Sword and the Script

AUGUST 4, 2020

Summary of monthly PR tech news: Critical Mention adds a media database; Talkwalker acquires Nielson Social; Watch out for fine print in media monitoring contracts As a term, earned media made a big splash in search trends in late 2004 or early 2005…and then interest waned. Over time, the digital community warmed to the term again.

Media Relations 156

Media Relations Media Print Software 156

Sword and the Script

APRIL 12, 2022

The PR community needs the competition. In its funding announcement, the company says it can also “measure ROI from earned media including traffic, form submissions, purchases and other conversions.” Enterprise monitoring may cost more. Meltwater offers 50 suggested metrics to measure your content marketing.

Software 89

Software Pitching Measurement Enterprise 89

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

PR measurement has long been the Achilles heel of the industry. Measuring behavior is harder. Sometimes you can use UTM tags to measure an incremental online action attributable to PR, but truly measuring behavior change (sales, votes, donations) is very difficult. Advertising is a valid channel of communication.

Publicity 92

Publicity Media Advertising Advertising 92

Katie Paine's Measurement Blog

MAY 25, 2023

Our Measurement Vendor Selection Guide begins below. It is designed to be used along with Paine Publishing’s: 8 Quick Tips for Finding the Perfect Communications Measurement Vendor Checklist for Picking the Perfect Communications Measurement Vendor , and No Bullsh*t PR Measurement Glossary for what’s what.

Measurement 52

Measurement Communications Survey System 52

Cision

MARCH 24, 2017

This is the great debate in PR: how do we measure what we do and prove its value? If I had a billion dollars, I would… pay off my home, fund my kids’ college education and donate to charities doing great work in my local community. It got to a point that was too vast to comprehend.

Enterprise 227

Enterprise Agency Radio Fashion 227

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 13, 2023

Whether seeking heightened brand visibility or driving more web traffic, success requires focusing on measurable targets upfront throughout execution. Sometimes, it just takes a little community spirit. Tip 8: Measure your results Even with financial constraints at play, gauging success in PR is paramount.

Analytics 40

Analytics Content Marketing Measurement Advertising 40

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 6, 2019

There’s a lot that’s happened over the last month among vendors that make technology for public relations (PR) professionals – and I can’t wait to show you this month’s summary of news from the PR technology community. The newly acquired Notified business, provider of cloud-enabled media, monitoring and measurement tools.”.

Marketing 64

Marketing Pitching Corporate Tools 64