Sword and the Script

MARCH 24, 2015

The paper traces the use of pageveiws for measurement to online advertising, where CPM, or cost per thousand pageviews, became standard for advertising fees. The paper criticizes four other typical measures: unique visitors, Facebook likes, social media share sand conversion rates. Surrogate and Social Media Metrics.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Measurement Marketing Analytics 60

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 21, 2017

The way I see it there are two key challenges with measurement in marketing – and both are human. The second problem is that the things marketing wants to definitively measure tend to be asymmetric and intangible. As units of measure, metrics are intended to be indications – stepping stones of some larger direction.

Social Media 60

Social Media Crisis Marketing Media 60

PR 20/20

AUGUST 22, 2017

Editor's note: This post was originally published in May 2013, and was updated in August 2017 per latest best practices and data. While only 7% cite executive sponsorship as their paramount challenge, 40% indicated that the most common challenge—proving ROI—points to a crucial need to drum up and perpetuate internal support.

Marketing 87

Marketing Resources Technology Internal 87

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 12, 2017

For example, in my 2013 book Epic Content Marketing , I talk about how marketers can build loyal and profitable relationships with customers by delivering consistently valuable content in order to drive sales. It launched what became Red Bulletin in five countries, with 70% international and 30% localized content.

Marketing 53

Marketing Enterprise Print Film 53

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

We can measure the initial impacts of marketing and advertising efforts almost immediately, but that doesn’t mean we should. New LinkedIn research found that only 4% of digital marketers are measuring return on investment six months into a campaign or longer. Podcast advertising revenue will exceed $1 billion in 2020.

Marketing 108

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 108

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 14, 2016

Something similar happened with YouTube video gaming network Machinima, which was involved in the promotion of X-Box in 2013. It settled with the FTC and in this case the (presumed) ultimate advertiser, Microsoft, was not found culpable. Intellectual Property. But like any PR or marketing program, it’s all in the execution.

Marketing 120

Marketing Advertising Advertising Measurement 120

PR Conversations

APRIL 8, 2015

In serialising chapters from the 1948 book Your Public Relations since October 2013, I have been struck by the relevance of the authors’ thinking and practice, often in total contrast to arguments that PR today is more strategic than in the past. Advertising, including direct mail. Press and radio publicity. Customer services.

Retail 40

Retail Radio Advertising Advertising 40