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. 1) Earned media is sales enablement. a) Results may vary.

Study 141

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 141

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Already, Facebook parent company Meta has warned of an advertising slowdown. What the data shows about marketing in a recession. Research data offers a more objective view. It stands to reason that some businesses will cut back on marketing, advertising and PR when a downturn looms. The most successful businesses?

Comparison 296

Comparison Advertising Advertising Reputation 296

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. Here are a few representative comments: “Media are stretched very thin.

Media Relations 112

Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 112

Sword and the Script

JUNE 23, 2020

A study shows PR and communications can improve measurement with a little more effort; here’s a look at the metrics most commonly cited Measurement and proving value is the top challenge facing PR and communications , according to the 3 rd annual JOTW Communications Survey for 2020. So, how are communicators leveling up?

Measurement 93

Measurement Communications Survey B2B 93

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 9, 2023

In recent years, multi-channel communication has blurred the lines between paid, earned, shared and owned media (known as the PESO model). An integrated approach includes all aspects of communications — public relations, marketing, social media, advertising — for a 360-degree view of the planning and measurement process.

Measurement 40

Measurement Comparison Advertising Advertising 40

5W PR

JANUARY 17, 2020

Although its harder to measure the efficacy of PR efforts than it is to measure the same statistics for say, advertising, there are many ways to measure the reach and success of a PR message. Measuring your Website Traffic –It’s important to take a look at your website traffic before, during, and after PR.

Measurement 78

Measurement Publicity Television Analytics 78

Flack's Revenge

MARCH 8, 2018

Their Spike and Analytics solutions provide a wealth of data that can shed light on social media buzz and content performance. But after seeing demos, and even playing around the software, it was unclear exactly how to put Newswhip to work to support media relations. Newswhip Data. This idea makes sense.

Data 159

Data Media Software Viral 159

PRSay

OCTOBER 2, 2017

According to Nielsen’s Global Trust in Advertising study , consumers trust earned media and recommendations from friends and family more than any other source. However, paid media has historically had a significant advantage over earned when it comes to measuring success. Why Data Is Required for Storytelling.

Data 144

Data How To Storytelling Analytics 144

Mindful Marketing

JUNE 22, 2015

Last week PR Newser wrote an interesting article on the value of media relations. Patrick Coffee had insightful commentary on the Holmes Report’s 2015 World PR Report , where he “respectfully disagreed” with the report’s claim that “media relations skills are not seen as particularly relevant.”. By Seedepth.

Media Relations 50

Media Relations Measurement Report Media 50

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 . For example, a study – data analysis from one adtech company puts the CTR rate of LinkedIn ads at.67%. billion by 2024.”.

B2B 89

B2B Marketing LinkedIn Content Marketing 89

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

It grew eventually into a tech-based email list that was free for users with an advertising model. Users can track and share media mentions on the go. Measurement templates. Muck Rack said it will soon release “outcome-based templates to measure” the value of media relations. Reddit data.

Reddit 177

Reddit Software B2B Technology 177

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

It’s not news that social media has taken the business world by storm, changing the way consumers research their purchases and creating an unprecedented opportunity for brands to build one-to-one relationships with their brand’s biggest fans. The PESO model takes the four media types —paid, earned, shared and owned—and merges them together.

Media Relations 331

Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Media monitoring tools scan various sources (print, online, social media, TV, radio) for mentions of specific keywords or brands. PR professionals use this data to assess sentiment, measure reach, identify emerging issues, and adjust communication strategies accordingly. How Do You Measure Media Coverage?

Viral 52

Viral Crisis Communications SEO Reputation 52

Prohibition

AUGUST 25, 2023

These channels include websites, search engines, social media platforms, email marketing, and online advertising. Through data analytics and advanced targeting techniques, retailers can identify their ideal customers and tailor their marketing messages accordingly.

Retail 62

Retail Marketing Analytics Social Media 62

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

How can you tell if your media relations efforts are having an impact? PR measurement has long been the Achilles heel of the industry. Measuring behavior is harder. The company works with adtech networks to do for media coverage what adtech is doing for advertising. Even surveys don’t really cut it.

Publicity 90

Publicity Media Advertising Advertising 90

Polaris

AUGUST 19, 2014

And thanks to PR measurement expert Katie Delahaye Paine , we have a tool called the Kick-Butt Index (KBI) that allows us to measure PR in a way that’s relevant for clients. The public relations measurement challenge. To begin, let’s use media relations and blogger outreach to put some context around the subject.

Measurement 100

Measurement Advertising Advertising eBook 100

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. AirPR is the data science company for communication and public relations. About AirPR.

Analytics 150

Analytics Data Big Data Technology 150

Beyond PR

JUNE 28, 2016

New tools, integrated strategies, and results-driven tactics have evolved the agency’s role far beyond traditional media relations. If the agency’s role is evolving, though, so must the approach to PR measurement. Ad values lack context: News articles and advertisements are not one in the same. The answer is “Impact.”.

Measurement 73

Measurement Advertising Advertising Agency 73

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2018

Public relations has many fans, from legendary figures like Steve Jobs, to the current occupant of the White House. Yet PR doesn’t always command the same respect as other disciplines, like advertising or direct-mail. Yet with the rise of social media and the profound digital disruption of advertising, PR has come into its own.

