Sword and the Script

APRIL 20, 2021

True thought leadership is hard to achieve, not because it’s hard, but because some in B2B just can’t get out of their own way. We had two other part-time (agency) resources that worked under my direction to help – plus access to a centralized creative team for design and technical assistance. The results were clear and measurable.

B2B 105

B2B Leadership Marketing Blogging 105

Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2019

PRNEWS Crisis and Measurement Summit. Spend two days mastering the latest and greatest in Communications Measurement. This awards event celebrates the best of the best corporate, agency, nonprofit, and education teams, and the work they produced during the entry period. Dates: Feb 25 – 26, 2020. Location: Miami, FL.

Conference 329

Conference Marketing Case Study Measurement 329

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 17, 2017

I recently read an inspirational tweet about progress being measured in steps. This is important because the measure of achievement is not about becoming a CEO, it’s about feeling that you’ve got to where you wanted and fulfilled your potential. A Guest Post Simon Erskine Locke, Founder & CEO of CommunicationsMatch TM.

Measurement 247

Measurement Communications Banking Crisis Communications 247

The Resolution Blog

MAY 24, 2017

How refusing to offer AVE’s led to two global AMEC awards and very happy clients On May 17th, 2017 AMEC announced the winners for their International Communication Effectiveness awards. Great evaluation case of an original PR campaign and a good example of how research can help define and measure outputs and outreach.”

Measurement 136

Measurement B2B Google Financial 136

Katie Paine's Measurement Blog

MARCH 9, 2023

Making up Metrics I was recently on a conference call with a respected nternational measurement organization and a new member of the group was explaining how she’d been pressured by her CEO to put a dollar value on her efforts. “So There should be a special place in measurement hell for people who make up bad metrics.

Measurement 52

Measurement How To System Comparison 52

Stephen Waddington

JULY 16, 2021

Organisational leaders turned to internal communication teams because they recognised the critical role of communication in engaging with staff. According to a poll by the IoIC two-thirds of internal communicators said that leaders looked to them for more guidance during the crisis.

Publicity 199

Publicity Government Crisis Employee 199

Onclusive

OCTOBER 12, 2021

This initiative can be anything from a new product launch, to a proposal to increase spend on a branding campaign, or a significant investment with a new agency—to name a few. That’s why PR measurement and C-suite friendly reporting tools are a worthwhile addition to your communications function.

Resources 195

Resources Technology Data Tools 195

Onclusive

APRIL 12, 2018

We’ve grown quite a bit, and our team now includes Corporate Social Responsibility, our own in-house agency team, a Demand Operations/Lean Gen capability, Strategic Meetings Management, and, most recently, Customer Advocacy. AirPR: You’ve held a marketing leadership role at Navistar and BP as well. How will you measure success?

Content Marketing 170

Content Marketing Interviews Marketing Leadership 170

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

” In open-ended comments, respondents cite digital, internal comms and a greater focus on comms by leadership as among the underlying reasons. Some of those comments include the following: “Significantly more related to internal comms and recruiting.”. Most common comms measurement methods. It’s hard to predict.”

Survey 127

Survey Communications Measurement Internal 127

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Most of all, we’re a strategic resource for internal and external clients. Prospective clients often tell us that their agency is hard-working, smart, and collegial, but that they simply don’t prioritize top-tier media coverage. Thought leadership content is persuasive. We’re counselors to our clients.

SEO 227

SEO Agency Reputation Policies 227

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2021

The study, the seventh annual, is based on a poll of “more than 300 agency and in-house executives from across the world.”. Among agencies, “92% of agencies say that client expectations of creativity have risen since the onset of the pandemic.”. Top challenges in internal communications.

Creativity 95

Creativity Study Ethics Publicity 95

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2019

If a company’s leadership isn’t willing to commit to a PR program, it may be challenged from the start. If a PR team or agency doesn’t work in collaboration with marketing, it may be spinning its wheels — or worse, working in opposition to company business objectives. No measure of success. Look what I did!

