Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

CEOs and business leaders are increasingly recognizing the value of corporate communications; investors say comms can increase company valuations. This week I paused to catch up on reading several other PR and corporate communications surveys that I haven’t had a chance to read yet and summarize them here for you.

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Survey Corporate Communications Financial 82

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Earned Media/Media Relations. Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis. AirPR offers a media monitoring solution.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Cision

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Of the three pillars of the marketer’s media mix — paid, owned and earned — earned media can be the most challenging to measure. This has resulted in it receiving a backseat to paid media in most corporate budgets. Sometimes, it feels like paid media budgets are invincible. At Cision, we’re still purists.

Media 230

Media Measurement Advertising Advertising 230

Onclusive

JANUARY 14, 2021

As an executive, you have the power to set up your communications team for success from the start. Empower communications to think about how they can drive and impact corporate strategy and trajectory, and offer regular opportunities to contribute to decision-making. Defining the optimal scope and budget for communications.

Communications 195

Communications Corporate Measurement Reputation 195

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 15, 2017

In July, #measurePR discussed how major media outlets measure their content initiatives. Media and Dave Griner of AdWeek. measurePR community member Aidan Lukomnik chimed in: A2) Perfect is a target. You figure out the audience of the media property you’re pitching #measurepr. August #measurePR was FAB!

Measurement 75

Measurement Media Banking Community 75

Reputation Us

JANUARY 3, 2020

The most recent Nielsen Global Survey of Corporate Social Responsibility found that more than half of 30,000 people surveyed in 60 countries “are willing to pay more for products and services provided by companies that are committed to positive social and environmental impact.” Gaining profit and peace-of-mind is a pretty strong combo.

Reputation 60

Reputation Corporate Survey Employee 60

Stephen Waddington

MAY 4, 2021

The crisis has accelerated many of the changes already underway in media, public engagement, and organisational communication, such as the role of communication as a strategic management function and a more human approach to communication by CEOs and management teams. You can download a copy from the Vuelio website.

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Publicity Government Corporate Financial 197

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. The first measure came from a business with a marketing automation system implemented. Components to Effectively Measure a B2B Blog. Unique visitors.

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B2B Measurement Blogging Community 67

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 6, 2020

In a couple of weeks, I’ll be presenting a session at the Earned Media Mastery Summit by Agility PR Solutions and Bulldog Reporter, alongside, Ned Lundquist , Our session is titled, “Earned Media Trends and Best Practices Revealed in an Analysis of the 2020 JOTW Communications Survey.” What is the JOTW Communications Survey?

Training 96

Training Trends Media Survey 96

PRSay

JANUARY 8, 2019

29, Matt Charles, APR, presents a webinar titled “ How to Tell Your Organization’s Story to Get Media Coverage.” Whether you serve a large corporation, small nonprofit, major research university or municipal government, at some point your boss has probably said, “We need more media attention. Can you make it happen?”

Storytelling 163

Storytelling Media Nonprofit Government 163

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 10, 2018

Businesses face greater reputation risk as social media and mobile technologies increase the speed of communication and a dynamic public actively shares what they see and how they feel, 24/7. ET, the #PRStudChat community will gather for an in-depth Twitter discussion on the State of Digital Corporate Reputation.

Corporate 56

Corporate Reputation Community Resources 56

Onclusive

JUNE 21, 2017

Hosted by Deirdre Breakenridge of Pure Performance Communications , and joined by fellow panelists Shonali Burke and Shannon Furey , the panel covered emerging PR trends including how corporate storytelling has changed in recent years and what PR professionals must learn to sustain their careers. PR is no longer a linear process.

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Storytelling SEO Community Engineering 329

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Students and professionals will come together to discuss strategies, tactics, and best practices for a variety of situations, including initial client meetings, success measurement, motivation, integrated marketing, presentations, and nonprofit communication. Others consider blasting news releases good media relations.