Journalism 185

Journalism Advertising Advertising SEO 185

Stephen Waddington

JULY 28, 2020

Each has grown through acquisition from an original proposition of a database and media monitoring solution. Along the way content, distribution, analytics, and measurement tools have been acquired and bolted on. They are also focused on earned media. It is a promise that has been broken in the past few years.

Tools 135

Tools Software Enterprise Measurement 135

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

“We are going to see more journalists build their own paid content channels – with or without backing from media outlets. 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.”. Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media . Data-driven PR.

Marketing 215

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

The Resolution Blog

APRIL 9, 2019

I’ve had experience with agencies where I’ve produced great work, but there was no real way to measure it. When we look at the structure of the PESO model, it’s about integrating a whole communications program and making sure it can be measured and linked back to a business’ growth. What are your thoughts on having a proxy measurement?

Marketing 120

Marketing Analytics Measurement Data 120

Shift Communications

AUGUST 25, 2017

Marketers, PR Pros, and Advertisers are in a daily battle to remove opinion from decision making and tactical execution. Rather, content decisions should rely on one influence above others, data. How can all of this be measured and analyzed? Rather than being influenced by opinion and bias, turn to the data! The Method.

Data 92

Data SEO Guidelines Advertising 92

Stuart Bruce

MARCH 8, 2017

This makes no sense as it impossible for a senior PR practitioner to be truly ‘strategic’ if they don’t understand the role that measurement, evaluation and data analysis plays in shaping strategy. The top three perceived weaknesses were quantitative data analysis, email marketing and qualitative data analysis.

Publicity 134

Publicity Analysis Public Affairs Measurement 134

Cision

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

My boss only wants media placements. We don’t have budget for software or social media advertising…or anything else that might cost $20 or more. But what if that media placement doesn’t result in any business for your company? The PESO model involves measuring and analyzing your results.

How To 120

How To Software Analytics Google 120

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

Vendors are giving us reason to be optimistic about public relations technology – from AI that will predict your pitching success to more tangible PR measurement and attribution. In media relations , you are constantly on the hunt for reporters and influencers writing about your industry. Check out our services.].

Technology 169

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 169

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

PR practitioners use a variety of methods to get their message out, including press releases, media relations, social media, and more. What are some examples of public relations? Media relations: This involves building relationships with journalists and getting media coverage for an organization or individual.

Interviews 101

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 101

Stephen Waddington

MAY 19, 2020

The CIPR, #FuturePRoof, PRCA and Provoke Media have all polled the PR industry throughout the COVID-19 crisis. We’ve been able to observe the impact of the virus on consumer behaviour and media consumption thanks to data from Brandwatch, OFCOM, Reuters Institute and YouGov, among others. Digital media is booming.

Crisis 151

Crisis Government Energy Community 151

Konnect Agency

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Ignoring Media Relations: Building and nurturing relationships with the media is essential. Engage with them on social media, attend industry events, and maintain a genuine connection beyond pitching. Not Analyzing Data: Ignoring data is like stumbling around in the dark. Sometimes, seeing is believing.

Marketing 52

Marketing Pitching Creativity Storytelling 52

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. Top tier media intelligence solutions provide publicity value as a KPI, which approximate the monetary value of a media story.

Media 76

Media Advertising Advertising Measurement 76

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 11, 2018

To maximize the impact of earned coverage, the media relations pro must master the pitch, the interview, and the promotion of the story. The company and its PR partner will amplify the article on all owned media, starting with social channels. It’s important to ride the wave of media momentum as far as it can possibly go.

Report 136

Report Interviews Pitching Construction 136

Polaris

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

We’re recommending Instagram to clients more often as part of influencer outreach programs for consumer brands—and at the same time trying to determine the best approach to measure and evaluate results. The Coalition of Public Relations Standards recommends using “shared” metrics as a way to evaluate paid, earned and owned media.

Instagram 100

Instagram Measurement Twitter Customer Service 100

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

There are long standing issues such as alignment with management, measurement, talent and diversity where incremental progress is made each year. The greatest of these is the shift away from media relations as the dominant means of public engagement to working across all forms of media. It’s a theme that Topi?

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

Shift Communications

JANUARY 2, 2017

The most cutting-edge public relations and media relations professionals will be investigating the forefront of artificial intelligence and how it can be used to generate massive amount of relevant content. How can we use data, analytics, and algorithms to achieve awareness at scale? Dark Social and Influence.

Trends 83

Trends Publicity Analytics Software 83

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The most effective blogs in B2B marketing tend to publish longer posts, more frequently, with visuals, paid distribution and analytical measurement Blogging doesn’t have the appeal that voice search, personalization or influencer marketing do in B2B marketing, but when it’s done right, it’s surely effective, according to a new study.

B2B 151

B2B Study Blogging Marketing 151

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 18, 2017

A good plan starts with a full accounting of the past year’s PR initiatives and their success when measured by established KPIs. These “key performance indicators” can include the following: Media mentions – The quantity of coverage generated on behalf of the brand.

Exercises 136

Exercises Comparison Internal International 136

Mindful Marketing

JANUARY 26, 2017

PR measurement has long been an outcast in marketing dashboards. Over the years, companies have almost created coping mechanisms for accepting weak PR reporting – either not measuring PR at all or relying on basic awareness metrics, like percentage increase of coverage and sentiment. By Seedepth. We hope so!

Measurement 25

Measurement Marketing Journalism Tools 25