Wadds Inc.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Watch out for a new version of #PRstack set to be published before the end of November by the #FuturePRoof community developed by my partner Sarah Waddington. It’s an insight both in terms of the reputational impact to individuals and organisations, and the threat to creative and professional work. Fact-checking remains an issue.

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Report Publicity Training Policies 119

PRSay

JULY 6, 2020

For many years, offices with open floor plans helped generate creativity for PR professionals. But we can be just as creative during virtual meetings as we are when together in the same room. Encourage community service. Wear cloth face covers. Hold virtual meetings. Network and pursue new business virtually. Show empathy.

Employee 187

Employee Skype Meeting Nonprofit 187

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2018

One of the best ways is to stay on top of key PR industry blogs as well as more general sites that offer a fresh take on business, creativity, and content. Check out ones like this for fixing your influencer marketing or this post on advances in PR measurement. Pop Culture/Creativity Blogs. Better Writing Blogs.

Blogging 170

Blogging Writing Storytelling Creativity 170

Stern + Associates

JANUARY 26, 2023

Both renowned and longtime management experts, Mortensen and Edmondson advise that leaders’ focus should be on establishing an IEVP that incorporates four interrelated factors that employees value – material offerings, opportunities to grow and develop, connection and community, and meaning and purpose.

Employee 111

Employee Company Marketing Case Study 111

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 9, 2017

Public relations practice is shifting from media relations to influencer relations, owned media, community management and social business. Owned media and community management are the strongest areas of practice according to respondents. Community management – social media enables organisations to engage in conversations.

Publicity 111

Publicity Survey Measurement Community 111

Mindful Marketing

JUNE 22, 2015

In the graph, Social Media Community Management is at the top of the list with 39.7% From there it reads: Digital Build and Production, Multimedia Content Creation, Insight and Planning, and Creativity – all before Media Relations, listed at 15.1%. Creativity is nice. Managing a social media community is cool.

Media Relations 50

Media Relations Measurement Report Media 50

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

PR measurement can be a bit like a self-fulfilling prophecy. On one hand, it gets dinged for a lack of measurement. On the other hand, measuring some PR activities, like earned media , is far more challenging than other forms of marketing and communications. In reading through it, I had several points worth making here.

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Study Media Relations Media Measurement 138

Cision

OCTOBER 3, 2015

The dependent variable in this case is your writing, the independent variable whom you are pitching. Influencers’ pitching preferences, on the other hand, depend largely on how they communicate with their community. Measure Your Success. Images: Lee Nachtigal , Shaun Fisher ( Creative Commons ).

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Pitching Report Social Media Measurement 120

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 3, 2015

A lot has been (and continues to be) said about measurement, but when you’re in the market for measurement strategy, it’s always smart to revisit some classics. Eight Great Myths Of Social Media Measurement. Communication Planning: Measurement Comes First And Last.

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Measurement Strategy Social Media Analytics 40

Cision

OCTOBER 22, 2015

Writing Press Releases. No matter which press release distribution service your brand uses, the skills needed to write a press release remain the same. Use social media listening to see who your audience listens to, topics they talk about and communities they’re a part of – then use those answers to build out your list.

Pitching 120

Pitching Community Travel Social Media 120

Remote PR Jobs

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Hashtags may be the most simple trackable metric used to measure success of product launches, campaigns, as well as overall online brand awareness. While it can be worthwhile to measure independently, don’t be hesitant to use these trackers to your advantage. Keep It Creative. Get Personal. Witness Your Success.

Social Media 130

Social Media Media Product Launch LinkedIn 130

PRSay

MARCH 26, 2021

The PRSA Diversity & Inclusion Committee spoke with Nathalie Santa Maria, APR, owner and chief communications officer at Sunnyside Communications , to discuss how diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) work is impacting women in public relations and potentially opening more doors for honest dialogue.

Publicity 166

Publicity Nonprofit Customer Service Writing 166

PR Conversations

JULY 20, 2015

It’s understood that the play’s the thing; however, it was the vibrant community found around each performance that proved an unexpected volunteer adventure at The Toronto Fringe festival 2015. Many of the Fringe community stakeholders are clear: the artists (actors, writers, directors, stage managers, etc.);

Community 40

Community Print Twitter Creativity 40

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 26, 2019

There’s only so much time to spend on routine work like monitoring and measuring, yet these tasks are extremely important to any ongoing PR agency-client relationship. For B2B companies, it’s particularly important to monitor social communities like LinkedIn groups and Twitter conversations among journalists (MuckRack).

Pitching 136

Pitching Agency Tools Resources 136

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 4, 2018

Public relations has become very specialized, so in addition to core skills like journalistic writing or visual content production, it pays to learn about the various segments you may target in a job search or career plan. Study bloggers in communications, marketing and the vertical sectors you’re interested in.

How To 189

How To Nonprofit Privacy Interviews 189

Cision

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

In this interview, Peter discusses how brands can better engage audiences, improve their measurement practices and quantify their communication efforts. Why is measurement and analytics such a difficult area for marketers? Measurement and analytics are evolving every day and it is tricky to keep up with.

Measurement 120

Measurement Analytics Big Data Public Affairs 120

Cision

APRIL 14, 2017

This week, I got to speak with Salzman about combining a love for words with a love for impact measurement, a foolproof way to approach strategic communication, and her secrets to media relations success throughout her career. How did you get your start in PR/Communications? What is your secret to media relations success?

Reputation 177

Reputation Measurement Exercises Pitching 177

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

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

I believe when people write predictions, they aren’t just saying what they think will happen but revealing a reflection of sorts. As I’ve done for the last several years , I solicited and compiled a list of predictions from professionals across the PR and marketing community. Dorothy Crenshaw , CEO, Crenshaw Communications .

