Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

The writing is fantastic. And it’s clear, the author (Jennifer Warnick, who writes many of the Microsoft “stories”) has spent a great deal of time in the Garage as preparation for writing the story. Many brands write these kinds of executive and employee stories. Doesn’t that read like a novel?

Storytelling 165

Storytelling Web Case Study Brand 165

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. Instead of dashing off ten 250 word blog posts with not much meat, research and write quality long-form content on your blog or newsroom. They respond to quality and depth.

Analytics 100

Analytics Digital PR Measurement Enterprise 100

The Resolution Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Providers such as Compete, Alexa and Similarweb all provide estimated web traffic based on last month. Steph is an independent freelance measurement consultant and she has been using excel for data analysis in PR for years. Steph knows her stuff and more what’s more, she writes in a language we all understand. Thank you Steph!

Measurement 120

Measurement Data Analytics Tools 120

Sword and the Script

MARCH 24, 2015

The white paper calls the pageview a “superficial impression of how people behave on the web.” For 20 years, the media and marketing world has been beholden to the pageview, a deeply flawed metric that only captures the most superficial impression of how people behave on the web. It’s easy to be shallow on the web).

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Measurement Marketing Analytics 60

Sword and the Script

MAY 6, 2017

Writing, Labels and Cohorts; Words Really Do Matter [UML]. There’s a caveat: “If someone spends an hour watching TV (for example) and uses a smartphone to surf the web during the same hour, we count this as an hour of usage for each medium, and hence as 2 hours of total media time.”. 3) Context in measurements.

Measurement 66

Measurement Marketing Survey Advertising 66

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

We need to be able to use social media platforms to reach and engage curated audiences, as well as measure the success of our campaigns. Don’t fear the data The stereotypical PR person is an English, Journalism or Communications major with a facility for writing and a love of media. But there’s no need to fear data!

Analytics 170

Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Without a clear definition of the ultimate aim of your marketing campaign, it’s impossible to be able to measure the results. With that in mind, here are five of our top tips for making sure your campaigns convert. Set your campaign goals and make them SMART. Investing in SEO can be key to making sure your campaigns convert.

Measurement 62

Measurement Marketing SEO B2C 62

Wadds Inc.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

The launch of ChatGPT by OpenAI put AI in the hands of anyone with a web browser. Please do not cut and paste or upload documents to any web-based tool without checking its data management policies and asking yourself whether you trust the vendor. This is powerful in planning, measurement and decision-making.

Report 119

Report Publicity Training Policies 119

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 9, 2024

Today’s PR pros must not only navigate, research and pitch in an increasingly complex media environment but also track (monitor) and measure the results in a way that resonates with stakeholders. As I read year-end wrap-ups and new year predictions each year, this topic inevitably crops up. And this year was no exception.

Pitching 94

Pitching Print Measurement Report 94

Beyond PR

JANUARY 2, 2018

Measuring the ROI of a PR campaign goes much deeper than just subtracting money spent from revenue earned. Thanks to technology, measuring PR in the digital era is completely different than it was a few years ago. M – Measurable : It’s impossible to determine progress if you have no way of measuring it. By how much?

Measurement 75

Measurement Strategy Software Analytics 75

Beyond PR

JUNE 28, 2016

If the agency’s role is evolving, though, so must the approach to PR measurement. Ad value is calculated by measuring the column inches (in the case of print) or seconds (in the case of broadcast media) and multiplying these figures by the respective medium’s advertising rates (per inch or per second).

Measurement 73

Measurement Advertising Advertising Agency 73

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

It’s everything from becoming a regular contributor on a media website to having a newspaper or trade publication write about you to appearing on the noon news to talk about your company. It’s incredibly difficult to measure a direct return-on-investment from most traditional media relations efforts. Shared Media.

Media Relations 331

Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

PR 20/20

MARCH 8, 2023

Reporting , for example, "Show me a summary of monthly web visitors for the last two quarters" or "report of monthly revenue in Q4." And, for good measure, getting a jump on our Easter chocolate orders from a Cleveland staple, Malley’s. Lead management , including "Add contact ted@lasso.com with a note: will be in Boston next week."

Tools 85

Tools Web Examples Report 85

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 25, 2016

Proper measurement can take your campaigns to the next level. Get inspired as we take a look at some awesome measurement case studies in this week’s roundup. How to Measure PR: A Case Study and Examples. Measuring the Effectiveness of News Releases — A Case Study. The Truth About the Top Five Super Bowl Ads.

Case Study 40

Case Study Study Measurement Pinterest 40

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 18, 2016

This week’s roundup takes a look at common measurement mistakes, so you can avoid them before they cause your organization unnecessary headaches. Are You Making PR Measurement Mistakes? Measuring Mobile Marketing Requires Different Metrics. 4 Performance Measurement Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make.

Measurement 0

Measurement Data-Driven PR Mobile Analytics 0

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The company’s measures are based on the pitches sent through their systems. The top metrics for marketing communications leaders: 46% lead generation; 45% web traffic; 45% social media engagement; 35% conversion rate; 33% sales; 30% brand share of voice; 24% followers/social media; 18% ad impressions/ reach; and 11% SEO rankings.

Report 105

Report Publicity Marketing Pitching 105

Onclusive

JUNE 14, 2017

Since journalists regularly feature these “borrower stories” when they write about Kiva, that fact can inform Kiva’s future marketing campaigns, helping to draw in more lender sign-ups (marketing goal) so Kiva can fund more individuals looking to drive social impact (the brand’s ultimate mission).

