Mindful Marketing

JANUARY 12, 2017

As I wrote about in my last post , my approach to PR measurement has evolved over the years. In my last two jobs – one agency and one in house – I’ve used SeeDepth to monitor and measure results. Defining share of voice: When asked to measure share of voice, you should first ask “Share of voice for what, specifically?”

Measurement 60

Measurement Analytics Agency Data 60

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 5, 2015

But how many of us are effectively measuring it? Here are some tips on getting started measuring your storytelling efforts. 5 “W”s to Consider Before Starting PR Measurement. The other half involves measuring to prove ROI,” says Gina Joseph before she reveals the big “W”s. ” 4. Silverman.

Storytelling 40

Storytelling Measurement Content Marketing Tools 40

PRSay

JANUARY 8, 2019

As communicators, we have long relied on earned media or public relations — usually in the form of media relations — to place our clients’ names on the internet, on TV, in print and on the radio. Earned media demonstrates credibility, since the organization doesn’t pay for the placement. Keep it ethical.

Storytelling 161

Storytelling Media Nonprofit Government 161

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. Write down what your domain authority is, which is listed in the left-hand side of the box, right underneath your website’s URL.

Exercises 198

Exercises Google Writing Blogging 198

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2021

I’ve spent the past few weeks breaking down the survey results from the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey ( overview , challenges and the media relations struggle ). Finally, reporters respond to just 3.27% of pitches, however, many will write a story without responding. The Gray Area of Communicating a Point of View.

Creativity 95

Creativity Study Ethics Publicity 95

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

PR practitioners use a variety of methods to get their message out, including press releases, media relations, social media, and more. What are some examples of public relations? Media relations: This involves building relationships with journalists and getting media coverage for an organization or individual.

Interviews 97

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 97

Stuart Bruce

MARCH 8, 2017

This makes no sense as it impossible for a senior PR practitioner to be truly ‘strategic’ if they don’t understand the role that measurement, evaluation and data analysis plays in shaping strategy. In 2017 basic photo and video production should be a core skill, just as integral to public relations excellence as writing is.

Publicity 134

Publicity Analysis Public Affairs Measurement 134

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 18, 2017

A good plan starts with a full accounting of the past year’s PR initiatives and their success when measured by established KPIs. These “key performance indicators” can include the following: Media mentions – The quantity of coverage generated on behalf of the brand. How To Plan PR in 2018. Audit the past year.

Exercises 136

Exercises Comparison Internal International 136

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

I was out of school and had several years of experience as an executive assistant, including a stint as the admin for a publicly traded company’s investor and media relations director. Skill Development — learn valuable skills in media relations , content creation, event planning, crisis management, etc.

Agency 89

Agency Energy Crisis Management Industry 89

PRSay

JANUARY 11, 2018

Writers measure copy in words, inches or pages. Therefore, instead of using writer-centric measures, think like your reader and calculate in terms of time, suggests Roy Peter Clark, vice president and senior scholar at The Poynter Institute and author of the book “Writing Tools.”. To find out, you’ll need to determine A.R.T.,

Guidelines 148

Guidelines Survey Google Study 148

Beyond PR

JULY 27, 2016

Communications is one of those disciplines that touches pretty much all aspects of a business: thought-leadership, branding, media relations, reputation management, earned media, social media, content marketing, lead generation and so much more. Audience: You’re not writing a content press release for journalists.

Writing 40

Writing SEO Web Content Marketing 40

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

What is for sure is that a solid PR team is versatile and can expertly cover down on a broad number of functions: internal comms, external comms, executive comms, media relations, analyst relations, corporate social responsibility, thought leadership and marcom, and as I’ve long proposed, content marketing, among many others.

Employee 146

Employee Print Writing Survey 146

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 7, 2015

And, therefore, why it’s so important for you to consider a multi-faceted PR strategy that is not solely or significantly based on media relations. If you’ve bought into that, then how do you find smarter ways to measure authoritative content? So how do you now measure the validity of this content?

Measurement 40

Measurement System Blogging Facebook 40

Cision

JUNE 15, 2017

Through HPRA National and our local chapters in Los Angeles, New York, Miami and Chicago, we bring forth resources and expertise through thought leadership, networking and scholarship programs. PR measurement and Hispanic consumer sentiment models have evolved and can be layered to quantify sales impact.

Automotive 245

Automotive Resources Strategy Consumer 245

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. ” ~ Megan Paquin , APR, CPRC, Managing Director, Paquin Public Relations 10. ” ~ Jason Brown , PublicCity PR, Principal PublicCity PR 9.

Writing 188

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 188

Sword and the Script

JULY 16, 2019

There is a long-running joke in public relations (PR) circles, that it takes more time and effort to get press release through the approval process than it does to write one in the first place. Lack of a commitment by senior leadership.”. “We’re We’re in a very competitive market.”. Image credit: Unsplash.

Publicity 89

Publicity Survey Local Writing 89

Sword and the Script

MAY 29, 2018

Of the 155 respondents, more than 120 took the time to write in answers this post is designed to share some of them that stood out. 3) “Thought leadership can’t be outsourced. 5) “That the cost of a well-run communications program is not measured the same way as their sales or business development programs.”.

Corporate 72

Corporate Communications Survey Employee 72

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

I believe when people write predictions, they aren’t just saying what they think will happen but revealing a reflection of sorts. We are going to see more journalists build their own paid content channels – with or without backing from media outlets. Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media . PR grows more in demand.

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

The most popular trends recognized by the survey for the next 12 months included storytelling at 79%, content marketing (71%) and thought leadership (67%). The media is looking for the biggest headline rather than the significance of the story.” – open survey comment regarding the state of media relations.

