The Hoyt Organization

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Today, companies expect more from their PR departments. As the PR industry’s worth grows, so do analytics and PR reporting technology. This has made measuring actionable KPIs such as web traffic easy, providing valuable data for PR strategies. In Q4 and beyond, data-driven PR will become commonplace.

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Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

While most of us communication pros are ringing in the new year with hefty planning, how seriously are we taking our research? Wikipedia Top 25 Report. Wikipedia Top 25 Report. Similar to Google News, the Wikipedia Top 25 Report is usually illustrating trending news topics. Trends on Social Media. Google Trends.

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The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Data Driven PR. As you can see from the content strategy, it’s all about the data. And every part of your PR plan should be data-driven now. That is a pure communication function right there. This could be a huge opportunity for PR Agencies in 2018.

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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. This year, we’ve seen brands and agencies alike trying – and struggling – to find and hire strong PR pros. Data-driven PR.

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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. Step 1: Ask for access. Emily Wienberg. Account Manager.

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Shift Communications

AUGUST 9, 2017

When I first started in PR, the desire was an article in a major national newspaper, above the fold and on the right side. Now, in the digital age, the quest is a business press article authored by an influencer: a reporter with name recognition and a large social media follower list.

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Shift Communications

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Let’s face it though – if you’re pitching a turkey-themed recipe, odds are so is everyone else. This makes it that much harder to stand out in both the reporter and public’s mind. One way to spice up the pitch is using Google Trends early on to identify other food related trends and tailor your recipe pitch accordingly.

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 28, 2019

Media relations is a core part of any PR program, and in this case having a steady, ongoing media effort will help you remain a part of the conversation. This doesn’t mean hounding reporters every chance you get. Seek out opportunities to build relationships with reporters or to become regular contributors to a publication (Inc.,

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 30, 2015

The framework rests on pace and visibility, with pace referring to how fast conditions are changing in an industry, and voice referring to how well a message can be heard in the communications landscape. These dimensions create four PR environments – traditional, chaotic, innovative, and collaborative. Amanda Loewy.

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Because of this, more often than not data pulled from a vendor survey is not worthy of breaking news status. This means that it’s important to create some urgency around the results that will encourage reporters to write. The more simply you outline the information available, the more likely reporters will be to write.

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Because of this, more often than not data pulled from a vendor survey is not worthy of breaking news status. This means that it’s important to create some urgency around the results that will encourage reporters to write. The more simply you outline the information available, the more likely reporters will be to write.

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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

MARCH 8, 2016

Six months ago, I joined the SHIFT Communications team as an Account Director. In my role, I oversee a variety of B2B tech PR programs, providing strategic direction and managing an exceptional team of professionals. The more tailored and relevant you can be with your pitches to them, the more you’ll be seen as a trusted, go-to source.

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Newsfile

JANUARY 24, 2024

AI Integration in Daily Tasks According to the latest annual McKinsey Global Survey on the State of AI , the most commonly reported uses of generative AI tools are in marketing and sales, product and service development and service operations. 74% of PR pros report an increase in work quality when using AI. Download the report!

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Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

In a recently published survey of Chief Communications Officers (CCOs) by Nasdaq, the majority of CCOs reported that they are now held accountable for marketing KPI such as website traffic, sales and lead conversions and content marketing. Digital communications attracts and engages customers: What is the New PR?

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Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

AI Integration in Daily Tasks According to the latest annual McKinsey Global Survey on the State of AI , the most commonly reported uses of generative AI tools are in marketing and sales, product and service development and service operations. 74% of PR pros report an increase in work quality when using AI. Download the report!

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5W PR

JUNE 6, 2022

With the evolution of technology, companies have generated a lot more data, which can inspire the creation of a lot more ideas, as well as increase the reach of those creative ideas. One of the most important public relations elements is communicating with media outlets as well as journalists. Remote Work. Disinformation.

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Shift Communications

JULY 28, 2017

The important part of a press release is the proactive media pitching that accompanies a press release. While issuing a press release over a distribution wire is effective, personally pitching key contacts in the national, trade and local media will be an added layer of exposure for any announcement. If, like G.W.,

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Beyond PR

MARCH 30, 2018

With today’s consumer AI tools at your fingertips, it may feel like you don’t need a computer science degree to understand how artificial intelligence will bring value to the communications process. Siri, find me the top food and wine reporters. that prefers pitches via e-mail with phone call followup afterward.

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Shift Communications

APRIL 2, 2015

Our reporting has stepped up. Reporting probably brings a few moans and groans to the table, but it’s a crucial part of showing what we’ve done has paid off. Tapping into new sources of data via all sorts of tools has expanded the way we report for our clients. Get to know them! Amanda Grinavich. Senior Marketing Analyst.

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