Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The internal meetings and communications that on-staff comms people have to do prevents them from having the time and focus required to write and edit the content marketing and thought leadership.”. “The When I was on the in-house side, many internal meetings just added to the already very long to-do list I had.

Agency 143

Agency B2C B2B Survey 143

Wadds Inc.

JUNE 5, 2023

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. The model assess; analyse; articulate; act is a good example and is typical of her desire to bring order and method to communications.

Strategy 98

Strategy Communications Crisis Communications Crisis 98

Onclusive

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Here are the key elements of a well-rounded communications budget to consider: Team headcount and salaries Agency retainers, including media relations & crisis communications Owned media and contributed content development Technology tools, such as media monitoring, media database and internal communication platforms for employee engagement.

Resources 195

Resources Technology Data Tools 195

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

What are some examples of public relations? Internal communications: PR practitioners may also be responsible for communicating with employees and stakeholders within an organization. How is public relations measured? Public relations (PR) practitioners use a variety of methods to measure the effectiveness of their campaigns.

Interviews 101

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 101

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 9, 2024

For example, I just pulled up a HARO email as I write this and found a query looking for case studies on CRM implementations. PR measurement evangelist Mark Weiner passed in December. He earned a reputation for PR measurement Ketchum and later in his role as CEO of PRIME Research ( acquired by Cision in 2017 ).

Brand 152

Brand Branding Reddit Pitching 152

Polaris

JANUARY 6, 2015

Think you don’t have time to write a PR brief ? And, assuming your circulate the brief to internal decision-makers for input, a written PR brief means everyone on your side of the table is aligned with the goals and PR measurement metrics. If you need help with a PR project (including writing a brief), get in touch.

Writing 100

Writing How To Measurement Advertising 100

Mindful Marketing

JANUARY 10, 2017

This was PR measurement. And even as PR became more digital and social media was adopted as a common PR medium, PR measurement did not seem to keep pace – mostly we just went from reporting impressions to reporting unique monthly visitors, likes, followers and other vanity metrics. I was so proud of the resulting report.

Measurement 50

Measurement Comparison Analytics Agency 50

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 25, 2016

Proper measurement can take your campaigns to the next level. Get inspired as we take a look at some awesome measurement case studies in this week’s roundup. How to Measure PR: A Case Study and Examples. Measuring the Effectiveness of News Releases — A Case Study. The Truth About the Top Five Super Bowl Ads.

Case Study 40

Case Study Study Measurement Pinterest 40

Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 26, 2023

We’ll walk through examples from organizations like Google, FedEx, Cigna, and more and break down the steps you can take to develop a thought leadership program of your own. An article discussing FedEx’s plans to work towards a more sustainable future , for example, speaks to the investor audience on an owned blog.

Leadership 145

Leadership Content Marketing Healthcare Google 145

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Every month when I go to write this PR technology summary, I’m surprised at just how many new tools and features are being brought to market. This month was no exception, and perhaps because many of the launches were timed with annual PRSA International Conference which wrapped up recently. What sort of data? Why would you do this?

Internal 64

Internal International Data Media 64

Wadds Inc.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

She forges convincing connections between climate change denial and hate speech for example, and digs into why “outrage sells.” It’s manna for anyone writing a crisis comms plan. She holds the CIPR Diploma in Internal Communications, the AMEC International Certificate in Measurement and Evaluation.

Crisis 98

Crisis Communications Crisis Management Analysis 98

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

It’s everything from becoming a regular contributor on a media website to having a newspaper or trade publication write about you to appearing on the noon news to talk about your company. It’s a primary communications channel both internally and externally. Shared Media. Shared media is also known as social media.

Media Relations 331

Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

Onclusive

JUNE 14, 2017

Since journalists regularly feature these “borrower stories” when they write about Kiva, that fact can inform Kiva’s future marketing campaigns, helping to draw in more lender sign-ups (marketing goal) so Kiva can fund more individuals looking to drive social impact (the brand’s ultimate mission).

Marketing 170

Marketing Measurement Trends B2B 170

Cision

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Communicators today must measure the results of their efforts in an integrated manner, incorporating paid, earned, shared and owned media. The International Association for the Measurement & Evaluation of Communications (AMEC) has a new Integrated Evaluation Framework that offers a clear, focused process to help you quantify impact.

Communications 0

Communications Banking Measurement Public Affairs 0

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 14, 2024

Closed captions are ideal for use in accessibility measures. Here are some best practices for writing your social media content in plain language: Choose active voice rather than passive. Instead of understanding the content, they will only hear the word “image,” for example. Write unique alt text for each image.

Social Media 93

Social Media Media Video SEO 93

Sword and the Script

JULY 14, 2020

ROI and proving value The top challenge facing communicators is measuring impact, proving value and demonstrating ROI , according to 50% of respondents. However, in a subsequent question, only about half of respondents “often” or “always” measure their communications efforts. Don’t overlook anecdotes either.

Survey 139

Survey Measurement System Education 139

PR in High Definition

APRIL 25, 2022

As an example, Twitter is currently fixated on the recent Elon Musk board scandal but people will quickly move on to the next thing. Not just with audiences, but with your internal comms too. Using engaging internal comms strategies to hold attention will also ensure this is reflected externally. Positive content is more viral.

Wikipedia 62

Wikipedia Viral Reputation Internal 62

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Writing killer landing page copy. For example, let’s say you’re writing social media posts or landing pages for the email marketing platform, ConvertKit : You can use review mining to write high-converting, hard-hitting relatable messaging or when you don’t have the budget or resources to conduct one-on-one interviews.

