Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 17, 2017

I recently read an inspirational tweet about progress being measured in steps. Achieving success in your PR, communications or any career is about putting one foot in front of the other and repeating the process. A Guest Post Simon Erskine Locke, Founder & CEO of CommunicationsMatch TM. It was time to focus on the next objective.

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Measurement Communications Banking Crisis Communications 247

Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 3, 2018

It may be summer, but #PRStudChat, sponsored by Spin Sucks, is focused on strategic communications all year round. In the spirit of learning, even when school is out, our community will gather for a Twitter chat on July 19th at 12:00 p.m. ET to discuss social media and getting into the strategic communications mindset.

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Onclusive

MARCH 4, 2021

As communications professionals, we’re natural storytellers. That is just as important a skill, because it demonstrates the value that communications brings to the organization. Learning to tell your story doesn’t have to be hard, but it does takes intentionality and data-driven measurement.

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Measurement Data Reputation Storytelling 195

PRSay

MAY 9, 2023

Public relations has always been a challenge to measure. Definitions of EMV vary but, broadly, it means the value of earned publicity in unpaid third-party channels such as traditional media, social media and blogs. Such measurements include click-through rates, engagement rates, average engagement times, locations, etc.

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Measurement Marketing Pharmaceuticals Social Media 81

Cision

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

In our ongoing series, Jay Baer, founder of Convince & Convert and New York Times bestselling author poses and discusses important questions facing the communications industry. In this video, Baer tackles the issue of what’s required to accurately measure earned media. I am deceptively youthful looking (maybe?)

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Remote PR Jobs

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Social media and PR are no longer separate entities, but rather building blocks that work together to produce stellar results. Specifically, social media can help you craft a PR campaign that will grow your brand awareness and help you stay competitive in the industry. 1 Social Media Allows you to Easily Track Results.

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Social Media Media Product Launch LinkedIn 130

5W PR

JANUARY 3, 2024

Crafting unforgettable experiences through strategic communications is an art that goes beyond mere interaction. In a world inundated with information and stimuli, strategic communication becomes the linchpin for organizations and individuals seeking to make a lasting impression. What is strategic communication?

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Communications Storytelling Nonprofit Measurement 78

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 3, 2021

What makes a brand “best in class” when it comes to social media marketing? Clients are constantly asking me what other companies are doing in terms of social media marketing best practices. Companies want to learn and get better at social media marketing–yes, even in 2021.

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Customer Service Social Media Marketing Media 205

Stern + Associates

MAY 8, 2023

Social media has become an essential integrated marketing channel for B2B companies. According to a survey by Content Marketing Institute, 95% of B2B marketers use social media to distribute content. This will also help you measure overall social engagement. Need help boosting your brand’s social presence?

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Stern + Associates

DECEMBER 8, 2022

With an ongoing need for companies to cultivate trust with customers, building an executive’s social media presence is a critical way to communicate company values in a humanized and authentic way. Understand why creating a social media strategy is important for your brand and your executive.

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Onclusive

MARCH 23, 2021

As you become more proactive in your PR measurement—rather than only sharing a report when management requests it—you’ll want to think about how to use the report to incite conversation within your team and company, which stories are important to tell next, and which stories or themes it may be time to put on pause. You Had Me at Highlights.

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5W PR

MARCH 26, 2024

In the rapidly changing arena of B2B tech , sound, and engaging communication plays a pivotal role in success. Audience The B2B tech landscape varies, each audience segment has unique needs and ways they prefer to communicate. Crisis communication plan Be ready for the unexpected.

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Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Social media has fundamentally changed how people communicate in times of crisis. Just this month, victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma used social media to communicate with first responders, know where gas was available and follow emergency updates. Identify Who is Responsible for Listening and When.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

As the CEO of a leading communications technology company, I have been asked by many of our customers what this means for the industry. We have already witnessed a steady increase in the marketing teams’ budgets for technology, automation and measurement over the past fifteen years. So which comes first?

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Industry Communications Measurement Technology 253

Cision

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

These questions include: Is earned media effective? Is earned media amplification widely used, or on the “bleeding edge?”. Can common ways firms improve their earned media results be identified? Is Earned Media Effective? There are many ways that marketers are trying to increase opportunities for earned media.

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Measurement Media Financial Technology 223

Prohibition

JANUARY 17, 2022

Social media is an increasingly important element in a successful crisis management approach. With the recent increase in the use of social media in crisis situations, organisations across all sectors need to understand the benefits of incorporating it into their crisis plan. What is Crisis Management?

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of modern workplaces, effective internal communication is paramount. It serves as the lifeblood that fuels organizational synergy, promotes transparency, and provides a sense of community among employees. What hurdles do organizations face in effectively communicating internally, and what are some tips to help?

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Communications Conversations

AUGUST 3, 2021

What makes a brand “best in class” when it comes to social media marketing? Clients are constantly asking me what other companies are doing in terms of social media marketing best practices. Companies want to learn and get better at social media marketing–yes, even in 2021.

Customer Service 158

Customer Service Social Media Marketing Media 158

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2023

SOCi’s Threads Launch Commentary When Instagram unveiled “Threads,” Meta’s equivalent to Twitter, it created a social media frenzy. SOCi offered insights on Threads’ implications for social media marketing, showcasing their expertise and thought leadership.

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Brand Branding eBook Advertising 323

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 30, 2020

For the last few years, I’ve been developing a “Social Media Trends” presentation in January that I’ve now given more than 20 times. While I don’t proclaim to be a trend-spotter, I do keep up with social media trends each week–mostly because I have to! For this blog. Louis Park.

