Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Gearing up for a productive fall means having the most efficient tools in your PR and communications toolbox. Here are nine resources (both free and paid tools) I’ve discovered that have the power to enhance your communications program in a variety of ways. There are SO many tools that I’ve “ Tech Tested ” in 2014.

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Prowly

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Today, we show you everything you need to know about press release analytics: what to measure, when and how. START MEASURING YOUR PRESS RELEASE PERFORMANCE Why traditional PR metrics are holding you back Traditionally, PR professionals have judged the success of a press release by metrics such as impressions, media pickups, and open rates.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Social media has reshaped how organizations communicate with their audiences, creating opportunities for authentic brand storytelling through the voices of employees. Understanding Employee Advocacy Employee advocacy happens when workers promote their organization through personal social media accounts and networks.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The rise of sophisticated analytics tools has created new opportunities to understand audience behavior, measure media impact, and prove ROI. Understanding Your Audience Through Analytics Google Analytics remains the foundation for understanding website visitor behavior and campaign attribution.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 9, 2018

For many organizations, at the top of the skills list, is managing digital media and analytics. More companies are active online and through social media. They seek out marketing and PR professionals who have a good grasp of digital analytics and how to track and measure campaign results and prove business value.

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Remote PR Jobs

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In this piece, you’ll learn insider tips to craft an engaging, persuasive cover letter for any Public Relations and Communications role. How to Structure a Public Relations Cover Letter A Communications or Public Relations cover letter is different from a resume. It is not just a list of skills and qua lifications.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 5, 2019

Communication is at the heart of your business and every relationship you build. Modern communicators have a responsibility to use communication as a way to build bridges between people and groups; sharing communication to help, uplift and ignite passion and positive momentum. It’s a do “good” and do “no harm” approach.

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Infographics Communications Leadership Social Media 266

Cision

MARCH 31, 2017

When I arrived at Social Media Marketing World (SMMW) last Wednesday, I was excited to learn how to generate more leads via social media. You’re in PR, communications, social media or any other marketing function. Dennis Yu: How to Use Facebook Analytics to Make Better Business Decisions.

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Business Wire

AUGUST 1, 2017

The digital revolution has brought upon a whole new world of platforms and analytics. Although it can get confusing when scrolling down a long list of numbers, it’s important to pay attention because some of those numbers can help amplify your social marketing efforts. Nowhere is this more evident than on social media platforms.

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 1, 2021

If you’ve ever evaluated PR agencies or communications technology providers, you have likely considered how their solutions compare to each other and how they fit your needs. Onclusive’s proprietary PR Attribution is the most reliable and scalable impact measurement tool for communications. Why technology ROI matters.

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Last week, we reviewed the ROI rankings of the top media monitoring and PR analytics software solutions, including Onclusive, Meltwater, Cision and Muck Rack, based on the G2 Crowd 2021 report. This week, we are focusing on comparing comprehensive media monitoring and social listening capabilities for these providers.

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Critical Mention

MARCH 23, 2021

NEW YORK — Critical Mention — the leading all-in-one earned media monitoring and intelligence platform — now integrates with Google Analytics, a crucial tool for data-oriented PR and marketing professionals. Critical Mention clients can now view Google Analytics metrics directly in Critical Mention reports.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Students and professionals will come together to discuss strategies, tactics, and best practices for a variety of situations, including initial client meetings, success measurement, motivation, integrated marketing, presentations, and nonprofit communication. Others consider blasting news releases good media relations.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 24, 2020

In the world of PR and Communications, our heroes are typically Chief Communications Officers, PR agency chiefs, masterful account executives who continually craft the right stories, and media relations experts who consistently garner great coverage. Rarely is that distinction conferred upon a technologist.

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Prowly

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Communication isnt just importantits everything. Whether its with your team, customers, the media, or your social followers, it shapes every interaction. Yet, too many businesses overlook the one thing that keeps it all together: a communication plan.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JUNE 25, 2019

Of course, communication plays a large part in a leaders’ success. With a passion for communication that builds bridges and genuine relationships, one question during the chat session stood out in my mind. How can leaders communicate more effectively through social media?”

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Onclusive

JUNE 2, 2021

PR campaign planning includes: Setting clear objectives that help drive measurable business impact and organizational success Identifying and understanding the appropriate audiences Developing a strategy to effectively communicate messages that resonate to these audiences Measuring how well these activities achieved the objectives.

