Onclusive

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Not all media contact and outreach tools for communicators are created equal. Media Outreach Best Practices. Optimize your media list building Gone are the days when PR pros had to spend time manually putting together target media lists. Look no further than Onclusive’s journalist relationship management tools.

Media 195

Media Pitching Tools Resources 195

Onclusive

JANUARY 26, 2022

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. PR pros need a data-driven strategy to reach their goals of securing high-impact media coverage for their brands. Where do you find impactful journalists?

Pitching 370

Pitching Data Privacy Writing 370

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 93

Measurement Communications Survey B2B 93

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Earned Media & Media Relations In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Onclusive

JUNE 9, 2021

This week, we’re concluding the series with an overview of how to craft your messaging, identify the right authors and outlets, distribute strategically and proactively, and finally, measure success. Set your messaging, write the story. How do you go about surfacing the current trends across the media universe?

Data-Driven PR 370

Data-Driven PR Data Measurement Trends 370

Onclusive

OCTOBER 29, 2014

When a writer for Fast Company agrees to write a “first dibs” article for your company blog, it is all at once flattering (OMG! Industry Insights & Trends future of PR journalism media media relations PR PR measurement public relations Wendy Marx' She’s gonna do that for lil’ ol’ us??),

Journalism 330

Journalism Media Measurement Trends 330

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

While measurement has long been a vital part of marketing, it hasn’t always been part of the required PR resume. In a recent post PR News stated “Data analytics and insights will be more valuable on your resume than “people skills” or great writing.”

Analytics 100

Analytics Measurement Social Media Data 100

Onclusive

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Using a robust media monitoring and measurement solution can help you extract a lot of the data and insights that you need, such as the current industry trends, what has worked or not worked well for your audience, and what the competitors are doing. Step 5: Write the business case. Business case writing best practices.

How To 396

How To Measurement Data Writing 396

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 9, 2023

In recent years, multi-channel communication has blurred the lines between paid, earned, shared and owned media (known as the PESO model). 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.

Measurement 40

Measurement Comparison Advertising Advertising 40

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

A good plan starts with a review of past history, including brand perception, activity over the previous year, and recent earned media successes or lack of the same. This is a given, but goals and the ways in which progress is measured will vary with the individual organization. Build in and budget for metrics. Make it flexible.

Writing 130

Writing Comparison Product Launch Leadership 130

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Earned Media & Media Relations. In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 24, 2018

Write a rock-solid PR plan. The objectives should be clear as well as measurable. A good PR plan includes a variety of pitch angles and story ideas to drive media interest under each theme or message. The post How To Write A Rock-Solid PR Plan appeared first on Crenshaw Communications. Define your objectives.

Writing 136

Writing How To Pitching Privacy 136

The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 22, 2017

Can you measure the quality of your content? The quality of writing and visuals is very subjective. The post How to Measure the Quality of Your Content appeared first on Social Media Strategy | Online PR | Proactive Report | Sally Falkow. So how do you know if your efforts are working?

Measurement 154

Measurement How To Guidelines Analytics 154

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 4, 2020

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.

Media Relations 149

Media Relations Media Print Software 149

Katie Paine's Measurement Blog

MARCH 9, 2023

Making up Metrics I was recently on a conference call with a respected nternational measurement organization and a new member of the group was explaining how she’d been pressured by her CEO to put a dollar value on her efforts. “So There should be a special place in measurement hell for people who make up bad metrics.

Measurement 52

Measurement How To System Comparison 52

Sword and the Script

MARCH 26, 2024

Thought leadership benefits B2B marketing in so many ways – awareness, consideration and even customer retention – but it can have adverse effects when it’s under-resourced and turns out to be light on substance The social media platform LinkedIn and the PR firm Edelman routinely team up to conduct surveys.

Leadership 129

Leadership B2B Study Survey 129

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 25, 2021

For those who don’t watch, Succession follows the dysfunctional Roy family, whose patriarch, Logan Roy, owns and operates the largest media and entertainment company in the world. But, this is a blog about PR, communications and media relations, so enough about the plot summary.

Media 162

Media Fashion Television Radio 162

Cision

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

In the old days, most PR measurement consisted of soliciting opinions directly through surveys and indirectly by measuring behaviors based on opinions, like buying or voting. As a result, measuring the impact of public relations or media campaigns relied heavily on leaps of faith. Increasing visual media content.

Measurement 120

Measurement Trends Analytics Data 120

Mark My Words

MARCH 13, 2020

Money, hard times and political wrangling are good news for the media (traditional and social) For several years vast teams have been writing algorithms and toxic headlines to ensure that everyone is as outraged as possible and as often as possible whilst mindsets, whatever they might be at any time, are reinforced.

Measurement 78

Measurement Healthcare Leadership Travel 78

Remote PR Jobs

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Social media and PR are no longer separate entities, but rather building blocks that work together to produce stellar results. Specifically, social media can help you craft a PR campaign that will grow your brand awareness and help you stay competitive in the industry. 1 Social Media Allows you to Easily Track Results.

