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. She works for a B2B tech company that “doesn’t believe marketing” but she knows they need it desperately. And I don’t think any competent marketing expert that’s being honest can. It’s bigger than that.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 11, 2022

An extra pair of hands was followed by “outside objectivity and advice” (45%) and “expertise in a niche, vertical market or subject matter” (34%). Agencies, on the other hand, have a very different view. There does seem to be a disconnect between client and agency views on the top reason for hiring outside help.

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Prohibition

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Our latest podcast episode features an engaging conversation with Chris Simmance, the founder of OMG Centre, which aims to accelerate the growth of digital agencies through consultancy, mentorship, training, and support. Leadership is not merely about managing a team but involves taking personal ownership and accountability.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

It’s not uncommon for specialized agencies to be hired on a project basis to help with specific repositioning or market research. Measuring the effectiveness of internal communications is an interesting PR problem that has often been debated by experts. Executive Thought Leadership. Media Measurement.

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Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 3, 2020

What does good management look like in an agency? to help entrepreneurs to build and grow sustainable agencies. We’ve built a small portfolio of owner managed agencies. Financial metrics Turnover – headline revenue number typically made up of fee or project income Staff costs – the most significant cost in operating an agency.

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Stern + Associates

AUGUST 25, 2023

Public relations (PR) agencies can help you do this by improving your messaging strategy. However, finding the right PR agency to partner with is rarely a cut-and-dry task. Considering the following tips will help you find the public relations agency that fits your business. However, this is rarely the case in real life.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Once upon a time, many moons ago, I worked at a large PR agency as part of the consumer technology team. PR agency life can be gratifying and exciting, just as it can be fast-paced and stress-inducing. Agencies are usually structured as teams specializing in specific industries, outlets or channels. And that’s okay!

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

PR pitches earn a 45% open rate and a 3% response rate; the top metrics for marcom and PR by segment; Europe is more satisfied with PR agencies than the U.S. The company’s measures are based on the pitches sent through their systems. Studies show the average email marketing campaign has a 20% open rate and 2% CTR. Is that good?

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PRSay

OCTOBER 11, 2019

The most effective PR pros agree measurement is more than impressions, and yet clients and leadership keep requesting those numbers anyway. How can we show stakeholders that taking PR measurement beyond impressions helps us better celebrate success — while also providing greater insight into what we can improve?

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5W PR

MAY 21, 2024

Businesses now use data analytics to measure campaign impact. Invest in PR software Numerous tools are available to track media mentions, analyze social media sentiment, and measure campaign performance. appeared first on Public Relations Blog | 5W PR Agency | PR Firm. Vanity metrics like press mentions are no longer the focus.

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Stephen Waddington

JULY 7, 2022

The report finds that practitioners continue to face challenges in helping organisations move beyond intent towards action: only a quarter (24%) of organisations set science-based targets and 59% do not measure carbon footprints. It said that agencies played a key role in polluting the climate change debate.

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Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Agencies are straightforward organisations to manage. He’s an agency boss based in New Zealand that helped build Edelman in Europe, and latterly Asia. His presentation guide on agency management is a must read for anyone in the business. Community – the era of command and control is over, especially in networked agencies.

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Onclusive

MARCH 6, 2019

We have all been on the front lines of the convergence of marketing and communications, but the transformation has not been without challenges: cultural challenges, organizational design challenges and measurement challenges. We could do marketing mix optimizations and even ROI, but PR was always on the outside of that.

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Onclusive

APRIL 12, 2018

Kathy Seegebrecht is SVP and Chief Marketing Officer for UL (Underwriters Laboratories). Kathy has also worked in a variety of marketing and sales roles at Navistar and BP. Kathy: I am the SVP, Chief Marketing Officer at UL. When I joined UL three years ago, corporate marketing was a small central function.

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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.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

It’s also common for specialized agencies to be hired on a project basis for repositioning or when market research is required. Measuring the effectiveness of internal communications is an interesting PR problem that Mary Lou Panzano, vice president and head of U.S. Executive Thought Leadership. Iterative PR Measurement.

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Shift Communications

JULY 17, 2017

Thought leadership. Why is it important to a public relations or marketing communications program? Since 2004, thought leadership’s share of search has risen from approximately 5,000 searches per month globally to nearly 22,000 searches per month as communicators seek ideas for creating it. What Is Thought Leadership?

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Onclusive

MARCH 17, 2020

Traditional models of PR measurement no longer work (i.e. Digital has become intrinsic to the PR and communications landscape, and diversification is forcing measurement to become more innovative than ever. Both PR agencies and in-house communications professionals are struggling with this shift. A new approach.

