PR 20/20

JANUARY 16, 2023

Hence our obsession with keeping tabs on industry blogs and finding those articles and authors that impact our own ways of thinking. If like us, you’re always looking for new marketing resources, you’ve landed on the right blog post. Below is a guide to Ready North's favorite blogs and publications. Sorry if we missed you!

Blogging 52

Blogging Marketing Pinterest SEO 52

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Writers that report success with blogging share the following characteristics: They are more likely to write longer or more in-depth content; They tend to spend six or more hours writing a post; They are 2.5 They always use analytics to measure performance. 1) How long should a blog post be? hours to write.”.

Blogging 105

Blogging Survey B2B Analysis 105

Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 12, 2017

A blog post about writing a public relations plan. Our recommendation is to take the longest term outlook feasible for your organisation but to test, measure and adapt your plan over time. Our recommendation is to take the longest term outlook feasible for your organisation but to test, measure and adapt your plan over time.

Writing 106

Writing Publicity How To Measurement 106

5W PR

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Start with user-friendly tools and online tutorials to practice writing, editing, designing, and creating any sort of content consistently. Understanding the digital world From blog posts and ebooks to social media and online news, the written word reigns supreme in conveying information and sparking conversations.

Media 78

Media YouTube Transportation eBook 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2019

But according to the 2018 USC Annenberg Center for Public Relations Global Communications Report , writing is the skill most valued by PR recruiters. Successful PR people tend to be good writers; yet even more impressive than the quality of good PR writing is its versatility. A blog-eat-blog world .

Case Study 231

Case Study Writing Pitching SEO 231

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

While we certainly encourage PR and communications pros to follow our insightful Critical Mention blog , we also want to share a few of our other favorite PR blogs. Our take on Ragan’s PR Daily blog: Without a doubt, Ragan’s PR Daily blog is one of our go-to blogs for communication and media related news and tips.

Blogging 68

Blogging Resources Education Creativity 68

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

Buzzstream

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Get creative: a recent study from the past six to 12 months could make your study or campaign relevant – the more recent, the better. So when writing your pitches, avoid including too much fluff or making them dig for the main story. For example, I worked on a campaign about running habits, which had a mental health angle.

Pitching 164

Pitching Writing Digital PR How To 164

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 Data 170

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

Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

Writing copy for social media is the most popular use for AI, according to 64% of PR pros. However, remember that AI should not replace human-written content and creativity. AI for ideas & inspiration Humans are creative and can think of many different ideas, and now AI dramatically increases the number and novelty of ideas.

Trends 105

Trends YouTube Video Social Media 105

Polaris

JANUARY 6, 2015

Think you don’t have time to write a PR brief ? When you share the essentials of your business with your PR team, provide them with an opportunity to ask questions, and encourage them to challenge your thinking, they are much more likely to bring you creative business building ideas (without a lot of back and forth). Competitors.

Writing 100

Writing How To Measurement Advertising 100

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 72

Blogging B2B Content Marketing Trade Shows 72

PR in High Definition

AUGUST 29, 2017

What does ‘effective’ communications mean to you and how can you measure it? What creative ideas will help you stand out from the crowd? What was good and bad about your communications measurement in 2017? How could measurement be improved going forward? What communications tasks do you need to do so you can be effective?

Writing 48

Writing Measurement Creativity Communications 48

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

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 25, 2018

PR professionals are known for their strong writing skills and creative storytelling. There’s a lot to learn when it comes to content, from strategy and creation best practices to the publishing tools and the content measurement. What are the first steps PR pros can take to hone their writing skills?

Twitter 157

Twitter Storytelling Community Writing 157

Wildfire

AUGUST 1, 2018

While we are a group of creatives in a beautiful riverside boathouse in suburban London, we’re also bunch of mad scientists who like to conduct experiments on all aspects PR — and we like having a logical, methodical approach to our work. PR has a reputation of being beastly to measure. Tom Fishburne (@tomfishburne) August 5, 2018.

Measurement 49

Measurement Analytics Google Advertising 49

wiredPRworks

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

“How to Write a Superstar Speaker Press Release to Attract the Attention, Business and Applause You Deserve!” Register or Purchase the How to Write a Press Release for Coaches, Speakers and Authors Replay. About Barbara Rozgonyi, Creative PR [Personality + Reputation] Visionary. Get your PR PRIMER now.

Writing 49

Writing How To Engineering Education 49

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

PRSay

JULY 6, 2020

For many years, offices with open floor plans helped generate creativity for PR professionals. But we can be just as creative during virtual meetings as we are when together in the same room. Encouraging your employees to help — while also respecting appropriate safety measures — will raise their morale and foster goodwill.

