Champion Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2023

As a B2B Tech PR agency, we have seen our clients undergo exponential change and growth over the last 4 years – consequently, we have also adapted. In PR staying ahead of the curve is crucial for effective campaigns. In this blog, we explore the opportunities that lie ahead for PR professionals.

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Navigate the Channel

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of public relations (PR), staying ahead of the curve is essential to maintain a positive brand image and connect with your audience effectively. In this article, we’ll explore the latest PR trends for 2023 that will help your business thrive in an era of rapid change and digital dominance.

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SmartBug Media

JUNE 28, 2023

Without a thorough understanding of the role of public relations (PR) in brand recognition, many companies struggle to increase their visibility and improve their reputation. Let’s explore the role of PR in boosting brand recognition, its benefits, and how you can use PR strategies to increase your visibility and customer loyalty.

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DivvyHQ

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Have you ever thought about the distinct differences between content marketing and PR? Today's guide by guest contributor Chris Norton digs into how they are used to reach different types of audiences, the types of content involved, and how their effectiveness is measured.

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The Point

JULY 30, 2020

Blogs are historically the province of the PR team, and so they’re not often looked at as a vehicle for driving leads, sales engagement, and revenue. But it doesn’t necessarily take all new content or a massive blog redesign (read: time and money) to have even the most PR-centric blog start generating real value. from your Blog ”.

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Convince & Convert

OCTOBER 1, 2014

Image via BigStockPhoto.com In the olden days before the Ad Tech revolution , back when advertisers were counting the number of drivers passing a billboard on a Tuesday as a metric for success, PR and marketing rarely combined forces to prove ROI. And neither marketing nor PR can do that. Read the whole entry. »

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Champion Communications

JULY 24, 2023

Today, she stands as a symbol of empowerment, inclusivity, and diversity, thanks to the relentless efforts of the Barbie organisation’s PR team. From trailblazing PR campaigns to ground-breaking collaborations, we delve headlong into the extraordinary world of Barbie’s PR revolution. Rebrand. Rejuvenate.

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Champion Communications

JULY 19, 2023

Struggling to demonstrate the ROI of your PR program to the CEO ? Here ’s our advice. Discussing PR with the CEO can be awkward, really awkward. Ultimately this should demonstrate how PR activity contributes to the growth of a business’s bottom line. Trust us – we’ve got the data to back it up.

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Oktopost

MARCH 8, 2023

In addition, Lauren even dives into the type of content that matters, why social media managers should live in-house, and how she is measuring media relations’ impact on the brand. Lauren’s commentary has been published in outlets including BuzzFeed , USA Today , The Wall Street Journal , and Forbes.

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Champion Communications

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Did you know that PR contributes to, or is responsible for 74% of new business opportunities? That’s what 150 senior marketing decision-makers told Champion when we conducted our  B2B PR for Growth  research.

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Brightedge

MARCH 16, 2019

Determining the value of PR campaigns can be a struggle for brands, leading many to wonder whether or not their PR efforts have a positive ROI. Digital PR is easier to measure than traditional: 49 percent of senior communications leaders now have data that gives them a strong sense of whether there was any real-world […].

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Champion Communications

MAY 24, 2023

In today’s competitive business landscape, B2B PR has become an increasingly important tool for companies looking to build their brand, establish credibility, generate leads, and improve their search engine optimization (SEO). Optimising the power of B2B PR can help businesses reach new audiences, build trust, and win new business.

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Champion Communications

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

84% of B2B CEOs say they find talking to their CMO about PR ‘awkward’ Getting CEO buy-in is so important in the world of B2B PR. Often, the CEO is not only the primary spokesperson but also the final decision-maker when it comes to signing off on PR budgets. So, what’s creating this tension?

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Champion Communications

MARCH 13, 2023

“There have been times when I’ve driven businesses, and the only money I’ve spent on lead generation is PR. If you’re not doing PR, then you are probably either not directly driving sales that you could be driving, or you’re undermining the other lead generations you’re driving.”

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Vision Edge Marketing

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

We have some thoughts on metrics and what to measure, but before we launch into these, let’s be sure we’re on the same page about what is meant by Upstream Marketing. Let’s delve deeper into the measures and metrics. These measures and metrics provide insight into demand (small d) generation and program effectiveness and efficiency.

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Sprout Social

MAY 31, 2023

These insights allow them to take proactive measures toward managing their reputation online. We’ll continue to find more applications for AI in communications, media and PR. The post How AI is changing communications and PR: Risks and benefits appeared first on Sprout Social. Artificial intelligence is here to stay.

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Brandpoint

MARCH 28, 2023

After we received the results of our new research report, The Future of the PR Industry 2023 , one thing was clear once we started digging through the data. PR and communications professionals find thought leadership content and campaigns to be highly important, but metrics and measurement are a common challenge.

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Brandpoint

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Why public relations teams should keep their feet on the gas pedal In the world of PR agencies, many professionals in the industry have to act as both a public relations practitioner and a liaison between their brand contacts and the decision-makers at those companies. But, for those in public relations, this is the worst thing they can do.

