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.

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Social Media Strategy Media Nonprofit 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

This is a given, but goals and the ways in which progress is measured will vary with the individual organization. Beware of sweeping objectives like “positive visibility” or “brand awareness” unless there are tools with which to measure that visibility with some precision. Build in and budget for metrics.

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Writing Comparison Product Launch Leadership 130

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

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. Once PR-driven content hits or publishes, media monitoring and analysis of that work kicks in.

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Maxim Behar

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Behar, are the harshest opinions being handed out today not in the courts but on social media? Naturally, social media cannot pass opinions. A huge number of people are parading on social media. There you can write longer, share, and argue easier, illustrate with photos. And to become "famous"!

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Social Media Media Writing Web 52

Contently - Strategy

MAY 11, 2024

How to Write Content for Local SEO The first step is to create content that’s locally relevant. It’s a good idea to subscribe to local news sites and sign up for alerts on local events relevant to your industry (e.g., Don’t forget to amplify their content on your own website, blog, and social accounts.

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Local SEO Strategy How To 97

Katie Paine's Measurement Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

At this point a year ago, few people would have predicted that Russia would invade Ukraine, or several other major events of 2022. So it behooves us to take all measurement predictions with a bucket-load of sand. Good measurement data is the best way to get ready for whatever will crash through your doors in the coming year.

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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. Digital and social media proficiency This one’s a given. But there’s no need to fear data!

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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?!

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Social Media Media Resources Creativity 88

Cision

JANUARY 25, 2016

Social networks are where a lot of people spend a lot of time to share a lot of stuff, but harnessing them for communication and marketing is much more difficult than it may appear. One of Dunbar’s most compelling datapoints comes from a survey of social media users in the U.K.

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Cision

AUGUST 26, 2015

As Cision’s social media manager, I use top 50 and top 100 lists for three purposes: To follow individuals who will help me stay in the loop when new trends and statistics emerge within my industry. Every year, Cision creates a list of the top 50 social media influencers on Twitter. ” https://t.co/XuswAAsGAo.

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Social Media Twitter Media Nonprofit 120

Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

Writing copy for social media is the most popular use for AI, according to 64% of PR pros. Social Media Engagement Since the ultimate goal of PR is to manage and enhance public perception and reputation, having a strong social media presence is key. Eapen, Daniel J.

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Trends YouTube Video Social Media 105

Cision

JANUARY 11, 2018

There were also a lot of big changes here at Cision, including a complete rebrand , celebrating our 150-year heritage by going public and launching new technology that makes PR measurement possible. If you have an event or celebrity to promote in a major media market radio may be the way to go.

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Communications Marketing Radio Airlines 225

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 10, 2017

The April #measurePR chat fell the Thursday before Tax Day, so Shonali invited some of PR’s best financial communications pros with measurement advice for everyone—from those just starting out to seasoned pros. Next, Shonali asked about best practices in measurement for IR/financial comms work. Guest Post by Jen Zingsheim Phillips.

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Critical Mention

MARCH 22, 2019

It erases randomness and provides marketers the ability to create a calendar that is both adaptable to rapid changes in their industry but also mindful of significant events throughout the year. We’ve outlined five steps to post your content on social media and generate brand awareness, putting your company in the spotlight.

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Social Media eBook Infographics Media 62

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

PR can also involve managing events, speaking at conferences, and developing social media campaigns. PR practitioners use a variety of methods to get their message out, including press releases, media relations, social media, and more. How is public relations measured? In other words, “it depends.”.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Leveraging PR’s media relations skills: PR’s extensive network of media (and social media) connections comes in handy for enhancing your video marketing exposure. Pay attention to their previous work, the types of stories they write, and their social media presence.

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Polaris

JULY 31, 2014

I remember when I first adopted social media marketing as a way to promote my business. At the time, I knew intuitively that social media would be useful, but I didn’t have a good handle on my goals. So I recruited a social media pro to help. What can social media marketing actually DO?”.

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Social Media Marketing Media Twitter 103

Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

I’d met Kami the previous year, at IPR ‘s annual measurement summit (coincidentally, the first time and same place I also met Shel Israel , because Katie Paine insisted I needed to know both of them). Rather, it’s to share how intimidated I was by this new world inhabited by “social media people.”

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Writing Blogging Conference Creativity 108

Buzzstream

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Photoshop and crop holding images for the website and social media. So when writing your pitches, avoid including too much fluff or making them dig for the main story. Keep an eye out for breaking stories. Get source quotes . Schedule teasers for our stories for Facebook, Twitter and sometimes Instagram. You get the gist.

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Cision

DECEMBER 18, 2017

With so many moving pieces and parts in your content and social media marketing strategy, it can be challenging to stay on top of it all. Seeing this on your calendar, you can map out related content in the weeks leading up to the event. Align Social Media Shares with Published Content.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 9, 2024

Today’s PR pros must not only navigate, research and pitch in an increasingly complex media environment but also track (monitor) and measure the results in a way that resonates with stakeholders. This is especially challenging with the increasingly fragmented media ecosystem, but Burrelles can help !

