Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

” In open-ended comments, respondents cite digital, internal comms and a greater focus on comms by leadership as among the underlying reasons. Some of those comments include the following: “Significantly more related to internal comms and recruiting.”. Most common comms measurement methods. Blog: Code of PR Ethics?

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Onclusive

JULY 7, 2021

That’s why it’s important to measure whether your messaging is resonating—internally and externally with stakeholders including employees, management, customers, partners and the media—and how your messaging is influencing actions. Measure how much. SOUNDBITE PERFORMANCE: Why message resonance is important. Your message matters.

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Onclusive

APRIL 15, 2020

This is a continuation of our April blog series focused on helping communications teams get the credit they deserve and the resources they need by making a key shift to data-driven PR and communications. First things first: how do you define attribution?

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 12, 2021

If you’re a communicator tasked with getting budget approval for the PR department, read on to learn how to develop a business case that you can use to get the resources and support you need to achieve your goals. Which resources will help you address the challenges that you have? What is a business case?

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 16, 2024

The effects of business-to-business influencer marketing are more challenging to measure as it predominantly enhances brand awareness and affinity. Effective B2B influence often involves a blend of professional influencers, industry experts, internal advocates, and trusted experts such as your customers.

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B2B Marketing Measurement Social Media 94

Presspage

JUNE 23, 2021

From our experience working with hundreds of PR and Corporate Communications teams around the globe, most of these issues can be traced back to workflow, in this blog post we will talk about four of the most common ones we've noticed, regardless of industry, geography, or department size.

Communications 210

Communications Measurement Tools Enterprise 210

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The same is true for internal PR or communications teams as they begin a new campaign. It’s the time to understand PR goals as well as business goals, and agree on how success will be measured for the program. At a top PR agency , winning a new client is when the real work starts. On this initial call, the PR team should be a sponge.

How To 203

How To Case Study Meeting Pitching 203

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The same is true for internal PR or communications teams as they begin a new campaign. It’s the time to understand PR goals as well as business goals, and agree on how success will be measured for the program. At a top PR agency , winning a new client is when the real work starts. On this initial call, the PR team should be a sponge.

How To 203

How To Case Study Meeting Pitching 203

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Most of all, we’re a strategic resource for internal and external clients. In two randomized experiments involving both the general public and so-called “elites”, researchers found that op-ed content had a measurable and lasting effect on people’s views among both the general public and policy experts.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 30, 2024

In another incident, an Atlas Air Boeing 747 cargo plane caught fire moments into its flight from Miami International Airport on January 18. And on January 20, a Delta Air Lines Boeing 757 plane lost a nose wheel as it was taxiing for take-off from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

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Ethics Crisis Transportation Airlines 97

Sword and the Script

APRIL 20, 2021

It was enough budget for one full-time resource for about six months. 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.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A strong PR agency that aligns with and understands your business can be an invaluable strategic adviser and resource for your brand in this endeavor. A PR agency is a communications consultancy that serves as an external resource, and ideally, an extension of your internal communications function.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Clients now expect PR people to also be search experts, content experts, working knowledge of Google Analytics, knowledge of all sorts of tracking tools to measure effectiveness, while filming, producing, and editing video and managing multiple social media accounts.”. More internal comms. More internal comms. Additional duties.

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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. Measure performance daily. In PR , a content calendar is a key part of any public relations plan.

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How To Social Media Product Launch Construction 259

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 29, 2019

Supporting tactics could include targeted stories in key trade publications, influencer blog posts, conference sponsorships, customer education or awards events, and more. The most strategic PR programs work to build the relationships and convey the attributes that lead to measurable business performance and growth.

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Strategy How To Resources Employee 265

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

It’s a primary communications channel both internally and externally. Owned media, aka content, is content you produce that lives on your website or blog. It’s incredibly difficult to measure a direct return-on-investment from most traditional media relations efforts. Shared Media. Owned Media.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

Internal communications: PR practitioners may also be responsible for communicating with employees and stakeholders within an organization. How is public relations measured? Public relations (PR) practitioners use a variety of methods to measure the effectiveness of their campaigns. In other words, “it depends.”.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 26, 2012

One of the most fun projects I’ve worked on recently was Oxfam America’s (OA) International Women’s Day (IWD) 2012 campaign. write their own blog post to promote IWD 2012. What’s measurable? And in 2011, there were seven blog posts on the campaign that had been tracked. The project.

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Barokas

MAY 31, 2019

Campaigns must be simultaneously creative, strategic and measurable. Internal resources can quickly be tapped. Companies with dedicated in-house content resources do have a leg up, but are often overloaded and have difficulty maintaining a holistic content strategy over the long term. It’s a tall order.

