Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Every PR pro knows the importance of storytelling. But how many of us are effectively measuring it? Here are some tips on getting started measuring your storytelling efforts. 5 “W”s to Consider Before Starting PR Measurement. Smarter Ways to Measure Authoritative Content. ” 4. ” 4. Silverman.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Whether you’re a new PR assistant or the Director of Communications, the core of your job revolves around using news and content to put forth your brand’s desired messaging. Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2021

Following a tumultuous year, 80% of PR and comms professionals say organizations place a greater value on comms, according to the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey. Organizations value communications more than ever. More than half (64%) of respondents anticipate their organizations will adopt a hybrid work environment.

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Survey Communications Ethics Measurement 118

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

CEOs and business leaders are increasingly recognizing the value of corporate communications; investors say comms can increase company valuations. This week I paused to catch up on reading several other PR and corporate communications surveys that I haven’t had a chance to read yet and summarize them here for you.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Our job descriptions tells us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. For the sake of creating a comprehensive list of all the tasks today’s PR and communications teams are responsible for, we’ve compiled a list of 20 responsibilities or areas of focus.

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Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 15, 2020

There were some clear misses in my original essay: social media activism, internal communications, storytelling and professionalism in PR. The resurgence of internal communications Internal communications is one of the hottest areas of contemporary PR. They lie at the heart of inspiring conversations and storytelling.

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Storytelling Internal International Social Media 78

Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

I see large close-ups of employees and leaders. This is high, high quality brand storytelling folks. Microsoft may have figured out the key to fantastic brand storytelling–and I think it goes something like this… Your employees = personal stories. Your EMPLOYEES are your brand. I see unique artwork.

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Storytelling Web Case Study Brand 165

Stephen Waddington

JULY 16, 2021

The COVID-19 Communications Advisory Panel report sets out critical skills for practitioners as society learns to live with COVID-19. I worked as part of a team of professional marketing and communications associations on behalf of the Government Communication Service at the outset of the crisis.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2019

.” But most PR agencies have become more sophisticated about goal-setting and measurement. Think “increase awareness among prospective customers by 20%” and make sure there’s a mechanism to measure it. It may also play a part in measuring a program’s success or impact, as in the example above.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 29, 2019

In our business, it means the blueprint or roadmap for how we’ll achieve PR or communications goals. The most strategic PR programs work to build the relationships and convey the attributes that lead to measurable business performance and growth. Tactics should be informed by strategy, but they’re separate.

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Strategy How To Resources Employee 265

Cision

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Investing in training employees pays big dividends. When employees understand why it’s beneficial to engage in social media and how to do it effectively, the results are strong and measurable. Using specialized social media listening techniques, the brand can measure business impact from employee engagement.

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Social Media Brand Branding Airlines 120

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

Corporate communications and PR can be a lonely business of sorts. As communicators, we are sometimes holed up in self-imposed exile creating content for others to deliver on ever-shrinking budgets. The idea of doing less with more is not uncommon to communicators. Guest Post by Scott Kaminski. Or are we? Let’s hit it.

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Survey Industry Communications Corporate 74

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

For example, the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey posed this question to 223 PR and communications pros…and we received a wide variety of answers from respondents. When communications is too tied to marketing, it is more difficult to keep a pulse on the broader business,” wrote Tammy L. 8) “Consult, coach, teach.”.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 29, 2018

As such, the 2018 JOTW Communications Survey , which was conducted in partnership with Ned’s Job of the Week , also included an open-ended question at the end of the survey. 4) “I wish more would get how much more audiences appreciate communications than marketing. 12) “Internal communications is as important as external.”.

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Corporate Communications Survey Employee 73

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Year of the employee. 2022 is going to be known as the year of the employee. This means PR pros will need to figure out how to have their clients mentioned in these outlets and learn how to measure their success.”. Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media . PR grows more in demand. Data-driven PR.

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Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

5W PR

JUNE 23, 2022

There are all kinds of benefits to establishing a company’s reputation, such as increasing brand visibility, supporting fundraising efforts, attracting talent, increasing employee and investor morale, reaching customers, and retaining them as well.

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Publicity Reputation Technology Industry 88

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 20, 2019

Today, she’s the vice president of Communications for the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). There she leads a team of “storytellers of SHRM getting audiences to think, feel and behave differently across all channels via multimedia content.”. 1) You spent a long time in an agency before going in-house.

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Employee Internal International Training 87

Barokas

DECEMBER 19, 2019

The ways we engage with the media, the journalists we develop relationships with, the focus of our messaging, the strategy behind our content and our overall communications goals are all deeply impacted by the changes in the media landscape. The post PR and Marketing Predictions for 2020 appeared first on Barokas Communications.

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Marketing Employee Trends Study 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2018

No matter where your company is in its relationship with employees, service providers or clients, The Muse has relevant content. Check out ones like this for fixing your influencer marketing or this post on advances in PR measurement. Authentic Storytelling Project. And, one of the best things about The Muse? The Wrike Blog.