B2B 137

B2B Company Survey Enterprise 137

PRSay

AUGUST 30, 2022

Staffing decisions that appear cruel, arbitrary or driven solely by short-term profit can violate regulatory measures such as the WARN Act. Ford Motor Company provides an example of thoughtful communication during a difficult period of layoffs. He explained that Ford had to cut costs so it could transition to electric vehicles.

Employee 86

Employee Real Estate Video Internal 86

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

For example, the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey posed this question to 223 PR and communications pros…and we received a wide variety of answers from respondents. 10) “Write and create content for internal and external audiences about my company.”. 12) “Write for businesses.”. 12) “Write for businesses.”.

Employee 149

Employee Print Writing Survey 149

PRSay

MARCH 26, 2021

Making an effort to understand the advantages and disadvantages that people feel due to a combination of intersectional factors when writing messages for different audiences is a skill I focus on, trying to continue to learn as I go. Internalizing messages that we have to do more and make more leads to burnout and hurts our creativity.

Publicity 170

Publicity Nonprofit Customer Service Writing 170

Cision

DECEMBER 18, 2017

However, given the rise in popularity of content marketing, marketers now find value in having an internal content calendar to stay organized with what they publish on their blogs, websites, press releases and social media. Say for example your company always exhibits at a major B2B services conference in May.

How To 0

How To Content Marketing Conference Analytics 0

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

When you invite internal and external subject matter experts to contribute to your content marketing program, it’s important to have guidelines for them to follow. Want to write for Cision®? Or, just interested in seeing an example? If you have templates or examples of any of these types of content, link to them in this section.

How To 177

How To Guidelines Content Marketing Video 177

Onclusive

JUNE 28, 2017

If we simply look at pure measurement of just reach, for example, without data analysis of who, what, when, where, and how we reached them – and what the engagement rate is – , it does nothing to inform decisions in the future,” said Don Branch, vice president of strategic marketing for 3M. . Consider the ordering of information.

Report 150

Report Marketing Guidelines Internal 150

The Resolution Blog

APRIL 23, 2018

Steph’s team at Experienced Media Analysts measure thousands of coverage clips each week to draw insights. If there is just one clip with the wrong data the whole campaign measurement can be incorrect! Steph share’s an example; “I had a PR agency client that was regularly updating a coverage clip tracker.

Data 120

Data Measurement Examples Tools 120

Cision

APRIL 18, 2017

If not, complete the following exercise: Write down all of the questions you are asked in new business—aka sales—meetings. Write down all of the questions your customer service department is asked. Go to your website or your internal server/Dropbox/Google Drive and grab your most recent frequently asked questions sheet.

Exercises 198

Exercises Google Writing Blogging 198

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 21, 2018

You need to plan, then write your strategy based on these findings. What are very specific goals and how can they be measured? Internal stakeholders can either fill out a document, or, you can sit down face-to-face and develop the material together. This is a group exercise for an internal team working for a client.

Strategy 88

Strategy Analysis Small Business Measurement 88

Barokas

MAY 31, 2019

Campaigns must be simultaneously creative, strategic and measurable. Internal resources can quickly be tapped. Our agency offers services and writing support around all of these, so you’ll see links to examples of our work included throughout the checklist. It’s a tall order.

Case Study 100

Case Study B2B Resources Web 100

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 28, 2017

So, I sat down with Timothy Pate, digital project manager at MOA and talked about the blog and how MOA is using it to drive awareness and interest for the popular international destination. We actually have a lot of good writers on staff, but writing isn’t their primary job. We ask everyone from interns to VPs to contribute.

Blogging 87

Blogging Handbook Sports Internal 87

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 11, 2015

“If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.” Odds are that you’ve heard someone say that PR can’t be quantified, or social media ROI can’t be measured, or that a media impression or social post generated an advertising value equivalent (AVE) of hundreds of thousands (or millions) of dollars.

Measurement 40

Measurement How To Analytics Customer Service 40

Ethical Voices

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Back in the day, way, way back, there was internal communications, there was external communications. Now, internal is external. But we weren’t talking about that internally. Where the challenge happens, is both internal/external wants to be transparent and open. How do you measure the success of word of mouth?

Ethics 52

Ethics Product Launch Corporate Consumer 52

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

That’s measured by asking respondents to rate trust on a nine-point scale from “distrust” to “neutral” to “trust.” I’d venture stepped up internal communications following the pandemic had a lot to do with these numbers. This data reflects an international sentiment felt around the world. emphasis mine ].

Government 140

Government Survey Ethics Media 140

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. Performance marketing has led the community to this wild notion that B2B marketing should only engage in measurable tactics. And the answer is probably a bit of both.

Writing 194

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 194

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

For example, the domain authority (DA) metric invented by Semrush rival Moz, has become the defacto standard for measuring the quality of third-party sites. In checking the share price in writing this post, the company is trading at around $18 per share or about 30% above its closing price on the day of its public debut.

SEO 135

SEO Content Marketing Marketing Software 135

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2017

Write more and write better. Good, error-free writing is under threat today. We constantly find horrid examples committed by journalists. It seems the need for speed in writing and editing is taking its toll. One of the best ways to improve your writing is to create the ideal environment in which to write.

Writing 149

Writing Education Pinterest Creativity 149

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 28, 2020

Notified calls these functions – listen, connect, publish amplify and measure. Measure is the dashboard and analytics. For example, you can sort results by the level of engagement or reach. For example, you can send a release to contacts, over a newswire and publish it to your online newsroom within the same menu.

Software 116

Software Tools Publicity System 116

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. 3) You can target the competition’s readers too.

Publicity 90

Publicity Media Advertising Advertising 90