Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 9, 2022

We’re looking for original speakers for a series of practical events focused on innovation and excellence in media relations. COVID-19 has impacted how public relations practitioners work with journalists. February – media relations innovation and excellence We’re seeking examples of media relations innovation and excellence.

Media Relations 132

Media Relations Media Case Study Storytelling 132

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

About half of comms pros say they track web traffic, impression and placements for PR measurement, but such metrics point out the direction of success rather than conclusive . Commetric came out this week with its “ PR Measurement Twitter Influencer Index.” PR measurement. PR measurement.”. PR is a broad discipline.

Measurement 85

Measurement Survey Web Software 85

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Here are the metrics that every PR pro should measure. Media relations professionals know that the competition for media attention is fiercer than ever before. There are about five PR pros for every journalist, a ratio that can be discouraging for those struggling to earn a media placement for their client.

Measurement 100

Measurement Pitching Analytics Content Marketing 100

Onclusive

MARCH 18, 2021

Two of the most important things to understand before you start to put together PR measurement reports is who the stakeholders are, and what they care about. All too often people shy away from measurement and metrics that go beyond SOV, but there are many valuable and interesting ways to measure. Know your audience.

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Measurement Report Reputation Analysis 195

Prowly

MAY 17, 2022

Simple question: how is earned media value calculated for a PR report? In fact, measuring media coverage has been a hotly debated subject from the beginning of the public relations industry. Tracking media relations and its marketing value has to be done to justify PR costs as […].

Measurement 104

Measurement Report How To Media 104

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 4, 2020

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. Earned media is sexy. It’s larger than media relations, but only in the abstract.

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Media Relations Media Print Software 147

Onclusive

JANUARY 13, 2020

How Livongo used Onclusive to track, measure and report on the success of their IPO. The post [Webinar] Livongo: Messaging & Media Relations for an Award-Winning IPO appeared first on Onclusive. How Livongo increased brand awareness in preparation for the IPO. Complete Form To Register For The Webinar.

Media Relations 150

Media Relations Media Measurement Report 150

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Storytelling and Media Relations are Both an Art and a Science. Savvy communicators know that there is more to a perfect pitch than simply good writing, and media relations is not just about distributing these stories to the media. What allows you to do that?

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Pitching Media Storytelling Measurement 370

Institute for Public Relations

JANUARY 3, 2023

This roundtable discussion is provided by the IPR Measurement Commission. Members of the IPR Measurement Commission gathered virtually to discuss earned media measurement. IPR Measurement Commission member Angela Dwyer, Head of Insights at Fullintel, moderated the discussion.

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Measurement Media Publicity How To 52

Landis PR

JANUARY 22, 2024

Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Anni Kosunen, Ellun Kanat. Photo courtesy of Pixabay For CMOs, understanding the importance of effective communication measurement is vital. Effective communication measurement should be all about using tools that make sense and feel relevant.

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Measurement Communications Crisis Communications Crisis 59

Agility PR Solutions

MAY 9, 2019

To add to this, many of today’s news outlets measure and evaluate reporters’ stories strictly on number of click-throughs and website traffic resulting from […]. The post Media relations mentoring—6 strong pitching practices for B2B companies appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Media Relations B2B Pitching Company 116

PR Conversations

JUNE 28, 2020

I used to follow Don’s blog, MetricsMan as he was one of the leading figures discussing measurement and evaluation at this time (along with Katie Delahaye Paine ). In June 2013, Gini Dietrich presented the first iteration of the PESO model you may recognise in a blog post: The Four Different Types of Media.

Measurement 133

Measurement Social Media Blogging Mobile 133

Cision

APRIL 14, 2015

Since the start of public relations, media placements have been the holy grail of PR success. However, with shrinking newsrooms and journalists being bombarded with pitches, how does a media relations campaign stand a chance in this new age? The Media Won’t Cover You if They Don’t Know You. Measure What Matters.

Media Relations 120

Media Relations Media Pitching Measurement 120

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Media relations remains an important part of the execution of a public relations campaign alongside paid, shared and owned media. Much of the modern public relations business grew up out of media relations and publicity, rooted in storytelling and editorial engagement.

Media Relations 115

Media Relations Media Print Newspapers 115

Agility PR Solutions

APRIL 28, 2019

You’re probably measuring the results of your PR campaign wrong. Many of us are still using advertising’s old impression-based metrics and advertising equivalencies to show the value of media relations rather than dive into the […]. Then you’re measuring PR campaign results wrong appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

Measurement 131

Measurement Advertising Advertising Media Relations 131

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

PR measurement can be a bit like a self-fulfilling prophecy. On one hand, it gets dinged for a lack of measurement. On the other hand, measuring some PR activities, like earned media , is far more challenging than other forms of marketing and communications. 1) Earned media is sales enablement. a) Results may vary.

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Study Media Relations Media Measurement 138

Cision

MAY 24, 2016

To ensure you’re making an impact in your industry and gaining authority, there are several factors you should measure. Measuring the value of an award, however, can be difficult. Gauge the success of your media relations program using media monitoring software. Here are three areas to pay attention to: 1.

Measurement 222

Measurement Leadership Pitching Software 222

Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2020

75% of PR and comms pros say media relations is getting harder – up 25% over three years; here are some practical techniques for adapting A majority of public relations and communications professionals say media relations keeps getting harder. Less media to build relationships with and constant turnover.”

Media Relations 110

Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 110

Cision

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

As marketers begin to understand why it’s necessary to move away from outdated measurement systems when it comes to earned media, it’s important to develop a robust strategy going forward. To that end, answer the following questions to help shape your earned media measurement strategy. What Matters to Our Brand?

