Shift Communications

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Disruption happens to industries measured in weeks and months rather than years or epochs. The 2018 PR Mega-Trends. Part 1: Earned Media. Society and social media have created hyper-focused segmentation of the audience. Part 2: Owned Media. PR Professionals Blindsided by Rich Media. The Big Picture.

Trends 161

Trends Publicity SEO Advertising 161

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

The TEKsystems report on the Top Digital Skills CMOs are looking for in 2018 has analytics top of the list. While measurement has long been a vital part of marketing, it hasn’t always been part of the required PR resume.

Analytics 100

Analytics Measurement Social Media Data 100

PRSay

MAY 15, 2024

Thus, the organization is “stealing the thunder” from media, activists, critics and others who might jump on the crisis news and drive a narrative that is even more damaging. Communicators have long advocated for the importance of defining the crisis on the organization’s own terms and avoiding being defined by critics, competitors and media.

Crisis 137

Crisis Crisis Management Crisis Communications Journalism 137

The Proactive Report

APRIL 13, 2018

The 2018 Gartner Multichannel Effectiveness Study shows that Social Media, Mobile, and Digital are the channels most effective for reaching people at every stage of the journey – and there are only a few points between them. Measuring awareness. Measuring interest. Measuring conversion. Measuring advocacy.

Measurement 138

Measurement Analytics Google Social Media 138

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 24, 2018

The first half of 2018 has seen some remarkable corporate PR maneuvers. The boldest PR moves of 2018 — so far. But some media have responded with charges of “tribalism,” “virtue signaling,” and “imposing a worldview” on employees. The announcement generated scores of articles and lots of discussion on social media.

Real Estate 120

Real Estate Policies Corporate Healthcare 120

The Proactive Report

MARCH 30, 2018

Two-thirds of the CMOs polled in the 2017 Marketing Performance Management Benchmark study said the pressure to measure value, impact, and contribution is growing. That might describe how PR pros feel about analytics and measurement too. But it is a fact of life now, there’s just no avoiding it anymore. Register now.

Measurement 113

Measurement Analytics Mobile Enterprise 113

The Proactive Report

APRIL 12, 2018

Once you’ve written a news release, distributed it, and posted it to your newsroom and social media accounts, you have to track results and be able to report ROI. In the past, we counted outputs and media clips as the ROI of a press release, but in the digital age there is so much more we can track. Measuring Earned Media.

Measurement 100

Measurement Analytics Google Social Media 100

Karen Freberg

MAY 11, 2020

Twitter Flight School has been around for a while now, but got an update with their latest features and areas in advertising, measurement, and content creation. HubSpot Social Media Certification (update). HubSpot Academy has updated their latest social media certification with new videos, areas of specialization, and topics.

Education 59

Education Social Media Media Resources 59

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 25, 2021

For those who don’t watch, Succession follows the dysfunctional Roy family, whose patriarch, Logan Roy, owns and operates the largest media and entertainment company in the world. But, this is a blog about PR, communications and media relations, so enough about the plot summary.

Media 162

Media Fashion Television Radio 162

Cision

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Of the three pillars of the marketer’s media mix — paid, owned and earned — earned media can be the most challenging to measure. This has resulted in it receiving a backseat to paid media in most corporate budgets. This has resulted in it receiving a backseat to paid media in most corporate budgets.

Media 230

Media Measurement Advertising Advertising 230

Cision

JANUARY 11, 2018

Earned media has become increasingly important with 89 percent of marketing/communications professionals saying they use it to support the demand generation goal of driving brand awareness. As we reflect on the previous year and continue to head into 2018, we’ve rounded up our top 10 posts from 2017 for your reading pleasure.

Communications 225

Communications Marketing Radio Airlines 225

PRSay

OCTOBER 11, 2019

The most effective PR pros agree measurement is more than impressions, and yet clients and leadership keep requesting those numbers anyway. How can we show stakeholders that taking PR measurement beyond impressions helps us better celebrate success — while also providing greater insight into what we can improve? Define your client(s).

