Shift Communications

DECEMBER 26, 2016

If you’re an avid (or even a sometimes) reader of the SHIFT blog, then you already know data-driven public relations is something we know well. Our PR teams have been taking an analytical approach to forming their account strategies for some time, and our clients have been very pleased with the results. Casey Egan.

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 28, 2015

Want to see how to do this for your blog? We’ve talked a lot in the past year about Facebook, from the evolution of its advertising offering to the almost complete destruction of organic reach for brand pages. Data-Driven PR Milestone: SHIFT Becomes Google Analytics Certified Partner. Here’s how.

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Shift Communications

OCTOBER 15, 2015

That does not mean we are left without resources to help define PR success and set the agenda for an even more data-driven PR program in the New Year. Figure out where your audience is and don’t be afraid to remind them with targeted advertising. Unfortunately there is no silver bullet measurement tool.

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Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Far too many PR professionals blindly mass email their pitches without making any attempt at the “Relations” part of Public Relations. Here are three examples I’ve received in the last month for my personal blog: Thanks a lot for accepting the request to connect. This is where data-driven PR has a chance to shine.

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Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

For instance, AI can help you generate ideas for your next blog or article, advertising strategy or any facet of PR. Data-driven PR Trends PR pros are using data-driven analytics to guide PR strategies. As well, it synthesizes a host of ideas.

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Shift Communications

AUGUST 25, 2017

From blog posts to white papers, most companies create some form of owned content but not all are utilizing it to its fullest potential – or even know how it performs on its own. Daily blog posts demand large amounts of time and effort. Rather than being influenced by opinion and bias, turn to the data! Owned content.

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Shift Communications

MAY 22, 2017

We see this happening in the communications and PR industry. Legacy publications find themselves more under the gun every day, with declining subscribers and decreasing advertising revenues. At the same time, generation after generation of new media pop up, from blogs to social media to video influencers and more.

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Shift Communications

APRIL 2, 2015

It’s hard to miss all the articles and blog posts about how the PR industry is changing, how it’s integrating with new skill sets. Today, I wanted to dive a little more into my personal experience on the subject – including why PR pros should honestly start thinking about expanding their skill sets (and where to start).

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Shift Communications

JUNE 8, 2015

We’ve covered the basics of public speaking here on the SHIFT blog before. Rather than just wing it or have a purely canned talk that may not be relevant to the audience and the event, we can look to data. Consider offering them a chance to guest blog or participate in some meaningful way in advance of the event.

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Shift Communications

MAY 14, 2015

At SHIFT we’re big proponents of data-driven PR. We’re constantly pushing clients and prospects to embrace elements such as Google Analytics, Twitter advertising, measurement beyond pure clicks and the like. Interestingly there were no formal blogs on any of the sites. The days of “is social important?”

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Shift Communications

MAY 3, 2016

In one year, 25% of the junior staff has participated in our MT the program which gives them hands on experience with tools ranging from Google Analytics to Social Advertising, survey best practices and keyword/SEO research. In order to arm our staff with the necessary skills we designed our Marketing Technology Immersion program.

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Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

It certainly is convenient that nearly everyone carries a mobile device with built-in GPS, devices that are constantly communicating that location data to outside parties. Marketers and advertisers pay attention to this. For example, the MLB used Bluetooth Beacons in its ballparks to direct customers to their seats.

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