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. At least in the interim.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 20, 2018

Measuring Corporate Reputation: Perception or Performance? A pivotal part of Harris Poll and Reptrak’s research centers on measuring the “pulse” or “emotional appeal” of a given brand. But they diverge on Apple and Google. Harris Poll has Google at #29 and Apple at #28; while Reptrak has Google at #3 and Apple at only #58!

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

Here at SHIFT we’re big fans of Think With Google. Critical and creative thinking are fast becoming the skills to develop and Google seeks to help with that with this product. Google’s new guide, “ Measure What Matters Most “, drives home the point of improving outcomes by focusing on the customer journey.

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Cision

JUNE 1, 2017

The only way a PESO model can give PR pros a seat at the executive table is to measure, measure, measure. Without measuring your PESO activities’ effectiveness, you don’t know where to focus. Many communicators claim to have chosen this industry because they hate math. Paid Media. Is it driving sales?

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Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Last week, SHIFT and NATIONAL Public Relations (SHIFT’s parent company) had the honor of representing the public relations world at the Measurement For Growth Google Analytics™ Certified Partner Summit. How often do you use Google Maps (or equivalent traffic and mapping apps) on your daily commute?

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Onclusive

JULY 7, 2021

All organizations communicate their vision and product value, but not all communications efforts are effective. Key messages are the essence of what you wish to communicate, serving as the foundation of your communications strategy and giving it focus and control. SOUNDBITE PERFORMANCE: Why message resonance is important.

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Cision

MAY 16, 2016

It details a multi-country, multi-industry survey examining how successfully businesses communicate across their organizations. “Strategy” dimension – The extent that an employee understands their organization’s strategy and believes that it will result in a positive endstate in the market. Importance.

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5W PR

JANUARY 17, 2020

Although its harder to measure the efficacy of PR efforts than it is to measure the same statistics for say, advertising, there are many ways to measure the reach and success of a PR message. Market Surveys –Typically this will involve before-and-after surveys regarding awareness of your brand.

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The Resolution Blog

MAY 24, 2017

How refusing to offer AVE’s led to two global AMEC awards and very happy clients On May 17th, 2017 AMEC announced the winners for their International Communication Effectiveness awards. Great evaluation case of an original PR campaign and a good example of how research can help define and measure outputs and outreach.”

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Business Wire

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Public relations reliance on impressions and Advertising Value Equivalents is both about the complexity of and lack of access to the data; PR is not on the front lines of data collection tools like Google Analytics which is often managed by web or marketing teams.

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Today I share Deborah Weinstein’s answers to questions about the challenges confronting social media marketing and digital communications. Are the social media waters still safe for marketing? The thing about marketing is that to fill your net you have to fish where the fish are. Be Helpful.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Professionals across the globe share analysis and perhaps, aspiration, in offering up PR and marketing predictions for 2022. As I’ve done for the last several years , I solicited and compiled a list of predictions from professionals across the PR and marketing community. You’ll find my own prognostication at the very bottom.

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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. Proven business value.

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Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

During our INBOUND15 talk on How to Measure the Value of PR in the 21st Century, one audience member raised this fascinating question: “How do you measure understanding, and where does it fit in the PR funnel?” In Google Analytics, three metrics hint at understanding. Vice President, Marketing Technology.

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Cision

AUGUST 17, 2017

Google uses big data to show you as many useful ads as possible when you search for things online. While advertisers and marketers have been busy pioneering ways to use this type of data, the PR industry has been left behind. Marketing execs already understand the power of earned media.

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

We talk a lot about measuring PR on this blog and as a reader, you know that not all PR tactics directly impact the bottom line. If you don’t already have measurement tools and dashboards in place, these questions commonly asked by clients and brand management alike can be a good indicator that it’s well past time to get started.

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Cision

JULY 20, 2017

We know data and technology are key to solving these issues and I’m excited to share that our most recent updates to the Cision Communications Cloud™ address these very pain points. Communicators must use a multi-channel approach to effectively reach their target audiences – no secret there.

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The Resolution Blog

JULY 20, 2017

You can get answers to this stuff with Google Analytics. In my experience many PR teams (both in-house and agency) just don’t get given access to Google Analytics accounts. It’s not just a lack of communication between PR and digital marketing that can block analytics access. But so few PR people use this data.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

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. This includes familiarity with social media management, content creation, and influencer marketing. Just ask Google. Post-ChatGPT, our jobs may get easier.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

As public relations professionals, we know that PR measurement is essential to the success of our campaigns, budgets and client relationships. We attend webinars, dabble with Google Analytics and follow the latest blogs to learn how to move from traditional to relevant measurement. PR Measurement is Not One Size Fits All.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 25, 2023

With the rise of online shopping and the increasing influence of digital platforms, traditional marketing strategies are no longer enough to stay competitive. Understanding digital marketing and its role in the retail industry is crucial for businesses looking to thrive in this new landscape.

