Change the Record on PR Measurement – 8 tips to takeaway today By Gemma Moroney, Mischief

Song 1: I am what I am (Shirley Bassey)
PR can shift sentiment, reputation and sales (market mix modelling has proven that one).  So stop with the existential crisis, PR. You are what you are and that’s what other people say about you, wherever and however that happens. Measure how that delivers against comms objectives and commercial impact.
Song 2: My ever changing moods (Style Council)
PR can be tasked with everything from buzz to behaviour change, so the right metrics and tools may be ever-changing. Pick the right ones for the job. Measuring a clear ‘problem’ to solve is the constant.
Song 3: We are the Champions (Queen)
There’s a good, free and freely available industry standard to plan and measure campaigns – the AMEC framework. It goes way beyond outputs, to outcomes and impact, meaning everyone can be a measurement champion.
Song 4: We are family (Sister Sledge)
The best measurement (and work) comes when everybody – with different jobs, specialisms, even employers – works together. Create a family of talent, tactics and reporting, to deliver against shared objectives.  
Song 5: Wake me up before you go go (Wham)
There’s no point waking up measurement and evaluation after you’ve started work. Measurement starts from answering the brief – work back from what success will look like. Have a clear overview of what each element of your plan delivers.  
Song 6: Patience (Take That)
It can take time to change the way things are done. Accept the things you can’t change right now, focus on the things you can change.
Song 7: Money Money Money (Abba)
If you can, spend 10%ish of your budget on showing effectiveness. If you can’t spend money, then spend time.
Song 8: Start! (The Jam)
If you can’t change your whole approach to measurement overnight, start by changing something at least…
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