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Carbon Robotics made 2024 a landmark year. It continued to revolutionize the agricultural industry with its state-of-the-art, AI-powered LaserWeeder technology. From the U.S. heartland to Denmark’s innovative farms, Carbon Robotics’ mission to empower farmers, protect the environment and enhance crop yields captured the media’s attention.
In 2024, 228 articles featuring Carbon Robotics were published across top-tier and trade outlets. The company also hit multiple milestones, which were highlighted in press releases Communiqué PR developed and distributed.
Here’s a look back at some of 2024’s highlights.
Announcements
Last year, Carbon Robotics announced five milestones and product launches with press releases, which helped spread the word to media, customers, stakeholders and the public.
In February, Carbon Robotics announced the Track LaserWeeder, a new model of its proven LaserWeeder. It featured two software enhancements: spatial data intelligence in the Carbon Ops Center and multi-language support in the iPad operator app.
Some of the coverage garnered by the announcement includes:
- AgriTech Tomorrow, Carbon Robotics Introduces New Product Capabilities to Meet Strong Global Demand for LaserWeeder, 2/12/2024
- The Packer, Carbon Robotics unveils new LaserWeeder model, 2/12/2024
- Precision Farming Dealer, Carbon Robotics Introduces New Track LaserWeeder for Various Soil Types, 2/12/2024
- Mobile Robot Guide, Carbon Robotics launches new Track LaserWeeder system, 2/13/2024
In May, the company announced an investment from NVentures, NVIDIA’s venture capital arm, and was recognized on the 2024 CNBC Disruptor 50 list. These announcements led to a slew of coverage, including:
- The Robot Report, Carbon Robotics raises funding to destroy weeds on farms, 5/7/2024
- GeekWire, NVIDIA invests in AI-powered weed zapping ag-tech startup Carbon Robotics, 5/7/2024
- AgFunder, Carbon Robotics raises funding to destroy weeds on farms, 5/7/2024
- Puget Sound Business Journal, Ag tech startup Carbon Robotics lands Nvidia investment, 5/7/2024
- Agriculture Dive, Agtech Seedlings: Nvidia invests in weed-killing robots | Startup lands $26M for cattle methane vaccine, 5/10/2024
- Onion World, Carbon Robotics Named to the 2024 CNBC Disruptor 50 List, 5/28/2024
In June, Carbon Robotics announced a major milestone – its award-winning fleet of LaserWeeders had eliminated over 10 billion weeds across North America, Australia and Europe since its launch in 2022.
This news led to coverage in a number of publications, including:
- AgriTech Tomorrow, Carbon Robotics’ LaserWeeders Achieve Milestone: Over 10 Billion Weeds Eliminated, 6/26/2024
- AgroSpectrum, AI-powered farming solution Carbon Robotics’ LaserWeeders achieves sustainable weed elimination, 6/27/2024
- Design News, LaserWeeders Killed Billions of Weeds in the Last Two Years, 6/27/2024
- The Robot Report, LaserWeeder fleet has eliminated 10B weeds worldwide, says Carbon Robotics, 7/4/2024
Finally, in October, Carbon Robotics shared the news of its Series D funding round. The company raised $70 million to help scale Carbon Robotics’ LaserWeeder business, introduce new software and hardware products, and expand state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities in Eastern Washington. The funding will also support the company’s growth in new markets and continue its geographic expansion into Eastern and Southern Europe, as well as the Asia-Pacific region.
The news appeared in several publications, including:
- Puget Sound Business Journal, Carbon Robotics eyes new Seattle office after $70M round, 10/21/2024
- GeekWire, Future of farming? Carbon Robotics raises $70M for AI robots that blast weeds with lasers, 10/21/2024
- The Robot Report, Carbon Robotics brings in $70M to scale LaserWeeder, 10/21/2024
- VC News Daily, Carbon Robotics Raises $70 Million Series D, 10/21/2024
- Fortune Term Sheet, Former Humana CEO Bruce Broussard joins Define Ventures as venture partner, 10/22/2024
Top-Tier Media Features
Last year, Carbon Robotics was featured in leading publications that showcased the transformative potential of AI in farming and Carbon Robotics’ continued work to revolutionize the agtech industry:
- TIME featured Carbon Robotics as one of its top GreenTech Companies of 2024.
