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This week, we’re continuing our April blog series focused on helping communications teams to get the credit they deserve and the resources they need by making a key shift to data-drivenPR and communications. Influence: Brand Impact. Action: PR Attribution. ” – Katie Watson, VP Communications, 23andMe.
This week, we’re continuing our April blog series focused on helping communications teams to get the credit they deserve and the resources they need by making a key shift to data-drivenPR and communications. Influence: Brand Impact. Action: PR Attribution.
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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.
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We went on the create the AI in PR (abbreviated to AIinPR) panel thanks to the support of then President Sarah Waddington and CEO Alastair McCapra. It has contributed to research projects, and developed thought leadership content. As you’ll discover Kerry is driven and hugely enthusiastic.
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