Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

When you’re looking at the data for 2014 in order to formulate ideas for 2015, start by looking for outliers. Look for unusual events that are worth noting, spikes in your data that clearly stand out. Here’s an example from web analytics: Look at those four standout events that are above and beyond normal traffic.

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DECEMBER 21, 2021

Data-driven PR. One of the big headlines for 2022 is that a data-driven approach to PR will be a must. Emerging channels like podcasts will continue to grow in influence, which means PR pros have to become more fluent in strategically pitching and forming relationships in these channels.

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Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

If we are building out a content strategy for owned media, like a company blog, using content that pertains to trending topics is a way to take advantage of the increasing searches on Google. While Twitter isn’t the center of attention when it comes to social media platforms these days, it is the most transparent with its data.

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 25, 2016

This very early application of content marketing came at the perfect time, in a number of ways. For the blogosphere, it came at a time when the demand for content on indoor pools was not met with a satisfactory supply. Their efforts are what we know of today as “content marketing.” Marketing Coordinator.

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Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Today, with over 2 billion smartphones in use, the ways in which consumers experience brands is fundamentally different. This is no fad – it is projected that by 2020, 80% of adults on Earth will have a smart phone. The way we think of the “internet” as a place for brands must fundamentally change to reflect the rise of mobile.

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Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

This harkens back to the old days of web analytics, when we all tracked hits. How many then subscribed to our video content? Depending on the video service, these might be called subscribers (YouTube), followers (Snapchat/Instagram), or Likes (Facebook). Let’s look at the video communications funnel today. The Old Way.

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