Sword and the Script

MARCH 19, 2018

A new survey of primarily corporate communications professionals identified the hottest trends and tactics in PR – and perhaps those that aren’t so hot too. The Data Story on the Hottest PR Trends. While the survey covers a broad range of concerns in PR – the findings on trends and tactics are of a keen personal interest to me.

Survey 71

Survey Trends Communications Storytelling 71

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 13, 2023

Whether seeking heightened brand visibility or driving more web traffic, success requires focusing on measurable targets upfront throughout execution. Managing interactions through social media effectively builds brand credibility with minimal advertising costs.

Analytics 40

Analytics Content Marketing Measurement Advertising 40

Prohibition

DECEMBER 13, 2022

There’s a vast amount of campaign types for your brand to use to grow online authority, everything from infographics to hero campaigns, to newsjacking campaigns. This could be activity around key dates and trends in the media and owning the story. Digital PR is a broad landscape, especially when it comes to campaigns. Dream Jobs.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Analysis B2C Examples 62

PRSay

MAY 18, 2016

In June, we saw AMEC upgrade its 5-year-old measurement guidelines to Barcelona Principles 2.0. Journalists and reporters crave data that they can use to report on your industry or trends at large. In a more positive example, suppose you see a measurable traffic spike after a particular campaign. What would be even better?

Data 106

Data Meeting Measurement Guidelines 106

Cision

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Cision’s SVP of Client Services Heidi Sullivan teamed up with PR star Shonali Burke, ABC to discuss the latest trends in influencer relations and marketing. “If you know at the beginning what you’re measuring, then you’re going to have a very measurable objective that you can achieve.”

Conference 120

Conference Internal International Data 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

We can measure the initial impacts of marketing and advertising efforts almost immediately, but that doesn’t mean we should. New LinkedIn research found that only 4% of digital marketers are measuring return on investment six months into a campaign or longer. Podcast advertising revenue will exceed $1 billion in 2020.

Marketing 100

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 100

Cision

APRIL 7, 2017

As Powerhouse grows, Daher continues to expand the agency’s capabilities with a heavier focus on social and influencer trends, while finding ways to improve the overall client experience. I initially entered college seeking a career in broadcasting, transitioned to advertising, and then found my true calling in PR.

Pitching 228

Pitching Agency Social Media Creativity 228

Rock the Status Quo

AUGUST 19, 2015

I came across this interesting infographic (below) from BusinessWire this morning. Stations can see what is already popular and trending on social media, then pop it on the news that same day. What would happen if success of a story for a local news station were measured on local impact? What does that actually mean?

Local 100

Local Journalism Infographics Social Media 100

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Its value proposition lies in offering a centralized platform that enables users to discover journalists, pitch stories, monitor media coverage, and measure the impact of PR campaigns. PRs can use this data to capitalize on trending topics and sometimes even newsjacking. Meltwater is a PR platform with approximately 400,000 contacts.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Its value proposition lies in offering a centralized platform that enables users to discover journalists, pitch stories, monitor media coverage, and measure the impact of PR campaigns. PRs can use this data to capitalize on trending topics and sometimes even newsjacking. Meltwater is a PR platform with approximately 400,000 contacts.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 17, 2016

The push for better measurement in marketing and PR has been something of a groundswell over the last decade. The focus on measurement in marketing has become so intense that some argue it’s choking creativity. Web analytics have played a pivotal role in the advancement of measurement. 1) Four Flaws in Facebook Measurements.

Analytics 60

Analytics Data Report Measurement 60

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 6, 2015

That’s my sense after reading the new B2B Content Marketing 2016 Benchmarks, Budgets and Trends – North America report. Infographic: B2B Marketing Budgets Focus on Content, Digital. Infographics moved up the most on the list of effective tactics from 50% last year to 58% in the most recent report.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Survey B2B Marketing 60

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2019

The company surveyed 500 marketers in Europe and the US and found many admit to struggling to marry “digital advertising and powerful creative work.”. And then noted the statistics: “Nearly 70 percent of marketers surveyed believe that ‘digital growth in advertising has come at the expense of the quality of creative.’

Creativity 77

Creativity Study Survey Advertising 77

5W PR

JULY 15, 2020

Some look like resumes, using bulleted lists, while others use infographics and visuals to convey valuable information about a brand. Measuring Media Kit Success. Overall, a strong modern media kit should increase inbound PR attention and provide journalists with the information they need to want to feature the brand.

How To 176

How To Media Guidelines Pitching 176

PRSay

MAY 30, 2018

With media agencies such as Manga forecasting that half of all global advertising dollars will be spent online by 2020, communications professionals must learn how to adapt and incorporate a digitally centered approach to their overall strategic planning. Internal teaching can win you a buy-in.

Strategy 60

Strategy Communications Case Study Data 60

Presspage

AUGUST 15, 2017

In a previous article we discussed five trends that will affect public relations professionals in the coming decade. These trends included: the importance of influencers. the importance of measurability. Staying on top of the latest trends is one part of the equation. the importance of online reputation management.

Technology 115

Technology Big Data Video Data 115

Beyond PR

DECEMBER 5, 2017

You have two options: Promote through paid media (pay-per-click advertisements & sponsored posts). Blogging is no longer an experimental trend that might be a waste of time. Infographics. I love infographics. I love infographics. Infographics are easy to read, easier to digest and boost engagement by up to 3x.

Infographics 72

Infographics Case Study Video Survey 72

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 24, 2019

19% of publishers requested articles, 13% requested infographics, 12% requested mixed-media pieces, and 11% requested data visualizations.”. Advertising is a distant third. Read more: What Do You Get When You Cross Media Trends with Customer Support and Investor Relations? 15) More PR pros report to the CEO than to the CMO.

