Why Media Monitoring is a PR Nightmare 4:00 AM – The alarm buzzes. It’s still pitch black outside, and I question all of my life choices that led me to this moment. I groggily reach for my phone and scroll through my emails, knowing full well what awaits me—a tidal wave of alerts, news summaries, and […]
AI and Media Intelligence in 2025: How Real-Time Analytics is Reshaping PR Strategy
Artificial intelligence and sophisticated media monitoring capabilities profoundly transform the public relations landscape. As communications professionals navigate increasingly complex media environments, integrating AI-driven analytics has become advantageous and essential. The Evolution of Media Analysis Gone are the days when PR teams could rely solely on manual media monitoring and basic sentiment tracking. Today’s media landscape […]
What We Got Right and Wrong in 2024: A PR and Communications Recap
I’m Angus, and as I look back at 2024, it’s time to review where we nailed our forecasts and where our predictions fell short. When we began the year, we laid out key trends we anticipated would reshape the PR and communications landscape. Here’s an honest assessment and data and sources to back it up. […]
PS5 Pro Launch Analysis: Slightly Improved Experience Overshadowed by High Cost, Missing Items
The PlayStation 5 Pro (PS5 Pro) debuted to considerable anticipation and hype earlier in November, with gamers and other fans eagerly awaiting the next iteration of the iconic console (which debuted back in 1994, by the way). But while plenty of writers and reviewers were impressed by the console’s improved graphics, load times, and increased […]
‘Fascism’ in News Headlines: Key Insights and Trends
In recent months, fascism has become a prominent topic in American media, with coverage spanning ideologies, political movements, and societal debates. Based on our analysis of 17,000 articles from September 1 to October 30, this report reveals where and how the term “fascism” resonates most, offering a snapshot of public conversations and underlying sentiments. Below, […]
5 Ways PR Teams Can Use Year-End Media Intelligence to Plan for 2023
As your team plans your PR and content strategies for the new year, reviewing traditional and social media data and metrics from last year is imperative to inform your decision-making for 2023. Doing an annual deep dive into your performance can drive better ideas and help you focus more on what worked – and less […]