PRSay

OCTOBER 11, 2019

The most effective PR pros agree measurement is more than impressions, and yet clients and leadership keep requesting those numbers anyway. How can we show stakeholders that taking PR measurement beyond impressions helps us better celebrate success — while also providing greater insight into what we can improve? Define your client(s).

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Measurement Pharmaceuticals Nonprofit Leadership 145

Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2019

Corporate communications departments are taking more work in-house. Some 47% of respondents said they’ve observed more PR work being taken in-house, according to the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey (full report embedded below). 3 PR Trends in Tactics, Measurement and Organization. is notoriously difficult to measure.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 9, 2019

The 2019 version is soon to be released and I perused the coverage to see what was new. This is flat in comparison to the median salaries PRWeek reported* over last several years: 2019: $95,000. It’ll be interesting to see if that changes in 2019 because last year, wage growth in the broader economy bounced up and down.

Publicity 108

Publicity Survey Comparison Report 108

Onclusive

JANUARY 20, 2020

This blog was originally published on AdAge.com on December 18, 2019. However, earned media can be amplified in numerous ways, including company newsletters, email campaigns, corporate social media channels, employee advocacy programs, etc. First, begin by working together to get your earned media amplification program up and running.

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Marketing How To Measurement Advertising 195

Onclusive

DECEMBER 19, 2019

This blog was originally published on AdAge.com on November 20, 2019. But mostly, third-party influence is the domain of expertly managed corporate communications and PR. That is why they hire managers, directors and analysts and pay for control systems to measure performance. Call it “marketing ventriloquism.”

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 10, 2020

There are several metrics that can be used to measure the cost-benefit analysis of any technology platform. It’s particularly important for communications professionals to measure ROI so that they can continue to get a seat at the table, get the credit they deserve, and secure a budget for future initiatives. Lona Therrien.

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Stuart Bruce

APRIL 3, 2019

The top 10 takeaways for PR professionals are: … The post Top 10 takeaways from the CIPR State of the Profession survey 2019 appeared first on Stuart Bruce. The UK’s CIPR (Chartered Institute of Public Relations) has published its latest State of the Profession Survey.

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Survey Publicity Crisis Communications Ethics 124

Reputation Us

JULY 8, 2019

It’s July 2019. QUESTIONS : Is corporate reputation a focus for your organization in 2020? According to the 2019 DHM Research and ReputationUs study , 93% of consumers say a company’s reputation is important when they choose among products and services of similar quality and price. Corporate value.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

They always use analytics to measure performance. Analysis: Merely logging hours on a writing project isn’t necessarily a measure of success. If you do it often, and you build systems and processes, including reviews and approvals, it will become easier, operate more smoothly and generate measurable results.

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Blogging Survey B2B Analysis 127

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 31, 2019

There were 62 posts published on this blog in 2019. If you’ve been a reader in 2019, thank you! 1) What do Public Relations Salary Ranges Look Like in 2019? 2) Corporate Communications is Taking More PR Work In-House, finds Survey; Media Relations Gets Even Harder. 6) How Long Should a Blog Post be in 2019?

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Stephen Waddington

JUNE 6, 2020

Reputation Management: The Future of Corporate Communication and Public Relations by Tony Langham is a guide to the importance of reputation for modern organisations. Reputation Management was published in 2019 long before the COVID-19 crisis but it is nonetheless a timely book. Buy it for your boss.

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Reputation Financial Case Study Banking 153

MaccaPR

JULY 24, 2019

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) campaigns are on the rise as brands explore how they can stand out in a crowded, noisy marketplace, position themselves apart from their competition and make a statement with consumers. When done well, CSR campaigns like Dove’s can result in earned media, goodwill and even a measurable increase in sales.

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Onclusive

JANUARY 6, 2020

This post was originally posted on AdAge on December 04, 2019. The goal of these systems is to convert the messy world of media, mindshare and ideas into metrics and measures that executives understand. It’s time for digital media and corporate communications teams to reach across the water cooler and really cooperate.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Here’s a reverse-chronological look at how 2019 shaped up. Blogs, including independent and corporate blogs, can be credible. Corporate positions tend to pay more than agency positions. Read more: What do Public Relations Salary Ranges Look Like in 2019? It’s something of a readout on the year in PR and marketing.

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Marketing Publicity Survey Study 79

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Several posts on PR technology made the top 10 posts on Sword and the Script as measured by reader clicks. That’s about 24 more than were published in 2019. The posts listed below are the those that were the most read as measured by clicks. Notified is a Swedish startup acquired by Intrado (formerly West Corporation) in 2019.

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Reputation Us

JANUARY 3, 2020

The most recent Nielsen Global Survey of Corporate Social Responsibility found that more than half of 30,000 people surveyed in 60 countries “are willing to pay more for products and services provided by companies that are committed to positive social and environmental impact.” Gaining profit and peace-of-mind is a pretty strong combo.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2021

Making an effort to measure is half the battle. More than half (60%) of respondents say they measure their comms efforts “always” or often.” Another 30% measure their efforts some of the time, while 10% rarely or never make any effort to measure results. 2019 JOTW Communications Survey. Blog: What is PR?

