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PR Measurement: A Pulse Check on How Communicators Show Value

Sword and the Script

I once worked with an agency team that had placed a client in the Wall Street Journal. Modern digital media brought web analytics which have made gathering metrics easier. Those questions were aimed at finding answers to these questions: Are PR pros trying to measure the effects of their work? On donations? And on and on.

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7 reasons why effective PR is more important than ever

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The public values journalism, and people are moving to media channels they trust. PR is more measurable than ever. Today, the outcomes of a PR program are more measurable than they’ve ever been, thanks to a concerted effort by the industry, but also to digital tools. Goodwill has value.

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Why Good PR Matters More Than Ever

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

The good news is that the public seems to value the role of journalism, and people are moving to media channels they trust. PR is more measurable than ever. Today, the outcomes of a PR program are more measurable than they’ve ever been, thanks to a concerted effort by the industry, but also to digital tools.

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Microsoft Stories: Best brand storytelling site on the web?

Communications Conversations

Now, the drawback to this intense focus on “story” is the Microsoft folks lack a couple of key potential measurement signals. For example, this 88 Acres post that really effectively launched Microsoft Stories is really 8 different posts in one–a chapter-based blog post, if you will. And, it’s all about the story.

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Digital PR Measurement Lessons from News Analytics

The Proactive Report

News outlets mostly measure the wrong things,” writes Tom Rosenstiel, a senior fellow with the Brookings Institution and Executive Director of API. Contrary to idea that attention spans on the web are shrinking and you should keep your content short, this study revealed that people are reading longer news content – even on a mobile phone.

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7 Reasons Why PR Matters More Than Ever

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

According to PageFair , use of ad blockers grew by 30 percent in 2016, accounting for 11 percent of web users and more than 600 million devices. The public is increasingly skeptical of our institutions, but despite the disruption of traditional media business, journalism still matters. PR outcomes are measurable.

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Digital PR Measurement Lessons from News Analytics

The Proactive Report

News outlets mostly measure the wrong things,” writes Tom Rosenstiel, a senior fellow with the Brookings Institution and Executive Director of API. Contrary to idea that attention spans on the web are shrinking and you should keep your content short, this study revealed that people are reading longer news content – even on a mobile phone.

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