- CBS highlighted the LaserWeeder as a leading solution that could help solve the agriculture sector’s ongoing labor challenges.
- Carbon Robotics was named to CNBC’s 12th annual Disruptor 50 list.
- Forbes listed Carbon Robotics as one of the main companies transforming farming and published an article noting the benefits of the LaserWeeder for weed control.
- Axios Pro Rata pinpointed Carbon Robotics’ recent $70 million Series D funding round as a reason for a boost in Q3 agtech deals.
Thought Leadership Podcast Appearances
In 2024, CEO and founder Paul Mikesell was welcomed as a guest on several agriculture podcasts, where he discussed Carbon Robotics’ work and innovations in the industry.
In April, he was featured on The Packer’s Tip of the Iceberg Podcast, where he discussed the future of automation and data in farming. This past June, he was part of the Future of Agriculture Podcast, where he talked about the impact of the LaserWeeder technology on farmers’ daily operations and Carbon Robotics’ journey toward an IPO.
In July, Paul was welcomed onto two podcasts: North American Ag’s What Color is Your Tractor? and the Produce Industry Podcast. During these conversations, he highlighted his journey to founding Carbon Robotics and the LaserWeeder’s impact on organic farming.
Looking Ahead
The media’s interest underscores the significance of Carbon Robotics’ mission and the impact of its innovative solutions. As 2025 continues, Communiqué PR remains committed to driving meaningful PR results as Carbon Robotics changes agriculture by equipping farmers with AI-powered tools to protect crops, soil, people and the planet.
The new year is a time for reflection. Today, we’re reflecting on one of our client’s achievements and what we’ve learned from developing campaigns, sharing company news, and staying attuned to industry evolution.
Mosaicx is a leader in the customer experience (CX). Its Conversational AI uses voice recognition and digital messaging to help customers find information and resolve issues. Mosaicx’ 2024 was filled with strategic announcements, impactful customer partnerships, and active participation in industry trade shows, podcasts and publications that reinforced its thought leadership.
We’ve had the privilege of partnering with Mosaicx for nearly four years, helping to create, amplify and share stories that showcase its growth and impact. Below is a snapshot of highlights from 2024.
Q1: The State of AI in CX
In the first quarter, we partnered with Mosaicx to share strategies for navigating the increasingly complex customer service landscape. Our pitch campaigns highlighted how companies can support customer needs and business goals through thoughtful AI integrations. Key themes included:
- Balancing Automation in Healthcare: Focusing on automation, specifically AI, to enhance but not replace human empathy and effectiveness across patient interactions.
- Supporting Retailers with Conversational AI: Demonstrating how conversational AI helps retailers juggle roles, from customer engagement to operational improvements.
- Mapping CX Success Is Not Linear: Showcasing the importance of adaptability and flexibility to meet customers across various touchpoints and channels.
As part of these campaigns, we secured coverage in The Fast Mode, Smart Customer Service, CX in the Wild and RT Insights.
Q2: Strategic Partnerships, Societal Impact and Industry Recognition
In Q2, Mosaicx showcased how technology can drive meaningful change and address both societal challenges and business needs.
- Making 988 Possible: We collaborated with Mosaicx and Vibrant Emotional Health to develop and share a case study on their partnership enhancing the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. This included a video and the written case study, Extending a Lifeline: Increasing Access to Mental Health and Crisis Care.
- Securing Industry Recognition: Mosaicx was a finalist for the 2024 CCW Excellence Awards in the Automation Solution of the Year category. At the July CCW event, Mosaicx showcased its Mosaicx360 platform, which streamlines customer interactions and enhances personalization to drive loyalty and satisfaction.
- Shaping Industry Trends: We helped Mosaicx identify industry trends and create pitch campaigns to help businesses in navigating them. This included adapting to new DOT refund policies with AI and using data for personalized CX without compromising customer trust. We helped place articles in MarTech Zone, Total Retail, AiThority and Retail Customer Experience.
