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by The Notified Team on Dec 17, 2024 1:00:00 AM
Shifting client and audience expectations, new tools and smarter strategies - all of these things are transforming how public relations agencies work and deliver value.
Whether you’re in agency leadership, or an account team, it's essential to understand these changes and how to adapt.
Let's explore some of the key trends that will shape the industry in 2025 and learn how you can position yourself for success (featuring insights from our recent webinar with Ragan Communications).
Measuring Impact: Moving Beyond Impressions
As reported in Axios, a collective of PR agencies best known for supporting tech clients (such as OpenAI, Coinbase, Google and Amazon) is looking to revolutionize industry standards by ditching impression metrics for hard readership numbers.
This development shows that some clients have started to question the impact of earned media, and agencies will need to do a better job of showing true impact – including the reach and value of coverage.
But this approach also provides the opportunity to strengthen trust with clients. In 2025, showcasing measurable outcomes will be key to building confidence and highlighting the impact of work.
Data-Driven Storytelling: Personalization is Key
With fragmented digital channels and echo chambers of information, audiences today don’t just want content - they want it to feel relevant and have truly resonate.
Utilizing the power of data and analytics, agency teams can gain valuable insights into audience behavior, media coverage and campaign performance. This means crafting client campaigns that speak directly to these individuals, boosting engagement and loyalty.
Personalized content is no longer optional - it’s expected.
AI and Automation: Saving Time for Big Ideas
In 2025, time will be even more of a luxury for PR pros. With tighter deadlines and more moving parts, automation is crucial for keeping things running smoothly.
AI can let us focus on what we do best, and the technology can handle repetitive tasks like media monitoring, sentiment analysis and reporting while freeing up time for more strategic work.
But human judgment always should play a crucial role.
Real-Time Insights: Staying Ahead of Trends and Crises
In PR, speed matters – and in 2025, teams will need to be even faster and more adaptable, using AI tools to track conversations in real-time.
With misinformation spreading quickly, brands must build trust before a crisis while staying prepared for rapid reaction. Real-time social listening will help spot issues early, so you can act quickly and stay ahead.
With the ability to spot trends and emerging issues before they escalate, PR pros will be able to act with confidence.
Visual Content: A Game Changer
Next year, engaging visual storytelling will become more important than ever as AI tools continue to evolve. PR pros will need to master creating visuals that grab attention and tell a compelling story.
Visual content is no longer just an add-on; it’s central to effective communication.
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We’re here to help you stay on top of these trends and thrive. From AI-powered media analytics, to global press release distribution through GlobeNewswire, we’re here to support you and your clients.
Our platform gives you the tools to track coverage, manage crises and use data to make smarter decisions - all while helping you better, and more efficiently, connect with journalists to build stronger media relationships.
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