Stephen Waddington

MAY 2, 2019

A guest post by Seth Bridges, the founder and Head of Product and Marketing at Rival IQ , a social media analytics software company in Seattle, Washington. Overall, we found that social media engagement for brands across all industries remains highest on Instagram, with Facebook and Twitter following much further behind.

Social Media 70

Social Media Industry Report Nonprofit 70

The Proactive Report

JUNE 18, 2021

There are many social media management tools you can use to do this – I prefer [link]. You can create your own groups on social media and build a community of engaged followers. They created a Women’s Guide to Retirement Planning booklet – available for download. This is a good article on the difference.

Small Business 213

Small Business Fashion Groups Local 213

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 24, 2016

With the dramatic increase in podcast listening hours in the US, and the rise of mobile usage, marketing professionals are exploring the world of podcasting; how to launch a show and the strategies to attract and build a large community of engaged listeners. Are you trying to reach your base or perhaps increase your community size?

Energy 190

Energy Mobile Community Measurement 190

Katie Paine's Measurement Blog

MAY 25, 2023

Our Measurement Vendor Selection Guide begins below. It is designed to be used along with Paine Publishing’s: 8 Quick Tips for Finding the Perfect Communications Measurement Vendor Checklist for Picking the Perfect Communications Measurement Vendor , and No Bullsh*t PR Measurement Glossary for what’s what.

Measurement 52

Measurement Communications Survey System 52

Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

Download the report! Writing copy for social media is the most popular use for AI, according to 64% of PR pros. Social Media Engagement Since the ultimate goal of PR is to manage and enhance public perception and reputation, having a strong social media presence is key.

Trends 105

Trends YouTube Video Social Media 105

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

Karen Swim , PR, Marketing and Social Media Consultant, Words For Hire , LLC and President of Solo PR Pro. Stacey Miller , Vice President, Communications, Auto Care Association. Stacey Miller , Vice President, Communications, Auto Care Association. Most common comms measurement methods.

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Survey Communications Measurement Internal 129

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Businesses that engage corporate blogging with professionalism and process can boost visibility, grow a community, and ultimately, have a meaningful influence on sales. The first measure came from a business with a marketing automation system implemented. Components to Effectively Measure a B2B Blog. 1) Measures of Visibility.

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B2B Measurement Blogging Community 67

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 28, 2013

A bright spot was that we were due to talk with my friend John Friedman , who recently moved into the role of Corporate Citizenship Communications Director for Sodexo (for whom he’s worked for years). On how Sodexo specifically measures its Corporate Citizenship efforts: A3: #Sodexo uses 3 year survey of stakeholders.

Measurement 103

Measurement Corporate Survey Viral 103

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Last week, Spin Sucks ran a guest post I authored on how Twitter chats can be a doorway to your community. As you know, we try to bring on guests who are doing cool stuff in the area of measurement, but last week, we didn’t have any guests. If you download the transcript of #measurePR, the Nov. So did Sally Falkow.

Community 72

Community Measurement Twitter Social Media 72

Scott Public Relations

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Social media has become an incredibly effective tool in a brand marketer’s toolbox. But if managed poorly, a social media presence can be as harmful as it is helpful for a brand’s identity. Don’t just jump right into social media without having a consistent plan in mind for how you will use it.

Social Media 40

Social Media Insurance Insurance Healthcare 40

Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Here are nine resources (both free and paid tools) I’ve discovered that have the power to enhance your communications program in a variety of ways. SumAll : Earlier in the year, I wanted to find a tool that gave me a comprehensive view of my social media data. The post What’s in Your Fall 2014 Communications Toolkit?

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Communications Tools Google Resources 383

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 9, 2022

Those findings stem from the recently released fifth annual JOTW Strategic Communications Survey for 2022. The results mirror the shifts that have happened in the communications landscape over the past two years,” wrote Karen Swim , PR, Marketing and Social Media Consultant, Words For Hire , LLC and President of Solo PR Pro.

Communications 146

Communications Survey Employee Measurement 146

Sword and the Script

JULY 9, 2016

Again, there are tools that will automate some aspects of this game, which enable anyone to completely remove the “social” from social media. If we continue along this path, we might soon remove all aspects of humanity from social media. Are people sharing links on social media they haven’t read?

Content Marketing 68

Content Marketing Social Media Marketing Media 68

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 26, 2013

Either way, I’m proof that their time spent on Instagram is reaping benefits… but how else can they measure their Instagram success? Immediately intrigued, I sought out to find some Instagram measurement tools and, of course, they do exist. 4 Free Tools to Measure Your Instagram Success is a post from: Waxing UnLyrical.

Instagram 111

Instagram Measurement Tools Small Business 111

Cision

OCTOBER 3, 2015

Influencers’ pitching preferences, on the other hand, depend largely on how they communicate with their community. Use social media to get a better understanding of whom you’ll be reaching out to. Use social media to build a relationship with whom you want to pitch. Measure Your Success.

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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.

Measurement 40

Measurement Strategy Social Media Analytics 40

Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 29, 2013

” “How can we help our communities do better?” ” So while they didn’t know each other a decade ago, through the beauty that is social media, they are now fast friends (and, in fact, the reason I know Beth is because Katie introduced me to her many years ago). Till then, happy measuring!

