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6 social media metrics you should invariably track

Brand24

Not sure how to keep track of your marketing activities? We might have something for you. Here are 6 social media marketing metrics you should track.

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Ethics and ghostwriting

Axia PR

Ghostwriting is a commonplace practice in public relations and can be found everywhere, from your favorite books to the most notable speeches. But what exactly is ghostwriting? It may be easier to start with what ghostwriting isn’t. Ghostwriting isn’t plagiarism. Plagiarism is the theft of original work with no attribution or permission given by the original author.

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I Asked the Internet what ‘Good Content’ Looks Like

Cision

Our best advice for building better content across the board.

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Best Practices for Understanding Media Trends

Onclusive

Join Onclusive’s 30-minute workshop led by Deidre Breakenridge & Rachel Beauvais who will demonstrate various uses cases and best practices for leveraging technology to understand trends in the media. In This Webinar You’ll Learn: How trending topics should inform your overall communications strategy Using social media signals to detect which topics are gaining traction Analyzing sentiment to determine which trends to embrace Translating topic insights into story development and pitch

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The Upside of Leaked Internal Communications: 2024 Mini Benchmark Report

Leaked internal communications can be strategically valuable assets rather than just risks to manage. When used proactively, these leaks can highlight leadership and innovation—qualities that resonate in today’s media. By approaching internal comms with a dual-purpose approach, companies shift from mere risk avoidance to leveraging these moments as credible public messages around strategy.

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10 Podcasts PR Pros Should Listen To

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

PR agencies must stay up to date on current events and industry news. Most PR specialists will have an active Twitter and several news sites open as they work to check for news opportunities. While our main goal in PR is staying informed about various industries, from ad tech to zythology , we also need to be plugged into comms and PR. Nearly 20 million people listen to podcasts on a daily basis, and there are some great ones that cover PR news and trends.

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We are Proud to be Gold Winners at 2020 AMEC Awards

Cision

Cision brings home 10 AMEC Awards for work with Macmillan Cancer Support, JLR, and more.

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The new, diverse faces of the Power List

Steve Barrett on PR

Damon Jones is No. 1 as 21 communicators make their first appearance.

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How To Craft A Winning Award Submission

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Whether it’s a 40 Under 40 list for top executives or a trade case history honor, industry awards generate great PR for organizations and their employees. Earning an industry award can position a company as a leading employer, an innovative partner, or the maker of an outstanding product. Yet crafting a winning entry for a professional award can be daunting.

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The world has changed. It’s time to update how we measure effective communications

The Resolution Blog

Recent events, social movements, politics, oh and a global pandemic have changed a few things in 2020. So it’s no surprise that the PR industry is assessing how the public have adjusted and are reviewing what matters when measuring communications. Yesterday, the Association of Measurement and Evaluation of Communications (AMEC) hosted a virtual global summit. […].

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The Importance of Personalizing Your Press Release for Journalists

Journalists receive an overwhelming number of press releases daily, making it hard for your news to stand out. While some news is valuable, most is not.

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Display or Search Network?

Ronn Torossian

Trying to decide between the two if the budget can only afford one? In a perfect world, both would work well together but if a choice must be made, there are many things to consider. A recent study before the pandemic by keyword management company WordStream revealed that of 23 industries analyzed, every one scored […]. The post Display or Search Network?

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Bringing Employees Back to Work Safely

PRSay

As parts of the country continue to emerge from the coronavirus shutdown, business owners are rethinking their workspaces to help their employees feel safe and productive. Many companies are opting to carry on with the work-from-home policies they started during this past March and April. Twitter and Square, for example, have both announced that their employees can continue to work remotely.

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Barcelona Principles 3.0 for the measurement and evaluation of communications

Stuart Bruce

The Barcelona Principles 3.0 are the latest iteration of AMEC’s Barcelona Principles which were first launched in 2010. The Barcelona Principles aren’t meant to tell … © Stuart Bruce - Barcelona Principles 3.0 for the measurement and evaluation of communications was first published on Stuart Bruce's PR Futurist by Stuart Bruce - Modernising public relations and communications for the digital age.

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Traditional vs Digital PR: An Unwanted Romance?

Prowly

How many times have you wondered what digital PR is and how it differs from traditional public relations? Public relations has gone through a dramatic change over the last few years, diving into SEO and digital marketing. As a result, the digital PR trend has shifted the whole PR industry. It demands greater cross-functionality between […]. The post Traditional vs Digital PR: An Unwanted Romance?

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Do's and Don'ts: How to Pitch Your Press Release to Journalists

Speaker: Michelle Garrett, PR Consultant, Author, Speaker

Yes - press releases are still relevant in the world of public relations! 🎯 Ever wondered how to write a compelling press release, or what are current best practices for pitching your news to earn media coverage? In this exclusive webinar with Michelle Garrett, PR Consultant, we’ll cover tips and advice to help you get the most out of each piece of news you pitch!

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Mis- or Dis-Information?

Ronn Torossian

Aside from the stress, anxiety and isolation brought on by the pandemic, the public has also had to deal with determining if what they’re hearing and seeing in the media and/or online is true or false, or various shades of both. In the fast pace of social media, brands sometimes must deal with such challenges. […]. The post Mis- or Dis-Information?

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Planning for the Post-Coronavirus Road Ahead

PRSay

As a discipline, crisis management is categorized into three phases: pre-crisis (which involves prevention and preparation); crisis response; and post-crisis (evaluation and preparation). Some crises pass quickly, and also have short post-crisis phases that are measured in days or weeks. Other crises endure longer — and, even once resolved, entail phases that can last for months or years.

