Measuring PR Success Beyond Impressions

As PR professionals, we often focus on metrics like impressions and reach, but I’ve been exploring how we can better measure the impact of our campaigns on brand perception and engagement. Have you found any tools or methods that help quantify these softer metrics, particularly in real-time? I recently used a sentiment analysis platform during a campaign launch, and it offered insights that standard reports just don’t capture. Would love to hear your thoughts.

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It’s true that impressions can be a bit like calories in a doughnut — often misleading! I’ve had success with tools like Brandwatch that help assess sentiment and overall brand health in real-time. Have you tried integrating any social listening metrics for a fuller picture?

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