get A Fast Start On Your PR Campaign appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The same is true for internal PR or communications teams as they begin a new campaign. It’s the time to understand PR goals as well as business goals, and agree on how success will be measured for the program. The post How To Get A Fast Start On Your PR Campaign appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2019

Senior executives who do not make themselves available for internal reviews, or who don’t participate as corporate spokespersons where needed are sending a message that the program isn’t important, which can hamstring the PR team’s efforts. No measure of success. No creative spark . There’s no buy-in at the top .

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SEO Storytelling Product Launch Measurement 178

Katie Paine's Measurement Blog

JANUARY 27, 2023

Also, of course, I have measured a lot of comms programs over many years. Based on all that experience—and, yes, some data, too—I’ve put together a list of the techniques and tactics that I think will make you a more effective communicator in 2023. Welcome to your new year of communicating. Measure at every step.

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Stuart Bruce

MAY 20, 2016

Despite this appearing to defy logic and common sense it exists for a good reason to prevent ‘creative’ accounting. If accounting is to give value it should learn to measure and report them appropriately. What does this mean for public relations and corporate communications professionals? You can’t just create or build it.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

There are plenty of other reasons for close communication between client and agency, of course. Measure what matters. Even the most capable and motivated team must have a knowledgeable communications professional who is empowered to get them what they need, and, ideally to guide their thinking and set direction for the longer term.

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Agency How To Construction Advertising 223

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Today I share Deborah Weinstein’s answers to questions about the challenges confronting social media marketing and digital communications. Brands must also make sure their community manager or agency has the experience, curiosity, and imagination needed to conceive, implement and measure their social efforts.

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Onclusive

MARCH 19, 2019

As a team, we enable PR, Communications, and Content Marketing professionals to drive better brand and business outcomes with insights across owned, earned, sponsored, and amplified media including: Key Message Tracking. Communicate the value of these solutions to the customers internal teams and executives. Qualifications.

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Measurement Engineering Data Content Marketing 150

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

Public relations professionals create and maintain a positive image for their organization, often through the use of marketing, branding, and communication strategies. PR is a broad field that encompasses many different tactics and strategies for managing communication between an organization and the public. It’s not a bad take.

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Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 104

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 15, 2018

The advent of spring means that public relations people are devising creative ways to put a fresh spin on program activities as well as spruce up client relationships. Brands should review creative strategies, new product updates and budgets to ensure the current investment is appropriate to reach PR goals. Fashion trend insights?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 26, 2016

Predictions, warnings, and optimistic expectations about the future of PR and communications abound. More measurement, metrics, and quantifying value. In the age of data insights, nothing will escape the reach of precise measurement tools. Imagination and creativity will rule. appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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Viral Creativity Advertising Advertising 136

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Refresh with formal creative sessions. Measure performance daily. You can actually keep track internally of how many stories a particular company ann ouncement garnered, or how well a social media pos t performed, right in your content calendar. Of course, every.

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Shift Communications

MAY 16, 2017

In order to truly have a successful program, you’ll need a planning process that is comprehensive and creative, no matter how long the team has worked with the client or how much knowledge the team has about the industry. However, not just any plan will do. The best planning process is when both parties come to the table well informed.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Points North Group, which measures influencer marketing, estimates that midlevel influencers—those with 50,000 to 100,000 followers—may have as a fake follower rate as high as 20%. And how does a brand afford the fees and measurement costs associated with a broad international campaign? Influence requires relevance.

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Fashion Instagram Measurement YouTube 180

Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 16, 2014

However, I managed to share three big trends along with three new practices for PR professionals in an Expert Express Talk at the PRSA International Conference in Washington, DC ( #PRSAICON ). Knowing that communication has no borders and boundaries. Understanding diverse environments internally and externally.

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Big Data Data Education Internal 250

Mindful Marketing

JULY 29, 2015

The Barcelona Principles are being updated and the PR industry seems to be more abuzz about PR measurement and PR analytics than ever, and that’s great! Obviously we are big fans of the industry following a set of standards, getting away from meaningless metrics and digging deep into what PR measurement should entail.

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Analysis Measurement Analytics Creativity 50

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 8, 2016

The account lead at the right agency will have a combination of pertinent experience, communications skills and good chemistry with the client team. Can you offer an example of a creative strategy? The post 8 Key Questions To Ask A PR Firm appeared first on Crenshaw Communications. How do you calculate ROI for PR services?

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B2B Agency Creativity Meeting 159

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 3, 2018

Inspiring communications focuses people on the real value in your products or services. They wanted to refresh their logo and image; which was fortunate because their mission was again focused entirely on what they did – they measured the quality of healthcare. Image: rawpixel.com via Unsplash , Creative Commons CC0.

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Communications Healthcare Enterprise Leadership 68

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

To keep pace, you’ll need to understand how to cater content to your brands, deliver a video to its target audience and measure performance to prove its value. One mistake I see communicators make is jumping right into video content creation before setting the strategy. These measurables go far beyond retweets and page views.

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Storytelling Video Strategy Analytics 137

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

The PR team must continue to perform at a high level and generate measurable outcomes for the fourth quarter. That may mean flawless execution and robust reporting, but it can also mean it’s time to get creative with fresh thinking and add-ons for Q4 initiatives. Get an early client check-in.

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Retail Creativity Leadership Agency 136

Prohibition

JULY 5, 2023

We’ll also be sharing insider tips and strategies from industry experts, making it your go-to resource for all things PR, marketing, and communications. Our first guest episode is with Stuart Bruce; an international PR professional and co-founder of Purposeful Relations, global advisory and consultancy firm.

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Resources Interviews Industry Creativity 62

PRSay

MARCH 26, 2021

The PRSA Diversity & Inclusion Committee spoke with Nathalie Santa Maria, APR, owner and chief communications officer at Sunnyside Communications , to discuss how diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) work is impacting women in public relations and potentially opening more doors for honest dialogue. Am I making them proud?

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Publicity Nonprofit Customer Service Writing 171

Onclusive

JUNE 14, 2017

They often go it alone without checking in with PR, instead leaning on the fact that they’re working with the creative team’s copywriter, and copywriters are all the extra “messaging expertise” the marketing team needs, right? Marketing Goal 4: Measure brand perception more effectively. Magazine, and more.

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Marketing Measurement Trends B2B 170

Mindful Marketing

DECEMBER 17, 2015

For our latest Masters in Marketing interview, we talked with Wendy Marx, an award-winning public relations and marketing communications executive who helps B2B companies and executives become well-known brands. Her ability to take SMBs from “Anonymity to the New York Times”™ has driven the growth of Marx Communications.

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Communications Marketing Internal International 50

Cision

APRIL 28, 2017

This week, Cortés sat down with me to discuss the importance of internal communication, creating and following an effective business plan, and knowing how to add value to your team. What are some of the differences in building a communication strategy on a national level compared to a local level? What is the big picture?

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Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 11, 2015

“If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.” Odds are that you’ve heard someone say that PR can’t be quantified, or social media ROI can’t be measured, or that a media impression or social post generated an advertising value equivalent (AVE) of hundreds of thousands (or millions) of dollars.

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Measurement How To Analytics Customer Service 40