Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

PR measurement has long been the Achilles heel of the industry. Measuring behavior is harder. Sometimes you can use UTM tags to measure an incremental online action attributable to PR, but truly measuring behavior change (sales, votes, donations) is very difficult. The company calls this Cision Activation.

Publicity 90

Publicity Media Advertising Advertising 90

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 18, 2019

“Strategy” is an overused word, but in public relations or marketing, it’s a key to success. Think in terms of measurable brand preference, increases in website traffic, lead generation, or even specific deliverables, like speaking opportunities generated for the CEO. They’re measurable. They’re actionable.

Strategy 220

Strategy Measurement Advertising Advertising 220

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

We interviewed ChatGPT about public relations and while it does well with high-level questions, it becomes repetitive when those questions were more nuanced; the system says it is “unlikely” that it “or any other AI system will fully replace public relations (PR) professionals”. What is public relations?

Interviews 99

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 99

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

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As anyone with even a slightly popular blog knows, ‘guest post pitching’ has gotten out of hand. 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.”. Public relations is HOT right now. You’ll find my own prognostication at the very bottom.

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

That’s a pretty generous measure too. I’m not here to bash advertising or LinkedIn. More to the point, just a fraction of that very large display advertising budget (or Super Bowl commercial) can make huge strides toward sustainable marketing and communications programs that will reap compounding benefits over time.

B2B 89

B2B Marketing LinkedIn Content Marketing 89

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Although some PR professionals have seized the opportunity to evolve their public relations strategies, far too many have stayed complacent, keeping their heads down and focusing on media relations and other traditional tactics that have served them well throughout the years. Earned Media. The Earned Media Domino Effect.

Media Relations 331

Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

With a host of media, advertising and adtech companies on the roster, many of our teams at SHIFT are grappling with stories relating to how native advertising is impacting these industries. According to an Advertising Age poll from this time last year, nearly two-thirds of marketers planned to increase their native spend.

Advertising 60

Advertising Advertising Print Pitching 60

PR Insiders

MAY 7, 2021

Sometimes the confusion lies around these same people’s very good understanding of the value of direct-response advertising, which is designed to get instant results by encouraging people to take some sort of action right now. The ROI of publicity isn’t as instant or as cut-and-dried as advertising. Case closed.

Data 78

Data Newspapers Analytics Measurement 78

Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 17, 2014

That’s why every day, editors from dozens of the Web’s most reputable, highly trafficked business publications — Bloomberg, Business Insider, Quartz, to name just a few — pitch Dan Roth with their best, most timely stories. Much of this growth has been fueled by “native” advertising. Which brings us back to the intro.

LinkedIn 218

LinkedIn Pitching Advertising Advertising 218

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 11, 2018

Seeing a client’s interview in a key publication is still a quintessential public relations win, so PR pros spend a lot of time perfecting media pitching. But once we get a “yes” to a pitch or interview request, it’s no time to sit back and relax. PR measures up. Nail it down, fast.

Report 136

Report Interviews Pitching Construction 136

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. Measured on clicks, quick hits.” There’s a lot of competition and everything isn’t a pitch.

Media Relations 111

Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 111

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

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. Turning PR into a measurable science means there is no longer room for personal preference. This is the challenge my friends at AirPR are solving, one data dashboard at a time.

Data-Driven PR 150

Data-Driven PR Strategy Data Measurement 150

Konnect Agency

OCTOBER 25, 2023

At Konnect Agency, our experts have identified some common pitfalls we’ve seen in Public Relations, Social Media and influencer, Creative, and Paid marketing…and our tips on how to avoid them. Open-Ended Pitches: Editors are bombarded with pitches daily, and their time is precious. Sometimes, seeing is believing.

Marketing 52

Marketing Pitching Creativity Storytelling 52

Cision

JUNE 2, 2016

Test & Measure. Whenever trying out a new data method, it’s important to test, measure and reflect. You may not have hit the nail on the head with the initial behavior-based tracking and pitching. Harris stressed the importance of iterative measurement to save yourself from going too far down a wrong path.

Data 120

Data Conference Measurement Pitching 120

Prohibition

JULY 19, 2018

Public relations (PR) is a technique used by savvy businesses across the globe to communicate with their customers. What’s the difference between marketing, advertising and public relations? What are the advantages of public relations over advertising? PR is different.

Publicity 48

Publicity Advertising Advertising Tools 48

Onclusive

JUNE 14, 2017

In a perfect world, public relations and marketing teams would work together more often to achieve common goals. I, however, believe marketing teams would benefit from inviting at least one person from their public relations teams into the mix more regularly so they’re tapping into the power of PR intelligence.

Marketing 170

Marketing Measurement Trends B2B 170

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Several times during a pitch meeting, a prospective client has asked our team, “What do you need from us to succeed?” Measure what matters. Even more than marketing or advertising, a PR budget can use an advocate inside the corporation. A professional agency team will understand. Be an internal champion.

Agency 223

Agency How To Construction Advertising 223

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 15, 2015

Unfortunately there is no silver bullet measurement tool. Figure out where your audience is and don’t be afraid to remind them with targeted advertising. This helps you measure how a campaign or individual piece of content performs. Check out our PR measurement tool. Think about the content/funnel relationship.

Measurement 60

Measurement Data-Driven PR Analytics Data 60

Lauri Pehar Borsh

APRIL 30, 2014

One of the advantages of using social media networks for creating new business opportunities is the ability to share great information without having to rely solely on the traditional sales pitch approach. This generates publicity and enhances your public reputation, and develops web- or blogsite traffic, direct email inquiries or calls.