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Landis PR

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Healthcare communications changed along with it, but no one could have predicted at the start of COVID that we’d be struggling with this continuing crisis today. How do we navigate ongoing changes in healthcare communications? It’s vital to get comfortable in a new mindset that measures metrics all along vs. “at the end of the program.”

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Beyond PR

JANUARY 11, 2018

2017 was quite a year for marketing and PR professionals. Earned media has become increasingly important with 89 percent of marketing/communications professionals saying they use it to support the demand generation goal of driving brand awareness. How Cision® Impact Measures Earned Media.

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Katie Paine's Measurement Blog

MARCH 9, 2023

Making up Metrics I was recently on a conference call with a respected nternational measurement organization and a new member of the group was explaining how she’d been pressured by her CEO to put a dollar value on her efforts. “So There should be a special place in measurement hell for people who make up bad metrics.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In the post-pandemic era, communicators have an opportunity to start fresh with their careers. The future job market features more remote job opportunities than ever before. In this new era, we can apply an entrepreneurial mindset when looking for our next communications jobs. Target your job searches.

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Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The current growth is fuelled by mobile devices, interest in audio content and a boom in audio marketing. Almost six million people listen to a podcast each week in the UK according to Ofcom’s Communications Market Report 2018. Data for the US market is comparable. million in 2013 to 5.9 million in 2018.

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Newsfile

OCTOBER 24, 2023

By Melissa Strle The worldwide public relations market is valued at approximately $107 billion U.S. Avoiding PR communication mistakes in this important market is paramount for PR pros. This means that avoiding PR communication mistakes is probably high on your list of priorities. dollars in 2023. in the coming years.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Drastic changes in the media and cultural landscape have altered PR and marketing in recent years. RELATED: Take the first step in achieving communications excellence ] This means the credibility of media outlets and other information sources is more important than in the past. PR is more measurable than ever.

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 11, 2018

I have been writing about issues challenging social media and digital communications, and speaking with thought leaders on the topic. Are the social media waters still safe for marketing? This is because social media is a channel and just one of many in the marketing mix. Thanks for participating, Frank!

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Shift Communications

APRIL 20, 2015

We talk a lot about Google Analytics at SHIFT – both on the blog and as we integrate it as an important tool for client projects and campaigns. Few digital marketing tools are more widespread and more thorough than Google Analytics, but many PR pros aren’t familiar enough to make it work for them. Amanda Grinavich.

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Fortunately, in the age of social media and digital marketing, we have more tools and resources than ever to understand our audiences, to know how we’re doing. For that, we’ll turn to our stalwart, Google Analytics. Vice President, Marketing Technology. First and foremost, let’s understand if we’re even reaching new audiences.

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Landis PR

JANUARY 30, 2024

Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Michelle Lyng, Novitas Communications. Research shows that 44% of decision-makers become less receptive to sales calls and traditional marketing during economic downturns. For the Photo courtesy of Pixabay original blog, please visit here.

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Presspage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

When it comes to measuring success , public relations and corporate communications professionals tend to get the short end of the stick. ” And, with all the advances in technology today, there has to be a better way to measure success. Impressions. Website Traffic. and engagement.

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Measurement Analysis Analytics Reputation 68

Critical Mention

JANUARY 9, 2019

In a world ruled by technology, simply being aware of marketing trends is not enough. Understanding their intricacies and how to use them in your 2019 marketing plan is critical to your success this year. We’ve outlined the top marketing trends of 2019 and how to use them to stay ahead of your competition! Data drives marketing.

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Shift Communications

MARCH 30, 2015

Maryalicia asked about how you might use Google Analytics for a hospital: What a terrific question. As a Google Analytics Certified Partner , we’re happy to share how Google Analytics can integrate into healthcare and hospitals. Think about what things hospitals measure in terms of marketing. Christopher S.

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The Resolution Blog

APRIL 9, 2019

I’ve had experience with agencies where I’ve produced great work, but there was no real way to measure it. When we look at the structure of the PESO model, it’s about integrating a whole communications program and making sure it can be measured and linked back to a business’ growth. Then you start to break it down.

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Stephen Waddington

APRIL 10, 2021

Communications and public relations teams have moved to virtual working during COVID-19. is investigating the impact of the pandemic on the tools used by agencies and communication teams. You can view our initial analysis in a Google Document. A new project aims to characterise a COVID-19 PRstack. The Wadds Inc.

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