Nonprofit 70

Nonprofit Measurement Case Study Social Media 70

Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2020

That’s according to the 2020 JOTW Communications Survey which polled 300 communicators – public relations, public affairs, marketing communications and related roles – across more than a dozen different industries. The complete survey is freely available for download as a PDF on SlideShare. Social media platforms.

Survey 117

Survey Measurement Public Affairs Storytelling 117

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. Quality referral traffic from press releases.

Study 138

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 138

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 4, 2020

Summary of monthly PR tech news: Critical Mention adds a media database; Talkwalker acquires Nielson Social; Watch out for fine print in media monitoring contracts As a term, earned media made a big splash in search trends in late 2004 or early 2005…and then interest waned.

Media Relations 147

Media Relations Media Print Software 147

Sword and the Script

MAY 4, 2021

Meltwater acquires social media influencer platform. In a video review of the product, (embedded nearby) the Influencer Marketing Hub called Klear a “ hybrid social listening and analytics tool.” Muck Rack announced new dashboards that centralized reporting for PR measurement. Give our services a try.

Tools 99

Tools Survey Pitching Analytics 99

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Keeping up with the news, including industry news, current events, social causes, social media trends and anything related to the work you want to do, is essential for PR job searching and as a regular practice. 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 88

Agency Energy Crisis Management Industry 88

Sword and the Script

JULY 14, 2020

ROI and proving value The top challenge facing communicators is measuring impact, proving value and demonstrating ROI , according to 50% of respondents. However, in a subsequent question, only about half of respondents “often” or “always” measure their communications efforts. Don’t overlook anecdotes either.

Survey 135

Survey Measurement System Education 135

PR 20/20

JANUARY 19, 2023

Use these interviews to share not only product or service expertise, but company values and community outreach efforts, as well. ? Pro tip : Repurpose quotes and information from these interviews for simple and effective social media quote cards. Don’t silo these content opportunities, either.

Analytics 81

Analytics Comparison Google Interviews 81

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 24, 2019

In fact, a new survey from Uproar PR found 72% of people prefer micro-level social media influencers. The micro influencer is often more motivated to share knowledge and relevant information with their community. Think Beyond Social Media. As with any campaign, start with measurable goals and KPIs.

Measurement 95

Measurement eBook Tools Survey 95

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

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

Flack's Revenge

MAY 12, 2016

We created the only opt-in social media network that lets media and PR pros instantly share news, content and messages in a single platform. Also, by knowing what engages media communities, PR pros can focus on creating relevant stories for each one they target. What is Babbler? For free, 24/7.

B2C 120

B2C System Interviews Report 120

The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

Check out this interview to begin to improve your measurement today. All models are wrong, but some are useful… Orin Puniello, part Ketchum Global Research & Analytics team shares why some PR measurement models will never tell you the whole truth. Could just one metric measure PR? A standard in article scoring?

Tools 136

Tools Publicity SEO Measurement 136

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

Here’s this month’s summary of the news from the vendor community this month. Talkwalker hired a new CEO and new CMO in late 2022 and appears to have done a round of layoffs in sales and marketing, according to multiple social media updates I’ve observed. Social media tools offer AI to write social media posts.

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Software Case Study Technology Tools 78

Beyond PR

AUGUST 4, 2016

The fact is, social media allows us to reach countless people on a constant basis. It also opens the door to countless possibilities, as PR Newswire’s Victoria Harres covers in Identifying Opportunities & Issues: Keys to Monitoring Traditional & Social Media. Social media success is all about trial and error.

Social Media 40

Social Media Pinterest Media Marketing 40

The Resolution Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

Swarmwise eBook: Building a community. Sure, we’ve all heard of Google Trends and how it’s amazing for insight but what if we could use it in a different way for PR measurement? Measuring coverage success - Metrics on a mountain. Download #prStack now. How about a movement? We love this advice! PR has changed.

eBook 120

eBook Google Tools Analytics 120

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

Vendors are giving us reason to be optimistic about public relations technology – from AI that will predict your pitching success to more tangible PR measurement and attribution. So, I started tracking the community and publishing three different writing series on PR technology ( PR Tech Sums , PR Tech Briefing s, and Product Reviews ).

Technology 167

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 167

Cision

JUNE 17, 2015

Help A Reporter Out (HARO) recently hosted its very first media briefing with four major USA Today leaders in Washington, D.C. Social media strategist Nichole Kelly moderated the session, asking everything from how to get clients on journalists’ shortlist to which metrics USA Today uses to measure their success.

Mobile 120

Mobile Print Trends Twitter 120

Cision

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

My boss only wants media placements. We don’t have budget for software or social media advertising…or anything else that might cost $20 or more. Wouldn’t you MUCH rather be able to lay claim to sales conversions than just media impressions or, worse, advertising equivalencies?

How To 120

How To Software Analytics Google 120

Solo PR Pro

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Use one of our social media or content calendar templates. free to PRO Premium members – login to download ). If you just can’t bear to delete, download onto an external hard drive and tuck it away. If you just can’t bear to delete, download onto an external hard drive and tuck it away. Need inspiration?

Energy 64

Energy Measurement Social Media Leadership 64

Scott Public Relations

JANUARY 24, 2019

Public relations has always been a bit of a murky field when it comes to measuring success. Several key metrics to keep track of were highlighted by Ilana Plumer in her article “ 6 metrics to track when measuring digital PR.”. Coordinate your social media and PR strategies to take full advantage of this opportunity.

Publicity 45

Publicity Insurance Insurance Healthcare 45