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What is Data-Driven PR? Part 1 of 9

Shift Communications

We’ve used the expression data-driven PR for quite some time now, but haven’t clearly defined it. What does data-driven PR mean? How do you know whether your public relations efforts are data-driven or not? To be data-driven is to make decisions with data first and foremost.

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Find your Brand’s Optimum Facebook Strategy

Shift Communications

The Facebook news feed algorithm is in constant flux. One of the fundamental truths to Facebook in current environments, however, is that brands (in general) need to pay in order to be seen. One of the fundamental truths to Facebook in current environments, however, is that brands (in general) need to pay in order to be seen.

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Share your data for a better PR program

Shift Communications

If you’re working with a data-driven PR firm, chances are at some point in your relationship you will be asked to grant access to a variety of marketing and data systems. To understand how systems access informs your PR program, we’ll reference the SHIFT Earned Media Hub Strategy as the base framework.

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Advanced analytics: position, velocity, and acceleration

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One of the ideas I shared was looking beyond just the data that comes out of the box from tools like Google Analytics, Facebook insights, etc. and using some relatively simple mathematical principles to turn data into insights. You had 100 likes on your best Facebook post yesterday. Today you have 110.

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How to Use Analytics to Build Your 2015 Marketing Plan

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The third spike is from our Facebook Page Cost Calculator. That’s worth revisiting and upgrading, especially in the wake of the latest Facebook algorithm changes. The post How to Use Analytics to Build Your 2015 Marketing Plan appeared first on SHIFT Communications PR Agency | Boston | New York | San Francisco.

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Data doesn’t have to be scary

Shift Communications

You can use the data provided in Facebook’s Audience Insights to better inform paid advertising targeting and drive content decisions by creating more of the kinds of content your audience likes. tells you when someone clicks on your site from a Facebook page or from a Google search). Create content for your audience.

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How to Research Industry Trends Hassle-Free

Shift Communications

While Twitter isn’t the center of attention when it comes to social media platforms these days, it is the most transparent with its data. Instagram and Facebook use hashtags as well. Not only is it free but it gives you the flexibility and access to public postings on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Reddit. Lisa Zanchi.

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