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What is Data-Driven PR, Part 9: Pitching With Data

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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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PR and the Marketing Technology Skills Gap

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Keeping pace with the rate of change in marketing technology has become a full time job. Heck, just keeping up with the news is a challenge, never mind closing the gap on technological skill sets you need to execute effectively. So, how in this wave of ever changing technology do we keep our heads above water here at SHIFT?

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Top Public Relations Trends in 2018: Introduction

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Thanks to technologies like cloud computing, ubiquitous Internet access, mobile devices, and machine learning, the pace of change will only increase. As AI technology improves, reaching individuals at scale will be possible, and PR practitioners must adapt their integrated strategies to maximize success. Christopher S.

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How to Use Analytics to Build Your 2015 Marketing Plan

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Suppose you’re trying to formulate a 2015 SEO strategy. Vice President, Marketing Technology. The post How to Use Analytics to Build Your 2015 Marketing Plan appeared first on SHIFT Communications PR Agency | Boston | New York | San Francisco. Analytics Data Data-Driven PR Marketing Marketing Technology Metrics Strategy'

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The Most Important Metric in PR Today

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First, in any reputable SEO tool, we’ll find a list of searches by month for our brand and many variations on it: We keep a monthly log of branded non-negative searches broadly from SEO tools, to judge how effective we are at reaching the overall audience, whether or not they click on any search results. Measure What Matters.

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How to Research Industry Trends Hassle-Free

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Don’t just perform traditional PR, use data-driven PR ! cta] The post How to Research Industry Trends Hassle-Free appeared first on SHIFT Communications PR Agency - Boston | New York | San Francisco | Austin. Lisa Zanchi. Senior Marketing Strategist.

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{PR}edict: Predictive Analytics and the Future of PR, Part 2

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To prepare for predictive analytics, we must clean our data as best as possible. Compatible Data. Most predictive analytics software and systems are based on open-source libraries and technologies. As such, we must ensure our data is in compatible formats so that as little conversion/manipulation is required prior to import.