Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

PR and earned media content, blog posts, and other company digital assets can often drive more top of funnel sales leads than ads and email marketing. PR is the guardian of your brand equity and reputation. Savvy CEOs and CMOs have already caught onto this critical shift and incorporate Data-Driven PR into their organizations.

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Onclusive

APRIL 8, 2020

Drawing on our expertise in providing essential data to communications professionals since 2009 and best practices from our customers, we’ve outlined the 5 steps we’ve seen work for brands who have already crossed over or are in the process of doing so. What are your company’s primary business goals for this year?

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Let me let you in on a little secret… Sometimes when we post here on the AirPR Blog, it’s a test! Over the summer, I published three LinkedIn Pulse articles, a series focused on busting the myths even the most data-driven PR professionals tell themselves.

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Newsfile

JANUARY 24, 2024

Sissie Hsiao, Google AI-generated content AI-generated content is becoming increasingly popular in the PR industry as it generates content quickly and in large volumes. Writing copy for social media is the most popular use for AI, according to 64% of PR pros. Data-driven PR Data-driven PR uses analytics to guide PR strategies.

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Onclusive

MARCH 17, 2021

In part one of this blog series, Sunita discussed the first cultural roadblock for PR/Communications’ Data-Driven Journeys – Lack of trust in a data management process and data analytics solution for PR/Communications earned media data domain.

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Onclusive

APRIL 8, 2020

Drawing on our expertise in providing essential data to communications professionals since 2011 and best practices from our customers, we’ve outlined the 5 steps we’ve seen work for brands who have already crossed over or are in the process of doing so. What are your company’s primary business goals for this year?

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Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

The PR industry operates this way mainly because we’ve not had access to predictive software or good data. That’s changed in recent years as the data floodgates have opened and predictive software has been democratized. Let’s take the organic traffic from my personal blog as an example. What Would PR Do?

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Onclusive

MAY 10, 2017

With this misconception of glamour comes a general misunderstanding about the industries that require PR acumen, average salaries for various PR roles, and the best states in which to pursue careers in PR. That said, here are 10 PR industry job trends, including some data sourced from the U.S.

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Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

Understanding what to prioritize can be daunting and 2024’s top 5 PR trends sift through the constant advancements and shifts in the industry. This article highlights the top five PR trends for 2024, offering insights to refine and modernize your PR strategies. As well, it synthesizes a host of ideas.

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Big data is a buzzword thrown around in every industry. Companies of all shapes and sizes collect data that can be used to make strategic decisions at every level. petabytes of data. Collecting and analyzing data doesn’t have to mean combing through pages upon pages of spreadsheets. Social Media Data.

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 26, 2016

If you’re an avid (or even a sometimes) reader of the SHIFT blog, then you already know data-driven public relations is something we know well. Our PR teams have been taking an analytical approach to forming their account strategies for some time, and our clients have been very pleased with the results. Think with Google.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 15, 2017

So today, we’re sharing the top takeaways from a fireside chat focused on PR metrics and the “d” word: data! You weren’t hired to be a yes-person; your company or client hired you to think critically and iteratively evolve your PR strategy based on observed wins and fails. Get to the bottom of it with proper PR attribution.

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Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

You may have noticed already that we talk a lot about data-driven PR at SHIFT. It’s not just a topic on our blog, it’s a concept we are encouraged to prioritize in every facet of our PR strategies.

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Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Far too many PR professionals blindly mass email their pitches without making any attempt at the “Relations” part of Public Relations. Here are three examples I’ve received in the last month for my personal blog: Thanks a lot for accepting the request to connect. For those who don’t know me, I rarely ever blog about lawns and gardens.

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 28, 2015

Want to see how to do this for your blog? Data-Driven PR Milestone: SHIFT Becomes Google Analytics Certified Partner. As a GACP, our goal is to advance the cause of data-driven PR with our clients and industry, to help understand the value of public relations, and to use that data to make PR as impactful as possible.

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Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

But with PR attribution, one can see how efforts impact business goals and metrics aligned with the lower part of the funnel, such as whether those articles prompt downloads, convert leads into customers, and so forth. Make Data-Driven PR Decisions.

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 27, 2016

Want to see how to do this for your blog? Our top posts from the first quarter of 2016 focused on the different ways data and analytics have transformed the efforts of public relations professionals and how they affect client expectations. TOP DATA-DRIVEN PR TRENDS OF 2016: INTERACTIVE INFOGRAPHICS. Here’s how.

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Shift Communications

APRIL 2, 2015

It’s hard to miss all the articles and blog posts about how the PR industry is changing, how it’s integrating with new skill sets. Today, I wanted to dive a little more into my personal experience on the subject – including why PR pros should honestly start thinking about expanding their skill sets (and where to start).

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As anyone with even a slightly popular blog knows, ‘guest post pitching’ has gotten out of hand. The tactic still matters, but PR pros and writers will need to step up their game to cut through the clutter. Data-driven PR. One of the big headlines for 2022 is that a data-driven approach to PR will be a must.