Q3 & Q4: Regulatory Trends & CX Leadership
In the latter half of 2024, Mosaicx demonstrated leadership in navigating regulatory changes while growing relationships with fellow industry thought leaders and earning accolades for its own leadership in CX innovation.
- Insights on Regulatory Changes: As regulatory shifts emerged, Mosaicx guided key policies, including the FTC’s Click-to-Cancel rule and the FCC’s georouting requirements for wireless calls to the 988 Lifeline. This critical step ensures localized care for callers while maintaining their privacy.
- Growing the No Hold Time Podcast: To expand the reach and elevate thought leadership, we secured CX influencers as guests on Mosaicx’ No Hold Time podcast. Highlights included CX experts Stacy Sherman of Doing CX Right and Kristi Faltorusso of ClientSuccess, who shared actionable strategies for improving customer experiences. Watch both episodes and more on the No Hold Time YouTube Channel.
- CX Leadership Recognition: Mosaicx wrapped the year as a finalist and winner of the CX Leaders Awards, with President Rebecca Jones receiving recognition in the Women in CX category. This award honors exemplary leadership, innovation and influence in CX.
Through these milestones, we secured coverage in Forbes, CMSWire, Tech Target and CX Today.
Looking Ahead
In 2025, Mosaicx is poised to shape innovative CX strategies across retail, healthcare and other key verticals. We’re excited to build on our momentum and highlight their product advancements, company milestones and partnerships that continue to transform customer experiences.
What do niche news channels, TikTok journos and a shrinking newspaper industry have in common? Each is helping to rewrite media consumption rules faster than ever.
Staying relevant in today’s whirlwind media landscape requires more than keeping up—it demands a strategy shift. The interplay of audience preferences and emerging platforms presents communicators with an exciting opportunity to reshape PR strategies and tactics.
Navigating this transformation means understanding four key trends driving change in the media world.
1: Niche News Channels
Audiences are moving from mass-market outlets to niche publications and channels. According to a Pew Research study, nearly one-third of political news consumers now identify their primary source as a smaller, lesser-known outlet—or none at all.
This trend underscores a broader move toward hyper-focused, personalized media consumption, reflecting people’s desire for content that aligns with their interests and needs. This is partly driven by the digital age, where algorithms and search tools make it easier than ever to discover highly tailored content.
As trust in traditional mass-market outlets wanes, many people turn to smaller, more-focused platforms that feel authentic and aligned with their priorities.
2: TV Domination
Respondents to the Pew Research study who chose a political news source indicated that television was their go-to medium. Of the top 10 named news sources, seven were TV stations, five of which topped the list. In other words, roughly one-third of Americans’ primary source for political news is a TV station.
The most popular news sites for political news are:
- Fox News (13%)
- CNN (10%)
- Local TV (6%)
- ABC News (5%)
- NBC News (3%)
- NPR (3%)
- MSNBC (3%)
- The New York Times (3%)
- CBS News (3%)
- X/Twitter (2%)
3: Dwindling Newspapers
The 2024 State of Local News Report from Northwestern University examined how newspapers, public broadcasters, network websites and standalone websites have dwindled over the past year.
According to the report:
- Since 2005, one-third of all newspapers have closed. In the last year alone, 127 shuttered. There are now 5,600 newspapers nationwide, but only 1,120 are published daily.
- Five hundred of the largest newspapers lost a total of 2 million subscribers in the past year—not counting the Washington Post’s recent subscriber exodus.
- The decline in subscribers spurred an overall reduction of newsroom staff, which shrunk by 2,000 roles in the last year. Overall, fewer than 100,000 workers are employed in newspaper publishing nationwide.
- Thirty newspapers stopped print circulation and were reclassified as “digital-only” sites.
- Of the 52 new news sources that opened in 2023, 90% are digital-only.
The report also examined the homepages of 500 newspaper sites owned by the five largest holders. It found that one-third of the content came from another source, such as a newswire or a paper in a nearby area, which demonstrates that original reporting has shrunk alongside newspapers.