Social Media 130

Social Media Media Product Launch LinkedIn 130

Stern + Associates

DECEMBER 8, 2022

With an ongoing need for companies to cultivate trust with customers, building an executive’s social media presence is a critical way to communicate company values in a humanized and authentic way. Understand why creating a social media strategy is important for your brand and your executive. Where will the executive’s audience be?

Social Media 85

Social Media Strategy How To Media 85

Business Wire

MARCH 20, 2018

Earlier this month Business Wire hosted 5 reporters from leading digital publications for a discussion about millennial media myths, trends, audiences and their top engagement platforms. Collins , and Buzzfeed writer/editor Norberto Briceno at Business Wire’s Meet the Media: Mastering Millennial Media Breakfast in Los Angeles.

Reddit 159

Reddit Media Analytics Trends 159

Stephen Waddington

APRIL 3, 2019

Writing and editing are the most common task for 73% of junior roles and 50% of senior roles. Writing is an important and often underappreciated skill in business. We’re taught to write at school and are educated to a basic level of proficiency. The CIPR data shows that if you can write well you’ll likely have a job for life.

Writing 84

Writing Survey Government Media Relations 84

PRSay

MAY 9, 2019

In a Muck Rack survey of 800 communicators, ranging from boutique agency coordinators to chief communications officers at global brands, 72 percent said that the top challenge they face is “measuring business impact,” with the second most prominent challenge (at 65 percent) overcoming the “lack of quantifiable measurement.”

Survey 67

Survey Measurement Communications Advertising 67

The Proactive Report

APRIL 15, 2023

Technology has had a big impact on the media landscape and the practice of PR in the last 20 years. This is similar to the shift that occurred with the introduction of social media almost 20 years ago. Just as happened with social media, many PR practitioners are not jumping in. Why should you embrace AI?

Social Media 130

Social Media Measurement Tools Data 130

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Earned Media/Media Relations. Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis. AirPR offers a media monitoring solution.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

PRSay

DECEMBER 20, 2023

no measurable objectives or budget figures). Objectives should be SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound). Our primary objective is to secure at least 10 earned placements and 300,000 impressions in trade media by Dec. Tactics are the individual actions you will take to implement your strategy.

Publicity 177

Publicity Case Study Ethics Study 177

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

News outlets mostly measure the wrong things,” writes Tom Rosenstiel, a senior fellow with the Brookings Institution and Executive Director of API. PR lesson: If your client or brand is a major enterprise, look for newsworthy topics to pitch to the media. She will answer questions about PR measurement.

Analytics 100

Analytics Digital PR Measurement Enterprise 100

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.

Study 139

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 139

Mindful Marketing

JANUARY 11, 2017

There’s a lot of confusion in the market about PR analytics and measurement vs. media monitoring. There are also a lot of companies claiming to do PR analytics, yet focus on only one component of PR: media relations or media monitoring. Note, they focus on earned media. And that’s great!

Measurement 50

Measurement Media Analytics Analysis 50

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 10, 2017

The April #measurePR chat fell the Thursday before Tax Day, so Shonali invited some of PR’s best financial communications pros with measurement advice for everyone—from those just starting out to seasoned pros. Serena Ehrlich at Business Week had this to say: A1) I’m the director of social + evolving media for @BusinessWire.

Financial 88

Financial Measurement Communications Agriculture 88

Buchanan PR

MAY 3, 2024

With social media breaking news before readers get to their websites and ad blocking apps causing decreased ad revenue, news outlets are looking for ways to bring in more money from consumers, which has led to the rise of sponsored content. Outlets agree to do all the legwork – writing, design, promote – for a one-time fee.

Writing 61

Writing Journalism Examples Advertising 61

Solo PR Pro

DECEMBER 1, 2020

These plans are the backbone of the success of your communications plans, so every PR solopreneur needs to know two things: how to create a rock-solid PR plan and what to do before and after writing it. And don’t forget to secure your client’s confirmation with the details in writing! Put your genius on paper — write the plan.

Writing 65

Writing Analysis Meeting eBook 65

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

News outlets mostly measure the wrong things,” writes Tom Rosenstiel, a senior fellow with the Brookings Institution and Executive Director of API. PR lesson: If your client or brand is a major enterprise, look for newsworthy topics to pitch to the media. Currently only 1% of news content is about major enterprise.

Analytics 100

Analytics Digital PR Measurement Enterprise 100

The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The trick to getting good content from an AI service is to learn how to write excellent prompts. Give it an identity to write from, a tone of voice to use, and enough context about the topic so that you get a great response back. What are people saying about your brand when discussing CRM systems on social media?

Trends 182

Trends Marketing Wikipedia Reddit 182

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Fortunately, in the age of social media and digital marketing, we have more tools and resources than ever to understand our audiences, to know how we’re doing. For that, let’s look first at social media. First and foremost, let’s understand if we’re even reaching new audiences. Looking good. Do this exercise with your own data!

Measurement 161

Measurement Data-Driven PR How To Exercises 161

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. In this installment, I interview Frank Strong, Founder & President of Sword & Script Media, LLC. Frank Strong, Founder & President, Sword & Script Media.

Social Media 149

Social Media Marketing Media Facebook 149