Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

In this post, we’ll explore numerous free tools readily accessible at our fingertips across the world-wide-web. Trends on Social Media. Let’s explore what we can learn from these tools and how we can use them to inform our strategy. Trends on Social Media. along with post content data. Google Trends.

Trends 142

Trends Industry Wikipedia How To 142

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

You try to find information on a local business through social media, only to find a few accounts frozen in time. Even worse, sometimes the business doesn’t have social media accounts at all. According to a 2015 study from Clutch , nearly half of small businesses do not actively use social media.

Small Business 60

Small Business Social Media Media Analytics 60

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

You try to find information on a local business through social media, only to find a few accounts frozen in time. Even worse, sometimes the business doesn’t have social media accounts at all. According to a 2015 study from Clutch , nearly half of small businesses do not actively use social media.

Small Business 60

Small Business Social Media Media Analytics 60

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

You try to find information on a local business through social media, only to find a few accounts frozen in time. Even worse, sometimes the business doesn’t have social media accounts at all. According to a 2015 study from Clutch , nearly half of small businesses do not actively use social media.

Small Business 60

Small Business Social Media Media Analytics 60

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Certainly, you can look downfunnel and see how many closed deals you’re getting in your sales CRM, but if your website is broken or your retail staff are surly, you may not see the results you want no matter how good your PR is. For that, let’s look first at social media. The next question is, does that translate down funnel?

Measurement 161

Measurement Data-Driven PR How To Exercises 161

The Hoyt Organization

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

As businesses become more digitized, paying attention to current trends, like the ever-growing importance of social media and data analytics, helps to promote and protect brand image. Also, it allows professionals to employ the right PR strategies when it matters most.

Trends 97

Trends Brand Branding Analytics 97

The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Data Driven PR. As you can see from the content strategy, it’s all about the data. And every part of your PR plan should be data-driven now. You have to learn to gather it, slice and dice it, analyze it and extract the insights that drive your PR strategy and actions.

Trends 124

Trends Data-Driven PR Data System 124

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

But with PR attribution, one can see how efforts impact business goals and metrics aligned with the lower part of the funnel, such as whether those articles prompt downloads, convert leads into customers, and so forth. Make Data-Driven PR Decisions. How can we access data for PR ROI?

Analytics 170

Analytics Measurement Data Technology 170

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Data is everywhere, and in every industry you have access to lots of it – so let’s see if we can make it less scary to approach and show you the value of the information that you hold. Social Media Data. Comedic movies and TV shows are of interest to our followers, but not really related to marketing or PR explicitly.

Data 117

Data Data-Driven PR Big Data Analytics 117

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 30, 2014

At this year’s Social Media Success Summit, I had the opportunity to teach an advanced marketing and communications analytics session. One of the ideas I shared was looking beyond just the data that comes out of the box from tools like Google Analytics, Facebook insights, etc. Vice President, Marketing Technology.

Analytics 161

Analytics Data-Driven PR Data Facebook 161

Shift Communications

JUNE 8, 2015

Rather than just wing it or have a purely canned talk that may not be relevant to the audience and the event, we can look to data. Let’s dig into what a data-driven public speaking strategy would look like as part of your overall data-driven PR program. What’s the goal? Wrap-Up.

Data 60

Data Publicity Data-Driven PR How To 60

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Hyper-Segmentation of News Means Hyper-Segmentation of PR. Society and social media have created hyper-focused segmentation of the audience. PR must adapt to realize that no one audience exists any longer; brands and clients instead address dozens or hundreds of micro-audiences in their communications.

Trends 161

Trends Publicity SEO Advertising 161

Shift Communications

JULY 26, 2017

Even with a solid crisis PR plan in place, getting the gears going takes time – this is where social media comes into play. Although, be warned – social media is as relentless as it is swift. Social is necessary . Scan social media to see if anyone is talking about it. In order for G.W.

Case Study 101

Case Study Crisis Study Crisis Communications 101

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Overview of Tech PR Tech PR is the strategic use of communications and relationships to build the reputation of a brand or business in the technology industry. Tech PR also involves securing media coverage and amplifying content through storytelling to reach the right target audience.

Strategy 62

Strategy Brand Branding Technology 62

Shift Communications

JULY 24, 2017

Brands that are too quick to pull the trigger – usually via social media – often get caught in a riptide of negative backlash. s team should arm themselves with the proper media monitoring tools to help cull coverage and track the conversation, enabling the execution team to react to course changes in real-time.

Case Study 94

Case Study Crisis Management Crisis Study 94

Shift Communications

JUNE 12, 2017

This question – and its many variations – is a disguise for a much simpler question: How does PR help me make money / not get fired? Public relations is a tool for building awareness and trust. PR Isn’t Sales. Public relations is not a tool for selling things. Those are our primary outcomes.

Measurement 147

Measurement Data Study Advertising 147

Shift Communications

MAY 22, 2017

At the same time, generation after generation of new media pop up, from blogs to social media to video influencers and more. Social media management. The Data Science Shortage. Legacy publications find themselves more under the gun every day, with declining subscribers and decreasing advertising revenues.

Publicity 166

Publicity Data Analytics Advertising 166

Shift Communications

MARCH 7, 2016

In 2015, Google released its Customer Journey to Online Purchase insights tool and there was much rejoicing. We applied Google’s Customer Journey idea and paired it with data-driven models to help you understand what’s really working in your digital marketing plans. Discover the sequence your customers take to purchase.

Google 60

Google B2C Analytics Data 60

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Naturally, as one of the first-ever social media agencies, we wanted to understand the impact of the doubled character limits. Using tools like Facebook’s Crowdtangle social monitoring platform, we digested over a million tweets. After the beta, Twitter rolled out 280-character tweets to all users.

