Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 31, 2019

There were 62 posts published on this blog in 2019. In going through the reader analytics for the full year, these are the top 10 most-read posts on this blog about public relations (PR) and marketing. If you haven’t already, consider subscribing to these blog posts by email or RSS. 6) How Long Should a Blog Post be in 2019?

Blogging 80

Blogging Publicity Marketing Survey 80

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Owned media consists of publishing content on brand-owned channels such as a customer-facing blog, email campaign, or social media outreach. PR pros will need to either write content themselves or help to drive strategy with a team of writers, editors and guest blog contributors. Media Measurement. Speaking Engagements.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Other readers liked these related posts: B2B Blog Metrics: 4 Effective Categories to Measure Success. There isn’t a magic formula to writing corporate blog posts, and none of these tips are likely to make or break your content marketing program. Can your PR firm bring big creative ideas and execute on them?

Writing 60

Writing Blogging Content Marketing Web 60

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 10, 2017

It’s easy to believe there are a million marketing blogs but that’s just not true. If you blog about marketing – especially with any semblance of frequency – you are in fact among a fair small group. There are more blogs focused on personal development than any other topic, according to the survey.

Survey 60

Survey Blogging Corporate Analytics 60

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

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2023

Amid budget cuts, tools like generative AI are ushering in a new era of creativity. Digital-first publications, online video, podcasts, and even company blogs provide additional avenues for brands to connect with niche audiences. Track Campaign Effectiveness In the past, it was difficult to measure the impact of a PR campaign.

Technology 266

Technology Television Web Social Media 266

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Owned Media & Content Strategy Owned media consists of publishing content on brand-owned channels such as a customer-facing blog, email campaign, or social media outreach. PR pros will need to either write content themselves or help to drive strategy with a team of writers, editors and guest blog contributors.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Onclusive

JUNE 2, 2021

PR campaign planning includes: Setting clear objectives that help drive measurable business impact and organizational success Identifying and understanding the appropriate audiences Developing a strategy to effectively communicate messages that resonate to these audiences Measuring how well these activities achieved the objectives.

Data-Driven PR 369

Data-Driven PR Data Analytics Product Launch 369

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The flipside of earned media is owned media: publishing content on brand-owned channels such as a customer-facing blog, Medium publication, and the like. The PR pro either writes some of this content themselves or helps drive strategy with a team of writers/editors and/or guest blog contributors. Iterative PR Measurement.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

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. In a time where measurement is increasingly critical, it’s becoming more and more complex to do. A new approach.

Media 243

Media Analysis Measurement Advertising 243

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. In a time where measurement is increasingly critical, it’s becoming more and more complex to do. A new approach.

Media 221

Media Analysis Measurement Advertising 221

Cision

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

As public relations professionals, we know that PR measurement is essential to the success of our campaigns, budgets and client relationships. We attend webinars, dabble with Google Analytics and follow the latest blogs to learn how to move from traditional to relevant measurement. PR Measurement is Not One Size Fits All.

Measurement 120

Measurement Comparison Analytics Nonprofit 120

MaccaPR

JANUARY 5, 2016

Just as every parent thinks their own sons and daughters are the best looking and most brilliant children on Planet Earth, too many companies and marketing agencies – our Minneapolis PR firm included – are convinced that their blogs could hardly be better. You posted full blog posts on the main blog index page. Ah, hubris.

Blogging 48

Blogging Creativity Agency Mobile 48

Onclusive

JANUARY 10, 2018

With the explosion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, an increased focus from the C-suite on business- and metrics-driven KPIs, and a new trend toward Growth PR , PR & content marketing measurement is changing – radically and rapidly. There is such wide disparity in measurement today.

Content Marketing 150

Content Marketing Measurement Interviews Marketing 150

5W PR

JANUARY 22, 2024

Whether it’s setting a daily or campaign budget, advertisers can allocate resources based on their financial capacity an͏d objectives, ensuring a cost-effective and measurable approach. Measurable results Paid advertising offers robust analytics and measurement tools.

Advertising 78

Advertising Advertising Exercises Measurement 78

Cision

JUNE 16, 2015

So I guide people toward reasonable goals and then show them what to measure so they know that their press releases were actually a success, despite the lack of fame that resulted. So What Do I Need to Measure? Modernize your PR measurement with our free tip sheet. Want more accurate PR measurement? Still relying on AVE?

Measurement 120

Measurement Software Nonprofit Analytics 120

5W PR

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Brands at SXSW get to enjoy the glow of Austin’s creative sun, attract new fans, forge powerful connections, and learn more about upcoming trends. Future-proofing the company vision Dive into the latest tech trends , film innovations, and creative ideas, keeping the brand ahead of the curve. What is SXSW?

Brand 78

Brand Branding How To Film 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2021

It’s like an unsung hero of the public relations world — not flashy or creative, but vital to a robust media placement schedule. Though they’re typically created for advertising purposes, edcals give a PR team a topic guide for creation of press releases, blog posts and content marketing. Measure Performance.