Employee 187

Employee Skype Meeting Nonprofit 187

wiredPRworks

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

“How to Write a Superstar Speaker Press Release to Attract the Attention, Business and Applause You Deserve!” Register or Purchase the How to Write a Press Release for Coaches, Speakers and Authors Replay. About Barbara Rozgonyi, Creative PR [Personality + Reputation] Visionary. Get your PR PRIMER now.

Writing 40

Writing How To Engineering Education 40

5W PR

MAY 4, 2022

PR professionals use blockchain technology to track media coverage, develop new data points for analysis, and better measure campaign results. Most of them don’t even understand what blockchain is all about, so they are unlikely to write about something they don’t understand.

Technology 88

Technology Publicity Banking Newspapers 88

Sword and the Script

MARCH 24, 2015

The paper traces the use of pageveiws for measurement to online advertising, where CPM, or cost per thousand pageviews, became standard for advertising fees. Yet pageveiws became the default unit of measurement, according to Contently, out of familiarity as brands transitioned to the publishing focused model in content marketing.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Measurement Marketing Analytics 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Although longer content like books, white papers, podcasts, eBooks, and video can take more time and effort than shorter bites, and it demands greater depth and creativity, it can prove very effective. Content like blogs and opinion pieces allow a CEO to show depth and personality, which helps build a distinct personal brand.

Case Study 178

Case Study SEO Film Video 178

Mindful Marketing

JUNE 22, 2015

From there it reads: Digital Build and Production, Multimedia Content Creation, Insight and Planning, and Creativity – all before Media Relations, listed at 15.1%. Purporting otherwise is going to keep the Bad Pitch Blog very busy. We ranted about this a few blogs ago. Creativity is nice. Journalists still matter.

Media Relations 50

Media Relations Measurement Report Media 50

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. Marketing turns to creative to stand out from the clutter . The pendulum has swung too far and at the expense of creativity in marketing.

Marketing 188

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 188

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 23, 2017

Look at content; it used to mean a high-quality bylined article or op-ed, or maybe an upbeat blog post. Today we’re challenged to use digital storytelling techniques where visual impact is even more important than persuasive writing. This can mean digital video, creative Instagram posts, and inbound marketing techniques.

Digital PR 168

Digital PR SEO Storytelling Instagram 168

Journalistics

JANUARY 27, 2016

You lived through my value-sized “How to Create an Editorial Strategy for Your Blog: Part One” post and have come back for more – I like your determination. In either case, welcome to “How to Create an Editorial Strategy for Your Blog: Part Two.” What is your blog all about?

Blogging 58

Blogging Strategy How To Writing 58

Buzzstream

MARCH 13, 2024

Campaigns might involve pitching a quote from a thought leader to a journalist writing about a related topic or creating and pitching content highlighting data from a commissioned industry survey. In contrast, traditional PR has broader metrics to measure public perception and sentiment. Animations. When Does a Brand Need Digital PR?

Digital PR 70

Digital PR Construction Case Study SEO 70

Landis PR

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Katie Casciato – Roopco. For the original blog, please visit here. While we have only just scratched the surface when it comes to the potential of generative AI , this certainly does not mean that the human element of writing is dead.

Marketing 59

Marketing Content Marketing Storytelling B2B 59

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

How is public relations measured? Public relations (PR) practitioners use a variety of methods to measure the effectiveness of their campaigns. Overall, there are many ways to measure the effectiveness of PR campaigns, and the best approach will depend on the goals of the campaign and the organization.”.

Interviews 98

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 98

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

It’s not just thinking about writing that I’ve been engaging in. It’s not just thinking about writing that I’ve been engaging in. Image: mj*laflaca via Flickr , Creative Commons It’s about how that writing looks. D’oh, you say. Preview before you publish. Image: U.S.

Blogging 86

Blogging Writing Facebook Twitter 86

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 138

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 138

Newsfile

JANUARY 24, 2024

Writing copy for social media is the most popular use for AI, according to 64% of PR pros. However, remember that AI should not replace human-written content and creativity. AI for ideas & inspiration Humans are creative and can think of many different ideas, and now AI dramatically increases the number and novelty of ideas.

Trends 52

Trends Data-Driven PR Analytics Survey 52

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

Cision

JUNE 23, 2015

That goes for press releases as well as social media, advertising, blogging, et cetera. It’s Easier for Journalists to Write About You. Journalists find press releases useful as part of pitches and they start to write about you. And that makes them more likely to write about you! Want to measure your PR’s value?

Writing 120

Writing Social Media Tools Interviews 120