Beyond AVE: 5 Ways to Measure the Impact of Earned Media
AVE has long been the go-to measurement metric, but it has its limits. Let's take a closer look at what AVE is, why it can be problematic, and what metrics PR teams can and should focus on beyond AVE.
Harnessing the Power of AI for PR and Strategic Communications
While the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) technology has many people needing more certainty about its implications for the future, we at Cision know PR and comms professionals can work with AI to craft more satisfying outputs, better ...
Five Burning PR Questions the State of the Media Report Answers
The relationship between journalists and strategic communicators (as we at Cision define PR, marketing and media relations professionals) is a vital one. Strategic comms professionals want to get their clients' messages out to the public, and...
Generative AI: Where Will It Take Us 10 Years From Now?
When we consider the future impact of generative AI and tools like ChatGPT, it’s necessary to do so from two perspectives: the technology itself and the people it will affect. You’ve no doubt come to this article to get a sense of where generative...
The Rise of Generative AI and What It Means for the Communications Industry
Generative AI will have a significant impact on the communications industry. In 2023 and beyond, strategic communicators and PR professionals must understand the opportunities and challenges generative AI and synthetic media present. The broader...
Positioning Your Brand for Strength and Stability During Uncertain Times
There is no doubt that the world is in a prolonged period of uncertainty. The recent fall of Silicon Valley Bank has added to concerns about the economy and questions about persistent inflation. We are still plagued by the constant and louder...
How Can Charities Communicate With Gen Z?
For PR and comms teams working for, or with, charities, it’s vitally important to have an understanding of audience. Who are you trying to reach? What kind of messaging to they respond to? And which group is most likely to advocate for charities?...
Tracking Beauty Sector Trends with Cision’s Beauty Barometer
The UK beauty and health industry is growing quickly, with figures from 2022 showing the sector to be worth more than £26 billion. This is in part driven channels like Instagram and YouTube vloggers, who make the latest beauty and wellness trends...
The Best Advice from Keeping the Seat You’ve Earned: The 2023 Global Comms Report
Get a recap of the expert-led insights you might have missed from the 2023 Global Comms Report webinar..
Can Media Buzz Predict this Year’s Oscar Winners?
Can pre-ceremony media buzz translate to victory on the night at the Oscars? Cision Insights has taken a look at both traditional and social media – with a spotlight on what happened in the 2022 Oscars race – to see what it means for this year’s...
Analysing Comms in the Charity Sector
There are more than 160,000 charity organisations in the UK, so navigating the sector can provide a challenge for both those operating within it and any external organisation with a vested interest. Communication, naturally, is vital in the third...
The Business Case for Outsourcing Your Daily News Briefings
The C-Suite relies on PR and comms to keep them informed of key industry news. Here's how to stay ahead without draining your team's time and resources.
Communications Lessons from Taylor Swift: Master of the Product Launch
From the intentionality of each lyric and note, to the precision with which she applies her red lipstick, Taylor Swift leaves no details to chance. Ms. Swift made an indelible mark on the global stage as a singer-songwriter with extraordinary talent ...
2023 Global Comms Report: 5 Takeaways for European PRs
440 industry professionals across 10 countries took part in the 2023 Global Comms Report to give a snapshot of how the industry is shifting. Yet across the regions covered (United States, Europe and APAC) there are subtle differences and nuances...
2023 CES Trends Report Holds Lessons for Communicators
What the biggest media stories and top trends of the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show teach us about brand management, event marketing and campaign strategy.
The Business Case for Centralising Your Media Intelligence Efforts
As executive teams rely more heavily on their communications teams to advise on strategic initiatives, it is more critical than ever to have comprehensive, reliable data to inform that guidance.
How Media Monitoring Empowers Communications Professionals in a PR Crisis
Public relations crises can be costly reputationally and financially, but an effective media monitoring strategy can help stop a crisis in its tracks.
Staying Human: The Case for Technology to Enrich, Inform and Shape the “R” in PR
How the right combination of technology and people enables PR and communications professionals to deliver better value, efficiently and effectively.
3 Key Trends in Communications and Measurement for 2023
2022 has come and gone, and we’re into 2023 with a bang. Cision's Senior Director, Head of Analysis for EMEA, Barnaby Barron, highlights some of the key trends we’ve seen and expect to continue to see this year - and what they mean for...
Comms in a Financial Crisis: Lessons from The Financial Times's John Gapper
The financial world has been reshaped dramatically by technology in recent years. The rise of digital-first challenger banks like Starling and Monzo have given consumers instant smartphone access to their accounts – all without the need for physical ...
The Biggest Challenges and Opportunities for Communicators in 2023
Communicators today face significant challenges: rapid social and economic change, increased political strife, global upheavals, climate crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, war in Ukraine and a rapidly evolving media landscape. Communication...