155: Measuring your comms, brands and college athletes, Pfizer’s PR win

Measurement of your communications efforts and programs is tricky. There's a lot you could track. So what should you pay attention to? From data dashboards to content scoring and focus groups, we talk through some ways to get smarter about your metrics and reporting. Also this month, we look at what Pfizer did to get the word out and build trust in their COVID-19 vaccine, how companies are now working with NCAA athletes, what defines "best-in-class" brand social media activity, and more.WHAT DO YOU THINK?We want to hear from you! Contact us with your comment about the topics we talk about in this episode. Or, are you looking for advice on some aspect of your communications or marketing work? Ask away! We may include your comment or question on next month's show.  Send a message, comment or question Record an audio comment or question (click the microphone at the bottom of HansonandHunt.com) SPONSORBrandpointEPISODE SUMMARY Intro   1:45 - Talking Point: Measurement challenges and advice 21:50 - Spotlight: How Pfizer won the vaccine PR game 25:45 - Quick News & Quick Takes: NCAA athletes are making influencer deals 29:20 - Quick News & Quick Takes: What makes a brand best-in-class in social? 32:10 - Listener question: What business email alternative will emerge? Closing ARTICLES AND LINKSLook at analytics to know what your audience really thinks about your contentBusinesses value the role of PR and communications more than everPfizer's vaccine branding victory delivers lessons for marketers everywhereLet's make a deal: NCAA athletes cashing in on name, image and likenessNew research shows social media has created a more competitive landscape for brandsCould Gen Z free the world from email?Digital Summit MinneapolisFOLLOW HANSON AND HUNTShow page - HansonandHunt.comApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsRSS feedSign up for Arik's weekly newsletter