Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Fortunately, there are several new studies that have been published about content marketing, blogging and webinars that provide solid benchmarks. Of those, 84% say they outsource content creation; distribution, technology, strategy and measurement were distant followers. 2) Blogging benchmarks. 1) Content marketing benchmarks.

Content Marketing 138

Content Marketing Study Blogging Marketing 138

5W PR

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

As consumer trends continue to shift away from traditional brick-and-mortar shopping to online shopping and social media activity, a strong, targeted, and effective digital marketing plan is becoming more important than ever. Social Media Engagement. Conversions. Sales matter more than anything else.

Digital PR 88

Digital PR Measurement How To Tools 88

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. At the same time, PR pros are constantly thinking about how to maximize the reach and impact of their earned media. Media Measurement. Relationship building takes time.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. At the same time, PR pros are constantly thinking about how to maximize the reach and impact of their earned media. Media Measurement Reporting on established metrics isn’t enough today.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

5W PR

JUNE 13, 2024

Transparency as a cornerstone Cyber tech companies must navigate the challenge of showcasing their advanced security measures effectively. Through press releases and media interviews, companies can reveal their security protocols and incident response plans. The answer lies in a well-crafted PR strategy.

Industry 78

Industry Banking Interviews Reputation 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2018

One of the best ways is to stay on top of key PR industry blogs as well as more general sites that offer a fresh take on business, creativity, and content. Why limit yourself to PR blogs when there’s a whole world of interesting stuff that can offer important information as well as increase specific skill sets? The Cision Blog.

Blogging 170

Blogging Writing Creativity Storytelling 170

NewsWhip

OCTOBER 20, 2021

But our contention is that there are times when understanding engagement to content is crucial, and a key to perception of your brand in the media and public spheres, especially when it comes to earned media measurement. In fact, we believe it to be an indispensable tool in the comms strategist’s toolbox.

Measurement 78

Measurement Media Crisis Crisis Management 78

Landis PR

JANUARY 30, 2024

Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Michelle Lyng, Novitas Communications. For the Photo courtesy of Pixabay original blog, please visit here. That example is less quantifiable, but brand recognition also can be measured through polling and surveys.

Leadership 105

Leadership SEO Measurement Reputation 105

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

We talk a lot about measuring PR on this blog and as a reader, you know that not all PR tactics directly impact the bottom line. If you don’t already have measurement tools and dashboards in place, these questions commonly asked by clients and brand management alike can be a good indicator that it’s well past time to get started.

Measurement 140

Measurement Tools Analytics Data 140

Prohibition

OCTOBER 2, 2019

When it comes to social media marketing , many don’t realise the true potential utilising this communications channel for B2B and corporate companies can have. Some pretty impressive social media stats. 96% of UK social media users visited a social network in the past month.

Social Media 69

Social Media Corporate B2B Company 69

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

Karen Swim , PR, Marketing and Social Media Consultant, Words For Hire , LLC and President of Solo PR Pro. Owned media is the top area of emphasis. Respondents said their organization is placing more or much more emphasis on owned media (60%), like blogs, newsletters and websites. FIR Network).

Survey 137

Survey Communications Measurement Internal 137

Karen Freberg

JANUARY 14, 2021

As we start the spring semester, I realized that it has officially been 10 years since I started teaching a social media class. Honestly, the time flew by and it seems like yesterday I came to UofL from my PhD at the University of Tennessee, where I was asked to create and execute a social media class. TEN YEARS?!

Social Media 88

Social Media Media Resources Creativity 88

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Students and professionals will come together to discuss strategies, tactics, and best practices for a variety of situations, including initial client meetings, success measurement, motivation, integrated marketing, presentations, and nonprofit communication. Others consider blasting news releases good media relations.

Nonprofit 387

Nonprofit Advertising Advertising Measurement 387

PR 20/20

APRIL 29, 2023

Measuring the effectiveness of a content strategy requires defining goals and key performance indicators (KPIs) that align with your organization’s objectives. Social reach : Measure the reach and engagement of your content on social media platforms. How Do I Know if My Association’s Content Strategy is Effective?

Tools 70

Tools Measurement Strategy Analytics 70

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.”

Survey 67

Survey Measurement Communications Advertising 67

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This is where social listening tools play a pivotal role. In this blog, we’ll dive into how a social listening tool tracks industry and consumer trends. Through this list, we’ll help you distinguish what must-have features you need in a social listening platform. How does a social listening tool track trends?

Trends 195

Trends Marketing Analysis Leadership 195

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Welcome back to our blog series about managing corporate reputation with PESTLE analysis! This week, we’re wrapping up the series with a look at sentiment monitoring, social listening and trend tracking as an essential part of the process. Social listening. Sentiment monitoring.

Analysis 195

Analysis Media Reputation Trends 195

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The PR pro sends thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engages with reporters on social media, sends swag (when appropriate), maintains relevant media lists, and manages all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis. Iterative PR Measurement.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Landis PR

MARCH 14, 2022

Please note: this is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network PR partner, Ghidotti Communications. Five Key Steps to Introducing Your Consumer Brand to a New Social Media Platform. In a digital world, use of social media is no longer optional. Identify Your Goals for Growth on Social Media.