Social Media 83

Social Media Pitching Media LinkedIn 83

PRSay

MAY 29, 2019

Although commercials still rule when it comes to disseminating a message, we’ve definitely come a long way from the “Mad Men” days of advertising and marketing. You’ll need to iron out specific language (hashtags, links, phrasing) and also establish a way to measure the results of the influencer’s reach. The reason?

Viral 153

Viral How To Advertising Advertising 153

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Social Media Ecommerce Marketing Imagine this as a big umbrella that covers lots of stuff—building up your brand’s popularity, guiding customers to your website, advertising and selling products, and even the art of social selling and social commerce. Getting all the cyber risks measured and assessed is required for a better user experience.

Social Media 86

Social Media Media Mobile SEO 86

Shift Communications

MAY 16, 2017

If the client is new to the team, the agency should conduct research into the industry, trends, publications and competitors prior to the meeting so that questions are relevant and specific to challenges they may face. Include aggressive measurement : No PR plan is complete without metrics.

Creativity 141

Creativity Measurement Pitching Internal 141

Flatiron Communications

JANUARY 11, 2018

They now include the use of sophisticated consumer data sets to inform messaging and media channels, tapping social influencers to drive brand esteem and consumer behavior, and even getting into bed with the Facebook-Google advertising duopoly to deliver impressions, engagement and conversion. they produce.

Pitching 43

Pitching Journalism Tools Agency 43

ISEBOX

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

I’ve had the opportunity to work with dozens of public relations and communications professionals, as a client and partner. Solid communications professionals coordinate with the marketing and sales team to discuss how their public relations strategy is going to fit in to the corporate strategy. 4) You don’t measure.

Publicity 70

Publicity Measurement LinkedIn Small Business 70

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 24, 2018

The objectives should be clear as well as measurable. The communications goals should align with or complement those of marketing, advertising, and sales – but they don’t have to be the same. The practice of public relations is about telling stories, and all good stories have compelling themes. Make an action plan.

Writing 136

Writing How To Pitching Privacy 136

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 13, 2016

In public relations agency offices around the country, the time has come for a few annual rites of passage. Relationship-building beyond incessant pitching can mean the difference between inclusion in a major story and remaining on the media sidelines. We will apply rigor to outcomes measurement. Buying client gifts, done!

B2C 120

B2C Measurement Video B2B 120

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Clients now expect PR people to also be search experts, content experts, working knowledge of Google Analytics, knowledge of all sorts of tracking tools to measure effectiveness, while filming, producing, and editing video and managing multiple social media accounts.”. Pressure on measurement. Additional duties. More channels.

Communications 122

Communications Crisis Internal International 122

Lauri Pehar Borsh

APRIL 30, 2014

One of the advantages of using social media networks for creating new business opportunities is the ability to share great information without having to rely solely on the traditional sales pitch approach. This generates publicity and enhances your public reputation, and develops web- or blogsite traffic, direct email inquiries or calls.

Social Media 60

Social Media Pitching Media LinkedIn 60

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 2, 2023

Despite the massive increase of new channels, these time-honored mediums continue to exert substantial influence, reaching extensive audiences and providing distinct advantages that make them indispensable for public relations professionals looking to engage effectively with their target audience.

Radio 74

Radio Television Media Local 74

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 29, 2018

Your message doesn’t measure up. At times, a company’s branding or advertising will compete with the PR messaging, or it simply doesn’t fit the story the PR team is serving up to media. An experienced PR team will manage expectations by outlining tangible deliverables and measurable goals at the outset.

Apparel 160

Apparel Construction Agency Interviews 160

Marketwired

APRIL 12, 2016

Podcasts Can Help Advertisers Reach Niche Audiences. Most of the leading podcasts these days rely on the same group of advertisers. But the size of the audience is hardly what makes advertising unique on podcast, it’s the specificity of the audience you can reach. “If But to Attract Advertisers, Promotion is Key.

Advertising 100

Advertising Advertising Television Radio 100

Cision

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Of course, all the images in the world will only get noticed if your pitches are strong. The best pitches leverage seasonal time periods that media always cover or jump on a hot news story to which your product has relevance. In the near future, I do see an increase in measurement, metrics, and quantifying value.

Communications 253

Communications Data Local Survey 253

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

PR Week published a story about a new vendor out of Tel Aviv that’s has launched what it pitches as a CRM for PR. The tool also breaks down the pitching activity of each team member, including metrics for open, response and coverage rates.”. Testing features – A/B testing – to assist in seeing which pitches are performing.

Analytics 68

Analytics Report Technology Pitching 68

The Proactive Report

JUNE 18, 2021

In Ries and Trout’s book Positioning, the battle for your mind they said, “PR starts the fire, marketing and advertising fan the flames.” However, there is another part to the sales funnel that most small business owners either don’t understand or ignore – public relations. And you certainly can’t measure results.

Small Business 213

Small Business Fashion Groups Local 213

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. Modern public relations (PR) for marketing campaigns Public Relations (PR) is about building trust and genuine connections between brands and those who matter to them.

Video 109

Video Marketing SEO Social Media 109

Sword and the Script

MAY 29, 2018

It’s not just about content, or search, or conferences, or advertising, or a webinar. 5) “That the cost of a well-run communications program is not measured the same way as their sales or business development programs.”. It’s not just about content, or search, or conferences, or advertising, or a webinar, etc.

Corporate 74

Corporate Communications Survey Employee 74