Measurement 144

Measurement Pharmaceuticals Nonprofit Leadership 144

Shift Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

With editorial staffs evolving and new brands popping up every day, the media have a constant barrage of news, trends and pitches coming their way, let’s remind ourselves about the relationship aspect of media relations while the rest of the world attempts autonomy. Christine Connolly . Account Manager.

Consumer 83

Consumer B2C Viral Fashion 83

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

(Right-click and open image in a new tab for higher resolution) The survey was conducted in partnership between Ned’s Job of the Week (JOTW), which is edited and published by Ned Lundquist , ABC, IABC Fellow, and Sword and the Script Media by yours truly. Owned media is the top area of emphasis. Most common comms measurement methods.

Survey 133

Survey Communications Measurement Internal 133

Communications Conversations

JULY 26, 2018

In a recent guest post on Mark Schaefer’s blog, the author tried to make the case for why more marketers should be budgeting for social analytics software. What I’ve seen is this: Brands purchasing and increasing number of social media tools. What would I do if I was running a social team in 2018?

Technology 84

Technology Social Media Tools Trends 84

Onclusive

JANUARY 20, 2020

In my last article , I laid out the three steps to introduce marketing ventriloquism into your organization: focus on what you can control; install control systems; amplify earned media. In the simplest terms, earned media amplification is the delivery of content produced by a third party to an audience of your choice.

Marketing 195

Marketing How To Measurement Advertising 195

Communications Conversations

JULY 19, 2018

And, unlike many others who have these opinions on trends in the social media world, he’s actually done the work. But, for now, let’s meet this Social Media Rock Star and learn more about what he’s up to at Toro. First, tell us more about your role at Toro as Social and Digital Media Leader.

Social Media 60

Social Media Media B2B Content Marketing 60

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Last week, Cision announced that it was acquiring media monitoring company Trendkite. We have already witnessed a steady increase in the marketing teams’ budgets for technology, automation and measurement over the past fifteen years. Generally, it is exciting to see continued investment in tools for the PR industry.

Industry 253

Industry Communications Measurement Technology 253

PRSay

MAY 9, 2019

In a Muck Rack survey of 800 communicators, ranging from boutique agency coordinators to chief communications officers at global brands, 72 percent said that the top challenge they face is “measuring business impact,” with the second most prominent challenge (at 65 percent) overcoming the “lack of quantifiable measurement.”

Survey 66

Survey Measurement Communications Advertising 66

The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 9, 2017

Earned media is growing more and more appealing to these companies, as the price of paid efforts increases. Working with Cision, Demand Gen found that 79% of marketers are prioritizing earned media over traditional paid ads, which have become less effective. Tracking ROI and tying earned media impact to business goals. .

Case Study 100

Case Study Media Study Measurement 100

The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

Check out this interview to begin to improve your measurement today. The content you should be creating 2018 plans are underway and creatives are about to be brought to life. But inspired by preeminent statistician, George Box, Orin also outlines why asking the correct questions in measurement and evaluation is key.

Tools 136

Tools Publicity SEO Measurement 136

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

A recent survey conducted by Ned Lundquist’s Job of the Week (JOTW) in partnership with Sword and the Script Media, LLC sought to find out the true status of our industry. The media is looking for the biggest headline rather than the significance of the story.” – open survey comment regarding the state of media relations.

Survey 74

Survey Industry Communications Corporate 74

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

As we close in on the year’s end, I looked back over these marketing and PR statistics in an effort to surface those points that in some way, shape or form, help to summarize 2018 as a year. Each of these provides a potential source of consumer insight and a more holistic way of using media to reset strategy.”.

Survey 104

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 104

Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

As an independent consultant, a big part of my job is keeping my clients one step ahead when it comes to social media marketing. And, that’s damn hard, considering the speed at which social media marketing moves. What I love about this blog is it isn’t really a PR/social media blog.

Social Media 68

Social Media Blogging Media Airlines 68

Critical Mention

JUNE 10, 2020

In recent years, the way PR and communications pros communicate with the media has undergone rapid evolution. This was always important but it has become even more crucial in an era of fractured, niche media. Building relationships is the same…it’s the media itself that’s different. Eric Lebowitz.

