The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

News outlets mostly measure the wrong things,” writes Tom Rosenstiel, a senior fellow with the Brookings Institution and Executive Director of API. Instead of dashing off ten 250 word blog posts with not much meat, research and write quality long-form content on your blog or newsroom.

Analytics 100

Analytics Digital PR Measurement Enterprise 100

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Many of the things I choose to write about are reports and surveys that give us a sense of what’s happening in the industry. Sometimes I write a complete blog post on a report – and other times it’s just a blub. At the end of the year, I go back through all my writings and pick out some of the statistics that stand out to me.

B2B 106

B2B Survey Pitching Software 106

Deirdre Breakenridge

JUNE 12, 2018

He’ll review how to distill and disseminate the key points of your research including journal articles, abstracts, case studies, white papers, presentations, reports, or book chapters to external audiences. He’ll also share tips on how to maximize results, align outreach with organizational goals, and measure success.

Communications 150

Communications How To Case Study Community 150

Doctor Spin

JANUARY 2, 2024

This blog post targets the importance of the central question in guiding successful PR strategies, highlighting the need for clear differentiation and a focused approach to gain that necessary edge. Source: Journal of Brand Management 2 Nandan, S. Journal of Brand Management, 12, 264–278. Measure and adapt.

Strategy 52

Strategy eBook Journalism Resources 52

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 30, 2024

For the PR industry, like journalism, disclosure is an issue of transparency and authenticity , which are the building blocks for trust. When I am writing or editing others’ work, I personally use Grammarly Premium. When I am writing or editing others’ work, I personally use Grammarly Premium.

Ethics 97

Ethics Crisis Transportation Airlines 97

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

We need to be able to use social media platforms to reach and engage curated audiences, as well as measure the success of our campaigns. Today, the range is much broader, encompassing blog content, confessional-style social updates, and, of course, video. A strong understanding of digital and social media platforms is a must.

Analytics 170

Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 30, 2017

The news cycle was faster, social media was hitting the early majority in the Geoffrey Moore sense, and blogs…blogs were everywhere. We started a blog for our employer, a startup in the IT operations space. Some of the newer and smaller startups that had been blogging for a while ran circles around us.

Blogging 73

Blogging B2B Content Marketing Trade Shows 73

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 25, 2021

But, this is a blog about PR, communications and media relations, so enough about the plot summary. He is left trying to write down individual tweets, which is both humorous and pathetic. A native New Yorker, he originally began his career in journalism and later moved to marketing, discovering a passion for branding and analytics.

Media 162

Media Fashion Television Radio 162

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Although your executives may get excited when an acquaintance at the gym compliments them on their local business journal profile, they’re going to get a lot more excited when you can show them your PR efforts generated revenue for your organization. Owned media, aka content, is content you produce that lives on your website or blog.

Media Relations 331

Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

Mindful Marketing

JUNE 22, 2015

Now we’ve all heard that journalism is dying and brand content is taking over and blah, blah, blah but at the end of the day the same principles apply to PR that have always applied – third party credibility and endorsement is crucial and that third party being a media outlet still matters and will continue to matter. Content is great.

Media Relations 50

Media Relations Measurement Report Media 50

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

In traditional journalism, diligent fact-checking is a given. This type of work is not journalism, strictly speaking. .” Whether I’m penning a reported piece, ghostwriting, or composing a blog post for a brand, there are a few fact-checking measures I always take. Sites like Otter.AI

Content Marketing 144

Content Marketing Marketing Viral Study 144

Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

The writing is fantastic. And it’s clear, the author (Jennifer Warnick, who writes many of the Microsoft “stories”) has spent a great deal of time in the Garage as preparation for writing the story. They’re not slapped together like some make-shift blog. Doesn’t that read like a novel?

Storytelling 165

Storytelling Web Case Study Brand 165

Buzzstream

JANUARY 22, 2024

Matt Cutts’ infamous blog post advised “sticking a fork in it” because guest posting for links was done. We looked for sites with clear signals that they accepted guest posts, such as post titles and URLs with the words “contribute” or “write for us.” Today, Guest posting and guest posting sites continue to climb in popularity.