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Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

PR analytics technology, such as Onclusive, can help by automatically tracking all of your worldwide media coverage, including digital, newswire, print, broadcast and radio, and analyzing which channels drove the most impact for your brand. Social media Social media provides a great opportunity to amplify your earned media content.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 5, 2019

Social media, data science, predictive analytics, news releases and comms plans – what do young communicators need to learn? ET on PR Curriculum 3.0 — What Communicators Need to Stay Relevant. Several of the questions Martin and our #PRStudChat community members will answer include: Q1.

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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

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Today, I am excited to announce that Onclusive and The RepTrak Company have entered into a strategic partnership to combine the world’s leading reputation metrics with AI-powered media analytics. Ultimately, each company aims to provide its customers with a more holistic reputation and media analytics solution to meet the moment.

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Onclusive

JULY 27, 2020

Onclusive has long been the premier provider of PR analytics. Today, we’re excited to announce the availability of an expanded product suite that makes premium media monitoring available to all types of organizations. Try Essentials and Pro for free today and see how data science can modernize your communications.

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

You may have seen this graphic last week–it was making the rounds on social media (even I shared it). It’s from LinkedIn, which aggregated data to share with us the “top skills” of today’s social media manager. Yes, social media pros do need to understand how to manage social ad campaigns.

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Social Media Media Analytics Data 174

Prowly

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The all-in-one tool is available starts at $258 per month billed annually , which includes full access to the media database, along with audience insights for outlets, email pitching, online monitoring, the AI assistant, the Prowly newsroom, and more. PR CRM Email outreach Newsrooms Basic analytics Who is it best for?

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Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In addition to existing earned and owned media analytics and reporting features, Onclusive’s PR software now includes a human-verified media contact database, integrated journalist relationship management tools, and cross-channel social listening and reporting.

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Media Software Pitching YouTube 369

Cision

JUNE 29, 2017

While technology continues changing every industry I can think of, many communications and public relations professionals hold tight to the more poetic side of storytelling. The truth is PR and communications professionals are more tech-savvy than ever. Is there an emotional response it invites on social media?

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Onclusive

JUNE 9, 2021

How do you go about surfacing the current trends across the media universe? Onclusive’s research tool, Research Trends , helps communications professionals understand what is trending in the media and on social platforms. Also, don’t forget to include owned and social media in your distribution plan.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 18, 2024

In today’s digital age, effective brand communication is essential for success. Another strategy is to utilize social media. Identify the social media platforms most active for the target audience. Use social media analytics to track engagement and optimize strategy.

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5W PR

JANUARY 27, 2025

Public relations measurement has evolved significantly with the rise of digital media and advanced analytics tools. Modern measurement goes far beyond simple press clip counting, allowing teams to track everything from social media engagement to lead generation.

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The ever-evolving landscape of social media, journalism, digital marketing, and self-publishing mean that we are entering a dynamic new era where it’s easier than ever to leverage media to promote your company. If you’re a marketer in today’s digital world, you understand the importance of media across different channels.

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Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

With this agreement, Critical Mention is now the only all-in-one earned media platform with Podchaser’s dataset and a podcast capture network built internally. In addition to podcast monitoring, the Critical Mention Earned Media Suite also includes TV, radio, social media and online news monitoring, as well as a Media Contact Database. .

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5W PR

JANUARY 29, 2025

When organizations break down the traditional silos between PR and content teams, they create opportunities for more impactful communication that resonates across all channels. Understanding the Intersection of PR and Content Marketing PR and content marketing have distinct yet complementary roles in modern communications.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Through strategic communication efforts, hotels create a compelling narrative that resonates with their target audience, highlighting unique selling points, showcasing brand values, and demonstrating a commitment to exceptional service. Leveraging Social Media Social media has become integral to the modern hospitality landscape.

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PRSay

APRIL 21, 2021

The importance of research, analysis and evaluation in the communications profession continues to grow due to the pace of change in the marketplace. Mark Weiner, a longtime PRSA member and the chief insights officer for Cognito, an international research-based communications consulting firm, is the report’s lead writer.

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Onclusive

APRIL 29, 2021

Before, during and after a PR crisis, information and communication are key. There are very few crisis situations where less communication is better. It is almost always the case that more communication, and more well-informed communication, is the best strategy. DO respond with honesty, clarity and responsibility.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Key Points of Distribution Media Outlets: Newspapers, magazines, TV and radio stations receive your press release. Social Media: Platforms like Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook can be used to amplify your message. Media Coverage Once your press release is distributed, media outlets may decide to cover your story.

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 14, 2021

This week, our blog series comparing top media monitoring and PR analytics software solutions, including Onclusive, Meltwater, Cision and Muck Rack, continues with an overview of media contact database, campaign management and reporting tools. Solutions for your media relations workflow.

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