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Top Public Relations Trends in 2018: Introduction

Shift Communications

In this series, we’ll examine some of the major trends we see ahead and how PR practitioners of all stripes should prepare. If there’s one theme that unifies all the trends, it’s acceleration. With that, let’s look quickly at the trends we’ll be investigating in this series. The 2018 PR Mega-Trends.

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Using Data from Google Tools to Boost Your PR Pitches

Shift Communications

Google Trends, Google Correlate and Think with Google are three of the tools we use most often. Here’s a quick overview of how each can help support your PR program. Google Trends. The homepage generates Trending Stories in real time as they are happening, which PR teams can help use to optimize rapid response opportunities.

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20 PR and Marketing Predictions for 2022

Sword and the Script

Data-driven PR. One of the big headlines for 2022 is that a data-driven approach to PR will be a must. Emerging channels like podcasts will continue to grow in influence, which means PR pros have to become more fluent in strategically pitching and forming relationships in these channels.

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Three Public Relations Mega-Trends in 2017

Shift Communications

Three mega-trends are already on their way and will arrive at our industry’s shores before the year is out. We cannot afford to advertise to everyone on the one network that reaches everyone – Facebook – and the reach of individual publications continues to decline. Let’s see if we’re ready for them. Content Shockwave.

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Data doesn’t have to be scary

Shift Communications

You can use the data provided in Facebook’s Audience Insights to better inform paid advertising targeting and drive content decisions by creating more of the kinds of content your audience likes. The tool gives you a detailed timeline of impressions and engagement rates for every Tweet, as well as follower trends and demographics.

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Owned Content: Calculating Success

Shift Communications

Marketers, PR Pros, and Advertisers are in a daily battle to remove opinion from decision making and tactical execution. For example, analyzing top-performing posts within an industry will uncover apparent trends. The problem might not be where, when or how content is presented, but rather the content topics themselves.

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2024’s Top 5 PR Trends: What to Watch

Newsfile

Understanding what to prioritize can be daunting and 2024’s top 5 PR trends sift through the constant advancements and shifts in the industry. This article highlights the top five PR trends for 2024, offering insights to refine and modernize your PR strategies. Download the report!

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