The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

The TEKsystems report on the Top Digital Skills CMOs are looking for in 2018 has analytics top of the list. While measurement has long been a vital part of marketing, it hasn’t always been part of the required PR resume.

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Analytics Measurement Social Media Writing 100

Presspage

JANUARY 21, 2025

In this blog, well explore why press releases are still a must-have in 2025, how to write them like a pro, and how to tailor them for any situation. Tips for writing a great press release We interviewed seven PR professionals to learn their best practices for effective press releases. Would it spark genuine interest?

Writing 78

Writing How To Product Launch Crisis 78

Prowly

JANUARY 14, 2025

If youre struggling with crafting compelling emails, write them using the new dynamic AI prompts for: expert comment suggestions, interview opportunities, or sharing survey or research results. Expanding your media lists Writing an email or a press release? Get automatic contact recommendations based on what you write!

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Pitching Data Analytics Writing 104

The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 22, 2017

Can you measure the quality of your content? The quality of writing and visuals is very subjective. Tracking Success with Analytics. Google Analytics can help you discover how well your content is performing. With digital analytics it’s possible to know exactly how effective your content is.

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Measurement How To Guidelines Analytics 154

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

News outlets are paying attention to analytics in an effort to learn more about what their audiences read and watch – and why. News outlets mostly measure the wrong things,” writes Tom Rosenstiel, a senior fellow with the Brookings Institution and Executive Director of API.

Analytics 100

Analytics Digital PR Measurement Enterprise 100

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

News outlets are paying attention to analytics in an effort to learn more about what their audiences read and watch – and why. News outlets mostly measure the wrong things,” writes Tom Rosenstiel, a senior fellow with the Brookings Institution and Executive Director of API.

Analytics 100

Analytics Digital PR Measurement Enterprise 100

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 9, 2014

For that, we’ll turn to our stalwart, Google Analytics. There are any number of tools that can allow you to download the biographical data of your Twitter following, such as tools from Moz, Sysomos, Simply Measured, and even Twitter’s own API. Analytics Data-Driven PR Marketing Marketing Technology Metrics Strategy Tools'

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Measurement Data-Driven PR How To Exercises 161

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Types of Media Coverage: News Articles: Journalists may write articles based on your press release, adding their analysis and insights. Blogs and Online Publications: Bloggers and online journalists might write about your announcement, providing additional reach.

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Crisis Management Analytics Radio Analysis 250

Cision

APRIL 27, 2015

I started writing this piece with the intention of sharing “best practices” for using Google Analytics to measure PR. Google Analytics without an understanding of its mechanisms is useless hammer. Shonali Burke , one of the eminent thought-leaders in PR measurement calls these tools ”shiny objects.”

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Analytics Google Measurement Data 120

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

PR pros will need to either write content themselves or help to drive strategy with a team of writers, editors and guest blog contributors. Measuring the effectiveness of internal communications is an interesting PR problem that has often been debated by experts. Writing & Editing of Miscellaneous PR Assets.

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Training Media Training Crisis Communications Reputation 370

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). I find fiction reading really improves my writing because, in the course of being entertained, Im consuming examples of how published authors describe abstract concepts. Google offers free courses on analytics and AI.

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Google Course Survey YouTube 157

5W PR

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Training should address: Core brand messages and values Industry positioning Target audience preferences Content themes and topics Writing style guidelines Measuring Success and ROI Tracking program performance helps optimize strategies and demonstrate value.

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Employee Social Media Reputation Guidelines 88

Onclusive

OCTOBER 23, 2019

However, the challenge with the communications industry has always been the lack of credible metrics, much less the ability to measure how these investments map to quantifiable business outcomes. Onclusive is a marketing analytics company revolutionizing the communications industry with data science. Exceptional writing skills.

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Marketing Case Study Software Analytics 46

5W PR

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Encouraging participation in social media campaigns, writing blog posts, or speaking at industry events gives employees a voice. Measurement and Analytics To measure the effectiveness of PR efforts, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and analyzing data is essential.

Corporate 78

Corporate Reputation Strategy Storytelling 78

Cision

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Public relations and data analytics used to be worlds apart. In the old days, most PR measurement consisted of soliciting opinions directly through surveys and indirectly by measuring behaviors based on opinions, like buying or voting. Measurement focused on outputs instead of outcomes, or efforts simply went unmeasured.

Measurement 120

Measurement Trends Analytics Data 120

Cision

MAY 11, 2015

“When you talk about tracking user behavior on the web…at the base level everyone put a Google Analytics tag on each page of their site and they could see what page got the most traffic and where people were coming from. Using out-of-date measurement techniques? Using out-of-date measurement techniques?

Measurement 120

Measurement Tools Analytics Google 120

Prowly

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Prowly: feature comparison Cision Prowly Media database size 1.4M+ 1M+ Press release creator Yes Yes Newswire Yes No Online newsroom Yes Yes Media monitoring Yes Yes Social media listening Yes Yes Coverage reports Yes Yes Automated follow-up emails No Yes Email analytics Advanced Advanced Pros Over 1.4M What features does it offer?

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Comparison Software Tools Analytics 104

Cision

JUNE 16, 2015

So I guide people toward reasonable goals and then show them what to measure so they know that their press releases were actually a success, despite the lack of fame that resulted. So What Do I Need to Measure? Modernize your PR measurement with our free tip sheet. Want more accurate PR measurement? Still relying on AVE?

Measurement 120

Measurement Software Nonprofit Analytics 120

Onclusive

JUNE 21, 2017

Today’s PR strategies are more iterative, forming a continuous loop where outcomes are measured and insights are frequently incorporated back into the strategy. PR professionals and marketers alike are beginning to see PR attribution as a mandatory mechanism for accurate marketing measurement. “ Fact: PR is often a fire drill.