Analysis 90

Analysis SEO Guidelines Google 90

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

PR measurement can be a bit like a self-fulfilling prophecy. On one hand, it gets dinged for a lack of measurement. On the other hand, measuring some PR activities, like earned media , is far more challenging than other forms of marketing and communications. If you want blogs, you don’t want press releases.

Study 144

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 144

Critical Mention

JANUARY 22, 2019

I went into Marketing by way of writing. But I thought writing a diary was boring. Measuring ROI has been a consistent challenge for content marketers and marketers in general over the past decade. Q: Between writing two books, speaking at conferences and managing MarketingProfs, you’ve really made your mark over the years.

Interviews 104

Interviews Content Marketing Writing Journalism 104

PRSay

JANUARY 3, 2018

Artificial intelligence also has the potential to revolutionize journalism. Digital storytelling, social listening and native advertising will all dramatically increase in significance as well, even as blogs maintain an important role in disseminating information. Look for more PR shops to say they’re “data driven.”.

Publicity 167

Publicity Social Media Television Measurement 167

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

That’s measured by asking respondents to rate trust on a nine-point scale from “distrust” to “neutral” to “trust.” Don’t mash case studies, white papers, webinars, press releases and blog posts together. Keep your blog, a newsletter, or an articles-site – separate and sacred. Write with journalistic ideals.

Government 143

Government Survey Ethics Media 143

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Ten Reasons PR Pros Should Blog November 10th, 2010 Tweet Last week, Joe Hackman hosted Danny Brown , Gini Dietrich and me on his BlogTalkRadio show, aptly entitled PRapalooza. Blogging is a strange beast.

Blogging 90

Blogging Facebook Twitter Writing 90

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

I’ll sit in on keynotes and sessions to get the updates on pressing topics including measurement, diversity in communications, data and creative storytelling, etc. Book Reviews / Journal Research. I use my blog, PR Expanded , for video book reviews. I learn more about their work and we help each other achieve our career goals.

Skype 150

Skype Industry Storytelling Interviews 150

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2019

Branded media, defined in this report as blogs, social media and video weren’t far behind with 27%. How often should you publish on your company blog? The answer may well depend on how much traffic you want to glean: “With data showing that B2B companies that publish 16+ blog posts per month receive 3.5

Study 61

Study Survey B2B Advertising 61

Sword and the Script

APRIL 6, 2021

The Linkfluence product helps “brands to identify buyer communities online and understand how to activate them, see how a brand is associated with certain topics or values to measure brand perception as well as detect and monitor trends or analyze customer experience.”. Articles, blog posts and content picks. PR tech mentions.

Media 106

Media SEO Analytics Analysis 106

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Is Pay-to-Post Blogging The New Advertorial? A few weeks ago, they asked a question about paying for blog posts. I will never again trust a review this individual writes. Do we really want that?

Blogging 73

Blogging Twitter Facebook Measurement 73

Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

Podcasting is back in vogue, using LinkedIn effectively, Tortoise slow journalism project, Netflix Fyre documentary, unreasonable briefs, a new AI marketing book and dates for PRFest. This week I’m writing to you on my iPhone on a Grand Central Rail train between London and York. It’s an issue I explored in a blog post this week. ??

Viral 68

Viral Journalism Analytics Case Study 68

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 5, 2015

As you can imagine, Snapchat measurement is not straightforward. What I want to do in this post is examine the metrics that you could use to measure Snapchat and the metrics that you should use. ” Of course, a lot of this can be measured. If we adopt them, we are not measuring anything tangible. Screenshots ( S ).

Measurement 40

Measurement How To Marketing Engineering 40

Cision

MARCH 17, 2017

I instantly appreciated the mix of business strategy, creative ideation and writing that made up those classes; they were theoretical and practical. At the same time, I had been hired to write copy for a jewelry company, which had quickly turned into running PR and marketing, followed by eventually managing a small team.

