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 think?

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Here’s another one: In 2013, the trade publication Bulldog Reporter was about to shutter after 30 years of covering PR news. Second, these weren’t just emails lists from downloaded content – but communities of engaged readers. That was the second coolest project I’ve ever worked on in my career.

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 8, 2013

Here’s a peek: On the differences between B2B and B2C measurement: A1: Both need meaningful KPIs (key performance indicators) but B2B side usually needs more direct alignment w/ business goals #measurepr. Sandra Fathi (@sandrafathi) April 2, 2013. John Trader (@John_Trader1) April 2, 2013. So far so good. measurePR. —

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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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Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

what good and bad measurement looks like, and what PR pros must learn to do from the measurement point of view. Some excerpts: On Q1 (how PR measurement has/hasn’t changed in recent times): @ shonali More than anything PR has been forced to show tangible demand, leads and ROI. Image: moonty via Flickr, CC 2.0.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 11, 2013

This time around, we talked more about the need for education, whether CPM (cost per thousand impressions) is a valid metric for PR, especially since it has recently been discussed by the IPR (Institute for Public Relations “measurati,” and whether or not PR firms should also offer measurement services. Here are a few excerpts.

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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.

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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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MaccaPR

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

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. Listen folks: It''s not all about the community size and fan counts! But what do these numbers mean for your organization? Source: Rebecca Zenefski ).

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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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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.

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MaccaPR

OCTOBER 3, 2016

According to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), a global standard-setting organization and authority on the subject, a corporate sustainability report is a tool that can help your company measure, understand and communicate its economic, environmental, social and governance performance (positive or negative) to its stakeholders.

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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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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. Offer pro bono services to a non-profit organisation in your community. Host a community cleanup event or volunteer day with employees and customers.

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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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Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 5, 2015

From Katie Paine’s Facebook Page on June 2, 2015: “The measurement world lost one of its pillars today. PRNews holds an annual measurement conference in DC, where the “measurement mafia,” as I like to call them (us), all descend in one fell swoop. “He will be forever missed but never forgotten.”

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

As of 2013, 3 percent of the U.S. The FCC is investing in providing access to communities that do not have broadband. Click here for our free content marketing white paper! . Emerged/Emerging Trends: Larger and more diverse audiences. The greatest growth in Internet access, though, is coming from the developing world.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 24, 2013

Waze is the community-driven app that learns from users’ driving mannerisms to provide routing and real-time traffic updates. As 2013 progresses, the success or failure of a PR program will become increasingly dependent on deeper analytics and insights. Leveraging real-time data during a crisis. Take Waze for example.

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MaccaPR

APRIL 2, 2015

Pinterest is visual marketing at its highest level as it allows brands to build communities, establish engaged audiences, and deliver content in a way unlike any other channel. Embrace data and deliver measurable ROI results. Kelly said marketers fear data, which documents measurable results of a marketing campaign.

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Karen Freberg

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Great colleagues, students, community, school, and area. Hootsuite (2013 – Present). Worked with the PR and social media team on influencer marketing, crisis communication, and social media measurement. The Cannes Lions Educators Summit is one example of this – along with the #SMprofs community.

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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

JANUARY 22, 2013

A couple of weeks ago, we kicked off the first #measurePR chat of 2013. If you’ve been around since the first #measurePR, you’ll remember that Katie Paine – who has probably had the single-largest influence on my thinking when it comes to PR measurement – was the chat’s first guest. Count what counts.

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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. 16) Social media fragments into niche communities.

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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

There are other tangible benefits to guest blogging including landing backlinks from key sites and greater visibility in more than one community. Quora took a stab at estimating how many blogs there are in the world – infographic How Many Blogs are on the Internet puts the figure at 152 million blogs for year 2013.

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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

“Value is subjective: it’s impossible to measure the value of a public relations programme until it’s been running for a while (and even then it’s still hard). “Almost 10 years later, what are some measurable outcomes from participating in PR Conversations? “I share to be part of a community.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Who can forget Oreo’s brilliant “dunk in the dark” tweets during the famous Super Bowl blackout of 2013? What works best is demonstrating the measurable benefits and ROI to the organization. Twitter alone, by contrast, can be a harsh community, with little room for course corrections.

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Frederik Vincx

DECEMBER 11, 2015

The issues we face in practice are well documented: measurement, media, paid, planning, and workflow. The highest skills gaps were reported as measurement (53%), budget management (44%), crisis management (37%), and digital communications/social media (35%). You can’t improve what you don’t measure. Learn by teaching.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Sales is driven and measured by one metric, closed business – revenue. This prediction was first shared with Business 2 Community: The Future of Content Marketing: 40 Experts Share Their 2018 Predictions via Erica Abbott. December 2013: Focusing on a Few 2014 Content Marketing Predictions. 11) Sales and marketing alignment.

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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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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 11, 2018

In an era of ‘fake news,’ is more important than ever for organizations to be honest and transparent in direct everyday communications with employees, investors, customers, and communities, whether that communication is person to person, through social and PR content, or with traditional media.”. – Colleen Martell | Martell Communications.

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Cision

MAY 11, 2015

New ways to accurately measure and track PR’s value. It’s such a great way to connect not only with reporters but fellow PR professionals and new communities. The proliferation of owned media. The democratization of voice through social. Media’s evolving landscape. Why was it innovative?

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Efficient marketing execution and measurement. On the racial justice front, advocates enticed listeners to adopt an anti-racist mindset by sharing individual stories—what others experience and the toll it takes on them and their communities. Audiences fragmented into smaller online communities around shared interests.

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