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Champion Communications

JULY 26, 2023

Measure and adapt: As with everything in life, it’s important to review the effectiveness of your thought leadership content. The post PR Insights: Thought Leadership and Deepening Relationships appeared first on Champion Communications. See the results of this here.

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Convince & Convert

JULY 24, 2015

C-level executives often don’t fully understand that public relations personnel need the ongoing involvement and support of upper management in order to meet PR goals. Many senior executives have a simplistic and mistaken view of PR. PR doesn’t work that way. What Does PR Do? highlight to tweet). Inside Information.

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Webbiquity

OCTOBER 15, 2019

But of course, you’re probably not skilled at every aspect of marketing—writing, video production, graphic design, email marketing, pay per click (PPC) advertising, SEO, PR, influencer marketing, etc.—so Measurement is vital, even when your marketing activities are still fairly simple.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 24, 2022

In the past, PR focused on traditional media like print, radio and television for coverage. Social media has cultivated a 24/7 news cycle, forcing PR professionals to always “be on”. Similar to social teams, PR practitioners need a variety of skills and expertise to be successful.

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Contently

JULY 10, 2019

What I do hope to explain, though, is how we need to consider the different types of digital PR when crafting marketing strategies. However, relying solely on this PR strategy means overlooking significant opportunities to get your brand name out there. And there’s nothing wrong with this approach! Take Spotify, for example.

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SmartBug Media

JANUARY 24, 2020

Goals to influence thought leadership are ambitious, but achievable—you just have to know how to measure them. As with all marketing goals, your thought leadership goals should be SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time-based). Website traffic is perhaps the most obvious KPI for measuring influence.

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Onalytica B2B

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Measuring the success and ROI (return on investment) of marketing in general has been notoriously difficult. But how can you measure this? How can you measure what people are doing offline in person? Measuring the success of an influencer program seems to vary in priority from brand to brand and from role to role.

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BDB

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

In today’s competitive business landscape, mastering the art of PR is paramount to craft a distinct presence and authoritative profile. However, is B2B PR just as good as its ability to demonstrate its impact? Measuring the return on investment (ROI) of PR efforts has long been a challenge for the industry.

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nDash

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Some PR professionals have no problem developing relationships or closing sales when they’re in one-on-one conversations. This guide discusses what PR is, what you should know about it, and its importance. How to Define PR. PR is an acronym for “public relations.” ” What You Should Know About PR.

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Champion Communications

JULY 6, 2023

Moreover, Threads offers robust analytics, enabling marketers to track engagement, measure the impact of their conversations, and refine their strategies accordingly. Leverage analytics to measure the impact of your threads and refine your strategies. Encourage participation by asking thought-provoking questions.

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Golden Spiral

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Public Relations (PR), as a part of an integrated marketing plan, can dramatically boost your return on investment (ROI). PR, for the most part, is “top-of-the-funnel activity” — generating leads. At its best, PR builds brand awareness. PR also: drives loyalty to your brand. helps you communicate to your target audiences.

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The Forward Observer

MARCH 1, 2024

Integrated marketing and PR strategies are a requirement for all businesses. She is also the author of B2B Social Selling Strategy: Connect with Customers, Build Relationships, and Drive Sales , and her books are widely used by PR, marketing, and sales professionals, and universities.

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Champion Communications

JANUARY 13, 2021

Industries around the globe, including PR and communications were forced to rapidly adapt to a ‘new normal. ’ . A s we start a new year , we are reflecting on the changes we have witnessed in the industry, and what 2021 will bring for the PR industry: Communication will continue to be key .

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Content Standard

OCTOBER 7, 2021

One session at this year’s CMWorld focused on this exact topic and covered it in depth, exploring how brand leaders can evaluate and measure content marketing ROI in a way that ties back to the business’s bottom line. Here are eight key ways these marketing leaders measure their content success: 1.

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Content Marketing Institute

JUNE 12, 2018

If you want to be taken seriously as a content marketer, stop acting like a member of the PR team. If you want to show that content marketing is a distinct contributor to business results, stop using only PR metrics. Your #contentmarketing dies a little each time you only use PR-centered metrics, says @AnnGynn. That’s reach.

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Sword and the Script | B2B

APRIL 23, 2024

The results suggest there are three marketing motions successful B2B software companies do differently than their peers: they experiment with marketing often, they think about marketing measurement more and they do more marketing in-house. >>> Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media.

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Hubspot

OCTOBER 16, 2019

That's where a public relations (PR) agency can help. In today's world, PR and marketing overlap and intertwine, making it necessary to work together. In today's world, PR and marketing overlap and intertwine, making it necessary to work together. or "What services does a PR agency provide?". Reputation management.

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KoMarketing Associates

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Marketers are investing more in content creation, but research suggests that they do not always use sophisticated methods to measure the impact of their efforts. Was there a difference in how B2B vs. B2C marketers measured content effectiveness? “We It’s sometimes hard to ensure you are measuring the content fairly.

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Contently

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

These requirements exist to protect investors and the markets and we take our responsibilities to comply with them seriously, including through the measures we have taken today. The post Robinhood’s PR Crisis Shows Why Every Company Needs a Culture of Content appeared first on Contently.

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