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Top Public Relations Trends in 2018: Introduction

Shift Communications

What’s ahead for the public relations profession amidst a world of disruption? In this series, we’ll examine some of the major trends we see ahead and how PR practitioners of all stripes should prepare. The 2018 PR Mega-Trends. As we wind down 2017, our gaze inevitably turns to the horizon. The Big Picture. Christopher S.

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SHIFT Archives: The Best of Q4 Content 2018

Shift Communications

Our top posts, the best of Q4 content of 2018, focused on earned media, Google Analytics metrics, and measuring PR success. 3 CATEGORIES OF PR AND EARNED MEDIA. All earned media, like all public relations efforts, are not the same. GOOGLE ANALYTICS 101: 5 METRICS FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS. Here’s how. Lisa Zanchi.

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Using Data In Your 2018 PR Planning Process

Shift Communications

Analyzing your client’s overall marketing and PR performance gives you an in-depth look at how they perform against competitors and how PR can fill in the gaps. From there, you’ll know what content to push harder on and what to leave behind in 2018. Paid — by understanding a competitor’s paid keyword strategy (i.e.

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Public Relations Jobseekers: Act Before 2017 Ends

Shift Communications

Given this backdrop, when would a jobseeker in the public relations industry be best served to look for work? Jobseekers searching for PR jobs will swamp prospective employers just a couple of weeks into the new year. When To Find a Public Relations Job. People’s thoughts turn towards friends, family, and home. Christopher S.

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20 PR and Marketing Predictions for 2022

Sword and the Script

This means PR pros will need to figure out how to have their clients mentioned in these outlets and learn how to measure their success.”. PR grows more in demand. Public relations is HOT right now. Michelle Garrett , Public Relations Consultant/Writer, Garrett Public Relations . Data-driven PR.

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What’s Next for Digital Health Investments?

Shift Communications

The rest of 2018 will only bring new technology applications, ideas and companies looking for funding support. Any company that can inspire consumer behavior change, for example help people stop smoking, start exercising or take their meds will be top of mind.

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{PR}edict: Predictive Analytics and the Future of PR, Part 3

Shift Communications

Let’s next look at a predictive analytics example every PR practitioner will benefit from. Matching Customer Behavior to Public Relations. The purpose of public relations is to generate awareness and trust. The PR industry operates this way mainly because we’ve not had access to predictive software or good data.

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