The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Brand Visibility in 2024 “The only thing I’d really be thinking about is, can I get my brand name next to more mentions of the words and phrases I want to be associated with all around the web.” What are people saying about your brand when discussing CRM systems on social media? Use subheads and bullet points.

Trends 182

Trends Marketing Wikipedia Reddit 182

The Proactive Report

MAY 12, 2016

For your brand to penetrate that noise and actually make any meaningful contact with your intended audience, you have to be ahead of the pack these days. Especially when you’re talking about marketing and digital PR. It seems like brands are already connecting the dots in terms of budget. VISUAL REAL ESTATE. BE ORIGINAL.

Real Estate 100

Real Estate Brand Branding Survey 100

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

PR lesson: If your client or brand is a major enterprise, look for newsworthy topics to pitch to the media. Contrary to idea that attention spans on the web are shrinking and you should keep your content short, this study revealed that people are reading longer news content – even on a mobile phone.

Analytics 100

Analytics Digital PR Measurement Enterprise 100

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

PR lesson: If your client or brand is a major enterprise, look for newsworthy topics to pitch to the media. Contrary to idea that attention spans on the web are shrinking and you should keep your content short, this study revealed that people are reading longer news content – even on a mobile phone.

Analytics 100

Analytics Digital PR Measurement Enterprise 100

Stuart Bruce

OCTOBER 6, 2016

The PRCA Digital PR and Communications Report 2016 reveals a sharp rise in digital PR budgets, but continuing concern over the lack of investment in training. It’s the fourth annual Digital PR and Communications report the PRCA has produced. More education and training needed to acquire digital PR skills.

Training 119

Training Digital PR Media Training Education 119

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.

Reddit 176

Reddit Software B2B Technology 176

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 4, 2018

If social media were a brand, it’s one that I think most would agree has been tarnished. Others have come under fire too, for their content and privacy issues, in related areas of online like general Web, Google, and mobile. Should brands hedge their bets? Should brands hedge their bets? Can the ship be righted?

Social Media 174

Social Media Marketing Media Facebook 174

The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Visual content has been an important part of any brand, marketing or promotional campaign since cave dwellers etched stories of their conquests on the walls of their homes. It’s no longer in vogue to grab stock images off the web and use it to accompany your content. Original Imagery.

Trends 147

Trends Instagram Creativity Small Business 147

Landis PR

JANUARY 30, 2024

Metrics such as web traffic, page views, bounce rates, time spent on the website, and SEO ranking, all rely on PR tactics. Smart revenue marketers employ PR-specific tracking mechanisms to link these metrics back to PR efforts. An intangible, yet essential, aspect of PR’s impact is brand recognition.

Leadership 105

Leadership SEO Measurement Reputation 105

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Apparently brands don’t consider Twitter as sexy as Instagram or Snapchat. One aspect of Twitter that’s not well-known and often not considered by brands is that journalists and news organizations are the largest and most active verified group of Twitter users. There’s too much good, free, intel — remember the Real Time Web ?

Twitter 235

Twitter Customer Service Web Facebook 235

The Proactive Report

MARCH 21, 2017

The 2016 Aon Global Risk Management Survey that polled CEOs, CFOs and risk managers ranked damage to brand and reputation as a top concern, displacing the financial and economic risks that have traditionally dominated this survey in the past. However, the techniques and skills we used in the past are no longer sufficient in the digital age.

Reputation 140

Reputation Crisis Social Media Google 140

Buzzstream

MAY 2, 2024

In the digital PR world , journalists and reporters promote our content. In order of importance… Assignment editor Reporters & producers Executive producer Digital producer/web team* Anchor You could probably switch the executive producer title to the editor in non-broadcast newsrooms. Others rely on bloggers.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Report How To Pitching 62

5W PR

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

While the study excluded innovation and features like AI (artificial intelligence) and AR (augmented reality), it looked at, and assessed factors that it believed should be standard for well-run omnichannel and digital programs. As such, it viewed and ranked companies across three categories – web, mobile, and cross-channel.

