If you’ve been in the PR landscape for any length of time, you have probably come across the measurement Ad Value Equivalency or Equivalent Advertising Value – AVE for short. Ad Value Equivalency is a measurement that quantifies the measure of an earned news article as if it were equal to a paid advertisement. The […]
How to Show Your PR Department’s Contribution to Your Bottom Line
PR has always been one of the hardest marketing disciplines when it comes to accurately determining its Return on Investment (ROI). While many companies like to see bottom line metrics like sales, it’s important for them to look at other categories as well. PR might not always show up as dollar signs on the balance […]
3 Proven Steps to Gathering High-Quality Media Intelligence
When it comes to navigating marketing, PR, communications and even the business as a whole, high-quality media intelligence can be incredibly powerful. Despite this, the practice of gathering media intelligence is still evolving. Whether you’re looking for insight into your influencers, or an assessment around brand sentiment, the good news is that this isn’t the […]
Facebook Woes Show Need for Crisis Comms Strategy
The social networking giant lost more than $80 billion in stock value since the latest data scandal. But Facebook’s woes go beyond the rise and fall of stock prices and strikes right at the necessity of having a solid crisis communications strategy and team… The recent Cambridge Analytica and Facebook data revelations have had a […]
Oscars 2018: PR Lessons From Hollywood’s Biggest Night
From Jennifer Garner’s epiphany to Jimmy Kimmel’s funny take on the envelopegate gaffe, there was plenty of entertainment this year. An Academy Award (or even a nomination for that matter) automatically translates into big bucks and an even bigger career for the people involved. But there’s more to the glitz, glamour and the razzmatazz of […]
Public Relations In 2018!
The beginning of every year holds new promises – they’re an affirmation that we have crossed the darkest hours and hope is just around the corner. Despite the threats of nuclear war and the chaos that surrounds American presidency, we did manage to get through last year. 2018 seems to be one of hope – […]
9 New PR Metrics That PR Pros Shouldn’t Forget
How to measure the impact of your public relations program Measuring the impact of a public relations campaign is anything but easy. For one, the impact is neither immediate nor tangible. Lisa Alloca, Co-founder of Red Javelin has found that firms that integrate their PR and content marketing programs are more likely to experience brand […]
PR Disasters and Steps to Avoid Them
One of the riskiest challenges you will ever face when planning to develop your business is undertaking your public relations activities right. In its most generic term, PR involves happenings that encourage an optimistic image and foster generosity in order to enhance sales while conveying the right message. Brand reputation is everything and public relations […]