Pitching 308

Pitching Content Marketing Measurement Social Media 308

Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 14, 2011

If you’re just getting started blogging (or maybe even if you’ve been doing it a while), here are some WordPress plugins I really really like. I really like its functionality, plus it’s a great way for folks to search on your blog as well as on the Interwebz without actually leaving your blog. LinkWithin.

Blogging 93

Blogging Facebook Twitter Measurement 93

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

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. Craft a Creative Concept: Innovate a unique, engaging, and authentic concept for your brand. How many media outlets covered the stunt?

How To 78

How To Ethics Measurement Creativity 78

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Image: mj*laflaca via Flickr , Creative Commons It’s about how that writing looks. They might be helpful to you as you continue on your path as a blogging Grasshopper. Platforms with mobile interfaces like Posterous can be quick easy ways to mobile blog. I just get kicks out of mobile blogging w/ multimedia.

Blogging 86

Blogging Writing Facebook Twitter 86

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

This requires a combination of creative thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to develop and execute against plan. 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. A strong understanding of digital and social media platforms is a must.

Analytics 170

Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

5W PR

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The traditional TV advertising landscape is undergoing transformation, and the transition to new currency measurement methods isn’t as simple as flipping a switch. The ability to gather real-time data on viewership, engagement, and conversion is changing the way campaigns are measured and optimized.

Trends 78

Trends Retail Advertising Advertising 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 11, 2020

For B2B clients like those we represent, it can include the topics and suggested resources for bylined articles, blog posts, social media posts, digital video, and longer-form content like white papers, among other elements. Refresh with formal creative sessions. Measure performance daily. Include client quotes or thoughts.

How To 259

How To Social Media Product Launch Construction 259

Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 3, 2018

Be sure to check out Karen’s new book, Social Media for Strategic Communication: Creative Strategies and Research-Based Applications , which will be published by SAGE in August 2018. How do you measure impact to demonstrate that you were strategic in your communications planning? PRStudChat. PRStudChat. PRStudChat. PRStudChat.

Social Media 150

Social Media Communications Media Community 150

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

On the creative side, 57% of PR firms report that earned media has become more important in the current economic climate , but more than half (53%) think that their agencies aren’t viewed as the best option by clients to lead earned-first creative ideas. Product reviews on platforms like YouTube, social media platforms, or blogs.

Media 99

Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 99

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

First, you… Image: Kate Sumbler via Flickr , Creative Commons Hold on! A while back, I was looking at my Google Analytics for WUL and I noticed that my 404 page , i.e. the one you get when the server can’t find the page you’re looking for on a particular site, was the 4th most highly-trafficked page on my blog.

Blogging 96

Blogging Facebook Twitter How To 96

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2022

It’s the time to understand PR goals as well as business goals, and agree on how success will be measured for the program. A review of existing content such as blogs, case studies and even growth stories and metrics can inspsire the first proactive pitch to drive an early earned media story. Pay attention to details. Show your spirit.

How To 203

How To Case Study Meeting Pitching 203

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2022

It’s the time to understand PR goals as well as business goals, and agree on how success will be measured for the program. A review of existing content such as blogs, case studies and even growth stories and metrics can inspsire the first proactive pitch to drive an early earned media story. Pay attention to details. Show your spirit.

How To 203

How To Case Study Meeting Pitching 203

Sword and the Script

APRIL 20, 2021

A blog with B2B sales attribution. Years ago, I championed a blog for this exact organization. I literally wrote and edited thousands of blog posts – many over 1,000-words long – for that brand. The results were clear and measurable. By the end of its third year, that blog was: earning 20,000 visitors a month.

B2B 108

B2B Leadership Marketing Blogging 108

5W PR

MAY 4, 2023

Being Creative and Innovative Nostalgia marketing uses the past, but brands can still be creative. Measuring and Analyzing Results As with any marketing campaign, it’s essential to measure and analyze the results of the nostalgia marketing efforts.

Film 88

Film Marketing Consumer Fashion 88

Onclusive

MARCH 23, 2020

It’s important to remember that MMM exclusively measures the impact marketing efforts have on meeting certain objectives. MMM doesn’t account for user-level engagements, whereas data-driven attribution models will measure impressions, clicks, and other user activities. This is the only way to provide a unified and accurate measurement.

Media 221

Media Measurement Analysis Television 221

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. Drive creative solutions. Measure and adapt. Please support my blog by sharing it with other PR- and communication professionals.

Strategy 52

Strategy eBook Journalism Resources 52

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In this blog post, let’s look at the differences between public relations and marketing. Measurement of Success Public Relations: Success in PR is measured by the extent of third-party media coverage, the quality and quantity of interactions with the target audience, and improvements in public perception, attitudes, and reputation.

Publicity 52

Publicity Marketing eBook Public Affairs 52

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. In 2010, blogs and bloggers are truly influencers. Remember the advertorial ?

Blogging 73

Blogging Twitter Facebook Measurement 73

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

A Guest Post by Christy Maguire, Graduate Student at American University, PR Expanded Blog Contest Winner. Don’t forget that engagement can also be measured. Have customers mentioned your podcast on social media, in blog posts, or through referrals? Be Creative. Podcasting is personal.

Community 206

Community Nonprofit Conference Social Media 206