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. Asks any digital savvy marketer to drive more clicks or more webinar registrants and they certainly can. The second problem is that the things marketing wants to definitively measure tend to be asymmetric and intangible.

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Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

While it’s technically not my first speaking engagement for 2013 (though it is the first public one), I am anticipating xPotomac (Feb. If you’ve created neat Listly lists the WUL community and I should know about, please leave the URL(s) in your comment below! Adding context and community. 25 in DC) rather eagerly.

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Journalistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

In this post, I’ll share what I believe to be the two most effective media relations tactics for 2013 (hint: it’s all about inbound and real-time). Before I get to the two most effective media relations tactics for 2013, let’s agree that the smile and dial approach doesn’t work anymore. What do you have to lose?

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 2, 2013

A couple of weeks ago, I was getting ready to speak at the Ragan PR Measurement Summit here in DC (it was excellent, really, and I’m not just saying that because I was on the roster). Also, organizational infrastructure #measurepr … — Sandra Fathi (@sandrafathi) March 19, 2013. Sandra Fathi (@sandrafathi) March 19, 2013.

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MaccaPR

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Marketers obsess over whether they have more Twitter followers or Facebook fans than their competitors. The Dove “Real Beauty” Sketches film, which became the #1 most viewed online ad of all time in 2013, had 65 million views and tens of millions of shares, likes and comments. Consider that as of last week: Taylor Swift had 46.5

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 16, 2013

So this week, we thought we’d bring you up to speed on all the chats so far, as well as some super PR measurement-related articles. Why: On July 2nd, #measurePR did not have a featured guest, but instead held a community chat where everyone talked about how they got interested in measurement. Here you go. Tuesday, Jan.

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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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Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

We talked a lot about what “good” and “bad” measurement is, how Richard got interested in the field, and his leadership role with AMEC. If that’s the case, the answer is there – focus on measuring messages to the audiences and the outcomes from having done that. Fleurie Amorette (@FleurieFM) February 19, 2013.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Jen, you have no need to apologize; on the contrary, many thanks to you for being so committed to the #measurePR community! Of the alternative metrics that are (slowly) replacing AVE, measurements of engagement seem to be the most readily accepted. 2013 will see us start anew! Recap of #measurePR on Oct. 11, 12-1 pm ET.).

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MaccaPR

APRIL 2, 2015

Surrounded by podcasters, bloggers and marketers, I spent last week immersed in all things social at Social Media Marketing World. Here are top five takeaways from last week''s Social Media Marketing World ( #SMMW15 ) conference: 1. Marketers can''t argue with a statistic that incredible! March 27, 2015.

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Doctor Spin

APRIL 17, 2023

He argues that founders should not underestimate the power of compound growth and should measure their startup’s progress through weekly growth rates. Although growth eventually slows down, startups can transition from manual to less manual methods once they gain traction in the market. 1 Do Things that Don’t Scale.

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Solo PR Pro

JUNE 30, 2015

This year, we’ve joined forces with the well-respected Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Conference – being held August 10-12, in Orlando – to help develop a program jam-packed with sessions of interest to the Solo PR Pro community. Instagram for PR Success – Heather Whaling, President, Geben Communication.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

Click here for our free content marketing white paper! . As of 2013, 3 percent of the U.S. The FCC is investing in providing access to communities that do not have broadband. Emerged/Emerging Trends: Larger and more diverse audiences. Or does the employer have a responsibility to track the data itself and take action?

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Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 24, 2013

How can PR professionals harness the power of big data to support customer service, PR and marketing efforts? Waze is the community-driven app that learns from users’ driving mannerisms to provide routing and real-time traffic updates. There is no silver bullet, but we can provide some examples, based on recent experiences.

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Karen Freberg

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The economy and job market were pretty intense during this time – many jobs and positions were being cut or frozen due to the budget cuts many universities were facing. As I was finishing my PhD and working on my dissertation, I was active on the job market. Great colleagues, students, community, school, and area.

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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. 1) Marketing embraces sustainability. 2) Marketing analytics enable better efficiency. “In 5) Marketers will slow down.

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PR Conversations

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Personally I feel the tendency to state that public relations practice (including internal communications) is better today than in the past is a mistake as much earlier wisdom seems to have not only been lost, but denied by this stance. They do have a section on qualitative research, although only focus groups are detailed.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 6, 2013

Do you know how your favorite brands measure up on the issues that matter to you? area, she loves helping for- and non-profit clients, both small and large, turn corporate codswallop into community cool™. We hear a lot these days about how brands are working hard to become more green; “sustainability” is the new black.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 8, 2013

Photo © European Union 2013 – European Parliament, via Flickr (CC ). Last month, Web.com and NAWBO released the findings of an interesting survey that looked at what matters to women business owners in 2013. area, she loves helping for- and non-profit clients, both small and large, turn corporate codswallop into community cool™.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 10, 2017

A post like this one by an executive with PandaDoc, a provider of all-in-one software for proposals, contracts and other sales collateral, was published in top digital marketing trade CMS Wire. There are other tangible benefits to guest blogging including landing backlinks from key sites and greater visibility in more than one community.

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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. Community service. Advertising, including direct mail. Press and radio publicity.

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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. Community service. Advertising, including direct mail. Press and radio publicity.

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ZudePR

MAY 31, 2015

You should read this article if: You’re interested in hearing the exclusive thoughts of 36 of the world’s leading communications experts. You work in public relations, SEO, content marketing or social media marketing. You’re thinking of completely overhauling how you market your company. I think so.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Here we go…20 insightful PR and marketing predictions for 2018 follows below. Convenience’ (more of it) and ‘friction’ (less of it) are going to be critical terms for brand messaging in 2018, whether through marketing or PR efforts. 6) Finding a content marketing niche. 6) Finding a content marketing niche.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Almost immediately, Twitter was flooded with pleas to stop the blatant marketing tie-in and begged the question – do you want your wholesome pancake and waffle mix mixing it up with Trump and his crass comments? We understand the lure of real-time marketing and clever hashtag campaigns. Does the idea have staying power?

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Frederik Vincx

DECEMBER 11, 2015

All communication teams are striving for the attention of the fickle consumer. And you are not just competing against other PR teams for budgets, but also against advertising, digital, and marketing. The issues we face in practice are well documented: measurement, media, paid, planning, and workflow. Where do you start?

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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.

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Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

It’s an overview of industry issues as discussed by my community of practice. I started an online community of practice at the outset of the pandemic. There are some topics that come up time and time again in the community. Practice includes research, planning, content, and measurement, in addition to media channels.

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Cision

MAY 11, 2015

New ways to accurately measure and track PR’s value. Mercy is a public relations manager at Belle Communications , freelance writer and communications director for the DC chapter of ColorComm. It’s such a great way to connect not only with reporters but fellow PR professionals and new communities.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Dozens of marketing and PR professionals express aspirations for 2020 along with educated guesses about the future . I’ve grouped all predictions this year into categories, which is an effort to make it easier to read: Marketing predictions. PR and communications predictions. Marketing predictions. Marketing be nimble.

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