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PRSay

JUNE 15, 2021

And after the murders of Black and Latinx trans women like Tiara Banks and Chyna Carillo, the murders of George Floyd and so many others across the country, this year’s celebration of Pride will be defined by the experience of the past 50-plus years and the past year in equal measure. Ben Finzel is president of RENEWPR in Washington, D.C.,

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

DE&I was followed by thought leadership (49%), data & analytics (48%), storytelling (48%), comms strategy (46%), measurement (46%), internal comms (44%) and ESG programs (43%). Most common comms measurement methods. 2019 JOTW Communications Survey. Presentation: The 2019 JOTW Communications Survey.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 6, 2020

There are some 30 speakers lined up to present sessions on earned media – many of them are best and brightest in our industry. SlideShare provides embed code for publishers and offers an option to download the full report as a PDF document.

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PRSay

JULY 26, 2021

Corporate America is now going through an immense shift with the dialogue around inclusion, equity and belonging for their employees, customers and communities. The evaluation is focused on organizational efforts on attracting, retaining, and developing diverse talent and practices in place to track and measure progress.

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Travel Community Employee Government 145

Sword and the Script

JUNE 25, 2019

It can range from the technology tools marketing uses – to measures aimed at prevention and user education around the products sold. Fast forward to 2019, and coverage earned online is king. BCB: PR has a big impact on a company’s corporate brand and reputation, which can, of course, be positive or negative.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Since we’re on the cusp of 2019, CEOs should also consider the well-documented ascendance of video. Longer content can help a corporate leader convey a distinct point of view in the service of both personal and company brand-building. CEOs can let their personalities show. Packaging a differentiator.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Event dropped from a roughly $16 billion market in 2019 to about $6 billion in 2020, according to a study reviewed by Marketing Charts. is $100,000 in 2020; it’s higher for in-house PR and corporate communication roles at $145,500 and lower for PR agencies at $90,000. in 2019, reaching a record $4.5 Source: PR Measurement ).

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Survey Marketing B2B Study 183

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 9, 2022

23% measuring results / ROI. 23% measuring results / ROI. In the years 2018, 2019 and 2020, the survey saw a majority of respondents cite a single answer as the top challenge. Here are the top 10 challenges according to the survey: 35% cutting through the noise. 31% too many priorities. 25% lack of employee experience.

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Communications Survey Employee Measurement 177

Reputation Us

MAY 1, 2019

Published by the Nonprofit Association of Oregon on May 1, 2019. But recently, the importance of corporations working with nonprofits has been proven to successfully enhance a company’s reputation. Most often a nonprofit’s engagement with a corporation is responsive or reactive. Authored by Casey Boggs , ReputationUs.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

How do you measure PR results? The 2019 report was viewed nearly 20,000 times, or about a 2x increase from the 2018 edition. Reports from the JOTW Communications Survey in 2019 and 2018. The 2019 JOTW Communications Survey | Trends in Corporate Communications and Public Relations from Frank Strong. What is PR?

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Survey Public Affairs Corporate Trends 88

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

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.”. And that requires good data – not only to find the right people and outlets but also to measure the reach and impact of these efforts. Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media .

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Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 216

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2020

The 2019 edition of the survey had similar findings with 38% of respondents saying they report to the CEO while 35% reported through marketing (click image for higher resolution). A model I’ve seen work for large enterprises is to retain a corporate communications department but push dedicated PR talent down to support the business units.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

This will contribute to even more noise, and it will make high-quality corporate content both more appreciated and harder to find.”. There is a new corporate scenario that directly impacts all audiences and communication channels. They have also proven crucial in measuring the efficacy of PR campaigns and customizing them.

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Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 213

Sword and the Script

JULY 16, 2019

I was reminded of this over the course of analyzing data from the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey. It’s the second year in a row, I’ve had the good fortune of teaming up with Ned Lundquist and his Job of the Week Newsletter to poll PR and corporate communications professionals.

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Publicity Survey Writing Local 110

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

There are long standing issues such as alignment with management, measurement, talent and diversity where incremental progress is made each year. In 2019 it has published papers on disinformation and influencer marketing. Vuelio named this blog the best PR and communications blog in 2019. PR is a social science. Broom, David M.

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Government Education Print Ethics 103

Reputation Us

JANUARY 7, 2019

*Article published on January 4, 2019 in the Credit Union Times. 2019 will be another pivotal year for credit unions to emerge as credible, trusted financial institutions. The challenge is to be measurably relevant. As 2019 evolves, so will the chatter internally and externally about your credit union.

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Reputation Nonprofit Policies Financial 60

Sword and the Script

JUNE 25, 2020

Here’s the recording: Also, see these pieces related to this year’s survey: PR Measurement: How is Communications Proving Value? Comm Pros Feel the Challenge of Proving ROI (Marketing Charts) What Does “Storytelling” Mean to You? 105 Answers from Communicators Why Have the Top Challenges Facing PR and Comms Shifted?

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Survey Communications Public Affairs Ethics 78

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. This weekend, I had a chance to go back and review a few of them.

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Media Relations Report Industry SEO 119

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

PR measurement has long been the Achilles heel of the industry. Measuring behavior is harder. Sometimes you can use UTM tags to measure an incremental online action attributable to PR, but truly measuring behavior change (sales, votes, donations) is very difficult. 3) You can target the competition’s readers too.

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Publicity Media Advertising Advertising 106

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 5, 2023

It took years of blood, sweat and corporate treasure to bring these plans to fruition…and they clearly didn’t come close to hitting ROI objectives. The company says it’s developing a product that uses “large language models” [plural] for PR measurement. LLMs are at the heart of generative AI technology.

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