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Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 26, 2023

These include videos, webinars, podcasts, articles, and social media posts. Cigna VP Uses Social Media to Discuss Affordable Healthcare Katya Andresen is Cigna’s Chief Digital and Analytics officer. Partner with them to author content on your site or speak on stage at industry events. Create a content plan.

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Leadership Content Marketing Healthcare Google 145

Landis PR

AUGUST 29, 2022

Our team collectively cheered the recent release of the 56 th Edition of the Associated Press Stylebook , a spiral-bound guide widely used as a writing and editing standards-setter by the media, corporate communications and worldwide. Additional Writing Resources: Grammar Girl – Quick and Dirty Writing Tips. By Diana G.

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Business Wire

MARCH 20, 2018

What is Millennial Media anyway? When asked to define millennial media, the panelists said it was all about meeting the readers where they are; on social media video, web and mobile. If we don’t want to write it, no one’s going to want to read it,” Loudenback said. You can see the discussion on Twitter via #BWChat.

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NewsWhip

APRIL 28, 2021

How has the consumer changed the news cycle and impacted PR measurement? Communications methods & measurement standards. The consumer-driven news cycle & PR measurement. The intersection of media relations, social media, & content creation. APRIL 22, 2021 4pm Singapore / 12pm UAE / 9am Ireland.

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Consumer Measurement Local Data 78

Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Tailored for you, the PR pro, it breaks down key terms and strategies, from crafting effective press releases to mastering social media monitoring. A press release (also known as a news release) is an official statement issued by an organization to announce news, events, product launches, or other relevant information.

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Lauri Pehar Borsh

APRIL 30, 2014

One of the advantages of using social media networks for creating new business opportunities is the ability to share great information without having to rely solely on the traditional sales pitch approach. Good information is the lifeblood of social media networking.

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Social Media Pitching Media LinkedIn 83

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

But before we dive into the summaries, here’s a quick plug for a free event I’m doing this Thursday with Michelle Garrett. What: PR pitching amidst the continuing media layoffs When: February 22, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. The company’s measures are based on the pitches sent through their systems. Is that good?

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Greg, who never quite understands what is going on in any situation, agrees to help without comprehending what exactly is involved; he is essentially trying to manually keep track of the reaction to Kendall’s press conference across all of the internet and social media until a more formal solution is available.

Media 162

Media Fashion Television Radio 162

wiredPRworks

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

“How to Write a Superstar Speaker Press Release to Attract the Attention, Business and Applause You Deserve!” Register or Purchase the How to Write a Press Release for Coaches, Speakers and Authors Replay. – naturally increase value for meeting planners, associations and events. Get your PR PRIMER now.

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Wildfire

AUGUST 1, 2018

So, forgive me in this blog post if I talk about the logical aspect of PR, rather than the creative, and use this as a chance to talk about measurement. PR has a reputation of being beastly to measure. We were lumped into the same boat as advertising, where measuring the effectiveness of a campaign was wholly unscientific.

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Onclusive

JUNE 21, 2017

Watch the Facebook Live event or scan the session’s top takeaways below. In the past, PR professionals pitched the media and threw events with little proof of how PR moved the needle. PR professionals and marketers alike are beginning to see PR attribution as a mandatory mechanism for accurate marketing measurement. “

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Information collected on the effectiveness of previous pitches, such as emails opened by journalists, stories picked up, and resulting social media engagement, website traffic and desired actions, can shed a lot of light on what’s actually working and not working. Also, make sure that your pitch is timely.

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Pitching Data Technology Storytelling 195

Wadds Inc.

JUNE 5, 2023

These include identifying issues, ethics, word choice, working with traditional and social media, effective decision-making, and learning. The functional writing style is suited to the material, exemplifying the practical aims of the author and Coleman is a big fan of lists and step-by-step plans.

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Strategy Communications Crisis Communications Crisis 98

Sword and the Script

MAY 6, 2017

As a voracious reader, I’m often astonished at how brands allow publishers to thrust a video ad for their product in the middle of news article covering a tragic event. Writing, Labels and Cohorts; Words Really Do Matter [UML]. PR, Social Media and the Imperative of Content Marketing [UML]. 3) Context in measurements.

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Measurement Marketing Survey Advertising 67

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. Social media statistics from 2020. Live events shrink by 64% in 2020. Shifting the live event budget. Public relations statistics from 2020.

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Survey Marketing B2B Study 178

Cision

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Ah, the “boring press release” — we’ve all read them, and most of us are guilty of writing one. Implementing an A/B segmentation to strategically distribute blog content over the wire, PhRMA was able definitively to measure the impact Cision Distribution by PR Newswire had on driving traffic to their blog. That’s precisely 2.34

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