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Konnect Agency

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

At Konnect Agency, we pride ourselves on always being forward-thinking, results-driven problem solvers for the brands we represent. Today, we are proud to share that our very own Amanda Bialek (or AB, as we like to call her around here) has been elevated to President of the agency! Say that three times fast!

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Congrats to Jessica Hogue, GM of measurement and analytics, Innovid, Stephanie Geno, SVP of marketing, Innovid, and Rathi Murthy, chief technology officer, Verizon Media! All have been named as finalists. .

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Onclusive

MARCH 17, 2020

Traditional models of PR measurement no longer work (i.e. Digital has become intrinsic to the PR and communications landscape, and diversification is forcing measurement to become more innovative than ever. Both PR agencies and in-house communications professionals are struggling with this shift. A new approach.

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The Resolution Blog

MAY 24, 2017

The award winners are all leading the way in modern PR measurement but when we saw that Smoking Gun PR from Manchester, UK won two awards we had to get in touch and find out their secrets. Great evaluation case of an original PR campaign and a good example of how research can help define and measure outputs and outreach.”

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Professionals across the globe share analysis and perhaps, aspiration, in offering up PR and marketing predictions for 2022. As I’ve done for the last several years , I solicited and compiled a list of predictions from professionals across the PR and marketing community. Tom Pick , Digital Marketing Consultant, Webbiquity , LLC.

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5W PR

JANUARY 15, 2024

Supporting marketing and branding initiatives Strategic communications align closely with marketing and branding efforts. This synergy between communications and marketing amplifies the impact of advertising campaigns, product launches, and other promotional activities.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Improved measurements prove PR’s business impact. Last year also saw advances in measurement technologies that allow PR pros to tangibly prove their business impact. Evolving measurement capabilities like these pave a path for PR to no longer be seen as solely an awareness-focused tactic, but rather as an essential business function.

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Landis PR

JANUARY 30, 2024

With calls for recession waxing and waning, PR strategies like thought leadership become more and more important. Research shows that 44% of decision-makers become less receptive to sales calls and traditional marketing during economic downturns. Do we have access to your senior leadership?

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Konnect Agency

JANUARY 7, 2022

By working with a PR agency experienced in B2B marketing and the franchise industry, their team of experts can help create a fully integrated multichannel program for your franchise development needs. How A PR Agency Fine-Tunes Your Strategy Plan. How A PR Agency Targets Your Audience. Supporting Local Market Development.

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Konnect Agency

JANUARY 7, 2022

By working with a PR agency experienced in B2B marketing and the franchise industry, their team of experts can help create a fully integrated multichannel program for your franchise development needs. How A PR Agency Fine-Tunes Your Strategy Plan. How A PR Agency Targets Your Audience. Supporting Local Market Development.

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PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2018

We’re in the midst of a time of massive disruption in our profession, and it’s shifting the fundamentals — the structure of agencies and teams, the workings of agency-client partnerships and the ways we employ and deploy talent. Measure and win: We’re under more pressure to prove PR’s value through measurement.

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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.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 25, 2017

At that time, it’s also incumbent upon the team to set KPIs for the planned initiatives and establish measurement tools. New companies might set aside 12 to 20 percent of gross or projected revenue for marketing, from which a portion would be allocated to public relations. An unrealistic budget. No one wants to be blindsided.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

A few months ago, I sent my résumé to an agency that specializes in polishing clients’ work histories for prospective employers. In my case, it was as a PR writer of thought leadership articles. A few days later, I heard back from the agency with a short critique.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

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. Just as the large PR firms cast around for more lucrative and scaleable services to sell, marketers have come to value earned media results for its brand-building and SEO impact.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Annual marketing salary survey shows remote interviews and shorter hiring process have become the norm as a consequence of the pandemic The was a cartoon going around the business world a few weeks ago that asked “who led the digital transformation in your company?” CEO CTO COVID-19 In the cartoon, the correct answer is COVID-19.

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Wadds Inc.

JULY 7, 2022

The report finds that practitioners continue to face challenges in helping organisations move beyond intent towards action: only a quarter (24%) of organisations set science-based targets and 59% do not measure carbon footprints. It said that agencies played a key role in polluting the climate change debate.

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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.

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5W PR

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In the dynamic world of media and marketing, creating a PR stunt that captures attention and aligns with your brand’s values and marketing goals is a high-wire act of creativity and strategy. But what exactly constitutes a PR stunt, and how does it differ from standard marketing tactics? The key is synergy.

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