Stern + Associates

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

are expected to spend more than $20 billion on social media advertising. But social media success can’t hinge on sponsored posts and paid ads alone. Four secrets to ensure our clients’ social media strategies work smarter—not harder—than their competitors’. Identify clear measures of success.

Social Media 62

Social Media Strategy Media Nonprofit 62

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

If there’s one thing to learn from the first month of 2021, other than how hard it is to stick to Dry January during lockdown, it’s that despite the feeling like the world’s come to complete a stand-still, the land of social media never stops evolving. The latest social media updates to help social media marketers stay up to date.

Social Media 118

Social Media Trends Media YouTube 118

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 16, 2014

I like studying results-based information from social media experts. But I’ve noticed a tendency among some to repeat behavior I saw early in my career in paid media: act as if tracking to the bottom line – especially where social media measurement is concerned – is pointless or impossible.

Social Media 96

Social Media Measurement Media Groups 96

Prohibition

JUNE 8, 2023

Social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram have become powerful tools for content creators to showcase their video skills and engage with an online audience. Plan Your Content Plan content, stratetgise, video for social Before you hit record on your phone and start capturing visual content, take the time to plan and strategise.

Video 62

Video Social Media Instagram Media 62

Prohibition

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Here, we will educate you on everything social PPC! After this article, you should be able to determine whether or not you should begin spending on PPC for social media. What is paid social media? In terms of social media, social PPC refers to ads that are put on social media platforms.

Social Media 62

Social Media Media Advertising Advertising 62

Karen Freberg

JANUARY 14, 2021

As we start the spring semester, I realized that it has officially been 10 years since I started teaching a social media class. Honestly, the time flew by and it seems like yesterday I came to UofL from my PhD at the University of Tennessee, where I was asked to create and execute a social media class. TEN YEARS?!

Social Media 88

Social Media Media Resources Creativity 88

The Proactive Report

APRIL 15, 2023

Technology has had a big impact on the media landscape and the practice of PR in the last 20 years. This is similar to the shift that occurred with the introduction of social media almost 20 years ago. Just as happened with social media, many PR practitioners are not jumping in. Why should you embrace AI?

Social Media 130

Social Media Measurement Tools Data 130

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.

Measurement 133

Measurement Social Media Blogging Mobile 133

Cision

MAY 12, 2015

That goes doubly for social media. What ARE Social Media Analytics? Analytics is just a fancy word for information about your social media efforts. They’re important because they can help you understand if you’re doing the right things to connect with your customers through social media.

Analytics 120

Analytics Social Media Web Media 120

Cision

OCTOBER 24, 2015

Social media has become a centerpiece for brands’ reputations. Just as PR and marketing departments use social media to find influencers, build relationships with journalists and engage with their audiences, they should also watch their competitors. Want more insights on social media listening?

Social Media 120

Social Media Real Estate Media How To 120

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Earned Media & Media Relations In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2023

PR firms have withstood the rise of many possible “PR killers” including email marketing, digital advertising, and social media, often integrating or using those disciplines to grow their business or even make earned media more effective. Amid budget cuts, tools like generative AI are ushering in a new era of creativity.

Technology 266

Technology Television Web Social Media 266

Prohibition

APRIL 13, 2021

Despite the fact that there’s been multiple new and improved social media platforms created in recent years, Facebook still continues to be the most popular site. Each month, social media advertising continues to change and develop. There are over 2.7 There are over 2.7

Advertising 62

Advertising Advertising Facebook Social Media 62

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 15, 2020

Thank you to everyone who sent me feedback on my essay on the future of PR via email or social media. There were some clear misses in my original essay: social media activism, internal communications, storytelling and professionalism in PR. Social media activism is only possible because brands don’t listen.

Storytelling 78

Storytelling Internal International Social Media 78

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Earned Media & Media Relations. In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Onclusive

JUNE 9, 2021

This week, we’re concluding the series with an overview of how to craft your messaging, identify the right authors and outlets, distribute strategically and proactively, and finally, measure success. To determine the right creative angle, ask yourself—why would my audiences care about this topic? Set your messaging, write the story.

Data-Driven PR 370

Data-Driven PR Data Measurement Trends 370

Karen Freberg

MAY 11, 2020

Twitter Flight School has been around for a while now, but got an update with their latest features and areas in advertising, measurement, and content creation. HubSpot Social Media Certification (update). HubSpot Academy has updated their latest social media certification with new videos, areas of specialization, and topics.

Education 59

Education Social Media Media Resources 59

Prohibition

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Reels are a new innovative way to share content and should definitely be maximised by brands to show that you are on top of the latest social media trends. We’ve taken a look at what Reels can offer from a social media marketing perspective and why brands should be investing in getting this right.

Instagram 62

Instagram Social Media Fashion Media 62

5W PR

JANUARY 22, 2024

This is in contrast to organic methods, where visibility is earned through non-paid efforts such as se͏arch engine optimization͏ (SEO) or social ͏media posts. Diverse forms Paid advertising comes in various forms, including display ads, search en͏gine͏ marketing (SEM), social media advertising, influencer͏ par͏tnerships, and more.

Advertising 78

Advertising Advertising Exercises Measurement 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

While traditionally PR work consisted of press releases, pitching, and occasional damage control, today’s PR teams must have a diverse digital skill set, including SEO strategy, social media savvy, data analysis and more. We thrive on identifying opportunities – for positioning, for media coverage or for competitive advantage.