SEO 178

SEO Storytelling Product Launch Measurement 178

PRSay

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

How can communications professionals show leadership to help counter this epidemic of incivility? Since many of our communications campaigns (and how we measure their success) might cause people to feel more like numbers or objects, what do we have to lose? Such campaigns will lift eyebrows, turn heads and drop jaws.

Employee 128

Employee Crisis Reputation Creativity 128

Stephen Waddington

JULY 6, 2022

There’s little to distinguish it from the career path into hairdressing or estate agency. This data in each case has been collected by a third-party research agency. To facilitate relationships and build trust with internal and external stakeholders and communities. To offer organisational leadership.

Publicity 167

Publicity Ethics Training Education 167

Stephen Waddington

AUGUST 31, 2020

The outcome of trade talks won’t be known until mid-December Show up and demonstrate leadership - brave organisations will continue to be defined by the crisis Schools are back in the UK this week. Externally that means continuing to engage the public around social distancing measures and the need for protective equipment.

Communications 125

Communications Crisis Leadership Sports 125

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. Some still use Advertising Equivalency to evaluate coverage, but the industry deems AVE a less than substantive measurement in most cases. Do a deep dive into internal resources. .

Exercises 136

Exercises Comparison Internal International 136

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Goals, channels and metrics for internal comms. Internal communicators are striving to better inform employees – and improve engagement rates. That’s according to a survey of 250 internal comms pros conducted by Ragan in May 2022. How will that be measured? Internal comms demand more focus. “62%

Survey 81

Survey Corporate Communications Financial 81

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 1, 2017

Video content is the future of social media and for brands, businesses or influencers questioning the benefits, we detail five ways going live has improved our agency. Build and Establish Thought Leadership. So naturally, when Facebook’s Live feature debuted we immediately knew the potential for businesses, brands and our agency.

Video 283

Video Facebook Social Media Creativity 283

PRSay

JUNE 15, 2021

And we have a new President and new leadership in Congress. You need to demonstrate leadership from the highest levels, and you need to have something substantive to say, but you also need to understand that your words must match your actions. Well, COVID-19 of course. Pride is a celebration, yes, but it started as a protest.

Employee 201

Employee Community Leadership Enterprise 201

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Take the time to educate yourself, your team and leadership about the unfolding events. A set of guardrails to ensure that are: Lead with transparency and authenticity — stepping out on subjects like means you could be measured against it (by all stakeholder groups) down the road. Breaking news happens fast.

Employee 78

Employee Leadership Consumer Internal 78

PRSay

APRIL 5, 2023

Here’s the breakdown: 54% of respondents work at PR agencies, 24% work for corporate PR departments and 22% work as independent PR practitioners. Organizations with 250 or more employees were more likely to select reporting, measurement and freelancers as their highest budgetary expenditures. Illustration credit: alphaspirit ]

Survey 86

Survey Measurement Employee Retail 86

Sword and the Script

JULY 13, 2021

23% said measurement / ROI. Stacey Miller , Senior Director, Communications, Auto Care Association believes part of the problem stems from “leadership not fully understanding the workflow of comms and the time and effort behind campaigns.”. Business leaders who think great comms can solve poor leadership.”. 24% said scope creep.

Communications 159

Communications Survey Education Leadership 159

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2020

What measures are in place to protect those at risk? For PR agencies like ours, we can work from home offices and conduct business as usual, adapting our plans to the news story of the day. The company leadership took charge of the situation before crazy rumors could start or spread. Manage expectations.

Employee 156

Employee Leadership Viral Small Business 156

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2016

A PR agency employee starting in the business today will be creating programs, telling stories, and reporting to clients in ways very different from just a few years ago, in part due to the rise of digital technology and the blurring of lines between paid, earned, and owned media. Thought leadership isn’t just for B2B brands.

SEO 204

SEO Analytics Measurement B2B 204

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Strategies used in tech PR include thought leadership, social media management, strategic partnerships and community engagement, content marketing, media relations , and influencer marketing. It can also involve data -driven strategies, such as driving lead generation, maximising reach, and measuring the success of distribution strategies.

