The Proactive Report

MARCH 14, 2017

Frame your PR measurement around the goals of the business or campaign and keep track of your results. Data and measurement has become an integral part of PR reporting today. Nonprofits probably have different success measures: donations, funding or other support may be their priority. PR Measurement Tips.

Measurement 165

Measurement Public Affairs Nonprofit Analytics 165

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. Earning their attention.

Pitching 370

Pitching Data Privacy Writing 370

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

Wadds Inc.

JUNE 5, 2023

Amanda Coleman's Everyday Communications Strategies provides advice on proactively managing issues in corporate communication. A preventative approach runs through Amanda Coleman’s Everyday Communications Strategies: Manage Common Issues to Prevent a Crisis and Protect Your Brand. Coleman’s manual is reassuringly comprehensive.

Strategy 98

Strategy Communications Crisis Communications Crisis 98

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. It’s also useful to find out which reporters write for your competitors but not for your brand. .

Data-Driven PR 370

Data-Driven PR Data Measurement Trends 370

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

PR professionals should create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. PR people may also develop guidelines for interacting with the media or even social media.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Contently - Strategy

APRIL 1, 2024

But the problem (probably) isn’t the writing. It’s that the old-school strategies you’re using for SEO quick wins just don’t work anymore. It’s time to bid farewell to the dark ages of keyword stuffing and create a content marketing strategy that feels like a digital treasure chest for your target customer.

SEO 52

SEO Engineering Writing How To 52

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 24, 2023

This is where the voice of the customer comes to play such a critical role in developing public relations strategies that are effective, efficient, and timely. These insights are essential if you are to design communication strategies to reach them, resonate with them, and inspire them to act. Contact us to discuss your specific needs.

Strategy 96

Strategy Ethics Social Media Data 96

The Proactive Report

APRIL 15, 2023

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. This makes it easier to develop targeted campaigns, measure the impact of their efforts, and make informed decisions about future strategies.

Social Media 130

Social Media Measurement Tools Data 130

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

AUGUST 9, 2021

PR professionals are expected to create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Owned Media & Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Cision

JANUARY 5, 2017

Sometimes, despite our very best efforts to write down our goals, we tend to skip over creating a documented PR content strategy. Without a documented content strategy in hand, you’re left creating random pieces of one-off content that may or may not support your business objectives and the goals you’ve set for your PR efforts.

Strategy 298

Strategy Measurement Content Marketing Meeting 298

The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It’s time to start thinking about your 2024 marketing and PR strategies. You need to understand your potential clients’ mindset and craft a business strategy that provides what they need and want. The trick to getting good content from an AI service is to learn how to write excellent prompts. 2023 is almost over.

Trends 182

Trends Marketing Wikipedia Reddit 182

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A successful communications strategy is the driving force behind building trust among all of your stakeholders, enhancing your corporate reputation and establishing your company as a leader in your industry. How a PR agency can contribute to your communications strategy. Why work with a PR agency, and is it right for your organization?

Agency 195

Agency Strategy Communications How To 195

Onclusive

AUGUST 3, 2020

But out of the corner of their eye they are keeping a close watch on their competitors — which media they are appearing in, how they are being mentioned, and how quickly their stories are spreading on social media. 1) Measure the quality, not just quantity of your competitors’ media placements.

Media 397

Media Pinterest Measurement Trends 397

Critical Mention

MAY 21, 2020

Instead of being able to talk to other fans at bars, tailgates or games, more fans will shift to social media to communicate with fans, teams and brands. Social media is a great place for fans to form groups to share sports articles, discuss games and talk about athletes. Fans Can Virtually Interact with All Teams.

Sports 111

Sports Social Media Media Groups 111

The Proactive Report

APRIL 1, 2015

The 2015 PRESSfeed/SNCR Media Trends report shows that almost 100% of companies – large and small – are using some form of social media marketing. LACK OF STRATEGY. Probably the biggest, and most costly, mistake is to just jump in and start posting content on social sites without a plan. PR 101 RULES.

Social Media 100

Social Media Media Pinterest Education 100

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

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

While traditionally PR work consisted of press releases, pitching, and occasional damage control, today’s PR teams must have a diverse digital skill set, including SEO strategy, social media savvy, data analysis and more. Strategic thinking A successful PR campaign requires a well-planned strategy.

Analytics 170

Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

This is a given, but goals and the ways in which progress is measured will vary with the individual organization. Beware of sweeping objectives like “positive visibility” or “brand awareness” unless there are tools with which to measure that visibility with some precision. Build in and budget for metrics.

