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Earned Media vs. Media Relations [PR Tech Sum]

Sword and the Script

Summary of monthly PR tech news: Critical Mention adds a media database; Talkwalker acquires Nielson Social; Watch out for fine print in media monitoring contracts As a term, earned media made a big splash in search trends in late 2004 or early 2005…and then interest waned. Earned media is sexy.

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Setting the right earned media objectives for your brand

Onclusive

And while in the past there have always been clearer metrics around paid and owned media than earned media, that’s changed with the industry shift from print to digital formats, which has resulted in a wealth of digital data. Overall, 78% of PR pros measure their communications effectiveness.*

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Your Earned Media Measurement Strategy Checklist

Cision

As marketers begin to understand why it’s necessary to move away from outdated measurement systems when it comes to earned media, it’s important to develop a robust strategy going forward.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?

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Implementing a comprehensive content distribution plan

Onclusive

In this week’s blog about earned media strategy and measurement, we’re talking about developing and implementing a content distribution plan that uses every opportunity to showcase your stories in front of your key audiences. That said, don’t expect your social media channels to be the biggest driver of conversions for you.

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Measuring Public Relations

5W PR

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.

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2015 World PR Report: Concerns Around Media Relations And Measurement

Mindful Marketing

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.

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Why Tech Is Important To PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Track Campaign Effectiveness In the past, it was difficult to measure the impact of a PR campaign. Much of the fear and speculation around generative AI and the PR industry reminds me of conversations we had a decade-plus ago about social media and PR. in the business world, and particularly in Silicon Valley.”