Shift Communications

MAY 22, 2017

In short, as mobile and digital make nearly every transaction seamless, legacy companies must adapt quickly or be completely disrupted. Imagine what a timesaver this will be for companies as they tackle GDPR compliance in the next year, one of the most important changing regulations in marketing and advertising. Airbnb has no rooms.

Publicity 166

Publicity Analytics Data Advertising 166

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

A successful tech PR strategy focuses on targeting the right media outlets, using engaging content, and creating relationships with key influencers in the industry. Role of Tech PR in promoting technology companies Tech PR plays a vital role in promoting technology companies.

Strategy 62

Strategy Brand Branding Technology 62

Shift Communications

JUNE 25, 2018

If you’ve been working in the PR business long enough, the PR planning process can become rather formulaic, especially if you’ve worked with the client over a long period of time. Company goals can often remain the same and a radical change in topics and trends is not typical.

Analysis 94

Analysis Conference Data Exercises 94

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

You’ve counseled your client on what focus to take and questions to ask, you’ve partnered with a reputable research company like Wakefield or Harris, and now you’ve been delivered with the results. In your initial pitch outline the top 5 most interesting data points that relate to your client’s industry space and the reporter’s beat.

Survey 60

Survey Data Pitching Report 60

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

You’ve counseled your client on what focus to take and questions to ask, you’ve partnered with a reputable research company like Wakefield or Harris, and now you’ve been delivered with the results. In your initial pitch outline the top 5 most interesting data points that relate to your client’s industry space and the reporter’s beat.

Survey 60

Survey Data Pitching Report 60

Newsfile

JANUARY 24, 2024

McKinsey & Company, 2023 By all accounts, PR pros are increasingly using generative AI in their roles and this is expected to steadily increase over the next year. 74% of PR pros report an increase in work quality when using AI. Writing copy for social media is the most popular use for AI, according to 64% of PR pros.

Trends 52

Trends Data-Driven PR Analytics Survey 52

Onclusive

MARCH 17, 2021

Similarly, using data-driven methods for campaigns is not an issue but it’s only one of many PR/Communications tactics among many. This is a huge loss of opportunity for PR/Communications to make greater and broader business impact! If you follow the right path, the results will prove itself.

Data 195

Data Communications Reputation Data-Driven PR 195

Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

McKinsey & Company, 2023 By all accounts, PR pros are increasingly using generative AI in their roles and this is expected to steadily increase over the next year. 74% of PR pros report an increase in work quality when using AI. Writing copy for social media is the most popular use for AI, according to 64% of PR pros.

Trends 105

Trends YouTube Video Social Media 105

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 18, 2014

If you’re working with a data-driven PR firm, chances are at some point in your relationship you will be asked to grant access to a variety of marketing and data systems. To understand how systems access informs your PR program, we’ll reference the SHIFT Earned Media Hub Strategy as the base framework.

Data 157

Data Data-Driven PR System Analytics 157

5W PR

JUNE 6, 2022

And as all of those elements are changing, so should the PR strategies that companies are using so they can adapt and cater to everyone’s needs. 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.

Trends 88

Trends Data SEO Consumer 88

Shift Communications

JULY 28, 2017

While press release distribution can be costly, the practice can be valuable which is why companies across the globe use them in their PR strategy. Second, we want to make sure our audience and channel strategy is solidified before digging into creatives. Press releases are one of the more common techniques in public relations.

Case Study 92

Case Study Crisis Study Strategy 92

Shift Communications

APRIL 2, 2015

PR pros work hard to secure media hits, and a stellar feature in the Wall Street Journal or the New York Times deserves to have a longer life than the hot minute it gets post-publication. Many companies will tell you a hit like this can drive a spike in traffic, but it’s often times short lived before traffic returns back to normal.

Marketing 60

Marketing Data-Driven PR Analytics Training 60

Beyond PR

MARCH 30, 2018

How good it would be if every task could be automated, saving the time of PR professionals for vital tasks such as creative work and decision-making activities? That might take “semi-supervised learning,” where PR or corporate comms professionals do some of the AI “training” and leave some aspects up to the machines.

Publicity 85

Publicity Training Technology Data 85

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 29, 2015

It’s certainly possible, using predictive analytics, to get a rough sense of what might work and what might not work, but few companies have access to that much technology and expertise. Predicting the future is difficult, expensive work. Instead, most marketers look back at their analytics at the end of the week, month, or quarter.

Analytics 60

Analytics Viral Social Media Google 60

Shift Communications

APRIL 23, 2015

Whether it’s participating in webinars, interacting with people online, or speaking at industry, company or academic events, I meet people who are at varying levels of comfort with the fast-paced world in which we live. Find a creative director who can act as a mentor. Find photographers that you respect and study their craft.

Communications 60

Communications Analytics Infographics Data-Driven PR 60

Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Let’s next look at a predictive analytics example every PR practitioner will benefit from. We help connect our companies with audiences who matter most to the company, from investors to activists to customers. What Would PR Do? I personally don’t have a PR agency for my blog, but if I did, I would provide them this data.

Analytics 132

Analytics Data-Driven PR Data Software 132