PRSay

JULY 1, 2020

We all know it’s important to measure our PR campaigns. However, according to Muck Rack’s 2020 “State of PR Survey,” 64 percent of public relations pros still struggle with quantifiable measurement — a 1 percent improvement from last year’s findings. True behavior change doesn’t happen overnight,” Grant said.

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Measurement Communications Banking Survey 170

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

I’ve spent the past few weeks breaking down the survey results from The 5th Annual JOTW Strategic Communications Survey for 2022 (see these posts covering the executive summary , top challenges , organizational trust in media and views on media bias ). Valuations are driven by both art and science. What are those non-financial factors?

Survey 81

Survey Corporate Communications Financial 81

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Marketing and PR predictions aren’t merely forecasts, but often a reflection of our aspirations and perhaps advice – mistakes we’ve made we’d like to help others avoid. “Be b) More pay-to-play opportunities to participate in national media relations opportunities. Jason Brown , Founder/Principal, PublicCity PR.

Marketing 187

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 187

PR Job Coach

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Ageism: The Pause that Perplexes Patti Temple Rocks and Scott Monty Opine on the "Agedemic" at the PRSA Silicon Valley Friday Forum on November 20, 2020. Ageism, the practice of sunsetting experienced pros , has been with us in the work force for many years but today has become a routine practice in technology and many other industries.

Corporate 274

Corporate Leadership Advertising Advertising 274

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

About half of comms pros say they track web traffic, impression and placements for PR measurement, but such metrics point out the direction of success rather than conclusive . Commetric came out this week with its “ PR Measurement Twitter Influencer Index.” PR measurement. PR measurement.”. select all that apply).

Measurement 85

Measurement Survey Web Software 85

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Dozens of marketing and PR professionals express aspirations for 2020 along with educated guesses about the future . PR and communications predictions. Predictions from PR and martech providers; and. Predictability is dead – 2020 killed it. Predictions usually include some element of aspiration. My own predictions.

Marketing 167

Marketing Employee Content Marketing Training 167

Konnect Agency

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Now that you know how to end the year right, let’s talk about PReparing for success in 2020… Who is ever really ready to go into a new year or in this case a new decade? Now let’s soar into 2020 like the PRos we are. On top of that, many of us are also thinking about that new year, new me resolutions.

Agency 80

Agency Energy Training Blogging 80

Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 11, 2021

Just because you’re a solo PR pro doesn’t mean you’re in this alone. In this monthly series, we ask five Solo PR Pro members to share their best tips, tricks and resources for managing their solo business. 5 solo PR pros share their predictions for the PR industry in 2021.

Industry 79

Industry Print Ethics Internal 79

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

Vendors are giving us reason to be optimistic about public relations technology – from AI that will predict your pitching success to more tangible PR measurement and attribution. Years ago, I had the opportunity to be a PR director for a publicly-traded company that developed and sold software to the PR market.

Technology 167

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 167

Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 2, 2022

For many solo PR pros, the idea of becoming an adjunct instructor at a local college or university can be appealing. 3 solo PR pros on becoming an adjunct instructor. 3 solo PR pros on becoming an adjunct instructor. “It gives me additional credibility among my peers and clients.”

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Education Course Nonprofit Resources 107

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

As I’ve done in recent years, I’ve asked a whole bunch of smart people for their marketing predictions or PR predictions for the next year. And now on with the marketing and PR predictions for 2020. Predictions reflect facts, experience, and often a bit of hope for the future. Even pessimistic predictions are hopeful.

Marketing 99

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 99

Solo PR Pro

DECEMBER 22, 2020

One of the keys to being a confident and savvy solo PR pro is professional development. However, as a solo PR pro, it’s your responsibility to set yourself apart by making time for you. However, as a solo PR pro, it’s your responsibility to set yourself apart by making time for you. Yes, we know.

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Conference Content Marketing Community Education 58

Sword and the Script

MARCH 3, 2020

The top news in PR tech this month includes: Artificial Intelligence updates for PR, Microsoft integrations for internal comms; podcast monitoring grows. This is your monthly summary of all the news out of the PR technology community. The PR Tech Sum typically runs on the first Tuesday of every month.

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Pitching Instagram Survey Data 78

Victorious PR

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

My company consistently gets its clients onto top podcasts, into A-List publications, and onto the first page of Google. I started Victorious PR in 2020 and grew it to 7-figures in the first year by WORD OF MOUTH ALONE. Hint: Word of mouth, IS PR. Because he is consistently at the top of Google time and again.

Publicity 52

Publicity Video Pitching Google 52

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

This is my annual long-read essay on the future of the PR business. Dr Jon White is a reflective PR practitioner and scholarly provocateur. He published a paper called PR 2020 on behalf of the CIPR in 2011 that examined the future of PR. PR is a social science. It’s a work in progress. Issues in practice 1.

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

PR in High Definition

APRIL 23, 2020

However, during the past month or two we’ve seen headlines that better reflect the amazing opportunities that tech presents. However, during the past month or two we’ve seen headlines that better reflect the amazing opportunities that tech presents. Little did I know, the role would teach me several life-long lessons in positivity.

Government 77

Government Technology Conference Energy 77

PRSay

MAY 5, 2016

Along the same lines, many brands have chosen to announce their rosters first via social media as a soft launch and have held their campaign creative and activation plans for a bigger, more formal PR play at a later date. How can PR pros working in sports or other industries begin preparing for an Olympic year with Rio 2016 coming up?

Sports 60

Sports Pitching Print Local 60

Landis PR

JANUARY 3, 2022

Following the 2020 pandemic, 2021 continued to surprise us in both good and bad ways. 2022 will not stop posing challenges and creating opportunities for public relations practitioners no matter where they are based on the globe. Photo courtesy of Unsplash. Note: PRGN originally posted this blog on its website. What a year!

Trends 52

Trends Trade Shows Agency Communications 52

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 22, 2019

To that end, I’ve poured over two surveys and re-visited a third to see what the wisdom the marketing crowds had to say about 2020 marketing budgets. but most CMOs (61%) expect “their budgets to rebound in 2020” according to The CMO Spend Survey by Gartner. October is typically a time of year with special urgency for many in marketing.

Marketing 65

Marketing Survey Study B2B 65

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Some marketing and communications predictions suggest AI will change the world; others see a tailspin of noise and and see humanity as a path for differentiation Most marketing and PR professionals have formed strong viewpoints on AI. That much is apparent I compiled this year’s list of marketing and communications predictions.

Writing 190

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 190

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 11, 2018

As I’m wont to do at year’s end, I ask many brilliant marketing and PR types for their take on what might transpire over the next twelve months. This year, more than 20 professionals – real people that do real marketing and PR work every day – responded and with high-quality ideas that I found to be invigorating and thought-provoking.

Social Media 90

Social Media Marketing Media Creativity 90

PR 20/20

JULY 6, 2020

PR 20/20 continually invests in the growth and professional development of our team. This year, PR 20/20 recommitted its business to helping clients grow using HubSpot. Led by Tracy Lewis , our vice president of talent, we put a program together that intended to make HubSpot top of mind for our team for 90+ days. Weekly Updates.

Training 72

Training How To Course Software 72

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. It’s going to be a fantastic professional development opportunity for you or your PR team – so check it out.

Marketing 63

Marketing Pitching Corporate Tools 63

PR Fuel

MARCH 17, 2020

You may have heard experienced business owners talking about the power of PR to bring a business into the light of consumers’ attention. We’re going to look at how PR is a strong strategy for promoting your business and how it can work with other strategies to help you grow. What Does PR Stand For?

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Publicity Small Business Advertising Advertising 64