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What is Data-Driven PR, Part 3: Defining Data

Shift Communications

We’ve used the expression data-driven PR for quite some time now, but haven’t clearly defined it. What does data-driven PR mean? How do you know whether your public relations efforts are data-driven or not? To be data-driven is to make decisions with data first and foremost.

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How to measure the quality of your audience

Shift Communications

One of the core tenets of effective public relations is building the right audience. You don’t need to be as popular as Taylor Swift in order for PR to deliver real results to the bottom line as long as you have the right audience. Do this exercise with your own data! Do you have the right audience?

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3 Best Practices For Using Data In B2B PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

For example, a technology startup that offers delivery and returns software to retailers may say no to polling 1,000 consumers about BOPIS or mobile shopping. Instead, they ask that the focus be on polling retail executives. This is a mistake.

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How to Use Analytics to Build Your 2015 Marketing Plan

Shift Communications

As marketers, PR professionals, and advertisers begin to wind down the year (save for those in retail who are firing on all cylinders right now), one of the top things you’ll focus on in 2014 is reviewing the numbers. Analytics Data Data-Driven PR Marketing Marketing Technology Metrics Strategy'

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Breaching 140: Who’s Using Twitter’s 280 Characters?

Shift Communications

Of all the industries using the new format, B2C financial services – banking and retail investment brands – are using the most characters in the new format. Media and publications. Outdoors and environmentalists have crossed the average of 140 characters, taking greater advantage of the space. Who’s the most verbose?

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Share your data for a better PR program

Shift Communications

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.

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