An online survey of public relations professionals uncovered insights—both encouraging and worrisome—related to the responsibilities and leadership in the communications profession.
Measurement
Stumped on PR Metrics? Try a ‘Hybrid’ Approach
November 20th, 2013 by Matthew Schwartz“Did this change behavior?” As data becomes integral to public relations, the question may be the new mantra for marketing communications professionals.
4 Tips to Measure the Success of Your Content Strategy
November 18th, 2013 by Richard BrownellEstablishing built-in metrics to measure the performance of a content strategy is key to its success.
A Gnawing Crisis in PR: Measuring The ROI on Social Media Channels
November 18th, 2013 by Kami HuysePublic Relations professionals are under more and more pressure to measure the results of their work. At the same time, the professional media outlets, which have been the mainstay of the third-party credibility model, continue to crumble while digital communication has taken center stage.
Mobile Devices Are Constantly In Reach; Your Twitter Fans Want a Response to Their Queries (10 Minutes Ago)
November 18th, 2013 by PRNEWSThere were very few investors who waited to jump on Twitter’s IPO when the social networking platform went public on November 7. In a similar vein more than half (53%) of consumers that reach out to brands on Twitter expect a (very) quick follow up, according to a new study.
Digging Deeper on PR Campaign Performance
November 11th, 2013 by Mike SamecMy previous two articles set the stage for developing a successful tracking program. We begin by defining objectives and establishing tracking mechanisms to ensure proper data collection.
Break Out the Crystal Ball: 20 Marketing Trends for 2014 (Infographic)
November 1st, 2013 by Caysey WeltonHard to believe, but 2014 is just around the corner. Planning is underway, budgets are being set and it seems that marketers will be pivoting their focus next year to meet the demands of the digital consumer.
Americans Don’t Want to Work for Companies With Bad Reputations; Millennials Don’t Like Your Email Promos
October 28th, 2013 by PRNEWS▶ A Buyer’s Market For The Unemploye d? Nearly three-quarters of Americans (69%) would rather be unemployed than work for a company that has a bad reputation, according to a recent study by Corporate
Marketing and PR Recipe For Revenue Gravy
October 21st, 2013 by Debbie Qaqish“Click.” Did you hear that? That’s the sound of a switch turning on as PR professionals realize they can make revenue gravy.
How To Demystify The Power of Big Data
October 21st, 2013 by John RoderickBig business is officially obsessed with Big Data. According to a new survey of Fortune 1000 C-suite executives conducted by NewVantage Partners, 91% of executives said their organizations have Big Data initiatives planned or in progress.