Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

90% of comms pros surveyed say their work has changed some, and of those, 50% say communications work has changed significantly. Most communicators say the volume of work has grown, but so too has the variety of work. Those who said communications work has “changed very significantly,” wrote: 1. More types of content.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

As public relations professionals, we know that PR measurement is essential to the success of our campaigns, budgets and client relationships. We attend webinars, dabble with Google Analytics and follow the latest blogs to learn how to move from traditional to relevant measurement. PR Measurement is Not One Size Fits All.

Measurement 120

Measurement Comparison Analytics Nonprofit 120

Cision

AUGUST 29, 2015

Podcasts like “Serial” have proven how hosts can effectively engage with an audience, and communicators are starting to look at this growing medium in a new light. Downloads is one of the few numbers podcasters keep tabs on, but it shouldn’t be the end-all be-all of your measurement strategy. Downloads & Listeners.

Measurement 120

Measurement Airlines Advertising Advertising 120

Cision

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

In our ongoing series, Jay Baer, founder of Convince & Convert and New York Times bestselling author discusses important questions facing the communications industry. Is there a way to truly measure the performance of earned media, or is it just a pipe dream? It’s part of the Cision Communications Cloud.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

B2B marketing should take a little slice of the display ad budget and invest in media relations, genuine content marketing (not marketing content) and paid distribution of related assets from both . That’s a pretty generous measure too. I’m not here to bash advertising or LinkedIn. billion by 2024.”.

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B2B Marketing LinkedIn Content Marketing 88

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

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.”. Now more than ever, brands are understanding the importance of building trust and being transparent with their audiences, not to mention the value of clear communication. PR grows more in demand.

Marketing 214

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Cision

JANUARY 3, 2018

With a new year around the corner, communications professionals are gearing up to get their plans ready to conquer the world in 2018. While the communications and PR space has changed drastically over the past few years, it’s also come with some challenges that we’re still working out solutions for.

Measurement 225

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2018

Yet PR doesn’t always command the same respect as other disciplines, like advertising or direct-mail. As Greg Galant of MuckRack once observed , the advertising business is linked with iconic characters like Don Draper of “Mad Men,” while public relations is more likely to evoke Samantha Jones.

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Journalism Advertising Advertising SEO 185

Sword and the Script

MAY 6, 2017

Today, marketing is not just communicating with a prospective buyer. It is communicating a distracted prospective buyer, who is bombarded by messages, and who has access to ample information on any given topic from a range of other sources. Your Marketing Predecessor was Probably a Hot Mess [UML]. 2) Context in mediums.

Measurement 66

Measurement Marketing Survey Advertising 66

Cision

OCTOBER 4, 2017

To understand the impact of multimedia, we must acknowledge the fact that content is everywhere and there is no way to escape it. When you pair the 24/7 news cycle with always-on connectivity, you get consumers overwhelmed by a perpetual stream of content. Visual Content Impacts Your Performance. Create more visual content.

How To 282

How To Storytelling B2C Measurement 282

Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2015

The top challenges and goals identified in the survey – producing quality content consumers find engaging – are consistent with other content marketing studies. Yet the paper also surfaces the underlying driver of the shift to content marketing. The Secret to Scale is Employees. Drop “going viral” as a goal.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Employee Marketing Viral 60

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

But here’s the thing: Marketing budgets are increasingly shifting to focus on content marketing and other efforts that can show a concrete return-on-investment. In PR, paid media is social media advertising, sponsored content, and email marketing. What is an Integrated PESO Model? Paid Media. Earned Media.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2020

75% of PR and comms pros say media relations is getting harder – up 25% over three years; here are some practical techniques for adapting A majority of public relations and communications professionals say media relations keeps getting harder. Three-quarters (75%) of PR said so this year, according to the 2020 JOTW Communications Survey.

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 17, 2018

San Francisco, December 18, 2018 – AirPR ( www.airpr.com ), the data science company for communication and public relations, today announced the closing of its Series C financing of 8 million dollars. Andy Cunningham , Board of Directors at AirPR and former Head of Corporate Communication at Apple. About AirPR.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

PR measurement can be a bit like a self-fulfilling prophecy. On one hand, it gets dinged for a lack of measurement. On the other hand, measuring some PR activities, like earned media , is far more challenging than other forms of marketing and communications. 3) Earned media improves advertising effectiveness.

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Critical Mention

JULY 16, 2019

As the cost of paid advertising across various digital and broadcast channels increases, brands are increasingly focused on earned media as a way to build awareness and generate revenue. Estimated audience is another effective way to measure the reach of an earned media event. Estimated Audience.

Media 76

Media Advertising Advertising Measurement 76

The Resolution Blog

MAY 17, 2017

PR, influencer outreach, content marketing, link-builders, social and digital marketing set-ups are all winning communications briefs. With better measurement. There are multiple lines of communication between brands and audience (just this week UK PR blogger Stephen Waddington outlined this).

How To 120

How To Measurement Financial Report 120

Prohibition

AUGUST 25, 2023

Digital marketing encompasses a wide range of strategies and tactics aimed at promoting products and services through digital channels. These channels include websites, search engines, social media platforms, email marketing, and online advertising. Ready to make your retail brand a success?