4: The Rise of Journo-fluencers
In 2022, a Google executive indicated that nearly 40% of Gen Z prefer to make web searches via Instagram or TikTok instead of Google. Social media’s transformation into a research tool has prompted the rise of the “journo-fluencer”—a new breed of content creators who blend traditional journalism with the influencer model.
These individuals break news, provide analysis and share updates on complex topics, often in bite-sized, accessible formats optimized for social media consumption. Their ability to directly connect with audiences in a relatable and interactive way has made them trusted sources of information that rival mainstream outlets.
What Does it All Mean for PR?
The shifting media landscape presents both challenges and opportunities for public relations professionals. As audiences gravitate toward niche news channels, PR pros must finely target their strategies. Instead of casting a wide net to mass-market outlets, they must identify and engage with specialized publications and platforms that align closely with the audience’s interests. Building relationships with these outlets requires tailored messaging and a deep understanding of the niche topics they cover. This approach improves the chances of coverage and ensures that targeted audiences are highly engaged and more likely to take action.
Television’s continued dominance of political news reinforces the importance of visual storytelling and broadcast media in PR campaigns. With stations like Fox News, CNN and local affiliates topping the list of trusted sources, PR pros should prioritize developing concise, compelling pitches that resonate with TV audiences. They should be prepared with visuals, soundbites and spokespeople who can articulate the story effectively in a broadcast format.
Meanwhile, the decline of traditional newspapers signals a need for adaptability. With fewer print outlets and shrinking newsroom staff, PR teams must navigate an increasingly digital news environment. Collaborating with digital-only platforms and embracing multimedia content like videos and infographics can help fill the void left by dwindling print publications.
Additionally, as journo-fluencers gain prominence, PR pros must think beyond traditional media outreach and engage these social media-savvy creators. By understanding their unique formats and fostering authentic collaborations, PR teams can share their clients’ stories where Gen Z and younger audiences are most active.
Our evolving media ecosystem calls for agility and precision. PR professionals who adapt to these trends and embrace innovative approaches will be well-positioned to drive meaningful impact.
In PR, reactive messaging is no longer an option—it’s a necessity. This strategy encompasses the development of a response to inbound media inquiries or other requests for comments following a major event.
As the name suggests, most organizations develop this response reactively. But the best reactive messaging isn’t created in the moment. It’s prepared in advance.
Let’s break down why this proactive approach to reactive messaging matters and how you can make it work for your organization.
The Case for Preparation
Reactive messaging is your safety net. It ensures you respond quickly, clearly and confidently when something goes awry. Public perception can change in minutes. Communication delays can escalate issues, spark misinformation and erode trust.
Though proactively developing reactive messaging may seem redundant, it’s anything but. Crafting messaging ahead of time means you’re not scrambling under pressure. By having a plan in place, you’re not just reacting; you’re leading the conversation.
This is also true for internal communications. Employee satisfaction and trust keep operations running smoothly. Communicating proactively with employees ensures that your best brand ambassadors will remain on your side.
Anticipating Scenarios: Hope for the Best, Plan for the Worst
No one wants to dwell on worst-case scenarios, but thinking critically about potential risks is essential. Start by assessing your organization’s vulnerabilities. Are there operational challenges that could spark customer complaints? Industry trends that might draw scrutiny? Internal announcements or organizational changes that could have broader ripple effects?
Once you’ve identified potential scenarios, stay vigilant. Media monitoring, whether through news alerts or industry publications, can help you spot issues before they blow up. The sooner you see a potential problem, the better prepared you’ll be to address it.
Messaging Tiers: One Size Doesn’t Fit All
Not every situation calls for the same kind of response. That’s where messaging tiers come in, ensuring you’re ready to respond quickly without overreacting to or underplaying the situation.
Some situations might only require a short reactive statement, especially when you don’t foresee extensive inbound inquiries. In these cases, it’s best to be as straightforward as possible—no need to give any unnecessary detail that might draw further scrutiny.