Strategy 62

Strategy Brand Branding Technology 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 8, 2016

Ideally an agency’s selection isn’t based solely on category experience, but it’s an easy way to make a first cut. An agency should have determined this before they ever meet with a potential PR partner, and obviously that person should be in the room. Can you provide some recent, relevant case histories?

B2B 159

B2B Agency Creativity Meeting 159

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

Internal communications: PR practitioners may also be responsible for communicating with employees and stakeholders within an organization. Public affairs: This involves working with government officials and agencies to shape public policy and advocate on behalf of an organization.”. How is public relations measured?

Interviews 97

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 97

PRSay

JANUARY 14, 2022

Agencies must reevaluate success measurement with clients to better show value. They will also survey internal teams to see how the pandemic has permanently changed the band. Measurable success, proactive client advocacy, active listening and ethical discourse should always top a team’s charts, but life can get out of tune.

Communications 152

Communications Trends Nonprofit Radio 152

Cision

APRIL 28, 2017

Mónica Cortés recently joined Comunicad LLC , the full-service, cross-cultural national public relations and marketing agency, as their Senior Vice President of Strategy Development! What business development mistakes do you see communication and PR agencies typically make, and what advice do you have for avoiding those pitfalls?

Local 227

Local Energy Agency Policies 227

PR in High Definition

JULY 31, 2020

Chop, chop, chop – you can’t read a news site or have a conversation with someone at the moment without hearing about an organisation reducing staff numbers, cutting suppliers, or lowering budgets, among other cost cutting measures. Like the above, you’re creating more allies internally. Is there a way you can get closer to finance?

Resources 71

Resources Leadership Internal International 71

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 12, 2018

AMEC’s 10th Global Summit of Measurement kicks off in Barcelona today. You’ve spent more than 10 years building a community that has consistently driven up standards in the measurement and performance of public relations. Members include public relations agencies, leading not for profits, governments, and global corporations.

Measurement 75

Measurement Government Education Conference 75

Landis PR

JANUARY 16, 2024

Independent PR agencies usually seek membership in a regional or global PR network primarily because they want to expand their reach and do more business. For an agency or any entrepreneur to do good business, they need to have good friends. We have multiple agencies from the U.S., For the original blog, please visit here.

Agency 59

Agency Internal International Meeting 59

PR in High Definition

JULY 23, 2020

Chop, chop, chop – you can’t read a news site or have a conversation with someone at the moment without hearing about an organisation reducing staff numbers, cutting suppliers, or lowering budgets, among other cost cutting measures. Like the above, you’re creating more allies internally. Is there a way you can get closer to finance?

Resources 62

Resources Leadership Internal International 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

PR agencies, you’re running for re-election. So whether the PR is handled in-house or with an agency, it’s a good time to demonstrate its value. The PR team must continue to perform at a high level and generate measurable outcomes for the fourth quarter. See this earlier post on eight tools for thought leadership.

Retail 136

Retail Creativity Leadership Agency 136

Wadds Inc.

JULY 6, 2022

There’s little to distinguish it from the career path into hairdressing or estate agency. This data in each case has been collected by a third-party research agency. To facilitate relationships and build trust with internal and external stakeholders and communities. To offer organisational leadership.

Publicity 72

Publicity Ethics Training Education 72

Reputation Us

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Highlight your leaders internally before promoting them outside the organization. While you want to encourage their leadership, you definitely don’t want them getting poached! Action 4: Promote Thought Leadership. Insurance agencies now recognize this risk and underwrite it like any other threat.

Reputation 78

Reputation Insurance Insurance Employee 78

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Currently, PR has a measurement challenge. Traditional measurement models, such as counting the amount of coverage secured, fails to demonstrate the broader impact that public relations has on sales and business in general. In Matt’s words, the current attitude is one where “marketing owns measurement.”

Analytics 141

Analytics Google Creativity Publicity 141