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Shift Communications

JUNE 28, 2022

Are there steps you could take internally before speaking publicly? For example, offer training, volunteer time or funds to local organizations, raise awareness by sharing resources, create space and amplify voices from underrepresented communities. What can you do that is meaningful? Consider also : Who are your audiences?

Employee 124

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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.

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Shift Communications

OCTOBER 15, 2015

Unfortunately there is no silver bullet measurement tool. That does not mean we are left without resources to help define PR success and set the agenda for an even more data-driven PR program in the New Year. This helps you measure how a campaign or individual piece of content performs. Check out our PR measurement tool.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

When you invite internal and external subject matter experts to contribute to your content marketing program, it’s important to have guidelines for them to follow. Contributors can use the guide to navigate to their ultimate destination — successful publication on your blog, earned media coverage and online visibility.

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Onclusive

APRIL 12, 2018

We also had only a few in-country marketers who were managing our corporate presence and reputation locally in international markets, and we now have strong talent in our growing international markets. How will you measure success? AirPR: What are best practices in PR & content marketing measurement?

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Sword and the Script

JULY 14, 2020

ROI and proving value The top challenge facing communicators is measuring impact, proving value and demonstrating ROI , according to 50% of respondents. However, in a subsequent question, only about half of respondents “often” or “always” measure their communications efforts. Don’t overlook anecdotes either.

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Cision

DECEMBER 18, 2017

However, given the rise in popularity of content marketing, marketers now find value in having an internal content calendar to stay organized with what they publish on their blogs, websites, press releases and social media. Here’s why you should consider creating a content calendar for your company. You Can Leverage Holidays.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 15, 2018

Fresh, compelling images can make or break an Instagram or blog post. Now may be the time to upgrade your stock photo resource or even invest in your own hi-res photography. Lock in interns and other talent. Summer interns are already pounding the pavement looking for interesting work. So check out new tools.

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Presspage

JUNE 23, 2021

From our experience working with hundreds of PR and Corporate Communications teams around the globe, most of these issues can be traced back to workflow, in this blog post we will talk about four of the most common ones we've noticed, regardless of industry, geography, or department size. However, that doesn’t mean it’s impossible.

Communications 78

Communications Measurement Tools Enterprise 78

Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

PR professionals use this data to assess sentiment, measure reach, identify emerging issues, and adjust communication strategies accordingly. How Do You Measure Media Coverage? Measuring media coverage involves quantifying the impact and visibility of PR efforts. company website, blogs). sponsored posts). news articles).

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Viral Crisis Communications SEO Reputation 52

PR in High Definition

JULY 31, 2020

Chop, chop, chop – you can’t read a news site or have a conversation with someone at the moment without hearing about an organisation reducing staff numbers, cutting suppliers, or lowering budgets, among other cost cutting measures. Like the above, you’re creating more allies internally. Be as resourceful as you can.

Resources 71

Resources Leadership Internal International 71

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 11, 2015

“If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.” Odds are that you’ve heard someone say that PR can’t be quantified, or social media ROI can’t be measured, or that a media impression or social post generated an advertising value equivalent (AVE) of hundreds of thousands (or millions) of dollars.

Measurement 40

Measurement How To Analytics Customer Service 40

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

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. “If a reader can’t depend on the basic facts of a blog post, it’s a clear message that they can’t trust the brand.” Fact-checking resources and tools.

Content Marketing 144

Content Marketing Marketing Viral Study 144

PR in High Definition

JULY 23, 2020

Chop, chop, chop – you can’t read a news site or have a conversation with someone at the moment without hearing about an organisation reducing staff numbers, cutting suppliers, or lowering budgets, among other cost cutting measures. Like the above, you’re creating more allies internally. Be as resourceful as you can.

Resources 62

Resources Leadership Internal International 62

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Working with a PR agency can help you better understand your market, expand your network of valuable connections, bring in fresh ideas and extra resources, and, as a result, run a more successful communications operation. Onboarding your PR agency, and establishing the optimal scope and budget. Reporting structure (e.g. who and how often).

Agency 51

Agency Measurement Resources Report 51

Stephen Waddington

MAY 19, 2019

There’s lots been written and said this week about mental health and wellbeing for International Mental Health Week. Where resources do not exist within an organisation, access external support such as the resources listed in this report. I’ve included a list of resources at the end of this letter. That’s a good thing.

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Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 13, 2017

3 — Do you have resources and people you can call on to help with the technical aspects? Think through who will be your resource to help produce and edit the show, troubleshoot technology and keep you on strategy. Building a podcast audience (much like building a blog audience) takes time. It takes time. Be patient.

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PR in High Definition

APRIL 25, 2022

Not just with audiences, but with your internal comms too. Using engaging internal comms strategies to hold attention will also ensure this is reflected externally. See here for our resources from making the most of content to measuring your PR efforts. Positivity engages audiences, and shines your reputation.

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