Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

We interviewed ChatGPT about public relations and while it does well with high-level questions, it becomes repetitive when those questions were more nuanced; the system says it is “unlikely” that it “or any other AI system will fully replace public relations (PR) professionals”. What is public relations?

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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.

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The Proactive Report

APRIL 15, 2023

This makes it easier to develop targeted campaigns, measure the impact of their efforts, and make informed decisions about future strategies. AI-powered tools can help generate headlines, craft social media posts, and even write news articles. They can also measure their return on investment (ROI). Why should you embrace AI?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 15, 2021

A big part of my job is writing award entries for our various ad tech, martech, AI, and cybersecurity clients. While these are all excellent measures of a solution’s effectiveness, judges tend to value metrics like ROI and ROAS (return on ad spend) the most. An award submission should be tough to write.

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Stephen Waddington

JUNE 9, 2017

A poll of my network for a recent speaking opportunity exposes some interesting attitudes to the public relations profession. The session explored how public relations is changing. Ahead of the event I polled my network to explore the attitude of practitioners to the different challenges that the public relations profession is facing.

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Buzzstream

JULY 29, 2020

With PRs vying for the media’s attention, you have to be creative to stand out. . With dozens of metrics and measures of success out there, PRs are subject to evaluating their results on a client by client, campaign by campaign, and even a day by day basis. . Challenge convention and be creative. . And goals they have.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 24, 2018

It’s talk-show-meets-freak-show with popular contemporary music added in for good measure. The great Brian Solis, who I had the pleasure of seeing live in 2013 as keynote speaker at the PRSA’s International Conference, recently published this article on LinkedIn about creative storytelling. Are you one of them?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The practice of public relations has probably evolved more rapidly in the past several years than ever before. This requires a combination of creative thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to develop and execute against plan. The core skills we need as PR professionals have also changed. But there’s no need to fear data!

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The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 31, 2020

PR awards offer so many benefits: they are brilliant for publicity, open up new networking opportunities, and of course provide valuable endorsement and recognition. But writing up award entries can be expensive and time-consuming. Strong creatives seem to always generate discussion among judges, too.” What’s not to like?

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PR for Anyone

JANUARY 28, 2024

Erica Keswin is a 3x WSJ bestselling author, public speaker, and consultant for various major global brands. Erica suggests that most companies will adopt some form of a hybrid model, acknowledging the benefits of flexibility while highlighting the need to measure performance effectively.

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Polaris

JANUARY 6, 2015

Think you don’t have time to write a PR brief ? When you share the essentials of your business with your PR team, provide them with an opportunity to ask questions, and encourage them to challenge your thinking, they are much more likely to bring you creative business building ideas (without a lot of back and forth). Competitors.

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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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PR Fuel

JANUARY 24, 2022

The key to successful PR is being newsworthy and creative. Consider the SMART method (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-based) as your template. Under the SMART method, determine the desired outcome, metrics for measuring success, and the achievability of the campaign. Find Creative Angles.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 31, 2019

In going through the reader analytics for the full year, these are the top 10 most-read posts on this blog about public relations (PR) and marketing. 1) What do Public Relations Salary Ranges Look Like in 2019? The median salary for public relations professionals in the last 12 months came in at $95,000. hours to write.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2018

Want to boost your public relations acumen? 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. Better Writing Blogs.

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Wildfire

AUGUST 1, 2018

While we are a group of creatives in a beautiful riverside boathouse in suburban London, we’re also bunch of mad scientists who like to conduct experiments on all aspects PR — and we like having a logical, methodical approach to our work. PR has a reputation of being beastly to measure. Tom Fishburne (@tomfishburne) August 5, 2018.

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The Proactive Report

MAY 27, 2018

They’ll be expected to deliver more: more strategy, more content, more channels, more creativity and more measurement. Overall, we are sensing a continued optimism about the direction the industry is headed, which is good news for people entering the field,” said Fred Cook, Director of the USC Center for Public Relations. “If

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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.

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Doctor Spin

JANUARY 2, 2024

Drive creative solutions. The Magical PR Question pushes you to think creatively and innovatively about capturing and retaining public interest. Measure and adapt. Continuously measure the effectiveness of your PR strategy and be willing to adapt based on feedback and results. Build trust and support.

