Much as we may shy away from math and stats, the time has come to learn how to use data to show results. "Without standardization of measurement practices in the PR industry, Public Relations professionals won’t know how to quantify a campaign’s impact. As competition increases and budgets face greater scrutiny, the ability to accurately assess a campaign’s effects and … [Read more...]
Social Media Content Cheat Sheet
Every blogger or brand has content that could and should be re-purposed for use on social media. However, this is not a one-size-fits-all activity. Each social platform has its own "language" if you will and you content will get the best results when you create it in that native language, so that it shines on each platform or network. Here's a quick Cheat Sheet on what … [Read more...]
The Impact of Data, Research for PR
One of the biggest ways technology has changed the practice of PR is the use of data to drive strategy. PR practitioners today mus tknow how to find, mine and analyze relevant data sets. Last week Tina McCorkindale, president and CEO of the Institute for Public Relations, a non-profit that does PR-related research, shared her insights on data and how beneficial it … [Read more...]
Post Election Digital Skills Shortage
One of Donald Trump's major platform promises is to tighten immigration laws. We already have a shortage of workers with digital skills and recruiters report that they are struggling to find people with the right talent. Predictions are that tighter immigration laws will make it even harder to find technically skilled workers. Marketing and PR jobs are one area … [Read more...]
Why Press Releases Are Still a Viable PR Techniqiue
We hear the lament that press releases are dead every so often. It's true that the old press release, as it was first used more than 100 years ago now, is indeed no longer effective. However, the humble press release, along with everything else PR, has had to adapt and change with the shifting media landscape. MEDIA SOURCE According to the 2016 Global … [Read more...]
