Shift Communications

DECEMBER 5, 2016

We’ve used the expression data-driven PR for quite some time now, but haven’t clearly defined it. What does data-driven PR mean? How do you know whether your public relations efforts are data-driven or not? To be data-driven is to make decisions with data first and foremost.

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 12, 2016

We’ve used the expression data-driven PR for quite some time now, but haven’t clearly defined it. What does data-driven PR mean? How do you know whether your public relations efforts are data-driven or not? To be data-driven is to make decisions with data first and foremost.

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 9, 2017

We’ve used the expression data-driven PR for quite some time now, but haven’t clearly defined it. What does data-driven PR mean? How do you know whether your public relations efforts are data-driven or not? To be data-driven is to make decisions with data first and foremost.

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 18, 2014

If you’re working with a data-driven PR firm, chances are at some point in your relationship you will be asked to grant access to a variety of marketing and data systems. To understand how systems access informs your PR program, we’ll reference the SHIFT Earned Media Hub Strategy as the base framework.

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Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Some public relations professionals have said they entered the field to avoid complex math. As communications becomes more digital, more quantified, and more data-driven, the pressure is on for pros to be as comfortable with data collection, metrics and measurement as they are at writing and creativity. Chel Wolverton.

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Onclusive

MAY 10, 2017

There’s a laundry list of myths about public relations jobs, one of which is that PR jobs are glamorous. That said, here are 10 PR industry job trends, including some data sourced from the U.S. As of 2014, public relations professionals filled roughly 240,000 jobs. is the top-paying district for PR.

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

We’ve used the expression data-driven PR for quite some time now, but haven’t clearly defined it. What does data-driven PR mean? How do you know whether your public relations efforts are data-driven or not? To be data-driven is to make decisions with data first and foremost.

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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. A significant portion of everyday work in public relations is dealing with unstructured text, such as: Client emails. @Uber has no cars.

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Shift Communications

MARCH 19, 2015

Digital has been in SHIFT’s blood for over a decade, from being one of the first agencies to embrace social media to creating the social media press release and social media newsroom. We agree on the qualitative outputs of public relations: Increased awareness of your company and its products/services. A Milestone Reached.

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 23, 2017

We’ve used the expression data-driven PR for quite some time now, but haven’t clearly defined it. What does data-driven PR mean? How do you know whether your public relations efforts are data-driven or not? To be data-driven is to make decisions with data first and foremost.

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 4, 2017

What’s ahead for the public relations profession amidst a world of disruption? In this series, we’ll examine some of the major trends we see ahead and how PR practitioners of all stripes should prepare. As we wind down 2017, our gaze inevitably turns to the horizon. The Big Picture. Christopher S. Vice President, Marketing Technology.

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 4, 2016

What does the future hold for public relations professionals? In this series, we’ll examine a few data-driven trends that could mean success or failure for your PR efforts in 2016. Click to view the live infographic and work with the data. What should we be keeping an eye on? The interactive infographic.

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 9, 2014

One of the core tenets of effective public relations is building the right audience. You don’t need to be as popular as Taylor Swift in order for PR to deliver real results to the bottom line as long as you have the right audience. Do this exercise with your own data! Do you have the right audience? Christopher S.

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Now we have an idea of what’s repeatable and what’s not, which can help to plan our editorial calendar, content marketing, public relations program, and paid media plans. The post How to Use Analytics to Build Your 2015 Marketing Plan appeared first on SHIFT Communications PR Agency | Boston | New York | San Francisco.

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Given this backdrop, when would a jobseeker in the public relations industry be best served to look for work? Jobseekers searching for PR jobs will swamp prospective employers just a couple of weeks into the new year. When To Find a Public Relations Job. People’s thoughts turn towards friends, family, and home. Christopher S.

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

The post Data doesn’t have to be scary appeared first on SHIFT Communications PR Agency | Boston | New York | San Francisco. Analytics Data Data-Driven PR Marketing Marketing Technology Metrics Public Relations Tools Twitter analytics big data data Facebook google analytics marketing PR'

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Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

For example, if we are trying to build out our earned media strategy and developing public relations pitches, using trending topics in a relevant way gives you an opportunity to be noticed by reporters. Not only is it free but it gives you the flexibility and access to public postings on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Reddit.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 15, 2017

You weren’t hired to be a yes-person; your company or client hired you to think critically and iteratively evolve your PR strategy based on observed wins and fails. Consider the size of your company when deciding how to measure PR effectiveness and whether or not you’re in need of a SaaS tool for PR attribution. “If

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Shift Communications

APRIL 30, 2015

Now that we’ve popped the champagne and cut the cake, it feels natural to consider not just HOW MUCH we’ve grown, but HOW we’ve grown – and more importantly, what does that suggest for mid-sized agencies in an increasingly competitive market? That may sound elementary; basic even – why wouldn’t you use data to make business decisions?