Survey 74

Survey Industry Communications Corporate 74

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

There are long standing issues such as alignment with management, measurement, talent and diversity where incremental progress is made each year. The greatest of these is the shift away from media relations as the dominant means of public engagement to working across all forms of media.

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

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. And it starts with candid PR counsel and media training. Offer resources to help employees write resumes, search job postings and brush up on their interviewing skills. Give employees hope.

Employee 86

Employee Real Estate Video Internal 86

Shift Communications

AUGUST 17, 2018

Weighing competitor results against your client’s earnings is a bit like making a pro and con list, but it’s important to remember that there is outreach potential in every financial benchmark and an opportunity to discuss new leadership and change management strategies for improvement over the next quarter. Measure the impact of new blood.

Pitching 83

Pitching Product Launch Data Measurement 83

Stuart Bruce

MAY 29, 2016

I didn’t write or see the entries on my website, which was a work in progress, and wasn’t meant to go public.”. Just imagine how much more complex managing a website and all of the other associated digital and social media will be during a crisis. They don’t understand it’s only part of what public relations actually is.

Corporate 60

Corporate Crisis Communications Guidelines Crisis 60

Stephen Waddington

MAY 8, 2018

In each instance they use integrated communications to reach their audiences and are measured, evaluated and developed to secure the best possible outcomes. You don’t need to be a communication strategist to spot the conversations on social media between NHS staffers calling out management shortfalls.

Communications 63

Communications Healthcare Print Community 63

Mindful Marketing

DECEMBER 17, 2015

She blogs on public relations and marketing leadership issues for Fast Company. Media relations no longer is the be all or end all but simply a part of game plan that includes owned media and shared media, and in some cases, paid media. I love theater, good writing, tennis and skiing.

Communications 50

Communications Marketing Internal International 50

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. b) More pay-to-play opportunities to participate in national media relations opportunities. To that end, this year’s roundup is uh-mazing.

Marketing 185

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 185

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

A study by a marketing analytics firm found “On average, brands that increased media investment [during a recession] realized roughly a 17 percent growth in incremental sales, and more than half saw subsequent improvements in year-over-year ROIs over a two-year period during the recession.”. Source: Effective Thought Leadership in B2B ).

Survey 173

Survey Marketing B2B Study 173

Rock the Status Quo

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Consider ways to expand editorial placements with personal branding campaigns for c-suite leadership and your subject matter experts ! If you are the type of PR pro that focuses largely on media relations, the first two ideas can easily mirror skills and processes you already know: byline articles.

Corporate 100

Corporate Leadership Brand Branding 100

Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

One thing that separates PR, and specifically media relations, from marketing and advertising is third-party validation: there’s nothing you can say about yourself that’s as powerful as someone else saying it about you. Cision has cycled through most of its leadership team under the current equity holders.

Software 116

Software Case Study Advertising Advertising 116

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Leads to a reputation for thought leadership. There are a few benefits I’d add to that: a) Media relations. Content marketing is pivotal to media relations and done well, media relations will, in turn, help your content marketing; and. Here are three easy measures. b) Integrated marketing.

Content Marketing 79

Content Marketing Marketing Comparison Measurement 79

Prohibition

JANUARY 14, 2022

Media contacts – These are the journalists and bloggers who will write about your business. 5. Make a plan for communicating with the media. If your organisation changes its position, do not leave it to the media to ask the spokesperson whether they know about it. Who are your main stakeholders?

Crisis 62

Crisis How To Crisis Management Crisis Communications 62

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Writing is thinking, but more than that its the application of thinking; it transforms a passive activity into an active one. PR and media relations statistics. Social media marketing statistics. Paid media and advertising statistics. Marketing measurement statistics. PR and Media Relations Statistics.

Content Marketing 122

Content Marketing SEO Social Media Marketing 122

PR Conversations

MAY 9, 2017

When I worked in media relations, it was all I wanted to do. Speech writing. Currently my team and I work at the strategic level, and we’re heavily into research and measurement. I get to do so many different things—event planning, writing, research, media, employee engagement, digital and social media.

Energy 53

Energy Measurement Internal International 53

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

PR Daily is a news site that delivers news, advice, and opinions on the public relations, marketing, social media, and media worlds. Our take on Ragan’s PR Daily blog: Without a doubt, Ragan’s PR Daily blog is one of our go-to blogs for communication and media related news and tips. PRNEWS Blog.

Blogging 68

Blogging Education Resources Creativity 68

Sword and the Script

APRIL 25, 2017

See these related posts: Media Relations: Proven Ways to Get More Out of It. Second, while all your buddies are out having drinks on the corporate credit card (and pretending it’s with customers), you are back in the hotel room or a coffee shop writing and editing into the wee hours of the morning. Talk to Us!

Trade Shows 82

Trade Shows B2B Conference Marketing 82

Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2015

That’s not by accident, and though I’ve managed a half-dozen or so firms in my tenure, including international firms, I tend to favor a smaller shops, that are nimble, highly responsive, provide access to the firm’s leadership and by virtue of being a small business, have some of their own skin in the game. A PR firm’s size.

Corporate 60

Corporate Communications Web Creativity 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 24, 2019

I review a lot of marketing studies and surveys – and write about the one I think will be helpful for readers. How long does it take to write the average blog post? 3 hours and 57 minutes; 38% of bloggers report it takes more than 4 hours to write a post; and 19% say it takes six or more hours. over the next 12 months.

Marketing 78

Marketing Publicity Survey Study 78