Analytics 170

Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2021

An edcal is a content roadmap that ensures a steady flow of media coverage, even absent major news announcements. It’s like an unsung hero of the public relations world — not flashy or creative, but vital to a robust media placement schedule. Edcals outline the content that media outlets will focus on for the entire year.

Pitching 308

Pitching Content Marketing Measurement Social Media 308

Landis PR

MARCH 14, 2022

Five Key Steps to Introducing Your Consumer Brand to a New Social Media Platform. In a digital world, use of social media is no longer optional. Having a social media strategy can boost your brand and expand your market, but that doesn’t all happen overnight. Identify Your Goals for Growth on Social Media.

Social Media 52

Social Media Consumer Brand Branding 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 15, 2022

If your PR team can only handle traditional PR and you also need social media, for example, it doesn’t make sense to spread out your budget to different agencies – you need a one-stop-shop. Your agency should be delivering measurable results for you that align with your KPIs and ROI. The agency is proactive and creative.

Agency 322

Agency Creativity Strategy Communications 322

5W PR

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In the dynamic world of media and marketing, creating a PR stunt that captures attention and aligns with your brand’s values and marketing goals is a high-wire act of creativity and strategy. When executed successfully, it can skyrocket brand awareness, generate buzz on social media, and even make headlines.

How To 78

How To Ethics Measurement Creativity 78

Communications Conversations

JULY 26, 2018

In a recent guest post on Mark Schaefer’s blog, the author tried to make the case for why more marketers should be budgeting for social analytics software. What I’ve seen is this: Brands purchasing and increasing number of social media tools. What would I do if I was running a social team in 2018?

Technology 84

Technology Social Media Tools Trends 84

PRSay

OCTOBER 11, 2019

The most effective PR pros agree measurement is more than impressions, and yet clients and leadership keep requesting those numbers anyway. How can we show stakeholders that taking PR measurement beyond impressions helps us better celebrate success — while also providing greater insight into what we can improve? Define your client(s).

Measurement 145

Measurement Pharmaceuticals Nonprofit Leadership 145

Onclusive

JUNE 2, 2021

An impactful PR campaign can attract positive media attention and influence brand awareness, reputation and sales for your brand for years to come. However, to generate that level of clout, PR campaigns require more than just a press release, media outreach or fundraising event. They must be carefully planned.

Data-Driven PR 369

Data-Driven PR Data Analytics Product Launch 369

OnePitch

OCTOBER 20, 2022

On this month’s profile, we are talking with Jennifer Reinhard , Vice President/Media Group Manager in Ketchum ’s Earned Media Specialty Group (EMSG). She has experience in corporate reputation management and crafting earned media stories. Earlier in my media relations career, I thought clever subject lines were key.

Media 96

Media Sports Agriculture Pitching 96

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Earned Media/Media Relations. Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis. AirPR offers a media monitoring solution.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

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. 1) Earned media is sales enablement. a) Results may vary.

Study 139

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 139

Cision

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

As public relations professionals, we know that PR measurement is essential to the success of our campaigns, budgets and client relationships. We attend webinars, dabble with Google Analytics and follow the latest blogs to learn how to move from traditional to relevant measurement. PR Measurement is Not One Size Fits All.

Measurement 120

Measurement Comparison Analytics Nonprofit 120

5W PR

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

SXSW 2024 isn’t just a music festival, it’s a cultural vortex taking everyone into a whirlwind of film, tech, and interactive media. Brands at SXSW get to enjoy the glow of Austin’s creative sun, attract new fans, forge powerful connections, and learn more about upcoming trends. What is SXSW?

Brand 78

Brand Branding How To Film 78

Cision

AUGUST 29, 2015

Downloads is one of the few numbers podcasters keep tabs on, but it shouldn’t be the end-all be-all of your measurement strategy. Social Media Engagement. If you use other channels to promote your podcast episodes, remember to tap your brand’s social media listening tools for resulting data. Rankings & Review.

Measurement 120

Measurement Airlines Advertising Advertising 120

The Hoyt Organization

APRIL 11, 2024

As brands look for new and innovative ways to reach their target audience on social media, leveraging the power and audience reach of influencers has become a popular and effective tool. Hashtags and social campaigns : Engages communities through creative social media initiatives like challenges and contests.

Social Media 63

Social Media Video Viral Brand 63

Karen Freberg

AUGUST 15, 2017

With professors who are teaching social media, this can be a daunting and intimidating task in many ways. Teaching social media, as I have written about many times, is a constant prep. I know when I started teaching social media several years ago, this was not the case. Which book do you use?

Social Media 69

Social Media Media Resources Education 69

The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 9, 2017

Earned media is growing more and more appealing to these companies, as the price of paid efforts increases. Working with Cision, Demand Gen found that 79% of marketers are prioritizing earned media over traditional paid ads, which have become less effective. Tracking ROI and tying earned media impact to business goals. .

Case Study 100

Case Study Media Study Measurement 100

Communications Conversations

JUNE 30, 2016

If you do any reading in the social media marketing space on regular basis, you know there are a number of platforms that are often discussed. Historically, Pinterest has done a fantastic job of driving traffic, often one of the Holy Grails of measurement for the modern marketer. They’re a huge site for retailers.

Pinterest 97

Pinterest Social Media Tools Media 97