Nonprofit 387

Nonprofit Advertising Advertising Measurement 387

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 29, 2020

They were designed to push out businesses messages through traditional media to customers. Today, brand communications is much more of a two-way street. In a depressed economy, a business that maintains marketing and communications will bounce back more quickly than one that cuts its budgets.

Marketing 225

Marketing Leadership Crisis Healthcare 225

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 28, 2013

A bright spot was that we were due to talk with my friend John Friedman , who recently moved into the role of Corporate Citizenship Communications Director for Sodexo (for whom he’s worked for years). On how Sodexo specifically measures its Corporate Citizenship efforts: A3: #Sodexo uses 3 year survey of stakeholders.

Measurement 103

Measurement Corporate Survey Viral 103

PRSay

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In the workplace, CEOs say, a culture of incivility threatens employee morale and productivity, corporate reputation and revenue. How can communications professionals show leadership to help counter this epidemic of incivility? Which communications assets can we use to make our kindness campaign a success?

Employee 154

Employee Crisis Reputation Creativity 154

MaccaPR

JULY 24, 2019

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) campaigns are on the rise as brands explore how they can stand out in a crowded, noisy marketplace, position themselves apart from their competition and make a statement with consumers. When done well, CSR campaigns like Dove’s can result in earned media, goodwill and even a measurable increase in sales.

Corporate 116

Corporate Retail Policies Employee 116

Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

COVID-19 has been a significant driver, but media change, a reappraisal of brands, and business performance are also factors. Marketing and communications, like all operational functions, should work together Discussions about the integration of marketing and public relations are typically abstract and of limited value in practice.

Trends 157

Trends Publicity Marketing Case Study 157

PRSay

OCTOBER 25, 2017

8–10: Breaking Misconceptions About Communicating With Rural Americans. When PR professionals target people in poor, rural communities, relying on stereotypes and misconceptions often hinders their campaigns, said Deana Rachelle Haworth, M.A., 10, titled “ Rural Reach: Strategic Communication With Rural and Low Income Audiences.”

Social Media 117

Social Media Conference Media Corporate 117

Cision

AUGUST 23, 2017

Over the last few years, particularly with the onset of social media, emotional reactions from consumers have changed the face of public relations. Fractl, a digital marketing firm, carried out a surveyed of 400 people asking them to record their emotional responses to 100 of the top images from Reddit’s r/pics community.

Digital PR 251

Digital PR How To Small Business Analysis 251

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

How can you tell if your media relations efforts are having an impact? PR measurement has long been the Achilles heel of the industry. Measuring behavior is harder. The company works with adtech networks to do for media coverage what adtech is doing for advertising. Even surveys don’t really cut it.

Publicity 90

Publicity Media Advertising Advertising 90

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 3, 2016

The May edition of #measurePR brought together three fabulous guests who were ready to share their smarts on measuring media relations. Anne Isenhower a media relations expert and social media enthusiast who works with nonprofits and Fortune 500 CEOs. Fragmentation of media means fewer eyeballs on each story.

Media Relations 40

Media Relations Measurement Media Analysis 40

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

(Right-click and open image in a new tab for higher resolution) The survey was conducted in partnership between Ned’s Job of the Week (JOTW), which is edited and published by Ned Lundquist , ABC, IABC Fellow, and Sword and the Script Media by yours truly. Stacey Miller , Vice President, Communications, Auto Care Association.

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Survey Communications Measurement Internal 132

PRSay

JUNE 15, 2021

And after the murders of Black and Latinx trans women like Tiara Banks and Chyna Carillo, the murders of George Floyd and so many others across the country, this year’s celebration of Pride will be defined by the experience of the past 50-plus years and the past year in equal measure. We expect more now, and in the future. The list is long.

Employee 201

Employee Community Leadership Enterprise 201

Wadds Inc.

MARCH 19, 2024

Business value of international communications The Gallagher State of the Sector 2023/24 report sets out the business case for internal communications based on its contribution to culture, strategic alignment and value creation. It’s measured by means of employee engagement. I’d go further and add productivity and profitability.

