Sword and the Script

JANUARY 21, 2025

There are many free courses you can take from Google (AI and analytics) and HubSpot (all kinds of classes). There are also, generally speaking, traditional gaps in a communicators skill set, such as math, which hurts our credibility with executive leadership. Google offers free courses on analytics and AI.

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Onclusive

JANUARY 10, 2018

With the explosion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, an increased focus from the C-suite on business- and metrics-driven KPIs, and a new trend toward Growth PR , PR & content marketing measurement is changing – radically and rapidly. I want marketers to think more creatively and broadly about what to measure.

Content Marketing 150

Content Marketing Measurement Interviews Marketing 150

5W PR

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Content marketing is not a novel phenomenon and has been used as a marketing tool by PR executives for years. Following is a guide which will eliminate the disconnected messages, bewildering tones, and general chaos of PR marketing content produced by a business. . Creating Content.

Content Marketing 148

Content Marketing Marketing Measurement Data 148

Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Spend two days mastering the latest and greatest in Communications Measurement. This year’s program spans several areas related to content strategy, including analytics and performance, user experience design, workflows and stakeholders, content design for AI and bots, editorial assignments and calendars, and hiring and staff management.

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Conference Marketing Case Study Measurement 329

Cision

DECEMBER 18, 2017

However, given the rise in popularity of content marketing, marketers now find value in having an internal content calendar to stay organized with what they publish on their blogs, websites, press releases and social media. Here’s why you should consider creating a content calendar for your company.

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2017

A 2016 survey from Narrative Science found that 58 percent of enterprise business executives are already using predictive analytics within their organization. AI can now help communicators in every aspect of their strategy and campaign cycle. According to PwC , 72 percent termed it a “business advantage.” What this means for PR.

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Strategy Data-Driven PR Measurement Enterprise 294

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2017

Like nearly any other marketing or strategic discipline, public relations has changed in recent years. The Global Communications Report, a comprehensive worldwide survey of more than 1,000 senior PR executives worldwide, reveals that the global PR industry is predicted to grow from its current estimated size of $14 billion to $19.3

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 16, 2020

As we enter 2021, the world at large and communications professionals in particular find themselves at a significant turning point. PR will be expected to shift the focus toward value-based communications, including the prevalent topic of health and safety, and corporate reputation will start taking center stage as a key success metric.

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Industry Content Marketing Corporate Analytics 221

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

A few months ago, I started seeing articles about robots that could develop actual content if given a somewhat organized data set. In essence, these “robots” were producing content from numbers. Are robots going to steal communications jobs? So, what does this look like (conceivably) for us as communicators?

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Corporate Communications Tools Content Marketing 146

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Public relations, communications and marketing professionals rely on Critical Mention to track, measure, share and grow their brands across the entire media landscape. Critical Mention offers real-time media monitoring, intelligence, analytics and media contact information for broadcast television, radio, online news and social media.

Analytics 126

Analytics Radio Television Measurement 126

Cision

MAY 12, 2015

And yet, I understand the value of having the right data on my communication efforts. The good news is that neither I nor you have to be analytics nerds to benefit from the data. What ARE Social Media Analytics? Analytics is just a fancy word for information about your social media efforts. When People Click.

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Analytics Social Media Web Media 120

Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 23, 2016

Sure, CEOs are far less likely to be wooed than a Tinder date, but there are certain steps you can take to put the odds in your favor when communicating PR results, why they’re important, and how you’ll evolve your strategy based on those findings. Begin by evaluating how much your executive knows about content. in Marketing and a B.S.

Communications 150

Communications How To Analytics Public Affairs 150

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 22, 2019

Anyone who has managed a content marketing program understands high-quality, “evergreen” content can live for years, pushing up page rank and attracting traffic for a brand or business. Automation has changed intelligence-gathering and data analysis, which often informs a PR program’s messaging and content.

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Mobile SEO Web Journalism 244

Cision

JANUARY 3, 2018

With a new year around the corner, communications professionals are gearing up to get their plans ready to conquer the world in 2018. While the communications and PR space has changed drastically over the past few years, it’s also come with some challenges that we’re still working out solutions for. So what’s the solution?

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Measurement Tools eBook Content Marketing 225

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Some marketing and communications predictions suggest AI will change the world; others see a tailspin of noise and and see humanity as a path for differentiation Most marketing and PR professionals have formed strong viewpoints on AI. That much is apparent I compiled this year’s list of marketing and communications predictions.

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Writing Communications Marketing B2B 211

Onclusive

MARCH 21, 2018

With social media, marketers have more (and cheaper) access to their communities and customers than ever, but it’s hard to keep up with the demand for quality content.

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Storytelling Media Infographics Advertising 281

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 27, 2019

Content marketing could quite possibly be the most misunderstood concept in marketing today. Most confuse content marketing as synonymous with content, which is a solid way to make sure your content marketing program underperforms, or worse, fails. So, what is content marketing?

Content Marketing 90

Content Marketing Marketing B2B Web 90

Cision

DECEMBER 14, 2015

By combining resources, Cision and PR Newswire will deliver a comprehensive suite of communications, social media, insights and analytics offerings, plus services to support clients today and into the future.

Communications 120

Communications Content Marketing Analytics Resources 120

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

This is why content marketing plays such a crucial role in media relations , among many other aspects of PR and corporate communications. Myth 1: Content is a commodity. This is why PR is well suited to figure that out and because of the experience working with editorial contacts and content.