B2C 103

B2C Airlines Pharmaceuticals B2B 103

Shift Communications

MAY 4, 2016

My recent tour of the USC Annenberg School’s Center for Public Relations only confirmed my hunch that our formerly-hidebound industry has been radically transformed via social media, content marketing, visual storytelling, better analytics tools and processes, etc. – and that this process is speeding up, not slowing down.

Data-Driven PR 0

Data-Driven PR Agency Travel Meeting 0

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Getting Your PR Measurement Program in Shape for 2016. Why: “Unfortunately there is no silver bullet measurement tool. That does not mean we are left without resources to help define PR success and set the agenda for an even more data-driven PR program in the New Year,” writes Derek Lyons for Business 2 Community.

Data-Driven PR 40

Data-Driven PR Banking Facebook Writing 40

Shift Communications

JULY 19, 2017

This series will touch briefly on the following offerings/capabilities from SHIFT’s PR, marketing tech and creative services teams: Media monitoring. Media training. Research (using tools such as Sysomos, Crowdtangle, Google Trends). Owned media/messaging. Media relations. Social media management.

Case Study 118

Case Study Crisis Management Crisis Study 118

Shift Communications

JANUARY 28, 2019

Owned media can be a powerful tool when it comes to giving people a reason to keep revisiting your site. Do a quick audit of what owned properties make sense for you – a blog , social media, etc. — No one wants to read about a topic that’s already been rehashed a bunch of times. Stay in the content game.

How To 89

How To Case Study Conference Web 89

Shift Communications

JUNE 25, 2018

It’s ok to have a good “feeling” that a story or tactic will bear fruit (that’s the art and experience we all bring to the table), but it’s critical that we all gut-check feelings around strategy and tactics by looking at data. What are the themes discussed the most during a conference on social media?

Analysis 94

Analysis Conference Data Exercises 94

Shift Communications

JANUARY 26, 2016

Over the intensive 12-week boot-camp, my peers and I were taught how to use a range of marketing tools and programs aimed at helping us better service our clients. This way, you can adjust which tools and strategies you are using and provide optimal results all year long. Content is Key.

Marketing 60

Marketing Technology B2C Data 60

Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Dealing with proprietary software often means converting our data into compatible formats for use by multiple, different tools. The final and arguably most important attribute of great data for predictive analytics is data that’s been chosen well. So, what data fits the mold for the above criteria? Chosen Well.

Analytics 92

Analytics Software Data System 92

Shift Communications

JANUARY 2, 2017

We must become proficient in tagging audiences, retargeting and remarketing, email marketing, one-to-one communication in social media, and working with very specific audiences so that our message has the most impact for the effort and resources available to us. Dark Social and Influence.

Trends 83

Trends Publicity Analytics Software 83

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

We’ve used Watson Analytics to prescribe social media engagement strategy based on users’ engagement habits. ” when you read about the emergence of a new technology, a new tool, a new idea. We discovered GDELT, while powerful, isn’t ready for the average PR practitioner to use. Ask “what if?”

Analytics 60

Analytics Google Technology System 60

Onclusive

APRIL 21, 2020

This week, we’re continuing our April blog series focused on helping communications teams to get the credit they deserve and the resources they need by making a key shift to data-driven PR and communications. The first step toward implementation is to examine tools that are already in your backyard.

Data-Driven PR 362

Data-Driven PR Measurement System Data 362

Onclusive

APRIL 21, 2020

This week, we’re continuing our April blog series focused on helping communications teams to get the credit they deserve and the resources they need by making a key shift to data-driven PR and communications. The first step toward implementation is to examine tools that are already in your backyard.

Data-Driven PR 362

Data-Driven PR Measurement System Data 362

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 1, 2015

As marketers, we are bombarded with information and data from all directions. Social media data, web analytics, email marketing metrics, oh my! It’s our job to take bits and pieces from one tool, a few tidbits from another, and with it tell a story that ends with actionable takeaways.

Big Data 60

Big Data Data Pinterest Storytelling 60

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Social Media Configuration. Hidden in Google Analytics is a way to set up your social media channels so that Google Analytics tracks the content that you share on social channels and splits it up from other’s shares of your content on the same channels. It’s super easy to do.

Analytics 60

Analytics Google Data Engineering 60

Newsfile

JANUARY 24, 2024

The public relations field covers a wide array of tools and you may find it hard to know how to prioritize your PR efforts in 2024. So, to help you out, we’ve identified the top 5 PR trends in 2024. 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

Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

Melissa Strle It can be challenging for PR professionals to navigate through an array of tools and strategies. Understanding what to prioritize can be daunting and 2024’s top 5 PR trends sift through the constant advancements and shifts in the industry. In particular, short form videos are booming in PR trends.

Trends 105

Trends YouTube Video Social Media 105

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 31, 2015

That’s why we collected the key understandings needed to explain the profitability of PR to a sales team. Use our insights and our recommended tools, and you’ll be able to explain the ROI of your PR to whoever needs to hear it. Getting Your PR Measurement Program in Shape for 2016.

Measurement 60

Measurement Tools Agency Blogging 60

Shift Communications

JANUARY 25, 2016

It’s becoming more fashionable to claim that your PR and marketing is “data-driven,” but what exactly does that mean? It means we evaluate our situation honestly, using the most unbiased tools at our disposal. This often means using data about our current market or audience to create a model.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing System Google Data 60

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

1 Paid search, display ads, social media, online video advertising and email marketing will grow to 46% of advertising budgets 2. New PR serves three pivotal roles to build your corporate brand and support your sales and marketing organizations: PR is digital storytelling through content and social amplification.

Measurement 231

Measurement Data-Driven PR Survey Storytelling 231