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Storytelling SEO Community Insurance 329

Cision

DECEMBER 18, 2017

If past analytics tell you that blog posts about staying organized do really well in September, you can mark down some possible titles to write in that month. We do that at Cision — use our own insights and campaign tools to understand the market, craft and implement strategy and measure impact.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

In addition, this same disruption – led by the 2024 election, the speed of misinformation and continued economic uncertainty – will require a strong measure of GRIT. Performance marketing has led the community to this wild notion that B2B marketing should only engage in measurable tactics.

Writing 211

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 211

Cision

JANUARY 3, 2018

Speculation runs rampant, but likely part of the cause of the budget crunch is the fact that it’s so difficult to measure results from content marketing. Know that there are tools that solve the content and earned media measurement challenge. Know that there are tools that solve the content and earned media measurement challenge.

Measurement 225

Measurement Tools eBook Content Marketing 225

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

PR professionals and communicators, however, have not, as a whole, significantly changed how they measure their success. CMOs and CEOs are starting to ask: Why can’t PR be measured and attributed the way that marketing efforts can? The typical response is that PR ROI and Earned Media are more difficult to measure.

Analytics 170

Analytics Measurement Data Technology 170

Cision

MAY 26, 2017

I always loved to write. How does analytics drive PR strategy? However, with the evolution of PR, we’ve been able to incorporate more measurable tactics. To put it plainly, analytics produce tangible, measurable results. Have a love for writing — or at least like it. The talent pool is tremendous.

Analytics 227

Analytics Measurement Pitching Travel 227

Sword and the Script

JUNE 23, 2020

A study shows PR and communications can improve measurement with a little more effort; here’s a look at the metrics most commonly cited Measurement and proving value is the top challenge facing PR and communications , according to the 3 rd annual JOTW Communications Survey for 2020. So, how are communicators leveling up?

Measurement 97

Measurement Communications Survey B2B 97

5W PR

JANUARY 26, 2025

At 5WPR, we’ve seen firsthand how AI tools transform traditional PR practices into data-driven, real-time operations that deliver measurable results. Content Creation and Personalization AI writing tools can now assist in drafting press releases, social media posts, and other PR materials.

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Publicity System Crisis Management Analysis 78

The Resolution Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2017

The best data would pulled direct from the Mail Online’s site analytics where we could look at how many people found, engaged with and shared the page the coverage was on. But that still isn’t possible unless you work at the Mail and are friends with the analytics team. What’s the best data? So what else do we have? Thank you Steph!

Measurement 120

Measurement Data Analytics Tools 120

5W PR

MARCH 7, 2025

The fitness industry’s adoption of AI-driven marketing has produced measurable results – with companies reporting up to 20% higher customer retention rates and a 15% increase in member engagement through AI-powered personalization strategies.

Marketing 78

Marketing System Data Analytics 78

The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The trick to getting good content from an AI service is to learn how to write excellent prompts. Give it an identity to write from, a tone of voice to use, and enough context about the topic so that you get a great response back. Set measurable goals and start tracking right away. Never use it straight from AI.

Trends 182

Trends Marketing Wikipedia Reddit 182

Business Wire

MARCH 20, 2018

Business Insider ’s Tanza Loudenback said that modern media outlets are less structured which gives reporters more flexibility for writing stories that readers want. If we don’t want to write it, no one’s going to want to read it,” Loudenback said. Analytics surface what news and consumer stories are performing the best.

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Reddit Media Analytics Trends 160

Onclusive

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Since 2012, AirPR Software has provided PR and content marketing professionals with reporting and analytics that actually matter to the C-Suite and core stakeholders. New features include a fully customizable dashboard with unlimited widgets, competitive analysis, broadcast monitoring, & Trends TM.

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Software Analysis Comparison Trends 207

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

This requires a combination of creative thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to develop and execute against plan. We need to be able to use social media platforms to reach and engage curated audiences, as well as measure the success of our campaigns. A strong understanding of digital and social media platforms is a must.

Analytics 170

Analytics Social Media Tools Trends 170

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The most effective blogs in B2B marketing tend to publish longer posts, more frequently, with visuals, paid distribution and analytical measurement Blogging doesn’t have the appeal that voice search, personalization or influencer marketing do in B2B marketing, but when it’s done right, it’s surely effective, according to a new study.

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B2B Study Blogging Survey 169

PRSay

MARCH 11, 2019

The ways companies and leaders behave — or misbehave — have made major headlines in an unprecedented fashion this past year,” they write. Writes thecompany10, “CEOs and boards are deepening their understanding that culture matters, and bad culture can destroy enterprises, even those with strong revenues and profits.”

Trends 151

Trends Communications Employee Enterprise 151

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

Vendors are giving us reason to be optimistic about public relations technology – from AI that will predict your pitching success to more tangible PR measurement and attribution. So, I started tracking the community and publishing three different writing series on PR technology ( PR Tech Sums , PR Tech Briefing s, and Product Reviews ).

Technology 173

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 173

Cision

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Editorial Guidelines: Establish writing standards to ensure consistency across content. Conclude by Measuring Your Initial Success  . Once you’ve relaunched your corporate image, you can evaluate the success of your rebrand by tracking: Web Analytics: Did traffic spike during the brand launch? Informative?

Corporate 270

Corporate Branding Brand Guidelines 270

ReimaginePR

APRIL 9, 2020

All decent writing is structured. Training writing documents using a timer to achieve an incredible sense of how quickly you must write. Writing an analytical article isn’t an effortless occupation and it demands doing lots of homework. Flow creating is simply a very effective mode of creating documents.

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