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CEOs are bracing for COVID’s ultimate impact—what are the biggest threats to recovery?

Agility PR Solutions

The COVID crisis has already decimated most industries and obliterated traditional strategy, and with numbers again heading in the wrong direction, chief executives are trying to stay positive but many are preparing for the worst. New research from global leadership community YPO offers new insights into the impact the global pandemic has had on businesses, […].

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Now is the time to diversify your social ad strategy

Communications Conversations

In case you missed it, the list is now pretty long of companies boycotting Facebook to support the #StopHateforProfit campaign. Unilever, Coca-Cola, Patagonia and Ben & Jerrys are just a few of the companies on the list. Some of these companies are boycotting for July. And, some, like Unilever, are boycotting for the second half of the year, which is quite a substantial move.

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Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?

Whether your organization is at the start of its sustainability and impact journey or years into it, many brands share a common concern: the uncertainty of whether they are sending stakeholders mixed messages. Creating content that speaks to your audience's “love language” can be a tricky dance. But, worry not! 3BL has put together tips to ensure that your content not only finds its rhythm but also resonates with your target audiences.

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Cut Through the Clutter: 7 Steps to Receive Targeted News Releases

Cision

How to cut through the clutter and customize a newsfeed that’s tailored to your needs with PR Newswire for Journalists.

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Communicators Discuss Challenges for the Asian American & Pacific Islander Community

PRSay

On May 19, PRSA hosted the first webinar in its Diverse Dialogues series to celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. As a Filipina American and member of the PRSA National Diversity & Inclusion Committee, I appreciated that our first webinar addressed what we, the Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, have been dealing with since the COVID-19 outbreak began.

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The digital future we’ve been predicting is here—and brands better take notice

Agility PR Solutions

Over the last few months we’ve undergone a pandemic-induced acceleration toward digital transformation that has propelled our society forward into a new reality, guided by emerging technologies and a near-total digital workforce. We’ve watched as a massive technological integration has taken place seemingly overnight—a feat futurists once predicted would materialize over multiple years.

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Tracking Ad Spend Throughout COVID-19

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

The advertising industry has been hit hard during by the pandemic, especially on TV commercials. Our client MediaRadar , an ad sales intelligence platform, has been tracking ad spend across industries like sports, travel, pet brands, video games, and toys and games. . As sports will soon return to TV, MediaRadar CEO Todd Krizelman shared insights with Hollywood Reporter.

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Adapting to the Future: The Evolving Role of Crisis Management Firms in a Rapidly Changing World

As the Internet continues to grow and change, the role of Online Crisis Management firms is evolving. This article explores how these firms are adapting to the new topography of Online Crisis Management. Through interviews with industry experts and case studies, we uncover the key strategies and tactics that are driving success in this dynamic field.

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Business thriving during COVID? Promote with caution

The Stalwart Blog

Well, COVID is shutting down businesses again as we talked about last week. Yet some businesses continue to do well, even thrive! If you own such a company, congrats! But how do you position it without sounding opportunistic or boastful? Doing so can create your own Crisis PR situation. You can still promote your success. Just do it in terms of the value you bringing to employees and customers.

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COVID has changed the marketing and PR game, not eliminated it

Axia PR

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies have decided their best course of action is to suspend their ad spending and limit their PR expenditures. This could wind up being a big mistake.

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The COVID crisis pushed shoppers to switch retailers and brands—why many won’t go back

Agility PR Solutions

Nothing has been the same since March, and “the same” may never be the same ever again—and not surprisingly, brand loyalty has proven to be a COVID casualty. New research from retail solutions firm Advantage Sales finds pandemic-driven out-of-stocks, growing safety and financial concerns, and changing values have spurred shoppers to try different retailers and […].

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A Conversation with Jason Michael, VP Consumer Tech

Barokas

Like our client Techstars, Barokas Communications abides by the motto of “Give First.” This rule of thumb manifests itself perhaps most visibly in the time we provide helping seed and early stage startups understand the why, the when and the how to engage with a PR partner. Our guidance comes from more than 20 years working across the tech landscape, including the aerospace, AI, fintech, health tech, and sports and entertainment categories.

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Peter H. Paulsen’s Inspiring Tale Continues to Resonate in 2024

Two years after its initial release, Peter H. Paulsen’s book, From Brick and Mortar to Prosperity, continues to inspire readers around the globe.

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Ofcom report: lockdown Internet usage up but only by 30 minutes

Stephen Waddington

The latest Ofcom data records increased lockdown internet usage but not by as much as you think. The bigger question is whether media habits will change long term. I’m preoccupied at the moment by the question of whether the behaviours that we’ve adopted during lockdown will stick long term. History shows that we overestimate the impact of crisis or shock events.

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Start Your Own Show

PR for Anyone

Do you have a ton of content already online and/or in your brain? Ever wonder what to do with it all? You might want to consider starting your own show. You can create a podcast, either audio, video, or many people are doing both. Record your show on video and export the audio and upload that to a podcast platform. Podcasts are super hot right now. You can repurpose your content by taking what you’ve written and turning on your camera and start a video podcast or YouTube program or do a recordin

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PR terminology in focus: These 10 digital PR terms seem to leave pros most baffled

Agility PR Solutions

It’s never a bad time to come to terms with the terms driving the PR industry now. Working in PR is stressful enough, especially for junior staffers, without being tripped up by the many terms and phrases batted around the office. Consequently, Elstree, UK-based Reboot Digital PR Agency conducted a survey of British practitioners to […]. The post PR terminology in focus: These 10 digital PR terms seem to leave pros most baffled appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.