Shift Communications

DECEMBER 26, 2016

Our PR teams have been taking an analytical approach to forming their account strategies for some time, and our clients have been very pleased with the results. This platform is a one stop shop for consumer trends, marketing insights and industry research, all presented in an easily digestible and deck-ready format. Think with Google.

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The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 27, 2017

‘Tis the season – predictions are the order of the day and the PR industry is no different. Here are my picks for the top 3 PR trends in 2018. Data Driven PR. As you can see from the content strategy, it’s all about the data. And every part of your PR plan should be data-driven now.

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Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

This is broadly true across many different industries and kinds of business. So to answer the question of what PR should be measured by, it’s about our ability to generate the right audiences. The post Public Relations Metrics Are Like Apples for Pie appeared first on SHIFT Communications PR Agency | Boston | New York | San Francisco.

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Big data is a buzzword thrown around in every industry. Companies of all shapes and sizes collect data that can be used to make strategic decisions at every level. petabytes of data. Collecting and analyzing data doesn’t have to mean combing through pages upon pages of spreadsheets. Social Media Data.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

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. This year, we’ve seen brands and agencies alike trying – and struggling – to find and hire strong PR pros. Data-driven PR.

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 28, 2015

Data-Driven PR Milestone: SHIFT Becomes Google Analytics Certified Partner. As a GACP, our goal is to advance the cause of data-driven PR with our clients and industry, to help understand the value of public relations, and to use that data to make PR as impactful as possible.

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Prohibition

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Overview of Tech PR Tech PR is the strategic use of communications and relationships to build the reputation of a brand or business in the technology industry. Tech PR also involves securing media coverage and amplifying content through storytelling to reach the right target audience.

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Shift Communications

MAY 22, 2017

Over three days, we explored the future of analytics and artificial intelligence, from understanding where we are in the evolution of analytics to seeing the cutting edge of how AI will impact every industry. We see this happening in the communications and PR industry. Industry publications and articles.

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Shift Communications

AUGUST 8, 2016

The marketing and PR industry responded with a collective yawn. From our perspective as a Google Analytics™ Certified Partner, every marketing and PR professional should be jumping up and down with excitement. Recently, Google announced a seemingly minor feature: any Google user could access a new Google Analytics™ Demo Account.

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Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

You may have noticed already that we talk a lot about data-driven PR at SHIFT. It’s not just a topic on our blog, it’s a concept we are encouraged to prioritize in every facet of our PR strategies. For example, it’s a rare sight to see The New York Times or The Wall Street Journal provide a link to a company website.

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Disruption happens to industries measured in weeks and months rather than years or epochs. Disruption of industry stalwarts is inevitable. PR must adapt to realize that no one audience exists any longer; brands and clients instead address dozens or hundreds of micro-audiences in their communications. Reputation Is Brand.

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Shift Communications

MAY 4, 2016

It is with pride and excitement that we announce the acquisition of SHIFT Communications by NATIONAL Public Relations –the largest PR firm in Canada, with a storied history in the region and a reputation for good work and fair dealing. It’s no secret that the PR industry has been changing rapidly for the better part of 10 years.

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

Clients in our industry are savvy enough to ask for reporting and analytics. Measuring the the success of programs by the numbers is quickly becoming the standard in PR and marketing with access to so much data. Data-Driven PR Learning Marketing Metrics Review Think With Google' Better Measurement.

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Access : influencers guard themselves with agents, agencies of their own, and handlers, making working with them challenging in some cases. The best influencers are constantly consuming information of value to their audience; depending on their niche, that information may be from industry publications. Hit the Right Targets.

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Naturally, as one of the first-ever social media agencies, we wanted to understand the impact of the doubled character limits. Which industries/groups are doing so? Explore the different tweet length averages by industry with our interactive chart below. After the beta, Twitter rolled out 280-character tweets to all users.

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 28, 2019

but also consider trade publications that cover your industry. Original research is always a great way to uncover industry insights and generate buzz. Look for conferences or events within your industry that you can submit to speak at. Make yourself present and be an active member of your industry. cta] The post Now What?

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Given this backdrop, when would a jobseeker in the public relations industry be best served to look for work? Predicting PR Job Searches. cta] The post Public Relations Jobseekers: Act Before 2017 Ends appeared first on SHIFT Communications PR Agency - Boston | New York | San Francisco | Austin. Christopher S.

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Shift Communications

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Thinking about our data-driven PR world, and while reflecting on The Hunger Games, I wanted to share key takeaways and lessons learned from the bold fictional characters: Develop relationships and network. In communications, it’s just as important to highlight your special skills. Are you a good writer? Gaby Lorenzo.

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

As such, the future of business is in large data sets and the observations derived from the analysis. Public relations, a communication-driven field, can and will continue to benefit from this futuristic tool. By definition, it’s the “statistical discipline of predicting what’s likely to happen based on existing data.”