Measurement 166

Measurement Strategy Media Analytics 166

Sword and the Script

JUNE 23, 2020

A study shows PR and communications can improve measurement with a little more effort; here’s a look at the metrics most commonly cited Measurement and proving value is the top challenge facing PR and communications , according to the 3 rd annual JOTW Communications Survey for 2020. So, how are communicators leveling up?

Measurement 92

Measurement Communications Survey B2B 92

Onclusive

MARCH 15, 2017

By now you’ve likely begun to implement some updated PR measurement practices to more accurately prove the value of your work. I’m talking data that dives far deeper than impressions and press hits.

Measurement 220

Measurement Data Strategy Communications 220

Onclusive

JANUARY 24, 2022

Just like media relations, building a perfect pitch has become both an art and a science. Modern communicators need data-driven strategies to secure high-impact media coverage for their brands. Webinar Speakers.

Pitching 370

Pitching Media Data Technology 370

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 9, 2023

An integrated approach includes all aspects of communications — public relations, marketing, social media, advertising — for a 360-degree view of the planning and measurement process. Media relations resulting in coverage is earned media, which has always been the stalwart of public relations.

Measurement 40

Measurement Comparison Advertising Advertising 40

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2020

Studies find media relations isn’t the top PR service anymore; PR weakness on technical skills; execs are key to shaping corporate social positions Several interesting reports on the PR industry were published earlier in 2020 but got lost in the blur that unfolded since. Newer services should not replace media relations but augment it.

Media Relations 98

Media Relations Report Industry SEO 98

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 3, 2016

The May edition of #measurePR brought together three fabulous guests who were ready to share their smarts on measuring media relations. Anne Isenhower a media relations expert and social media enthusiast who works with nonprofits and Fortune 500 CEOs. But it’s huge. June #measurePR Announcement.

Media Relations 40

Media Relations Measurement Media Analysis 40

Sword and the Script

MARCH 26, 2019

For example, in a traditional media relations setting, how do you know if a media mention is moving the needle on reputation? That’s why 2019 JOTW Communications Survey , which was conducted in collaboration with Ned Lundquist for the second year in a row and polled 223 communicators, included three questions about measurement.

Measurement 116

Measurement Communications Survey Web 116

Agility PR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The post Pitching the media: How do you measure up to global standards? appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. But even as PR professionals have been forced to adapt to business unusual, some things remain the same. That’s why earlier in 2021, Agility PR Solutions surveyed over […].

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Pitching Measurement Media Survey 141

Mindful Marketing

JUNE 22, 2015

Last week PR Newser wrote an interesting article on the value of media relations. Patrick Coffee had insightful commentary on the Holmes Report’s 2015 World PR Report , where he “respectfully disagreed” with the report’s claim that “media relations skills are not seen as particularly relevant.”. By Seedepth.

Media Relations 50

Media Relations Measurement Report Media 50

5W PR

JANUARY 17, 2020

Although its harder to measure the efficacy of PR efforts than it is to measure the same statistics for say, advertising, there are many ways to measure the reach and success of a PR message. Measuring your Website Traffic –It’s important to take a look at your website traffic before, during, and after PR.

Measurement 78

Measurement Publicity Television Analytics 78

Onclusive

DECEMBER 1, 2021

In our final blog series of the year, we take a closer look at 2021 G2 Crowd ratings and spotlight the key criteria for choosing the unified earned, owned and social media monitoring, media relations and PR analytics platform that best suits your needs as a modern communicator. Getting to ROI through business impact measurement.

How To 397

How To Software Media Analytics 397

The Resolution Blog

MAY 24, 2017

The award winners are all leading the way in modern PR measurement but when we saw that Smoking Gun PR from Manchester, UK won two awards we had to get in touch and find out their secrets. We’ll let the AMEC judges tell you that: “We loved the creativity both in the execution, media mix and news hijacking.

Measurement 136

Measurement B2B Google Financial 136

NewsWhip

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

But, it does show that polling as a measure of public opinion is not enough on its own. For example I recently spoke to Todd Ringler of Edelman, one of the top media relations practitioners in the US, who described using our sharing data to understand the attitudes of audiences in half a dozen major US metros to a particular illness.

Measurement 148

Measurement Publicity Data Groups 148

Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2019

The survey identified the top five reasons for firing an agency as follows: 1) cost (81%); 2) poor client service (47%); 3) inability to measure ROI (41%); 4) too much “hand-holding” (32%); 5) taking more work in-house (30%). In my assessment, the first and fifth reason are closely related. Media Relations is Hard and Getting Harder.

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Survey Media Relations Corporate Communications 97

Prohibition

APRIL 18, 2023

Measuring the success of your PR activity can be difficult, as results are often more tricky to quantify than traditional advertising and marketing campaigns. So how do you measure the success of your PR efforts? We’ve compiled a list of key metrics that you can consider when it comes to evaluating your PR activity.

Measurement 62

Measurement How To Comparison B2C 62

Cision

MAY 16, 2016

Do your public relations campaigns make an impact or fall short of competitors’? So what should your brand include in its measurement strategy ? With social monitoring software , you can track how many times your brand is mentioned by media outlets, influencers, prospects, bloggers and more. Earned Media. Mention Volume.

Measurement 159

Measurement Brand Branding Pitching 159

Agility PR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Earned media value is a very useful metric. The post The importance of earned media value—and how to measure it appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. Understanding it is vital to running any digital campaign, especially if you’re using UGC or […].

Measurement 86

Measurement How To Media Digital PR 86

Onclusive

AUGUST 3, 2021

The technology to measure the business impact of communications on a company’s bottom line is now readily available, providing communicators with ample opportunities to develop data-driven PR strategies. Overall, 78% of PR pros measure their communications effectiveness.*

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Brand Branding Media Measurement 370