Writing 130

Writing Comparison Product Launch Leadership 130

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 130

Leadership B2B Study Survey 130

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The PR pro sends thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engages with reporters on social media, sends swag (when appropriate), maintains relevant media lists, and manages all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis. Iterative PR Measurement.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Doctor Spin

APRIL 17, 2023

The extra mile PR strategy is simple yet powerful. Going the extra mile can be a long-term PR strategy if you can figure out how to do things that don’t scale. link] Graham highlights the necessity of recruiting users manually in the early stages, as waiting for users to come is not a viable strategy. Ritz-Carlton.

Strategy 52

Strategy Customer Service Airlines Hotels 52

Karen Freberg

JANUARY 14, 2021

As we start the spring semester, I realized that it has officially been 10 years since I started teaching a social media class. Honestly, the time flew by and it seems like yesterday I came to UofL from my PhD at the University of Tennessee, where I was asked to create and execute a social media class. TEN YEARS?!

Social Media 88

Social Media Media Resources Creativity 88

Cision

JANUARY 11, 2018

There were also a lot of big changes here at Cision, including a complete rebrand , celebrating our 150-year heritage by going public and launching new technology that makes PR measurement possible. If you have an event or celebrity to promote in a major media market radio may be the way to go. How Cision® Impact Measures Earned Media.

Communications 225

Communications Marketing Radio Airlines 225

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 3, 2015

A lot has been (and continues to be) said about measurement, but when you’re in the market for measurement strategy, it’s always smart to revisit some classics. Eight Great Myths Of Social Media Measurement. Communication Planning: Measurement Comes First And Last.

Measurement 40

Measurement Strategy Social Media Analytics 40

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. Analytics Data-Driven PR Marketing Marketing Technology Metrics Strategy Tools' Looking good. Christopher S.

Measurement 161

Measurement Data-Driven PR How To Exercises 161

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

Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 26, 2023

The good news is that many companies have already cracked the thought leadership code using strategies that content marketers can emulate. Content marketing is the broad strategy for moving customers through a sales funnel from top to bottom using different kinds of information at the top, middle, and bottom to achieve different goals.

Leadership 145

Leadership Content Marketing Healthcare Google 145

Solo PR Pro

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Plus, your PR plan has to establish several elements, like the budget, strategies and tactics, evaluation methods and more. 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.

Writing 65

Writing Analysis Meeting eBook 65

NewsWhip

MAY 16, 2024

With CrowdTangle being deprecated in August 2024, many newsrooms are seeking an alternative for their social media news gathering, multichannel audience development, competitive benchmarking and developing ideas from social media trends.

Reddit 78

Reddit Instagram Data LinkedIn 78

Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Before you jump into completing an earned-media strategy, it’s best to identify your brand goals. Is your organization seeking to monitor and access social posts about your brand or promote mentions in blogs or news publications? Establishing KPIs from the get-go will provide a clear path to creating a successful strategy.

Strategy 75

Strategy Media Analytics Radio 75

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

It’s not news that social media has taken the business world by storm, changing the way consumers research their purchases and creating an unprecedented opportunity for brands to build one-to-one relationships with their brand’s biggest fans. Paid Media. Earned Media. Shared Media. Owned Media.

Media Relations 331

Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

Critical Mention

JANUARY 8, 2019

In an extremely competitive market with so many ways to communicate, developing a unique PR strategy is no easy task. We have outlined seven ways to create a unique PR strategy that will help you stand out from the crowd! By measuring your results, you can see what worked, what did not, and how to move forward in your PR strategy.

Strategy 72

Strategy Pitching Measurement LinkedIn 72

Polaris

JULY 31, 2014

I remember when I first adopted social media marketing as a way to promote my business. At the time, I knew intuitively that social media would be useful, but I didn’t have a good handle on my goals. So I recruited a social media pro to help. What can social media marketing actually DO?”.

Social Media 103

Social Media Marketing Media Twitter 103

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Organization is paramount in moving from planning to developing, and then executing, the strategy. You need to plan, then write your strategy based on these findings. What are very specific goals and how can they be measured? What story opportunities exist for both traditional and social media?

Strategy 88

Strategy Analysis Small Business Measurement 88

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Pitching media remains a challenge; Twitter is still a journalist favorite; PR dabbled with generative AI as businesses worried about misinformation Regular readers know I publish a weekly post every Tuesday. Many of the things I choose to write about are reports and surveys that give us a sense of what’s happening in the industry.

B2B 106

B2B Survey Pitching Software 106