Retail 62

Retail Marketing Analytics Social Media 62

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

That’s measured by asking respondents to rate trust on a nine-point scale from “distrust” to “neutral” to “trust.” I’d venture stepped up internal communications following the pandemic had a lot to do with these numbers. Keep your content marketing separate and distinct. Invest in communications experience.

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Government Survey Ethics Media 136

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Which organizations, blogs, anything communications/PR, do you recommend subscribing?” PR Measurement: How is Communications Proving Value? What books do you recommend? I’m grateful to whoever mentioned my work; this blog has been publishing for more than 10 years. Should the Public Relations Report to the CEO or CMO?

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Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

In a recent post , I suggested leveraging Nielsen’s research in order to create data-driven marketing and communications plans. Those guys preach “data-driven PR” so that PR professionals and brand marketers get smarter about how and what they measure when a campaign comes to a close. SFM: Yes, exactly. It was subjective.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 13, 2016

“If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.” ~ Peter Drucker. But I am smart enough to realize that a company’s marketing, advertising and public relations efforts—my efforts—have a direct and attributable effect to the bottom line of my company. THAT you can measure against. Find a way to measure engagement instead.

Measurement 40

Measurement Advertising Advertising Enterprise 40

Beyond PR

AUGUST 3, 2016

There are times when product managers and content marketers don’t see eye to eye. We have to figure out how to communicate a product’s worth in a meaningful way. If these sound familiar to what you face as a marketer, you’re not alone. Focus groups, surveys, and ethnographic research are all common tactics for marketers.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing Product Launch Analytics 40

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 16, 2024

In a world saturated with information, where consumers are more discerning than ever, the role of authenticity in public relations and communications cannot be overstated. It has become the cornerstone of successful communication strategies. This involves being genuine and sincere in communication.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

Public relations professionals create and maintain a positive image for their organization, often through the use of marketing, branding, and communication strategies. PR is a broad field that encompasses many different tactics and strategies for managing communication between an organization and the public.

Interviews 98

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 98

5W PR

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

On top of that, an integrated campaign ensures messaging remains consistent across multiple platforms like social media, print media, advertising and internal communications. For PR professionals, integrating marketing and PR requires some additional skills that marketing professionals use every day.

Marketing 68

Marketing Analysis Content Marketing Social Media 68

The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

Check out this interview to begin to improve your measurement today. All models are wrong, but some are useful… Orin Puniello, part Ketchum Global Research & Analytics team shares why some PR measurement models will never tell you the whole truth. Could just one metric measure PR? A standard in article scoring?

Tools 136

Tools Publicity SEO Measurement 136

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 24, 2018

The objectives should be clear as well as measurable. It will design different tactics to communicate to the various stakeholders — all in aid of the program’s objectives. Get on the same page as marketing. PR and marketing content are increasingly intertwined, as well. Identify key campaign themes.

Writing 136

Writing How To Pitching Privacy 136

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Any effective communication program must begin with identifying the target audience. It used to be we had three choices: Rent a medium with advertising; Earn coverage in a medium by being useful; or. Earn word-of-mouth with guerrilla marketing. 5) Feedback and measurement. 5) Feedback and measurement. Talk to Us !

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Software Comparison Measurement Content Marketing 97

Cision

AUGUST 11, 2016

With the rapidly evolving landscape of the marketing mix, fueled by the MarTech revolution, the growth of influencer marketing and content marketing, and a push towards integrated communications, marketers and communicators need cutting-edge resources more than ever. Advertising Age Online.

Marketing 0

Marketing Mobile Nonprofit Engineering 0

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Some marketing and communications predictions suggest AI will change the world; others see a tailspin of noise and and see humanity as a path for differentiation Most marketing and PR professionals have formed strong viewpoints on AI. That much is apparent I compiled this year’s list of marketing and communications predictions.

Writing 190

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 190

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 7, 2015

If you’ve bought into that, then how do you find smarter ways to measure authoritative content? So when the nature of authoritative content is changing so dramatically, how you measure the success of your content has to change as well. So how do you now measure the validity of this content?

Measurement 40

Measurement System Blogging Facebook 40

Cision

APRIL 18, 2017

Owned media is the most important element of your PESO communications strategy. Owned media is content you create on a platform you own, such as your company’s website or blog. Unfortunately, many organizations take a “publish it and they will come” approach to their content. Don’t stop with that awesome media placement!

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 11, 2020

As I look out across my peers in B2B marketing , for many of us, this is our third trip to recession rodeo – after the dot-com bust and financial crisis of 2008. We have more studies, more data and more experience both in designing and measuring marketing and marketing in a downturn. Try our services.

Study 92

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Public relations (PR) can be one of the solutions available for marketers and business owners to support their video marketing campaigns. In this case, PR strategies can help your brand use a broader method to communicate your messages to specific audiences effectively. We’ll delve more in-depth into PR and marketing.

Video 108

Video Marketing SEO Social Media 108

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Marketers will likely gravitate toward tracks including: Advertising and brand experience. The premier gathering of digital marketers on planet Earth!”. If you’re a marketer, surely you thought ‘yes, please’ to at least two of those categories. Content Marketing World Conference and Expo. Tech industry.

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Cision

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Or maybe email marketing is still strong and steady, while your online ads are stumbling. “The more your teams can measure, the more you can see where to invest,” writes Laurie Smith in Aligning Strategic Communications with Business Goals. But start out with one change so you can measure the impact that tweak had.

Marketing 120

Marketing How To Measurement Analytics 120