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Social Media Trends Media Internal 139

Onclusive

DECEMBER 1, 2021

If you’ve ever evaluated PR agencies or communications technology providers, you have likely considered how their solutions compare to each other and how they fit your needs. Getting to ROI through business impact measurement. quarterly website visitors driven by their media coverage. Why technology ROI matters.

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How To Software Media Analytics 397

Prohibition

AUGUST 3, 2023

With PR, sometimes it can be hard to measure as one of the main things we get asked about is increasing brand awareness. By consistently measuring and evaluating our work, we can gain valuable insights, and make data-driven decisions to be able to demonstrate the value of PR to our clients and stakeholders. Let’s talk a look.

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Measurement Tools Guidelines Social Media 62

PR Conversations

JUNE 28, 2020

I used to follow Don’s blog, MetricsMan as he was one of the leading figures discussing measurement and evaluation at this time (along with Katie Delahaye Paine ). A McKinsey Quarterly article in November 2010 identifed Paid, Earned and Owned as traditional media types, with Hijacked and Sold presented as new media types.

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Measurement Social Media Blogging Mobile 133

Onclusive

DECEMBER 7, 2023

To effectively measure the impact of your campaigns, assess earned media coverage, and gain insights into content topics, you must rely on a range of PR metrics and data points. Now, there is no standard metric for PR. But, there is a common framework that can be applied to PR measurement and planning.

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Measurement Analysis Reputation SEO 195

Onclusive

MARCH 31, 2021

A communications crisis can be one of the most difficult situations in your career. Here are three steps for effective crisis communications management: 1. a PR manager or social media manager) identifies a potential crisis, it is important to know the next steps to take. Have a crisis plan (not just ideas).

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Crisis Communications Crisis Communications Insurance 195

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2024

We’re getting a handle on how to use generative AI ethically and with impact , riding the waves of an evolving social media landscape, and navigating unpredictable news cycles. The leadership team here at Crenshaw Communications, a Mod Op company, has taken the time to investigate the emerging trends to expect for 2024.

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Cision

JANUARY 11, 2018

Earned media has become increasingly important with 89 percent of marketing/communications professionals saying they use it to support the demand generation goal of driving brand awareness. If you have an event or celebrity to promote in a major media market radio may be the way to go. How Cision® Impact Measures Earned Media.

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Communications Marketing Radio Airlines 225

Deirdre Breakenridge

JUNE 13, 2016

Jennifer Radke is co-owner and CEO of the National Institute for Social Media (NISM). Social media has changed the media landscape and consumers continue to drive their own communication deciding what, when and how they want to receive news and information and share with their friends.

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Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Welcome back to our blog series about earned media strategy and measurement! This week, we’re concluding the series with an overview of how to measure earned media success and optimize your strategy using these data and insights. Associate Director of PR and Communications, Edmunds. Talia James-Armand. The answer?

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Strategy Measurement Data Analysis 397

Critical Mention

MAY 21, 2020

Instead of being able to talk to other fans at bars, tailgates or games, more fans will shift to social media to communicate with fans, teams and brands. Fans Will Engage in Virtual Communication with Each Other. Physical distancing limitations will only heighten social media usage.

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Sports Social Media Media Groups 111

Communications Conversations

JUNE 29, 2021

It’s become one of the most prevalent questions in the social media industry. I’ve been doing social media audits for midsized and large companies for years. Recent reports I’ve seen, put most social media teams in the 1-3 person range. The post How often should you post on social media? (A

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Social Media Media Survey LinkedIn 211

Wadds Inc.

JUNE 5, 2023

Amanda Coleman's Everyday Communications Strategies provides advice on proactively managing issues in corporate communication. A preventative approach runs through Amanda Coleman’s Everyday Communications Strategies: Manage Common Issues to Prevent a Crisis and Protect Your Brand. Coleman’s manual is reassuringly comprehensive.

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Strategy Communications Crisis Communications Crisis 98

Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Here’s a simple test for you to take, and it all comes down to a series of questions about how you FEEL before you communicate. When you FEEL this means you’re able to Face Fears , communicate with Empathy , use Ethics and good judgment and discover how much you Love your mission.

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Communications Skype Ethics Leadership 184

Cision

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Read on to learn more about how PR can bring measurement into the digital era. Unfortunately for PR, despite the world being digital, it is not always easy to obtain these metrics for earned media since publishers own this data and they don’t typically make it accessible. The Benefits of PR Measurement Across Channels.

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Measurement System Data Technology 198

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 11, 2018

I have been writing about issues challenging social media and digital communications, and speaking with thought leaders on the topic. In this installment, I interview Frank Strong, Founder & President of Sword & Script Media, LLC. Frank Strong, Founder & President, Sword & Script Media.

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Social Media Marketing Media Facebook 149

Shift Communications

JANUARY 10, 2018

In this installment, we’ll look at 2 major trends in social media: Influencer Marketing Train Keeps Picking Up Speed. Influencer marketing methods and measurement will improve radically as new, advanced measurement methodologies such as neural network-powered attribution become more available. Christopher S.

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Social Media Trends Video Media 111

Prakkypedia

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

A recent piece in PR Daily succinctly outlined some terrific tips for gaining credibility for the comms craft from the C-suite – all via expanding your understanding of what the organisation would like to measure and achieve. This included ‘making friends’ with information keepers in an organisation, and I couldn’t agree more.

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Measurement Customer Service Web Course 92