If the idea of technology invading the practice of PR freaks you out a little, perhaps all you need is a different perspective. Yes, technology can be daunting, but it can also make your life a lot easier, help you achieve better results and demonstrate the value of your work. These three tools can do just that. A digital newsroom. There are many vendors out there … [Read more...]
Measurement and Analytics a Hot PR Skill
The TEKsystems report on the Top Digital Skills CMOs are looking for in 2018 has analytics top of the list. While measurement has long been a vital part of marketing, it hasn't always been part of the required PR resume. In a recent post PR News stated, "Data analytics and insights will be more valuable on your resume than "people skills" or great writing." 2018 is the … [Read more...]
B2C Influencer Trends in 2018
(78%) of respondents to the Linqia survey reported that influencer content either outperforms their brand-created content (51%) or matches it (27%) in performance. However, the big challenge is still measurement and showing ROI. According to this survey, 75% say they struggle to measure the results. This could be because of the preference for engagement metrics rather … [Read more...]
Earned Media vs Paid Media Driving Results
I've seen several webinars and articles this week about the rise of earned media in the marketing mix. 35% of people online have installed ad blockers. They trust reviews and editorial content. (Forrester Research) This is very good news for PR practitioners. But as more agencies not familiar with the ethos of media relations jump on this bandwagon there are some … [Read more...]
3 PR Trends to Watch in 2018
'Tis the season – predictions are the order of the day and the PR industry is no different. Here are my picks for the top 3 PR trends in 2018. Content strategy The number of brands that consider a content strategy effective in raising revenue increased from 74% in 2016 to 83% in 2017. (CMI.) However, only 31% have a documented strategy. It should come as no surprise then … [Read more...]