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Shift Communications

MARCH 11, 2015

It’s the age-old question…or the ‘PR-age’ old question that is. With many agencies still stuck offering client reports relying on impressions or number of social shares, you’ve likely seen many posts on the SHIFT blog about how to move past these antiquated forms of measurement. How to measure the impact of our work? Julie Staadecker.

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Onclusive

MARCH 2, 2021

This is an industry-wide phenomenon and not simply limited to PR/Communications. In this blog, let’s explore the two biggest and heaviest cultural roadblocks (and the most common) on the path of data-driven journeys, specifically for PR/Communications, i.e., the earned media space.

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Shift Communications

APRIL 30, 2018

This rise of funding means added noise in the industry, not only from the startups looking to fix healthcare but also from the more traditional tech giants like Amazon and Apple making moves in to the space. Robert Mittendorff, Partner at Norwest Venture Partners, shared his perspectives on the state of the industry. Caela Shay.

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Shift Communications

AUGUST 25, 2017

For example, analyzing top-performing posts within an industry will uncover apparent trends. The result is a comprehensive report of the most successful posts, calculated through quantitative and qualitative data. To test this process, we wanted to see what type of communications-related content resonates. The Application.

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Shift Communications

JUNE 25, 2018

Are there topics that are resonating the most within the industry? Influencers and topics – Use influencer engagement and conference content to learn more about the current state of the industry. Where is the white space (i.e. the areas that the client can own because no one is dominating that just yet)? Amanda Munroe. Vice President

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Shift Communications

JUNE 12, 2017

The Impact of PR. The reason we struggle to answer this question, as an industry, is because we are unwilling to invest in the tools, techniques, and strategies that lead to sound, effective measurement. We use digital marketing tools in public relations to assess the quantitative impact of PR activity. Christopher S.

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 30, 2015

SHIFT honed in on creating a way to choose a PR strategy based on visible, measurable criteria and a meta-strategic framework. The framework rests on pace and visibility, with pace referring to how fast conditions are changing in an industry, and voice referring to how well a message can be heard in the communications landscape.

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Shift Communications

MARCH 7, 2016

Marketers and communicators found great value in Google’s generic models for how customers made decisions with marketing inputs. However, many were concerned that its overly broad models – “business and industrial”, for example – could mean a B2B technology company or an industrial concrete company, two very different businesses.

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Shift Communications

JULY 24, 2017

Whether a brand has experience with controversial news or has yet to meet a crisis challenge, having a communications plan in place in advance of a potential incident is a must. can tap into the relationships his PR team has built and identify reporters who are willing to listen and communicate the truth. Luckily, G.W.

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 2, 2017

What does the public relations industry have to look forward to in 2017? What’s in stock for us as practitioners, as agencies, as companies seeking to build awareness, reputation, and trust? Three mega-trends are already on their way and will arrive at our industry’s shores before the year is out. Content Shockwave.

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Before you start PR planning for 2018, here are five data-driven areas to consider analyzing to understand how your client stacks up against competitors based on their marketing and PR performance. If you aren’t sure what data-driven strategies to use when PR planning for 2018, drop us a line !

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Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

New can mean a first-use case in our industries. In the PR industry, however, we hold that distinction. We are, to the best of our knowledge, one of the earliest adopters in PR. What can you find a first-use for in your industry? New doesn’t necessarily mean invented from scratch. Read and research every day.

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 26, 2016

In the spring of 2015, SHIFT launched its cutting-edge Marketing Technology Immersion (MTI) program to help the agency develop a better understanding of SHIFT’s data-driven approach to communications and client services. Establish Client Goals First. Casey Egan. Account Executive.

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Shift Communications

OCTOBER 1, 2015

The chefs are faced with only the data the ingredients provide and their own intuition. As I sat watching these chefs whip up their treats, it got me thinking – this is exactly what we as marketers and communicators do every day. As an industry, it is important to stop trying to solve problems with cookie-cutter responses.

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Shift Communications

MAY 3, 2016

We also installed a policy as an agency that each team can go “heads down,” where we set aside dedicated time to keeping up on key trends. At SHIFT we run a daily blog and a weekly SHIFT Happens newsletter, which daily and weekly provide summary news from the front lines of PR and Marketing. But it doesn’t stop there….

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Shift Communications

MARCH 8, 2016

Six months ago, I joined the SHIFT Communications team as an Account Director. In my role, I oversee a variety of B2B tech PR programs, providing strategic direction and managing an exceptional team of professionals. I began my career in agency tech PR in 1999 during the dotcom boom. Molly DiLorenzo. Account Director.

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Don’t give reporters the option to delete your email by supplying them with too much to look at, and make it easy for them to see the value in the data. In your initial pitch outline the top 5 most interesting data points that relate to your client’s industry space and the reporter’s beat. Abby Silverman.

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Don’t give reporters the option to delete your email by supplying them with too much to look at, and make it easy for them to see the value in the data. In your initial pitch outline the top 5 most interesting data points that relate to your client’s industry space and the reporter’s beat. Abby Silverman.

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