For more significant issues, developing a more robust messaging plan becomes necessary. Plans should include a summary of the situation, a timeline of anticipated events and subsequent communications, specific audiences for these communications, a reactive statement and key messages. Feel free to add or remove elements as you develop your plan—you’ll figure out what does and doesn’t work as you think through your communications strategy.
It may seem redundant to develop both a reactive statement and key messages—ideally, you’ll only need to use the reactive statement. But key messages serve as a helpful fallback for further inquiries and can help guide spokespeople if they’re put on the spot.
As you develop your messaging plan, make sure stakeholders know which elements are for internal use only and which you plan to share with external sources.
Agility: The Secret Sauce
Even with prepared messaging, flexibility is key. A situation’s details always vary, and your responses need to reflect that. Think of your pre-drafted messaging as a framework, not a script. Leaving placeholders for unknown elements, especially key dates, helps you think through potential outcomes.
To maintain agility, establish a streamlined response process. Identify who needs to weigh in on messaging—whether it’s leadership or legal—and ensure they’re aligned on your communications strategy before a crisis hits. This preparation allows you to pivot quickly without getting bogged down in approvals or conflicting opinions.
Keep It Current
A reactive messaging plan isn’t a one-and-done deal. Today’s risks might look very different six months from now. Regularly review and update your messaging to ensure it stays relevant.
Don’t wait for a crisis to test your plan. Use crisis communications drills and hypothetical scenarios to evaluate how well your messaging holds up.
After any real-life incident, make sure you take the time to debrief. What worked? What didn’t? Use those lessons to refine your approach.
Proactively developing reactive messaging ensures you’re actively managing situations with clarity and confidence. So, take time to plan. Anticipate risks. Build a messaging framework. And keep it fresh. When the unexpected happens, you’ll be ready to face it head-on.
The recent presidential election provided a masterclass in storytelling. Campaigns worked tirelessly to craft narratives that resonated with their diverse audiences, inspiring trust and galvanizing support. While politics and public relations operate in different spheres, brands seeking to elevate their PR efforts can learn from political campaigns’ storytelling strategies.
Here are seven key lessons from the campaign trail:
- Lead with a Central, Compelling Narrative
Every campaign puts forth a core message that defines its candidate’s vision and values. For example, Joe Biden’s 2020 campaign leaned heavily on themes of unity and restoring the “soul of the nation.” This message helped frame his policies and speeches within a larger emotional appeal that connected with voters.
Brands can apply this approach by identifying a singular, overarching message that guides their communications. A clear, cohesive narrative ensures that every press release, interview and public statement reinforces what the organization stands for.
- Make It Personal
Political candidates often tell deeply personal stories to connect with their audience. For example, George W. Bush famously spoke about his faith and his journey to sobriety, helping him connect with values-driven voters.
Storytelling is most effective when it feels authentic and relatable. For PR professionals, this could mean sharing stories about the people behind your brand, the communities you serve or the real-world impact of your work. The more you can humanize your message, the easier it will be to build trust with your audience.
- Understand Your Audience(s)
Political campaigns devote significant resources to understanding the needs and values of their target audiences. For example, during the recent election, candidates adjusted their outreach strategies to appeal to suburban voters, younger generations, and rural communities—tailoring their messaging and communication channels to each group.
In PR, this means researching what matters most to your stakeholders, then tailoring your storytelling accordingly. By understanding your audience’s concerns, aspirations and preferred communication methods, you can craft messages that truly resonate.
- Appeal to Emotion
Campaigns rely on emotional storytelling to inspire action. For example, Kamala Harris’ 2020 campaign used powerful emotional appeals to highlight the stakes of issues like racial injustice, economic inequality and healthcare. Harris spoke passionately about the need for change and justice, framing these issues in a way that resonated deeply with voters who were feeling the weight of systemic inequities.
In PR, weaving emotion into your storytelling can create lasting connections with your audience. Highlighting the human impact of your work—through testimonials, real-life examples or powerful anecdotes—helps transform abstract ideas into relatable, memorable stories.