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Internal International Communications Employee 78

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 1, 2014

The other day, a friend of mine pinged me into a Facebook conversation about whether or not PR pros should use AVEs when measuring their work. So it reflects the way users are actually viewing and sharing content across the web, including via social media. Will Digital Reach Improve the PR Measurement Drumbeat?

Measurement 100

Measurement Social Media Web Twitter 100

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

The November edition of #measurePR focused on measuring engagement. Our trio of guests included: Ashley Brown , Head of Global Communications at Spredfast; Austin Gaule , Media Analysis Director at Universal Information Services; and Angie Jeffrey , Vice President Brand Management at ABX Advertising Benchmark Index.

Measurement 40

Measurement Community Banking Advertising 40

Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

“The global business community is being challenged by Millennials who want to change the world — and the results are going to be incredible.” Financial performance should not be the only measure of success. I LIKE a leader who …” Speaks up more and shows a lot of corporate activism.

Ethics 218

Ethics Exercises Energy Corporate 218

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Ali, APR, has a 15+ year career in communications and marketing, and is adjunct faculty in Georgetown University’s Corporate Communication and Public Relations program. Kirk Hazlett, APR, Fellow PRSA, is Adjunct Professor in Communication at the University of Tampa. Kirk Hazlett, APR (@KirkHazlett) September 13, 2018.

Ethics 47

Ethics Measurement Reputation Guidelines 47

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 28, 2016

The October 13th edition of #measurePR focused on measuring content. Our kick-butt guests included: Brandon Andersen , Chief Strategist at Ceralytics; Janet Fouts , CEO of Tatu Digital Media; David Klein , Director of Marketing at ClickTime; and Fay Shapiro , Publisher at CommPRO Global Inc. Not a one size, fits all plan.

Measurement 40

Measurement Comparison Banking Print 40

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 29, 2023

While the United States stands as one of the globe’s most ethnically diverse nations, the world of mass media has often lagged in echoing the true complexion of our nation. Regrettably, advertising and marketing seem to remain a notable instance of this disparity. That disparity needs to change!

Brand 89

Brand Branding Marketing Ethics 89

PR for Anyone

JANUARY 28, 2024

Her research and insight into workplace strategy have been published in media outlets such as Forbes, NY Post, Harvard Business Review, and more. You’re Missing Out, Corporate America Women navigating the workplace in their 50s encounter a unique set of challenges distinct from their younger colleagues.

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Employee Policies Creativity Company 130

Sword and the Script

APRIL 12, 2022

But then, last month, TrueScope, which provides media monitoring , raised a $6 million Series A round. The PR community needs the competition. Propel is an all-in-one PR platform with media contacts, email distribution and monitoring. Michael Smart is offering a webinar examining media pitch subject lines that work.

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Software Pitching Measurement Enterprise 90

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 25, 2016

Proper measurement can take your campaigns to the next level. Get inspired as we take a look at some awesome measurement case studies in this week’s roundup. How to Measure PR: A Case Study and Examples. Measuring the Effectiveness of News Releases — A Case Study. The Truth About the Top Five Super Bowl Ads.

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Case Study Study Measurement Pinterest 40

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 13, 2015

Christine Perkett , and founder of Tenacity5 Media (and my friend) Geoff Livingston. With these two measurement smarties at the center of our universe that day (a social media dream!) we decided to delve into what I like to call “March Measurement Madness.” In 90s often heard “PR isn’t measurable!”

Measurement 40

Measurement Community Travel Data 40

Landis PR

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Both TBL and ESG are frameworks to measure the sustainability of a company, and each play an important role in event planning. The Evolution of Event Sustainability Just as measurement tools are advancing, sustainability at events has evolved from the days of putting out recycling bins and hoping for the best.

Government 69

Government Measurement Groups Corporate 69

David PR Group

JULY 13, 2016

Measurement in the world of public relations has always been an ethereal concept. Putting a value on media coverage or social media awareness remains a bit of a Holy Grail. What causes the most damage to corporate reputations? Do you lead a community organization? • Harris Reputation Quotient attributes.

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Reputation Measurement How To Financial 40