Retail 88

Retail Mobile Study Web 88

The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Not according to the 65 percent of brands who say that their success with content marketing is a direct result of a documented strategy. Talk to your SEO and Web team. Get more Digital PR Tips in your inbox every week. Only 37 percent of US companies have a documented content strategy. Why is this important?

Content Marketing 189

Content Marketing Trends Marketing Strategy 189

The Proactive Report

JUNE 18, 2021

That means that the people you come in contact with – in person or online – will already know who you are and have an affinity for your brand. PR fills up the top of your sales funnel. It does this with great content, brand stories and by building trust. All these actions are PR functions.

Small Business 213

Small Business Fashion Groups Local 213

Presspage

APRIL 9, 2018

During this webinar Bart Verhulst, Co-founder of PressPage and Niru Gupta, Newsroom Consultant, reveal the secrets for building, promoting and measuring a search engine optimized content strategy centered around your corporate newsroom or brand journalism site. The work of modern communicators has for the most part turned digital.

SEO 79

SEO Engineering Corporate Web 79

Landis PR

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The Power of PR for Startups: Unlocking Success and Visibility In the world of startups, public relations (PR) is not just a mere buzzword but an indispensable requirement. It encompasses the creation of a compelling brand image, fostering trust among the intended audience, and securing a solid position within the industry.

Publicity 59

Publicity Privacy YouTube Analysis 59

The Proactive Report

MAY 12, 2017

Marketing and PR are two important components of growing a business. As marketing and branding expert Al Ries said, “PR starts the fire, marketing fans the flames.” You have to make it visible on the web and in search engines. SEO writing is a vital PR skill today. Get down and dirty. 888 243 3470.

Knowledge Base 113

Knowledge Base SEO Strategy Digital PR 113

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 2, 2023

The captivating nature of television programming attracts viewers, allowing PR pros to deliver impactful narratives and brand stories that resonate. Television’s widespread appeal ensures that even in today’s on-the-go digital era, it remains a crucial channel to capture the attention of a broad demographic.

Radio 74

Radio Television Media Local 74

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2018

I have been blogging about challenges confronting digital PR and social media marketing. In a nutshell, issues have surfaced over the past couple of years (related to fake news, online manipulation, growing privacy concerns as examples) that I believe drive the need to take stock and possibly reevaluate digital strategies.

Social Media 149

Social Media Marketing Media B2B 149

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Spin Academy | Online PR Courses Public Relations vs Marketing Public relations (PR) and marketing are essential components of an organisation’s strategy to promote and sell its products or services, but they focus on different areas and have distinct goals. Public Relations is typically taught under Communications.

Publicity 52

Publicity Marketing eBook Public Affairs 52

Rock the Status Quo

OCTOBER 19, 2015

of brands engage with a tagged mention. Even worse, LESS THAN 5% respond to a complaint that isn’t tagged – leaving a whopping 95%+ of brands who allow trust and reputation to erode. As PR pros, we are responsible for awareness and reputation, and it’s a logical leap to monitoring mentions and crisis control.

Software 100

Software Google Reputation Social Media 100

The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 27, 2017

‘Tis the season – predictions are the order of the day and the PR industry is no different. Here are my picks for the top 3 PR trends in 2018. The number of brands that consider a content strategy effective in raising revenue increased from 74% in 2016 to 83% in 2017. Understanding the goals of the brand.

Trends 124

Trends Data-Driven PR Data System 124

Doctor Spin

DECEMBER 20, 2023

My formula for personal branding is different. There’s no shortage of online advice on establishing and maintaining your personal brand. But my personal branding formula is different—it’s actionable. The Three Cs of Personal Branding. Crafting Your Impactful Personal Brand: The 5 P’s Unveiled. 1 Holbus, J.

Brand 52

Brand Branding eBook Resources 52

Buzzstream

JANUARY 24, 2024

If your site is brand new, making the case to link to you will be easier if you have high-quality content. For brand-new sites with no content, guest posting is a better way to get started with link building. Link insertions work best for small to large sites with established authority already. Ask them to include a link to your post.