Marketing 78

Marketing Publicity Survey Study 78

Buzzstream

AUGUST 13, 2018

section 1: Introduction section 2: Authority Measures section 3: Content Relevance section 4: Content Quality section 5: Sponsored Posts section 6: Linking Behavior section 7: Author Name & Email section 8: Interaction History. Authority Measure. Introduction. Great outreach starts with a great list. It won’t hurt my feelings.

Google 118

Google Measurement Advertising Advertising 118

Shift Communications

MAY 14, 2015

We’re constantly pushing clients and prospects to embrace elements such as Google Analytics, Twitter advertising, measurement beyond pure clicks and the like. Using a variety of tools like Ghostery and BuiltWith, I took a look at the advertising and analytics tools these companies use on their sites.

B2B 60

B2B Marketing Construction Analytics 60

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Or a knowledge measurement – a test of information retention? The reality is, the value of reading is in understanding media trends, industry perspective and more broadly, a form of research social medialites call “listening.” Those are two words that have no business on a PR agency’s invoice. What client wants to pay for “reading?”

Industry 60

Industry Pitching Survey Twitter 60

MaccaPR

JANUARY 21, 2016

In today’s hyper-digitalized marketing world, consumer brands must take a hard look at how they distribute content - infographics, e-books, videos, recipes and more - online. Brands can reach consumers in a way that advertising and other traditional marketing can’t touch. Of course, all of this comes with a cost….

Consumer 48

Consumer Infographics SEO Blogging 48

NewsWhip

MAY 27, 2021

We talk about aerosol nanometers of size for measuring aerosols. It showed how this is happening through some really beautiful and smart simulation which was essentially just this animated infographic. So, these insights really allowed us to get ahead of the trend and give our stories some meat and some sticking power.

Healthcare 78

Healthcare Storytelling Communications Local 78

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Top tip: Using earned media as part of a Paid, Earned, Shared and Owned (PESO) or Search campaign Trust in earned media may be dented but it remains higher than other forms of media, notably paid such as advertising or promotional editorial. Advertising, production, and distribution have all fundamentally changed.

Media Relations 115

Media Relations Media Print Newspapers 115

MaccaPR

JANUARY 6, 2015

Have we already moved past the " 7 Social Media Trends in 2014 Live from Social Media Marketing World " chronicled by Christina Milanowski? I don''t yet think so, especially with podcasting becoming a huge green field opportunity and the continued importance of advertising for brand visibility on Facebook. #8.

Blogging 48

Blogging Wikipedia YouTube Content Marketing 48

Cision

AUGUST 26, 2015

As Cision’s social media manager, I use top 50 and top 100 lists for three purposes: To follow individuals who will help me stay in the loop when new trends and statistics emerge within my industry. Social is branding, but unlike traditional advertising—it’s more human. For content generation and syndication. CMO of Meddle.it.

Social Media 120

Social Media Twitter Media Nonprofit 120

PR Fuel

MARCH 17, 2020

Most people focus on three main areas when trying to promote their business: advertising, content marketing , and public relations. A Costly Strategy: Advertising. Advertising is probably the most obvious way to bring attention to your business. Advertising is probably the most obvious way to bring attention to your business.

Publicity 70

Publicity Small Business Advertising Advertising 70

Beyond PR

AUGUST 4, 2016

Social media makes it easier to uncover customer trends and pain points, competitive intelligence and new business. Be conscious of trending topics in your industry or current events that may impact your tweeting. Instagram only allows links in a post when it’s a paid advertisement. Measurement tools only go back 30 days.

Social Media 40

Social Media Pinterest Media Marketing 40

Flatiron Communications

JANUARY 15, 2016

Nonetheless, an admittedly unscientific look at who or what really moves the needle nowadays will likely reveal that those carefully crafted pieces of branded content contributed to Huffington Post, sponsored on Buzzfeed, or promoted on Twitter are often too ephemeral to make a meaningful (and measurable) impact on public awareness and behavior.

Content Marketing 28

Content Marketing Marketing Instagram YouTube 28

The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 24, 2015

Use the SMART formula for your goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time-bound). Keep an eye on the trends and statistics. Infographics. There are many ways to distribute and amplify your content: Social advertising. Measurement. Here’s what you need to know: How to set a measurable goal.

Digital PR 100

Digital PR Analytics SEO Measurement 100

The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 24, 2015

Use the SMART formula for your goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time-bound). Keep an eye on the trends and statistics. Infographics. There are many ways to distribute and amplify your content: Social advertising. Measurement. Here’s what you need to know: How to set a measurable goal.

Digital PR 100

Digital PR Analytics SEO Measurement 100

The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 24, 2015

Use the SMART formula for your goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time-bound). Keep an eye on the trends and statistics. Infographics. There are many ways to distribute and amplify your content: Social advertising. Measurement. Here’s what you need to know: How to set a measurable goal.

Digital PR 100

Digital PR Analytics SEO Measurement 100

Frederik Vincx

DECEMBER 11, 2015

And you are not just competing against other PR teams for budgets, but also against advertising, digital, and marketing. The issues we face in practice are well documented: measurement, media, paid, planning, and workflow. Source: PR Academy annual qualification trends survey. You can’t improve what you don’t measure.

How To 60

How To Software System Employee 60

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 30, 2015

Q1: How do you see the traditional lines between the disciplines – PR, advertising, etc. It’s a growing trend and it is definitely impacting the practice of PR. Monitoring conversations, Analyzing content, SEO and keyword research, Visual content production, and the ability to track, measure and report ROI are just a few.

Content Marketing 100

Content Marketing Groups Facebook Reputation 100