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Cision

OCTOBER 16, 2017

The podcast will be published each month and feature topics about issues in earned media communications today along with knowledgeable experts. Each month we’ll hear from c-suite level communicators and marketers as they discuss challenges and opportunities facing companies in an ever-changing business climate.

Media 202

Media Storytelling Technology Data 202

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Some marketing and communications predictions suggest AI will change the world; others see a tailspin of noise and and see humanity as a path for differentiation Most marketing and PR professionals have formed strong viewpoints on AI. That much is apparent I compiled this year’s list of marketing and communications predictions.

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Writing Communications Marketing B2B 190

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 14, 2020

She’s a former colleague and friend and currently heads communications for the Auto Care Association. She talks about key issues she helps her organization communication, transitioning from a corporate role to work with an association and how she deals with the challenges we all face in PR and comms – like proving value.

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Marketing Data Wireless Industry 79

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. neon lights.

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Strategy Brand Branding Technology 62

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Graphic designer / visual storyteller. Studies show that only 23 percent of employees feel they receive the right amount of recognition for their work, while only 19 percent of managers say recognition is a priority at their workplace. Or your team risks high employee turnover. Measurable. Data analyst. Email specialist.

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Marketing Technology Internal International 52

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

C-level executives at companies with at least 5,000 employees used their personal email 51% of the time, with business emails used the remaining 49%.”. A survey of communications professionals found more than half (51%) said media relations is getting harder. 13) Storytelling the hottest trend in PR in 2018.

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Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 103

PR Conversations

AUGUST 17, 2016

about public relations and communications. The following post sets out our latest debate – please add your thoughts in the comments below or join us in the Facebook group: Public Relations Community of Practice. I think there are many aspects of psychology that apply to public relations and communication.

Publicity 46

Publicity Storytelling Study Journalism 46

Presspage

APRIL 12, 2018

Are we seeing the demise of the traditional newsroom in favor of more automated measures? Here’s a scary stat I read in Wired magazine regarding national election reporting: In November 2012, it took four employees at the Washington Post, 25 hours to compile and post a fraction of the election results. The world has changed.”

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Company Media Journalism Report 111

prTini

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

3 Social Media Measurement Tips to Improve Click-Through Rates. 5 Ways to Become Your Boss’s Favorite Employee. The Power of Social Storytelling. ICYMI, this week’s issue of A fresh AP [PR] OACH shared how SHIFT Communications and Elasticity took new hire announcements to a new level. Why Do People Trust J.K.

Tools 50

Tools Wikipedia Case Study Marketing 50

PR Conversations

AUGUST 17, 2016

about public relations and communications. The following post sets out our latest debate – please add your thoughts in the comments below or join us in the Facebook group: Public Relations Community of Practice. I think there are many aspects of psychology that apply to public relations and communication.

Publicity 41

Publicity Storytelling Study Journalism 41

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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Measurement Data-Driven PR Survey Storytelling 231

PR Conversations

AUGUST 17, 2016

about public relations and communications. The following post sets out our latest debate – please add your thoughts in the comments below or join us in the Facebook group: Public Relations Community of Practice. I think there are many aspects of psychology that apply to public relations and communication.

Publicity 40

Publicity Storytelling Study Journalism 40

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

a) Many community newspapers going away and hopefully still being available in some kind of online format. PR and communications pros will be leaning way more heavily on AI-powered content development tools in 2023. Jon Amar , Director of PR and Communications, Matter Unlimited. “I see a few things. More show and less tell.

Marketing 187

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 187

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 15, 2019

At a time when we have more data than we can possibly use and people connect on social platforms, storytelling is an ideal tool for PR and marketing. Entertainment options are everywhere, and crafting a business story designed to promote a product or service doesn’t always measure up. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy.

Storytelling 140

Storytelling How To Software Small Business 140

PR 20/20

AUGUST 6, 2019

Do this by truly listening to the market and customer demands to fuel communication, quality customer service and personal relationship with your audiences. Strive to connect with that specific group of people to deliver the best possible products and services, in addition to strong storytelling, connections and experiences.

Marketing 40

Marketing How To Customer Service Groups 40

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 9, 2024

The evolution of brand communication Remember the days when businesses would send out press releases to a black hole, hoping someone would pick it up? Crafting stories that resonate One key aspect of merging PR with digital strategies is the art of storytelling. That’s the magic of integrating PR strategies into social media marketing.

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Social Media Marketing Media Storytelling 92

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Some 67% of customers rely on email to communicate in the B2B space, but vendors are mucking up the channel with irrelevancy, according to a report. “Of Happy employees are the ultimate growth driver. is $100,000 in 2020; it’s higher for in-house PR and corporate communication roles at $145,500 and lower for PR agencies at $90,000.

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Survey Marketing B2B Study 174

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Communicators found their influence grew with executives, even as the functions they performed evolved in 2022; PR and marketing alike battled to win trust amid clutter, noise and skepticism. Communications Influence with the C-Suite Grew. Read more: Communications Influence with C-Suite Grows [Gartner Survey].

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