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What tools and resources can be used in PR?

09/26/2023 | by Patrick Fischer, M.Sc., Founder & Data Scientist: FDS

In public relations (PR), there are a variety of tools and resources that can be used in planning, implementing and monitoring PR activities. Here are some examples:

Media directories: Platforms such as Cision, Gorkana and Vocus offer comprehensive databases of journalist, editorial and media contacts. They allow for effective media research and press release distribution.

Press release distribution: there are services such as PR Newswire, Business Wire or PRWeb that allow press releases to be sent to a wide network of journalists, bloggers and news portals.

Social media management: tools such as Hootsuite, Buffer or Sprout Social help plan, manage and analyze social media campaigns. They allow you to publish posts to various platforms, monitor mentions and measure engagement.

Media monitoring: monitoring tools such as Meltwater, Talkwalker or Mention make it possible to track mentions of a brand, company or topic in online media, social networks and forums. They provide real-time notifications and analytics on coverage.

Content creation: Content creation and editing tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud or Piktochart help create visually appealing graphics, infographics and presentations for press releases, social media posts or blog posts.

Email marketing: platforms like Mailchimp, Sendinblue, or Campaign Monitor help create and send email newsletters, announcements, and other email campaigns.

Influencer marketing: tools such as BuzzStream, Upfluence or Traackr help identify relevant influencers and facilitate communication and collaboration with them.

Online surveys and opinion research: platforms such as SurveyMonkey, Typeform, or Google Forms allow you to create and conduct surveys and questionnaires to gather opinions, feedback, and market intelligence.

PR analytics: analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Sprinklr or Brandwatch provide insights into the success of PR campaigns by providing data on visitors, reach, engagement and other metrics.

Industry media and trade publications: Reading trade journals, online publications, and blogs from the relevant industry is an important resource for staying up-to-date on current trends, issues, and developments.

This list is not exhaustive, as there are many more tools and resources that can be used in PR depending on specific needs and objectives. The selection of the appropriate tools depends on the individual requirements and the available budget.

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