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. If one thing is certain, technology and the media will continue to change. And this year was no exception.

Pitching 96

Pitching Print Measurement Report 96

Onclusive

JUNE 21, 2017

Today’s PR strategies are more iterative, forming a continuous loop where outcomes are measured and insights are frequently incorporated back into the strategy. PR professionals and marketers alike are beginning to see PR attribution as a mandatory mechanism for accurate marketing measurement. “ Technology has largely enabled this.”

Storytelling 329

Storytelling SEO Community Engineering 329

PRSay

OCTOBER 9, 2023

As senior-level PR and marketing professionals, we’ve spent much of our careers focusing on appearances — helping clients make decisions about what they should say, wear, do, sell, promote and write. Executive leadership begins, though, with looking on the inside.

Leadership 177

Leadership Financial Employee Google 177

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 4, 2020

You can see visually this in the Google Trends chart above ( or see it for yourself online ). Many of the PR technology vendors I track for the monthly PR Tech Sum put a greater emphasis on earned media than media relations in their messaging. Below is the summary of news from the world of the PR technology vendors.

Media Relations 149

Media Relations Media Print Software 149

Wadds Inc.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

The technology has developed slowly over the past ten years following innovation in data processing and natural language development, but then incredibly quickly in the past 12 months. It was rapidly followed by Anthropic Claude 2 and Google Bard. This is powerful in planning, measurement and decision-making.

Report 119

Report Publicity Training Policies 119

Buzzstream

JANUARY 22, 2024

Most link builders know that what Google says and what Google does can be two very different things. One practice sits squarely in Google’s gray area: guest posting sites. In the early days of Google, guest posting was seen as a legitimate SEO strategy, and Google didn’t publicly penalize it.

Analysis 90

Analysis SEO Guidelines Google 90

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. Bonus points if you can identify people who already have experience sharing their ideas in some way, whether on stage, in writing, or in front of a camera.

Leadership 126

Leadership Content Marketing Healthcare Google 126

Critical Mention

JANUARY 9, 2019

In a world ruled by technology, simply being aware of marketing trends is not enough. John Hall writes in Forbes: “Too many companies see customers as gatekeepers to wallets; meanwhile, customers feel ignored at best–and insulted at worst–when the journey ends.”. Marketing’s funnel is changing. Data drives marketing.

Trends 108

Trends Marketing Mobile YouTube 108

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 30, 2022

So, I consulted Google Trends. This summary of PR technology news – the PR Tech Sum – is back after a two-month hiatus. I couldn’t find any financial data on the deal but in a separate piece for Media Post Laurie Sullivan writes that Kelp has 10 employees and “Signal AI has about 220 employees.” You can the results nearby.

Publicity 85

Publicity Survey Enterprise Pitching 85

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

USD according to Google as of January 2023, so with ~313 million shares outstanding ( according to MarketWatch ), my back-of-napkin math puts the deal value in the ballpark of $563 million USD. The company sells services and was using proprietary technology to assist in the delivery of those services. The company raised $6.2

Software 78

Software Case Study Technology Tools 78

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. So, what can you do?

Survey 137

Survey Measurement System Education 137

Critical Mention

MAY 12, 2021

Critical Mention’s Licensed Content offering makes it incredibly simple for media pros to track and measure mentions within worldwide news sources and industry trade journals. . Critical Mention’s Earned Media Suite also allows users to analyze audience reach and share-of-voice values, as well as website metrics through Google Analytics.

Radio 174

Radio Sports Journalism Analytics 174

The Proactive Report

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

This new report shows relative 2014 media coverage for ten top business-to-business (B2B) tech brands – Amazon, Cisco, Dell, EMC, Google, HP, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, and Oracle. Microsoft leads on cloud computing – with Google and Amazon in second and third. Microsoft leads on data center – with Cisco and Google in second and third.

Report 133

Report Big Data Brand Branding 133

PR Fuel

JANUARY 24, 2022

It’s no secret that PR tactics have evolved to keep up with the ever-changing technology. Consider the SMART method (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-based) as your template. Under the SMART method, determine the desired outcome, metrics for measuring success, and the achievability of the campaign.

Creativity 110

Creativity Data Measurement Product Launch 110

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 11, 2018

I have been writing about issues challenging social media and digital communications, and speaking with thought leaders on the topic. This question implies that we are writing the epitaph on social media platforms and I don’t think that’s true. This is because social media is a channel and just one of many in the marketing mix.

Social Media 149

Social Media Marketing Media Facebook 149

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 25, 2021

He is left trying to write down individual tweets, which is both humorous and pathetic. But even a solution like Google Alerts, or a platform that does not provide access to all media types, is not enough in the most critical moments for a brand.

Media 162

Media Fashion Television Radio 162

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

I have to use Teams, Wrike, Kapost, Dropbox, Google Drive, Google Data Studio, Sharepoint, Salesforce, Oktopost and Slack to communicate with clients and teams. Technology has enabled me to do the work of five people and has enabled me to do that work in far less time.”. Pressure on measurement. Additional duties.

Communications 122

Communications Crisis Internal International 122

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. By focusing on building trust, marketing and communications pros will also raise Google search algorithm ranking. There will be a glut of AI-generated content as well.

Writing 192

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 192

PR 20/20

JANUARY 17, 2023

The funnel model also excludes the impact of evolving technologies as it relates to the buyer journey. A study from Google found that about 89% of B2B researchers start the process for a future business purchase on the internet. New technologies are allowing marketers to operate like scientists. But let's take a few steps back.

