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Surveys: Essential to the PR Pro’s Toolbox

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The problem with surveying is that it, allegedly, takes too long. But I would argue that if you are clear about what your organization’s goals and objectives are, then you know exactly what you are looking for, and developing a survey with appropriate questions shouldn’t take as long as you might think.

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On Research, Measurement’s Oft-Forgotten Sibling

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Image: Mike Kline via Flickr, CC 2.0. Surveys [are] the best-known example. “Secondary research is the use, summary, or synthesis of existing research, e.g. using an existing survey or an article.&#. They use surveys to: Find out facts and things that can be quantified. Image: TimberWolf_qx via Flickr, CC 2.0.

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Monday Roundup: Attitude

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Image: aussiegall via Flickr, CC 2.0. Why: According to a recent survey, only 38% of B2B software providers felt they were effectively carrying out their content programs. Attitude can affect business relationships, strategy, and security. This week’s roundup features seven posts from around the web that focus on attitude.

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A Double Dose of #measurePR

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During Steve’s last visit to #measurepr , he’d mentioned that one of the potential problems with online surveys is their lack of statistical significance. For example, “about 15% of Americans not online, so online surveys cannot include them.&#. Image: haleysuzanne via Flickr, CC 2.0.

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8 Free Smartphone Apps that Earn You Money

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Image: Jewels Globe URL via Flickr, CC 2.0. The business clients (you) are also referred to the “field agent,” who shares everyday information such as your location, photos, survey results, scanned barcodes and more with the provider. Another cool way to make some money on your smartphone is to fill out some surveys.

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Why I’m Not Renewing My PRWeek Subscription

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Image: Marc Amos via Flickr, CC 2.0. Over and above this, I was told: Renewing your PRWeek subscription will ensure you continue to receive all the latest industry news, surveys, and special reports. Image: ladykat via Flickr, CC 2.0. Which, of course, made me start thinking: do I want to renew my subscription? The truth is.

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This Week in Social Media – 5/22/2013

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A survey of more than 2,000 marketing students shows that 70% of them believe that within a decade, marketing communications will be dominated by "PR thinking," with worth of mouth and trust playing a significant role in how agencies respond to issues. Image credit: cenz (Flickr). The Platforms Yahoo has had a big week.