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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. Google Trends.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

PR grows more in demand. Public relations is HOT right now. This year, we’ve seen brands and agencies alike trying – and struggling – to find and hire strong PR pros. Michelle Garrett , Public Relations Consultant/Writer, Garrett Public Relations . Data-driven PR.

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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. However, many speakers still feel unprepared when facing an important event or talk. What’s the goal? Christopher S.

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Beyond PR

MARCH 30, 2018

Today, most agency executives only seem to agree on what the limits of AI in PR will be. How good it would be if every task could be automated, saving the time of PR professionals for vital tasks such as creative work and decision-making activities? “The The Industry Take On AI So Far. That needs to change.”.

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

However, for public relations practitioners, influencer marketing poses significant challenges, such as: Cost : influencer marketing costs reach into 7-figures for top-tier influencers, far out of range of most public relations budgets. Reach Influencers Through Their Media. How To Find Influencer Media. Hit the Right Targets.

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Shift Communications

APRIL 10, 2015

We’ve grown to eclipse our precursor agency in size and scope. are public, we do have a fair number of similarly-exciting clients that we simply can’t disclose.) If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you’re already starting to grow familiar with the term “Data-Driven PR.” And so much has happened since then.

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Shift Communications

JUNE 12, 2017

One of the most common requests I’ve received in my work in public relations is, “ how do we connect our public relations efforts to business results? ”. This question – and its many variations – is a disguise for a much simpler question: How does PR help me make money / not get fired? PR Isn’t Sales.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 28, 2018

A good omnibus is a solid way to inform thought leadership content or to grab relevant data to attract media interest. If you’re a cybersecurity firm, a 1000-person survey conducted after a public security breach may show behavior change, persistent sloppy password habits or new attitudes about smart home devices.

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Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Google Data Studio™ made a splash when it was first revealed to Google Partners in 2015 as a potential solution for client reporting and dashboards. It’s now available to marketers and communicators globally, and it’s a potent new tool for the data-driven PR practitioner, communicator, or marketer. Christopher S.

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 28, 2015

Data-Driven PR Milestone: SHIFT Becomes Google Analytics Certified Partner. As a GACP, our goal is to advance the cause of data-driven PR with our clients and industry, to help understand the value of public relations, and to use that data to make PR as impactful as possible.

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Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Shel Israel followed up in our discussion last week about the automation (or lack thereof) of persuasion technologies and public relations by asking: Since you are in the business of building trust for clients, why are so many PR people not trusted by the media? This is where data-driven PR has a chance to shine.

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Shift Communications

MARCH 17, 2015

My plea not just to tech companies, but to PR companies, ad agencies, and marketers across the board: Rather than talk about what everyone’s already talking about—let’s be the ones to get them talking. Data-driven PR does not equate with programmatic thinking. Data-Driven PR Marketing Technology Public Relations'

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5W PR

AUGUST 30, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of public relations, the emergence of new technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), is transforming the industry. The panelists agreed that client expectations are evolving, with a greater emphasis on the integration of PR and marketing efforts.

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Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

You may have noticed already that we talk a lot about data-driven PR at SHIFT. It’s not just a topic on our blog, it’s a concept we are encouraged to prioritize in every facet of our PR strategies. Step 1: Ask for access. Step 3: Check for links.

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Shift Communications

APRIL 1, 2016

April 1, 2016 – Boston, MA – Cloud-based computing and artificial intelligence represent the future of content creation, distribution, public relations, and marketing. HAROLD’s creation represents the first AI employee of a virtual public relations workforce. 2014: ZIPR Mobile PR Spokesperson App.

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

As the Digital Marketing and Data Driven PR environments become more competitive, your goal should be staying one step ahead of your competition. You have all the latest tools, read all the industry publications, and know all the big players. Now you need a team to work harder, better, faster, and stronger. Easy, right?

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

As the Digital Marketing and Data Driven PR environments become more competitive, your goal should be staying one step ahead of your competition. You have all the latest tools, read all the industry publications, and know all the big players. Now you need a team to work harder, better, faster, and stronger. Easy, right?

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Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

The post How to build communities of social media influence appeared first on SHIFT Communications PR Agency - Boston | New York | San Francisco | Austin. Advertising Data-Driven PR Influence Marketing Marketing Technology Public Relations Strategy' Vice President, Marketing Technology.

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