Strategy 52

Strategy How To Technology B2B 52

PR 20/20

JANUARY 16, 2023

Beyond content, CMI does break it down into other areas, like SEO, social, and measurement. Ann Handley , the author of Everybody Writes , heads up content at ‘Profs. Buffer authors do their research, writing in-depth posts with ample resources to back up their intelligence. For Social Media, we like….

Blogging 52

Blogging Marketing Pinterest SEO 52

Cision

MAY 26, 2015

The challenge has always been to (meaningfully) measure the impact of Facebook activity to your business objectives. They’re used on radio programs and podcasts, but have been around forever… and surely there are much better technological solutions (multi-channel attribution models, anyone?). billion monthly active users.

Facebook 120

Facebook Analytics Measurement Google 120

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Want to write for Cision®? At Cision, we discuss earned media, identifying and building relationships with influencers, crafting campaigns and monitoring and measuring impact. Know who you’re currently writing to, and who you want to reach, then impart that information to all your contributors as you create your contributor guide.

How To 177

How To Guidelines Content Marketing Video 177

PR Conversations

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

As a passionate advocate of reflective practice and lifelong learning, it’s always useful to look back at my previous writing/thinking. Craft skills in 2008 – such as writing or editing – were an entry point for many, expected by employers, and readily supplied by educational institutions. I’m not convinced this has happened.

Education 52

Education Reputation Leadership Technology 52

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 24, 2019

Their motivation is the overall betterment of science and technology. When you offer them an advance on a new technology or you ask them to help share how a company can improve (for example) cybersecurity, they are ready to engage. As with any campaign, start with measurable goals and KPIs. Dancing Success. Under the Disco Ball.

Measurement 95

Measurement eBook Tools Survey 95

Sword and the Script

APRIL 6, 2021

I took a quick look back to review what was going on then, and thought the subhead accurately summarizes that snapshot in time: Some PR technology vendors have made pandemic-related announcements, but there’s a bit of “business as usual” too. Critical Mention adds Google Analytics integration. click image for higher resolution).

Media 106

Media SEO Analytics Analysis 106

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 28, 2020

Notified calls these functions – listen, connect, publish amplify and measure. Measure is the dashboard and analytics. Check it out here: If you’ve ever used Google to search for news and then used a browser plugin like Hunter.io too search for their email address – Notified is automating that process. 9) PR tech assessment.

Software 115

Software Tools Publicity System 115

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

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Tracking trends is critical to determining whether your marketing team can prove your value to senior leadership through earned media measurement. Knowing what trends are going on in your industry allows you to keep up with the latest in marketing strategies and technology. Each platform has its own trending section: Google Trends.

Trends 61

Trends Viral Analysis Crisis 61

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

In fact, by the end of this year Facebook and Alphabet (Google’s parent) will account for half of all ad revenue worldwide, and more than 60% in the U.S. As it has grown in size and influence, Facebook stubbornly maintained that it’s a technology company, not a media business.

Facebook 157

Facebook Reputation Mobile Privacy 157

Beyond PR

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. How Cision® Impact Measures Earned Media. Cision now offers the technology to measure PR campaigns from awareness to conversion.

Communications 64

Communications Marketing Radio Airlines 64

The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

Check out this interview to begin to improve your measurement today. All models are wrong, but some are useful… Orin Puniello, part Ketchum Global Research & Analytics team shares why some PR measurement models will never tell you the whole truth. Could just one metric measure PR? A standard in article scoring?

Tools 136

Tools Publicity SEO Measurement 136

Critical Mention

APRIL 5, 2019

Even more disappointing, when you check Google Analytics for that week you’re running the campaign your bounce rate is through the roof. How do I measure its success? Passionate about all things communications, Jolie found her dream job as a copywriter with Critical Mention, where she’s continuing her passion for writing and editing.

Content Marketing 75

Content Marketing Marketing Crisis Communications SEO 75

Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

This month’s roundup of PR technology news is a two-fer: there’s two months’ worth of news here. In my own defense, it’s the only one I’ve missed since I started writing the PR Tech Sum roundups 25 months ago. The pricing is based on the number of categories you subscribe to receive – i.e. technology, health care, etc.

Pitching 89

Pitching Report Software Survey 89

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

You should also utilize technology. Burrelles monitoring allows you to track mentions (and sentiment) in real-time from all media — print, online, broadcast, and social — along with the ability to integrate Google Analytics for comprehensive reporting and evaluation. Contact us to discuss your specific needs.

Community 92

Community How To Marketing Data 92

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 26, 2019

There’s only so much time to spend on routine work like monitoring and measuring, yet these tasks are extremely important to any ongoing PR agency-client relationship. Needless to say, we couldn’t live without simple tools like Google Alerts and services like Cision. PR media monitoring can be a breeze.

Pitching 136

Pitching Agency Tools Resources 136

NewsWhip

MARCH 31, 2021

We’ve been trained now over the last 10 years to Google everything extensively. We go on Yelp, we go on Google, we go on social media, we ask friends, we have that control now and we expect no less when it comes to making important decisions. So really looking forward to this, Bryan. And I think also just from the clients, right?

Advertising 131

Advertising Advertising Data Reputation 131

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2017

Write more and write better. Good, error-free writing is under threat today. 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. Embrace technology and look for new tools.

Writing 149

Writing Education Pinterest Creativity 149