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Barokas

AUGUST 8, 2017

And while the benefits of data-driven storytelling have been extolled in the PR world for some time now, we often forget that our clients are the keepers of their own best asset – data. And when data-driven PR strategies are leveraged over time, the results can be especially impactful.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 28, 2018

Data to power PR storytelling. Social monitoring and listening not only give us a heads up on customer service issues or negative PR, but they can illuminate industry trends and customer behavior. Social listening sets the stage. When all else fails, try a straw poll. Formal third-party research builds thought leadersip.

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Shift Communications

MAY 22, 2017

Over three days, we explored the future of analytics and artificial intelligence, from understanding where we are in the evolution of analytics to seeing the cutting edge of how AI will impact every industry. We see this happening in the communications and PR industry. Industry publications and articles.

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Barokas

AUGUST 8, 2017

And while the benefits of data-driven storytelling have been extolled in the PR world for some time now, we often forget that our clients are the keepers of their own best asset – data. And when data-driven PR strategies are leveraged over time, the results can be especially impactful.

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 28, 2019

but also consider trade publications that cover your industry. Original research is always a great way to uncover industry insights and generate buzz. Do a quick audit of what owned properties make sense for you – a blog , social media, etc. — Look for conferences or events within your industry that you can submit to speak at.

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Prohibition

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Overview of Tech PR Tech PR is the strategic use of communications and relationships to build the reputation of a brand or business in the technology industry. Tech PR also involves securing media coverage and amplifying content through storytelling to reach the right target audience.

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

The best influencers are constantly consuming information of value to their audience; depending on their niche, that information may be from industry publications. This is a modern twist on an age-old PR strategy: by creating awareness in publications that our target audiences read, we help our companies and clients grow.

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JUNE 6, 2022

Just like every other industry, the trends in public relations can be influenced by a variety of things such as technology, preferences from the customers, expectations from employees, and more. For example, a fintech journalist isn’t going to talk about topics in the health tech industry. Content Types. Bylined Articles.

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Shift Communications

APRIL 23, 2015

Whether it’s participating in webinars, interacting with people online, or speaking at industry, company or academic events, I meet people who are at varying levels of comfort with the fast-paced world in which we live. Read forums and blogs related to the visual media that you’re interested in.

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Shift Communications

MARCH 11, 2015

With many agencies still stuck offering client reports relying on impressions or number of social shares, you’ve likely seen many posts on the SHIFT blog about how to move past these antiquated forms of measurement. In fact, you’ve seen an entire team form within the SHIFT walls dedicated to quantifiable PR.

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Shift Communications

AUGUST 25, 2017

From blog posts to white papers, most companies create some form of owned content but not all are utilizing it to its fullest potential – or even know how it performs on its own. Daily blog posts demand large amounts of time and effort. For example, analyzing top-performing posts within an industry will uncover apparent trends.

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Shift Communications

MAY 14, 2015

At SHIFT we’re big proponents of data-driven PR. Living on the B2B side of the house, I’ve been thrilled by the enthusiasm we’re seeing for deeper understanding on how these elements play into our PR programs and the RFP’s we’re receiving. Interestingly there were no formal blogs on any of the sites.

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Beyond PR

MARCH 30, 2018

The Industry Take On AI So Far. Today, most agency executives only seem to agree on what the limits of AI in PR will be. A bot can’t lay claim to emotional intelligence, a cornerstone of all PR work. It represents the kind of value you can get when you pair good data with great technology. Stages Of AI Supervision.

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Shift Communications

APRIL 30, 2015

At SHIFT, we’ve taken our approach to data-driven PR and directly applied it to being a data-driven business. That may sound elementary; basic even – why wouldn’t you use data to make business decisions? Can’t wait to see where our data will take us next! So what does SHIFT do to avoid the pitfalls?

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Want to see how to do this for your blog? Will a blog post go viral? Social Media Game of Thrones: A Song of PR and Social. In early 2007, SHIFT CEO Todd Defren commissioned a map of the social media world to better visualize the industry landscape. From PR to Marketing: Why You Should Expand Your Skill Set.

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 30, 2015

Want to see how to do this for your blog? Our top posts from the third quarter of 2015 focused on PR strategy, Facebook, and Twitter. Let’s jump in: How to Choose a PR Strategy: Part 1 of 6. The hot topic in PR is always strategy. Here’s how.

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 25, 2016

This was when Sheridan and his business partners decided to start a business blog where they would become a resource for customers and potential customers. They started off with a very direct application of “listen to the customer,” and answered customer questions in-depth on the blog.

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Before you start PR planning for 2018, here are five data-driven areas to consider analyzing to understand how your client stacks up against competitors based on their marketing and PR performance. By understanding site and referral traffic, you get a sense of the impact and interest on blogs, white papers, ebooks, etc.

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