Measurement

ABC’s of Content Marketing: Always Be Content-Optimizing

June 4th, 2013 by

A content marketing strategy should be a feedback loop centered on measurable objectives and calls to action, says Waggener Edstrom’s Kiersten Lawson.

Your Pocket Guide to PR Social Measurement

May 30th, 2013 by

Tying social media metrics to organizational goals can be a real bear. Use this matrix to make things easier.

4 Ground Rules for Sharing Social Metrics With Your CEO

May 24th, 2013 by

Don’t wait for your CEO to say “bottom-line me” when you’re reporting social media metrics.

Why ROI is Often a Useless Metric for PR Professionals

May 21st, 2013 by

Planning PR campaigns is only half the battle—you also need to prove that your efforts made a difference.

Along With Rise of Big Data Comes Risk of ‘Leakage’; Sure, It’s Not Sexy, But Senior Executives Prefer LinkedIn

May 20th, 2013 by

When it comes to making the most of your data, control is the name of the game. LinkedIn remains the top social media network for business professionals

These are the Barcelona Principles You Should Internalize

May 15th, 2013 by

Take a look at one PR expert’s Barcelona Principles cheat sheet.

For American Airlines’ Social Media Analyst, Crisis Management & Social Strategy Should Be a Work in Progress

May 8th, 2013 by

Amy O’Brien knows all too well about crisis management: In early April 2013, a computer system failure grounded more than 700 of the airline’s flights.

Measurement is Sexy. Really.

May 1st, 2013 by

There you are, reporting to your CEO on the outcome of a recent PR campaign you spearheaded. Your excitement is contagious as the CEO wants to know more about the positive tone, product awareness and… Continued

5 Ways For PR Pros to Gauge Social Media ROI

April 29th, 2013 by

When we talk about the return on investment for social media, PR executives and their marketing counterparts are grappling with the same question.

Apple Stumbles and Facebook Rumbles On; Video Didn’t Kill The Radio Star and The Gadget We Can’t Live Without

April 29th, 2013 by

Facebook is the top global brand for the third consecutive quarter, generating $730M of Impact Media Value, according to General Sentiment’s report.