Social Media 52

Social Media Consumer Brand Branding 52

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2021

“This is a pivotal moment for PR and communications professionals to get out of the media relations spin cycle and demonstrate the breadth and depth of our value,” wrote Karen Swim , who is a long-time PR, Marketing and Social Media Consultant at Words For Hire , LLC and the President of Solo PR Pro. Blog: Code of PR Ethics?

Survey 121

Survey Communications Ethics Measurement 121

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

Top stories in today’s summary of PR news: Cision shutters the HARO brand; Agility adds “Intelligent Insights”; PR tech company replaces employees with AI On the first Tuesday of every month, I sort through all the news I can find on PR technology or comms tech and present it in a summary post like this one. Measurement templates.

Reddit 178

Reddit Software B2B Technology 178

5W PR

APRIL 8, 2024

Positioning as champions of financial wellness Financial institutions can use PR to present themselves as allies in consumers’ financial health. Encouraging ethical practices Financial institutions can utilize PR to showcase their commitment to ethical lending practices, fair customer treatment, and rock-solid data security measures.

Consumer 78

Consumer Financial Ethics Banking 78

Polaris

JULY 31, 2014

I remember when I first adopted social media marketing as a way to promote my business. At the time, I knew intuitively that social media would be useful, but I didn’t have a good handle on my goals. So I recruited a social media pro to help. What can social media marketing actually DO?”.

Social Media 103

Social Media Marketing Media Twitter 103

Communications Conversations

JULY 12, 2019

Greg leads social over at Fallon. He’s also constantly presenting at big conferences. Measuring yourself against your colleagues in terms of accomplishments. For me, that’s meant focusing on my blog, podcast and e-newsletter, not the fact that my agency colleagues are routinely winning awards left and right.

Social Media 79

Social Media Media Agency Measurement 79

5W PR

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Content goldmine Capture unique experiences, insightful interviews, and captivating footage, fueling both social media and marketing channels. Bringing the A-game Design a visually stunning and functional booth, train the internal team to be brand ambassadors, and prepare eye-catching promotional materials because presentation matters.

Brand 78

Brand Branding How To Film 78

MaccaPR

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Clients and social media agencies are dazzled (and intimidated) by sheer size. Last week, Paul Maccabee and I presented on this very topic for a wonderful audience of Minnesota Women in Marketing & Communications members - thanks for hosting us! Social Media Is the Means to Many Success Metrics.

Social Media 82

Social Media Media YouTube Film 82

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

Communications Conversations

JULY 19, 2018

And, unlike many others who have these opinions on trends in the social media world, he’s actually done the work. But, for now, let’s meet this Social Media Rock Star and learn more about what he’s up to at Toro. First, tell us more about your role at Toro as Social and Digital Media Leader.

Social Media 60

Social Media Media B2B Content Marketing 60

Landis PR

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Photo courtesy of Pixabay Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Danielle Dickinson – The Castle Group. For the original blog, please visit here. Both TBL and ESG are frameworks to measure the sustainability of a company, and each play an important role in event planning.

Government 69

Government Measurement Groups Corporate 69

The Resolution Blog

JULY 8, 2019

Do they want us in, or out of their platform when measuring owned media performance? Why do they make it hard for social media managers to gather measurement data within the Instagram interface? Instagram provides the post level information within the mobile app, but it is not presented in an easy to export format.

Instagram 120

Instagram Mobile Analytics Data 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Here are my predictions for PR , content marketing and social media ; one each. In 2017, PR professionals will be increasingly viewed as strategic business advisors championing integrated communications across the silos of digital marketing, PR and social media. 3) Predictions for Social Media in 2017.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Social Media Marketing Media 60

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

PR can also involve managing events, speaking at conferences, and developing social media campaigns. PR practitioners use a variety of methods to get their message out, including press releases, media relations, social media, and more. How is public relations measured? In other words, “it depends.”.

Interviews 104

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 104

Karen Freberg

AUGUST 15, 2017

With professors who are teaching social media, this can be a daunting and intimidating task in many ways. Teaching social media, as I have written about many times, is a constant prep. I know when I started teaching social media several years ago, this was not the case. Which book do you use?

Social Media 69

Social Media Media Resources Education 69

PRSay

APRIL 25, 2024

Similarly, we can identify, qualify, shape and position our professional brands, and take steps to influence how we are perceived by our peers and employers — present and future. Your goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and timed (SMART). Engage with peers on professional social media platforms like LinkedIn.

Strategy 87

Strategy Brand Branding LinkedIn 87

Polaris

AUGUST 19, 2014

And thanks to PR measurement expert Katie Delahaye Paine , we have a tool called the Kick-Butt Index (KBI) that allows us to measure PR in a way that’s relevant for clients. The public relations measurement challenge. To begin, let’s use media relations and blogger outreach to put some context around the subject.

Measurement 100

Measurement Advertising Advertising eBook 100

Onclusive

JANUARY 25, 2019

PR and content marketing are rapidly evolving with new access to data and insights, new methods of measurement and more channels to reach your audience than ever. Most conferences focus on media relations, crisis communications, social media, and measurement, plus a well-known awards show. ContentTECH Summit.

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Conference Content Marketing Marketing Internal 256

Sword and the Script

JULY 9, 2016

This only serves to feed egos, presents the illusion of influence and advances the covet. Again, there are tools that will automate some aspects of this game, which enable anyone to completely remove the “social” from social media. Are people sharing links on social media they haven’t read? Engagement.

Content Marketing 71

Content Marketing Social Media Marketing Media 71