SEO 62

SEO How To Resources Pitching 62

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Over the years, I tested and used almost every digital PR, blogger outreach , and link building tool available. Below, we’ve collected our favorite digital PR tools that have been proven to help launch successful campaigns. The list is broken down by task. All pricing and features are based on the time of publication.)

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Over the years, I tested and used almost every digital PR, blogger outreach , and link building tool available. Below, we’ve collected our favorite digital PR tools that have been proven to help launch successful campaigns. The list is broken down by task. All pricing and features are based on the time of publication.)

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

The Proactive Report

APRIL 11, 2016

57% of internet users say they won’t recommend a brand with a bad mobile site and 40% say they turned to a competitor’s site after a bad mobile experience. And for the PR pros – this applies to your newsroom and media researchers too. The use of brand sites on mobile indicates that a business absolutely must have a good mobile site.

Mobile 100

Mobile Google SEO Web 100

The Proactive Report

APRIL 11, 2016

57% of internet users say they won’t recommend a brand with a bad mobile site and 40% say they turned to a competitor’s site after a bad mobile experience. And for the PR pros – this applies to your newsroom and media researchers too. The use of brand sites on mobile indicates that a business absolutely must have a good mobile site.

Mobile 100

Mobile Google SEO Web 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 23, 2017

Do you work in digital PR? The difference between digital PR and “traditional” PR is fuzzy, yet worth examining, because it has transformed our profession in so many ways. In some ways PR hasn’t changed that much. We still prize earned media stories that appear in brand-name media outlets.

Digital PR 168

Digital PR SEO Storytelling Analytics 168

5W PR

APRIL 16, 2020

This is where remarketing and retargeting come in: both tactics are designed to help businesses reach back to customers who have shown interest in their brand. That said, it’s easy to confuse the two when devising a digital marketing strategy. Remarketing.

Google 88

Google Web Instagram Tools 88

Lauri Pehar Borsh

MAY 27, 2014

Last year, I wrote an article for Jaffe –the legal industry’s full-service PR and marketing agency, entitled Come Out from Behind the Brand. In doing so , all of this can and will lead to increased online visibility (digital PR and publicity!) >>> Read my guest post on the Jaffe Blog.

Social Media 68

Social Media Media Digital PR Facebook 68

The Proactive Report

JUNE 20, 2015

Most journalists consider Twitter to be an extension of their own reporting these days and 75% say that they use Twitter to build their own brand. Social media provides journalists a way to actively publicize their work that hasn’t previously been seen. Source PR Newswire. Get my Digital PR Tips Newsletter.

Twitter 100

Twitter Media Relations How To Media 100

Lauri Pehar Borsh

MAY 27, 2014

Last year, I wrote an article for Jaffe –the legal industry’s full-service PR and marketing agency, entitled Come Out from Behind the Brand. In doing so , all of this can and will lead to increased online visibility (digital PR and publicity!) >>> Read my guest post on the Jaffe Blog.

Social Media 60

Social Media Media Digital PR Facebook 60

The Proactive Report

JULY 20, 2016

Digital PR has a lot to offer in this regard. After all, it’s organically earned links that Google values most and PR pros are the experts in earned media. ( So it seems that PR is actually the perfect solution for SEO. As Rand Fishkin of MOZ has said – you need to 10X the quality of your content.

Google 100

Google SEO Study Digital PR 100

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 4, 2014

From automation to online networking to analytics, digital technology is quickly becoming an indispensable asset. This week’s roundup features seven posts from around the web that focus on digital business. Why: What is your take on Facebook’s digital photo offerings when sharing links?

Analytics 75

Analytics SEO Google Facebook 75

Cision

JANUARY 10, 2018

If you haven’t set any, now is the time to start thinking of ways to improve your branding strategies to make 2018 your best year yet. Here are three awesome branding resolutions all marketing teams should consider in preparing themselves for 2018 and beyond. True branding starts from within. Narrow Down Your Niche.

Brand 254

Brand Branding Web Content Marketing 254