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Content Marketing Marketing Pitching Survey 97

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Using Google Analytics, under the Acquisition tab, I can see that about 4% of our traffic has come from Referrals in the past 12 months. Unfortunately, unlike Universal Analytics, you cant see referral traffic at the URL levelonly the domain level.) To measure organic traffic using Google Analytics, goto Engagement>Landing Page.

Digital PR 112

Digital PR Report Google Radio 112

5W PR

JANUARY 7, 2025

For example, a hotel chain operating in the Middle East might need to adjust its marketing materials to be more modest and respectful of local traditions. Translate content into local languages to ensure effective communication. This includes website content, marketing materials, and social media posts.

Hotels 78

Hotels Local Marketing Engineering 78

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

It’s one of the most engaging ways to communicate with an audience, and digital platforms are doubling down on video. However, one area where video-minded PR professionals fall short is how to measure the success of video communications. Let’s look at the video communications funnel today. Vice President, Marketing Technology.

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Video Measurement Communications How To 117

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

90% of comms pros surveyed say their work has changed some, and of those, 50% say communications work has changed significantly. Most communicators say the volume of work has grown, but so too has the variety of work. Those who said communications work has “changed very significantly,” wrote: 1. More types of content.

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Communications Crisis International Internal 149

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

a) Many community newspapers going away and hopefully still being available in some kind of online format. c) More companies create their own content and channels to reach audiences instead of traditional media channels. d) Influencer marketing to cool off as far as the amounts of money companies are paying influencers.”.

Marketing 213

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 213

Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Check your social networks and Google Analytics. Facebook and Twitter have great audience insight and analytics tools that can show you which fans are engaging with your brand in addition to a post-level analysis of impressions and engagements. Google Analytics can provide demographic and location data about your site visitors.

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Blogging How To SEO Analytics 161

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2016

Breaking through with quality material will become more difficult as content marketing approaches a saturation point. If PR is all about content, it follows that SEO is a critical item in the PR practitioner’s toolbox. When it comes to content, quality and relevance have replaced sheer quantity as a key metric.

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SEO Analytics B2B Measurement 204

Critical Mention

APRIL 5, 2019

Without great content, you lessen your chance of generating leads and conversions. Simply put, content marketing is an effective way to generate and nurture leads, as well as keep your brand relevant in today’s digital world. What is content marketing? Research the types of content marketing that sell.

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Content Marketing Marketing Crisis Communications SEO 75

Prowly

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Their services include distribution to major news outlets, financial news services, websites, multimedia capabilities, and detailed analytics. Services include press release distribution, media database access, media monitoring, and analytics. They offer various packages to cater to different distribution needs and budgets.

Analytics 104

Analytics SEO Engineering Financial 104

Critical Mention

AUGUST 20, 2020

As PR pros work from home, now is a good time for them to sharpen their communication and public relations skills through educational resources. Even though many public meetings, events and conferences have been canceled, communication is still evolving. Share Tweet Share. PR Week Webinars. Talk Like Ted. PRSSA Webinars.

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Resources Communications Education Guidelines 136

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Now more than ever, brands are understanding the importance of building trust and being transparent with their audiences, not to mention the value of clear communication. Grace Platon , Communications Strategist, Communicate Grace , LLC . Maya Chakravarti V, Communications Specialist & Educationist.

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Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 216

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. Many of the blog posts published here are based on survey research, analytical studies or other sources of data. Content marketing statistics from 2020.

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Survey Marketing B2B Study 183

Landis PR

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Image courtesy of Pixabay By Brianne Miller In today’s fast-paced digital world, staying current with media relations and PR trends is essential for communications professionals. PRGN Presents The PRGN Presents podcast stands out as an invaluable resource for PR professionals seeking global perspectives on communications challenges.

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Storytelling Analytics Leadership Trends 52

Onclusive

JANUARY 16, 2019

Marketing and Communications are converging as PR has evolved radically over the last decade. To help forward-looking PR and marketing professionals navigate all of this change, AirPR, the data science and technology company that invented PR Attribution and Power of Voice , hosted the 2018 Growth PR Conference.

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Conference Storytelling Data Measurement 225

PRSay

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Here’s how to write lists posts that get the word out and boost your content marketing analytics: 1. Ann Wylie works with communicators who want to reach more readers and with organizations that want to get the word out. Got a list? Lists are easier to read and scan than paragraphs. Otherwise, skip the punctuation.

Web 177

Web Writing Analytics Training 177

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2018

And anyone who has managed a PR-driven content marketing program understands that it can work in a far more enduring way than digital advertising. High-quality, “evergreen” content can live for years, driving SEO ranking and attracting traffic for a minimal investment. .” PR outcomes are measurable.

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Journalism Advertising Advertising SEO 185

Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2019

Corporate communications departments are taking more work in-house. It’s a trend that mirrors similar patterns seen broadly in the marketing for the last several years, where CMOs have slashed agencies in favor of in-house teams. This year’s survey polled 223 communications and public relations (PR) professionals.

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Survey Media Relations Corporate Communications 118

Onclusive

DECEMBER 17, 2018

San Francisco, December 18, 2018 – AirPR ( www.airpr.com ), the data science company for communication and public relations, today announced the closing of its Series C financing of 8 million dollars. Doug Miller , VP of Customer Success at AirPR, previously marketing analytics leader at Adobe and Rocketfuel. About AirPR.

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