Fashion 227

Fashion Travel Interviews Instagram 227

Cision

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Many think that good storytelling stems from talent, but really, all it takes is time, trial and error, and basic writing know-how. Sprinkle in a dash of inspiration, and your writing will go from good to great. Measure Your Niche’s Density. Get as much content as you can out of what you’re working on. .

Storytelling 120

Storytelling Case Study Crisis Viral 120

PR Conversations

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

As a passionate advocate of reflective practice and lifelong learning, it’s always useful to look back at my previous writing/thinking. Craft skills in 2008 – such as writing or editing – were an entry point for many, expected by employers, and readily supplied by educational institutions. I’m not convinced this has happened.

Education 52

Education Reputation Leadership Technology 52

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

I believe when people write predictions, they aren’t just saying what they think will happen but revealing a reflection of sorts. As anyone with even a slightly popular blog knows, ‘guest post pitching’ has gotten out of hand. Growth of independent journalism. “We You’ll find my own prognostication at the very bottom.

Marketing 215

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 10, 2016

It’s hard to measure but there’s negative consequences for not doing it.”. ” Certainly, the digital fingerprints of the web provided better mechanisms to measure indicators in these areas. There are, it seems, two ideological camps: “can’t measure” and “measure everything.” You can’t buy it.

Marketing 60

Marketing Measurement B2B Content Marketing 60

The Resolution Blog

APRIL 23, 2018

Steph’s team at Experienced Media Analysts measure thousands of coverage clips each week to draw insights. If there is just one clip with the wrong data the whole campaign measurement can be incorrect! Was The Wall Street Journal categorised as an international title or a national newspaper? The other figure was 30 times higher!

Data 120

Data Measurement Examples Tools 120

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

I know PR professionals with degrees in journalism, mass media, English, business communication, marketing, sports and more. Studying for a public relations or mass communications degree is the most traditional route into the industry today, but it’s not the only route.

Agency 89

Agency Energy Crisis Management Industry 89

Cision

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Ann primarily writes about social media and growth hack strategies, SEO and e-commerce. Learn how to build a brand journalism program with Cision’s free white paper! Episodic and series-based content is one of the most powerful tools to engage and entertain audiences, in equal measures. . Interactive Storytelling.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Trends Marketing Storytelling 120

OnePitch

APRIL 14, 2022

What’s your best tip for measuring PR? How has your strength in writing helped propel your career? What tips do you have for those trying to enhance their writing ability? I’m a big fan of writing courses, and would also say that to be a great writer, you must consume a lot of news. Want more blogs like this?

Healthcare 52

Healthcare How To Pitching Product Launch 52

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 16, 2012

Can you have a competition that measures how “good” your social media is? The Business Journals (#bizjournals) believe you can. The Business Journals are a consolidated group of business media sources providing local business news in 43 cities. They write about hires, mergers and events in the business community.

Journalism 70

Journalism Local Social Media Twitter 70

Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 7, 2019

Write concise content that could be read aloud in answer to a question. Submit your brand or clients’ sites and blogs for inclusion in the Google News Publisher Center. In our Solo PR circles, we often discuss starting with the measurable goal and working backward to develop the campaign to get us there. Ready for the New Year?

Trends 45

Trends Google Crisis Management Data 45

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 2, 2018

As Generation Z attends college and begins to enter the PR workforce, what better time than the present to reflect on how measurement has been taught and implemented by two generations prior. They let me take hold and run with social media, campaigns and the like where I learned early the value of measuring and evaluating #measurePR.

Measurement 40

Measurement Nonprofit Education Social Media 40

Lauri Pehar Borsh

APRIL 30, 2014

With the right strategy and a consistent tactical plan, your social and other online media (blogs, groups/forums) network audiences will eventually start to share, like and even comment on your broadcasted content (original articles, shared content, or back-and-forth conversations, etc.). Originally published for the Jaffe Blog: [link].

Social Media 83

Social Media Pitching Media LinkedIn 83