Advertising vs. PR: What pays off?

A research study of the quintessential business dilemma has turned up some surprising answers, according to this CNNmoney.com blog

How Did I Get Here: Sandra Macleod

Sandra Macleod is Group Chief Executive of Echo, the global research company protecting brands and reputation for such household names as BP, Barclays and the BBC. She has been cited as among the '100 most influential people in PR', and is often seen on conference platforms talking about research, measurement and reputation. By Marc

The Value of Reputation

A recent trust survey confirmed that management has lost public respect. It's not just individual businesses in the firing line, but business itself. MT brought together Most Admired leaders and other practitioners to debate the issue of how to hang onto your good name...
 

As increasingly sizeable amounts are being directed into sponsorship, so too are demands increasing on its accountability - in terms of ROI, targets reached, brand development. Echo has supported the measurement of client sponsorship programs the Olympic games, international sports teams,global yacht races and golf tournaments, and otherwise linking their brand names to celebrities and events. This monograph outlines guidelines in how to set measurable objectives, and specifically how to work with the print media for effective sponsorship exposure. The stakes are high as image and reputation are at risk, but the rewards are also high if companies implement sound and professional disciplines to implement, monitor and measure their sponsorship activities.

Click here for a free downloadable PDF ....

 
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