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What Is Data-Driven PR, Part 2: Question Development

Shift Communications

We’ve used the expression data-driven PR for quite some time now, but haven’t clearly defined it. What does data-driven PR mean? How do you know whether your public relations efforts are data-driven or not? To be data-driven is to make decisions with data first and foremost.

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Data-Driven PR Milestone: SHIFT Becomes Google Analytics Certified Partner

Shift Communications

Digital has been in SHIFT’s blood for over a decade, from being one of the first agencies to embrace social media to creating the social media press release and social media newsroom. How do you measure in reasonably objective numbers the impact of the PR you’ve received? This is a core challenge of data-driven PR.

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Top Data-Driven PR Trends of 2016: Interactive Infographics

Shift Communications

As long as they meet the style and branding of the publication, you’ve saved them significant time and resources. If your data is interesting, they don’t need to build their own; they can use yours. If you have the budget and resources to do so, yes. You’ve done the software development for them. Christopher S.

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How to Research Industry Trends Hassle-Free

Shift Communications

What time and resources are we committing to understanding overall cultural trends and our industry’s current relevant news? For starters, we’ll explore not only why we should be dedicating time and resources to research industry trends but also how to do it completely hassle-free. Lisa Zanchi. Senior Marketing Strategist.

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How to measure the quality of your audience

Shift Communications

Certainly, you can look downfunnel and see how many closed deals you’re getting in your sales CRM, but if your website is broken or your retail staff are surly, you may not see the results you want no matter how good your PR is. Analytics Data-Driven PR Marketing Marketing Technology Metrics Strategy Tools' Christopher S.

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Getting Your PR Measurement Program in Shape for 2016

Shift Communications

Both in-house and agency marketing teams will be defending the year’s work, planning for 2016 and securing (or hopefully expanding!) That does not mean we are left without resources to help define PR success and set the agenda for an even more data-driven PR program in the New Year. Tracking Key Indicators.

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Four PR Lessons I Learned from The Hunger Games

Shift Communications

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. Seek and create resources for yourself and your team. Ask for help when you need it. Tweet to me @_Gabsolutely.