Media 104

Media Pitching Trends Resources 104

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 4, 2019

Back in August 2018, we had three incredible industry guests, who shared how they uniquely measure PR and marketing. JD Lasica is an author, entrepreneur, public speaker and new media pioneer. SuiteBreak.com (@SuiteBreak) August 16, 2018. Social media’s disruption and/or amplification of the industry.

Tourism 45

Tourism Travel Mobile Nonprofit 45

Solo PR Pro

DECEMBER 11, 2018

You’ve created your client’s social media plan, establishing the critical metrics for each campaign. What if you could have insight into the social media performance of others within your client’s industry? Media averages 10.4 Media: This industry has the highest posting activity but the lowest engagement.

Social Media 45

Social Media Report Fashion Instagram 45

PRSay

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Crunching numbers (data and measurement) was a hot topic as well. We’re at a time in history when the media has become the scapegoat for what some claim is “fake news.” We’re at a time in history when the media has become the scapegoat for what some claim is “fake news.” On telling the truth: “Lying to the media is not PR.

Conference 109

Conference Internal International Storytelling 109

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2021

That’s according to the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey – by Ned’s Job of the Week , an email newsletter and Sword and the Script Media, a PR and marketing consultancy for B2B technology. The media relations struggle. Making an effort to measure is half the battle. Organizations value communications more than ever.

Survey 120

Survey Communications Ethics Measurement 120

Onclusive

JANUARY 25, 2019

PR and content marketing are rapidly evolving with new access to data and insights, new methods of measurement and more channels to reach your audience than ever. Date: March 21, 2018. Most conferences focus on media relations, crisis communications, social media, and measurement, plus a well-known awards show.

Conference 256

Conference Content Marketing Marketing Internal 256

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

A newsroom allows you to house your PR content in one place and prepare complete story ideas for the media, making their job so much easier. A social media management dashboard. This is the number one skill CMOS are looking for in 2018. Then you send them just one link to that content with your pitch. Connect on LinkedIn.

Tools 207

Tools Analytics Google Measurement 207

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Engage with the blogger on social media first, personalize your outreach, read and follow any requirements, and provide high-quality content. We are going to see more journalists build their own paid content channels – with or without backing from media outlets. Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media .

Marketing 215

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

BradleyPR

MARCH 31, 2018

Is it a spike in social media followers? What makes you feel successful in your PR job? A news article published from a news release you sent out? Or seeing someone wearing your brand’s t-shirt at the mall? These results can make you feel good about what you are doing. They can also be the [.].

Measurement 48

Measurement Social Media Media Journalism 48

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Our goal is to prepare students, educators and professionals with the tips, best practices and tools they need to thrive in 2018. What are the most important steps in 2018? Q4: Let’s talk social media and personal branding. Q8: How important is learning to measure PR results? Do you need it to succeed in PR?

Communications 191

Communications Community Blogging Twitter 191

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 2, 2018

As Generation Z attends college and begins to enter the PR workforce, what better time than the present to reflect on how measurement has been taught and implemented by two generations prior. Mercy Bae-coup (@MercyC) June 14, 2018. Danielle Heiny (@DanielleHeiny) June 14, 2018. Greg Rokisky (@GregRokisky) June 14, 2018.

Measurement 40

Measurement Nonprofit Education Social Media 40

Beyond PR

DECEMBER 19, 2017

With so many moving pieces and parts in your content and social media marketing strategy, it can be challenging to stay on top of it all. When you lay out your content for 12 months (the way you can with our 2018 content calendar template featured at the bottom of this post), you get the big picture of what’s coming your way.

How To 75

How To Content Marketing Conference eBook 75

Beyond PR

JANUARY 4, 2018

With a new year around the corner, communications professionals are gearing up to get their plans ready to conquer the world in 2018. Speculation runs rampant, but likely part of the cause of the budget crunch is the fact that it’s so difficult to measure results from content marketing. So what’s the solution?

Measurement 75

Measurement Tools Journalism Content Marketing 75