Marketing 170

Marketing Measurement Trends B2B 170

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

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 4, 2020

The phrase is intended to account for the additional ways a person or company could earn visibility on the web, including traditional news – but more importantly beyond it. Talkwalker characterized the product as “social measurement and audience insights software.” Think: bloggers, influencers, podcasters and so on.

Media Relations 147

Media Relations Media Print Software 147

Buzzstream

JANUARY 22, 2024

We looked for sites with clear signals that they accepted guest posts, such as post titles and URLs with the words “contribute” or “write for us.” Check Traffic Organic traffic is one metric that most tools can provide, though they are estimations of traffic, not exact measures. Remember, Google wants sites to provide helpful content.

Analysis 90

Analysis SEO Guidelines Google 90

Stern + Associates

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Other goals might include building engagement, increasing web traffic or generating sales leads. Identify clear measures of success. During consideration, metrics including clicks, engagement and web traffic from social matter most. Prioritize quality over quantity. Does this post make sense for social?

Social Media 62

Social Media Strategy Media Nonprofit 62

PRSay

JULY 6, 2020

PR practitioners can meet potential new contacts and clients via web–based video-conference platforms such as Skype and Zoom. Encouraging your employees to help — while also respecting appropriate safety measures — will raise their morale and foster goodwill. Virtual meetings also help people working from home feel more engaged.

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Employee Skype Meeting Nonprofit 187

Business Wire

MARCH 20, 2018

When asked to define millennial media, the panelists said it was all about meeting the readers where they are; on social media video, web and mobile. Business Insider ’s Tanza Loudenback said that modern media outlets are less structured which gives reporters more flexibility for writing stories that readers want.

Reddit 159

Reddit Media Analytics Trends 159

Beyond PR

JULY 27, 2016

Pay attention to these 12 things when writing a press release for your demand gen content. Audience: You’re not writing a content press release for journalists. Write directly to them and focus on what they care about. Write directly to them and focus on what they care about. Check out Do Your Headlines Measure Up?

Writing 40

Writing SEO Web Content Marketing 40

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 138

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 138

Cision

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Editorial Guidelines: Establish writing standards to ensure consistency across content. Leveraging your owned media, publish blogs about the new look, update your web copy to reflect new messaging, and post messages on social media to communicate it. Conclude by Measuring Your Initial Success  . Informative?

Corporate 270

Corporate Brand Branding Guidelines 270

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. AMEC’s Social Media Measurement Framework.

Measurement 40

Measurement Strategy Social Media Analytics 40

Buzzstream

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Links are the main way Google traverses the web. Link relevance measures how relevant a backlink is to your site. There’s no set scale for link relevancy and we don’t know exactly how Google measures this either. Unless, the football blog is writing something like “Top Tailgating Tips from Professional Chefs”.)

How To 62

How To Google SEO Pitching 62

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. This means PR pros will need to figure out how to have their clients mentioned in these outlets and learn how to measure their success.”. The metaverse, Web 3.0, PR grows more in demand.

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Measurement… Supplemented October 22nd, 2010 Tweet Last week, Priya Ramesh, CRT/tanaka ‘s director of social media, joined us for the bi-weekly #measurePR chat. It’s pretty good.

Measurement 60

Measurement Social Media Tourism Twitter 60

Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

“Business outcomes tend to have two qualities in common; first, they have to be a measure of behavioral change (sales or otherwise); and second, as a metric, business outcomes must make sense/be recognizable across an organization.&# He then said, “The second way to measure offline business outcomes is to use primary research.

Measurement 77

Measurement Publicity Web Analytics 77

Barokas

MAY 31, 2019

Campaigns must be simultaneously creative, strategic and measurable. Our agency offers services and writing support around all of these, so you’ll see links to examples of our work included throughout the checklist. Web copy/newsletters : As the face of your brand, your website must be a priority. It’s a tall order.

Case Study 100

Case Study B2B Resources Web 100

Critical Mention

MAY 10, 2019

Although this data is critical in monitoring and measuring your team’s ROI, remembering to “be human” in your marketing strategy is essential to connecting with your audience and creating lasting relationships. Measure your success. When she’s not writing, you can find her at music festivals, hiking or snowboarding.

Marketing 75

Marketing eBook Case Study Measurement 75

Sword and the Script

JUNE 15, 2021

I’ll even take that a step further: if you aren’t in direct contact with customers in writing content, you are probably just making it all up. As a result, B2B marketing writers turn to analytics and social media to inform their writing. And as a marketing leader , you have to stay on it – measure progress – and keep it top of mind.

Survey 116

Survey B2B Marketing Interviews 116

Sword and the Script

MAY 7, 2019

It was a better way of helping people find information on the web. Since most websites get the vast majority of website traffic from organic searches, Google has an outsized role in how much visibility any brand gets on the web. Non-key word anchor text: Sword and the Script Media writes about public relations. Digiday : 79.

Google 131

Google Banking Engineering Web 131

Business Wire

MARCH 7, 2017

This section covers working with influencers, measuring your success, and maintaining the best communications for your brand. Do not expect influencers to write for free. Once the influencer has agreed to be a part of your influencer program, it is time to write and sign a contract. Do not forget this step!

Marketing 156

Marketing Guidelines Measurement Analytics 156

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. This question implies that we are writing the epitaph on social media platforms and I don’t think that’s true. This is because social media is a channel and just one of many in the marketing mix.

Social Media 149

Social Media Marketing Media Facebook 149