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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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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Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The agency market is in flux as the economy reinflates. Agencies are facing the following opportunities. What’s your take on the industry and what are other agencies doing? Here are five areas in which I’m helping my agency clients work through the current business environment. But there’s plenty of opportunity.

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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

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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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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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.

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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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Shift Communications

JULY 17, 2017

Thought leadership. 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. In this series, we’ll examine what thought leadership is, why we need it, and how to generate it. What is it?

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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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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! Cheers to you on this exciting day!

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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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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! Nominees have been selected by a panel of industry leaders from top agencies and brands, based on their leadership and demonstrated ability to make positive change.

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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. Whatever the figure i,s however, we advise clients to understand all facets of a typical budget – the agency time, anticipated out-of-pocket charges, and the duration of the engagement.

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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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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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5W PR

JANUARY 15, 2024

Government agencies, non-profits, and advocacy groups utilize communication strategies to garner public support for initiatives, educate the public on policy issues, and build momentum for social change. Facilitating effective leadership Leadership communication is a key aspect of strategic communications.

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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. Here are a few predictions that PR pros should take note of as we enter February.

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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. The downside?

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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.

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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.

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Agency Local Newspapers Interviews 52

Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

And, as I’ve worked with those execs in different industries, I couldn’t help but think: I wonder what PR/comms/social agency execs in this town look like on social? Those are all very successful people running some successful agencies. Sure, she promotes the agency (and her clients) from time to time.

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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. PR Week Measurement Conference – UK.

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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.

Leadership 52

Leadership Publicity Energy Crisis 52

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. The downside?

Media 221

Media Analysis Measurement Advertising 221

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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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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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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Banking Leadership Government Financial 170

Landis PR

JANUARY 30, 2024

With calls for recession waxing and waning, PR strategies like thought leadership become more and more important. Instead, proactive marketers turn to thought leadership to drive revenue and acquire new business. That example is less quantifiable, but brand recognition also can be measured through polling and surveys.

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 17, 2023

This will remain true, especially as mistrust and uncertainty (around companies, sectors, leadership, the media, influencers, products, the economy and so on) run rampant. With that in mind, we asked SHIFT leadership and client advisors what they’re keeping top for clients in 2023. Here’s what they said. Nail the message.

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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. Europe is more satisfied with PR agencies than the U.S. Is that good?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 1, 2021

For any PR agency team , a major media interview for a company spokesperson is a solid win. We recommend that leadership set aside some time with their PR team to go over the messaging, rehearse the responses, identify any red flags and revise responses if needed. Plan for technical glitches in the virtual world.

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Mindful Marketing

JANUARY 12, 2017

As I wrote about in my last post , my approach to PR measurement has evolved over the years. In my last two jobs – one agency and one in house – I’ve used SeeDepth to monitor and measure results. Defining share of voice: When asked to measure share of voice, you should first ask “Share of voice for what, specifically?”

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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. Thought leadership content is persuasive. That’s what earned media offers – within limits – and that’s what we at most PR agencies still deliver.

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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?

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PRSay

APRIL 25, 2024

Your goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and timed (SMART). Some of these opportunities might be found within your current role or organization through training, professional development, mentorship opportunities or leadership roles. Start by clarifying your long-term (or at least mid-term) career goals.

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PRSay

MAY 9, 2019

In a Muck Rack survey of 800 communicators, ranging from boutique agency coordinators to chief communications officers at global brands, 72 percent said that the top challenge they face is “measuring business impact,” with the second most prominent challenge (at 65 percent) overcoming the “lack of quantifiable measurement.”

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