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

wiredPRworks

MAY 23, 2022

Before I looked at the other entries, I decided to write up a Top 10 Ways to Quickly Become a LinkedIn Expert entry that won second place, and became a popular post on Wired PR Works. Get recommended as an expert resource by asking those who value your insights to write a recommendation that promotes you [and them!].

LinkedIn 52

LinkedIn How To B2B Social Media 52

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

In addition, this same disruption – led by the 2024 election, the speed of misinformation and continued economic uncertainty – will require a strong measure of GRIT. Great communicators will have the mental toughness and swift ability to pivot that is necessary to respond to this chaotic world and keep PR and marketing on course.

Writing 190

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 190

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Measurement… Supplemented October 22nd, 2010 Tweet Last week, Priya Ramesh, CRT/tanaka ‘s director of social media, joined us for the bi-weekly #measurePR chat. Sales of what?

Measurement 60

Measurement Social Media Twitter Tourism 60

Karen Freberg

JANUARY 14, 2021

However, universities are realizing the industry – those in the community where the university is located and beyond – need professionals with these skills – and are looking for new talent to recruit and hire. When I started teaching social media, I would cover broad areas like strategy, research, planning, and creativity.

Social Media 88

Social Media Media Resources Creativity 88

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Without this research, targeting, and communication strategies in place, it would be even harder for these companies to implement their renewable energy project in new areas across the United States. It’s not just the boss of the firm who should be out in the community to find clients, it’s a team effort.

Agency 89

Agency Energy Crisis Management Industry 89

Cision

APRIL 26, 2016

In this interview, Ashley discusses how to best leverage data and analytics, establish specific objectives for your communication strategy and be creative and take risks with your public relations efforts. What drew you to the field of public relations and communication? Rapid Fire Round.

Telecommunications 120

Telecommunications Public Affairs Newspapers Transportation 120

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

Here’s this month’s summary of the news from the vendor community this month. The product name and press release position the tool as a writing assistant of sorts, “to create initial draft frameworks for press releases and outreach communications.” Social media tools offer AI to write social media posts. PR measurement.

Software 78

Software Case Study Technology Tools 78

Doctor Spin

APRIL 17, 2023

He argues that founders should not underestimate the power of compound growth and should measure their startup’s progress through weekly growth rates. Here’s a list of creative PR activities that can help your organisation stand out, engage customers, and encourage them to share their positive experiences with others.

Strategy 52

Strategy Customer Service Airlines Hotels 52

Prohibition

MARCH 16, 2021

Audience insight – this is directly polling your own customers or social media communities to better understand them and their challenges. There are multiple ways to do this; either via dedicated audience insight tools, or via direct surveying through your email database or social media communities. Measuring for success.

Content Marketing 62

Content Marketing Marketing Social Media Video 62

The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

Check out this interview to begin to improve your measurement today. The content you should be creating 2018 plans are underway and creatives are about to be brought to life. But inspired by preeminent statistician, George Box, Orin also outlines why asking the correct questions in measurement and evaluation is key.

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Tools Publicity SEO Measurement 136

PR 20/20

JANUARY 16, 2023

Beyond content, CMI does break it down into other areas, like SEO, social, and measurement. Ann Handley , the author of Everybody Writes , heads up content at ‘Profs. Buffer authors do their research, writing in-depth posts with ample resources to back up their intelligence. For Social Media, we like….

Blogging 52

Blogging Marketing Pinterest SEO 52

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

PR measurement has long been the Achilles heel of the industry. Measuring behavior is harder. Sometimes you can use UTM tags to measure an incremental online action attributable to PR, but truly measuring behavior change (sales, votes, donations) is very difficult. 5) Cision Impact pricing and customers.

Publicity 89

Publicity Media Advertising Advertising 89

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

10) “Write and create content for internal and external audiences about my company.”. 12) “Write for businesses.”. 13) “I write and post content for our customers and our employees to teach them about our company, products and vision.”. 18) “I write and distribute press releases and get executives in front of the media.”.

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Employee Writing Print Survey 147

Solo PR Pro

DECEMBER 22, 2020

In between writing press releases and managing content, it's difficult to find the time for professional development — still, the benefits are too good to overlook. Through its Spring conference, additional events and community resources, it has connected senior public relations counselors for more than 50 years.

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Conference Content Marketing Community Education 58

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 30, 2023

More creative content marketing methods help you reach a variety of audiences while also meeting the various accessibility needs of your demographics. Not to mention that it’s a PR activity in itself to show you’re genuinely enthusiastic about investing in professionals that represent a range of communities.

How To 40

How To Ethics Education Creativity 40

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

There are long standing issues such as alignment with management, measurement, talent and diversity where incremental progress is made each year. Public service media is failing the public Thank you My thanks to the following communities and individuals. The #FuturePRoof community goes from strength-to-strength.

Government 103

Government Print Education Ethics 103

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

I’ll sit in on keynotes and sessions to get the updates on pressing topics including measurement, diversity in communications, data and creative storytelling, etc. I know there is only so much time in a day, but some of your best time can be spent helping your colleagues who write books or do research for the PR industry.

Skype 150

Skype Industry Storytelling Interviews 150

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 10, 2011

As one great article I read recently from IABC described it, the future communicator must be able to think both creatively and strategically. Funnily enough, they called this the “creative strategist.&#. Community management: Community management has come to the fore as a unique role and discipline in itself.

Ethics 75

Ethics Community Internal International 75