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ISEBOX

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

I’ve had the opportunity to work with dozens of public relations and communications professionals, as a client and partner. Most of them are impressive, hardworking and creative. Pikers write press releases about a new executive hire or a product color change. 4) You don’t measure. However, on occasion, I spot a piker.

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The Resolution Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

If you’re a people person, have bags of initiative, an interest in Public Relations, and thrive on learning, then Support at CoverageBook is for you. You have to be an excellent writer who enjoys writing. Great writing is key. You will share support duties alongside the founder & makers of the tool. The standard is high.

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Education Tools Creativity Writing 136

The Proactive Report

MAY 27, 2018

They’ll be expected to deliver more: more strategy, more content, more channels, more creativity and more measurement. Overall, we are sensing a continued optimism about the direction the industry is headed, which is good news for people entering the field,” said Fred Cook, Director of the USC Center for Public Relations. “If

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The Proactive Report

MAY 27, 2018

They’ll be expected to deliver more: more strategy, more content, more channels, more creativity and more measurement. Overall, we are sensing a continued optimism about the direction the industry is headed, which is good news for people entering the field,” said Fred Cook, Director of the USC Center for Public Relations. “If

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Industry Measurement SEO Corporate 100

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. Encouraging your employees to help — while also respecting appropriate safety measures — will raise their morale and foster goodwill.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 24, 2023

This is where the voice of the customer comes to play such a critical role in developing public relations strategies that are effective, efficient, and timely. Soliciting customer review videos on social media enables decision-makers to assess the customer’s experience and define creative, targeted solutions for improving the product.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 31, 2021

Since the company wields a good bit of influence in marketing circles, I carved out some time to read – and write about – the report. It can be seen in adjacent business functions as detailed in two separate surveys of creative teams and of public relations. More likely to measure results as they happen.

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NewsWhip

APRIL 27, 2023

The communications and public relations industry is constantly evolving, especially in the digital age. NewsWhip NewsWhip is a real-time media monitoring platform that gives users the ability to predict what stories will be important that day based on public interest in an article.

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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. This means PR pros will need to figure out how to have their clients mentioned in these outlets and learn how to measure their success.”. Public relations is HOT right now. PR grows more in demand.

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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. AMEC’s Social Media Measurement Framework.

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PRSay

APRIL 25, 2024

For more insights on professional growth, check out the April issue of PRSA’s award-winning publication, Strategies & Tactics. Your goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and timed (SMART). As a creative or technical wunderkind? Start by clarifying your long-term (or at least mid-term) career goals.

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Onclusive

JUNE 14, 2017

In a perfect world, public relations and marketing teams would work together more often to achieve common goals. I, however, believe marketing teams would benefit from inviting at least one person from their public relations teams into the mix more regularly so they’re tapping into the power of PR intelligence.

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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. Public relations will be pivotal in elevating trust through promotions of client wins, industry accreditations, awards, analyst remarks and influencer endorsements.

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The Resolution Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

If you’re a people person, have bags of initiative, an interest in Public Relations, and thrive on learning, then Support at CoverageBook is for you. What You’ll Do You’ll work direct with some of the most interesting and creative PR teams in the world and help them be a success in their roles with the use of CoverageBook.

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Education Technology Creativity Measurement 120

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. Why Content Marketing and Public Relations Need Each Other.

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Cision

MARCH 17, 2017

I discovered public relations while pursuing my master’s degree in Communication (spurred by my undergrad focus in Media Studies). I instantly appreciated the mix of business strategy, creative ideation and writing that made up those classes; they were theoretical and practical.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 25, 2018

PR professionals are known for their strong writing skills and creative storytelling. There’s a lot to learn when it comes to content, from strategy and creation best practices to the publishing tools and the content measurement. What are the first steps PR pros can take to hone their writing skills?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2017

The Tony nominees were announced this week, and it’s award season for public relations as well. Write more and write better. Good, error-free writing is under threat today. It seems the need for speed in writing and editing is taking its toll. Publications like Inc. Don’t let this happen to you!

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