- Be Ready to Pivot
The election season often brings unexpected twists, from viral moments during debates to unforeseen crises. Campaigns succeed when they adapt quickly while staying true to their core message. For example, when Donald Trump faced criticism over his public demeanor, his team reframed his bluntness as “telling it like it is,” which resonated with a significant portion of voters.
Brands, too, need to be agile. Whether responding to unexpected industry developments or addressing public feedback, the ability to pivot while maintaining consistency in messaging is critical to sustaining trust and credibility.
- Keep It Conversational
Politicians understand the power of conversational language to make their ideas accessible. From Bill Clinton’s folksy style to Barack Obama’s ability to inspire with plain, hopeful language, successful candidates speak to their audiences, not at them.
In PR, adopting a conversational tone can help simplify complex topics and make your message more engaging. Whether in interviews, press releases or social media posts, avoid jargon and prioritize clear, relatable language.
- Reinforce Your Message Across Channels
Campaigns use every tool at their disposal to repeat and reinforce their message—speeches, social media, TV ads, and more—all carrying consistent themes. This creates a unified narrative that sticks with voters.
For PR professionals, this underscores the importance of integrating storytelling across multiple platforms. Whether it’s through earned media coverage, thought leadership pieces or internal communications, ensure your message is consistent and aligned with your broader goals.
Bringing It All Together
The election is over, but its lessons in storytelling remain relevant. Political campaigns thrive on their ability to connect, inspire and persuade through authentic, personal, and audience-focused narratives.
By leading with emotion, making your messaging personal and tailoring stories to specific audiences, brands can build stronger connections and amplify their PR impact. Just as voters respond to a candidate they believe understands them, audiences respond to brands that communicate with authenticity and purpose.
As we wrap up 2024, PR professionals are diving into end-of-year reporting to assess their work. Evaluating the success of PR campaigns is essential for shaping future strategies, setting realistic goals and demonstrating PR’s value to key stakeholders.
In the words of management expert Peter Drucker, “What gets measured, gets managed.” The right metrics give us insight into the effectiveness of our campaigns and help us make data-driven decisions.
Identifying useful metrics means knowing what to measure, how to measure it, and when to measure it.
Below are metrics every PR professional should use to assess performance, communicate value and plan for the year ahead.
Media Coverage Analysis
Media coverage is one of the most straightforward indicators of PR impact. Understanding its value, though, requires more than counting mentions. Here’s how to assess it:
- Volume of Coverage. Start with the basics: Count total media mentions, articles and placements. Compare your coverage month-over-month or quarter-by-quarter to identify growth trends. Did you increase visibility throughout the year?
- Quality of Coverage. Beyond volume, consider the quality of coverage. Was your client or brand quoted directly? Was the coverage positive, neutral or negative? What was the average Domain Authority of the outlets you secured coverage in? This analysis helps assess brand sentiment, credibility and engagement with key messages. As Simon Sinek puts it, “Value is not determined by those who set the price. Value is determined by those who choose to pay it.” Quality placements often hold far more value than quantity.
- Top Publications & Media Outlets. Identify the most influential publications that covered your brand or clients. Look for outlets that align with your target audience and generate high engagement metrics. Knowing where your audience is engaging with your story helps refine future media strategies.
Message Pull-Through
An important question to ask: Did your key messages cut through the noise?
- Core Message Alignment. Track how often core messages were included in the coverage. Analyzing message pull-through lets you assess whether the coverage aligns with your communication objectives. Did the media grasp the story as you intended?
- Share of Voice. Calculate your brand’s share of voice to measure its presence relative to competitors. Tracking this over time reveals your brand’s position within the industry. Has the company’s brand awareness improved compared to industry peers?
Audience Engagement Metrics
Media coverage is one piece of the puzzle; audience engagement completes the picture. By tracking engagement, you can better understand where PR is paying off.
- Website Referral Traffic. Measure the traffic the client’s website received from PR-driven sources. When applicable, analyze bounce rates, time on site and engagement metrics to gauge the quality of this traffic. If traffic spikes after a press release or article, that shows strong audience interest.
- Social Media Impact. PR extends into social media, so track engagement (shares, likes and comments) on relevant posts. Social media also serves as a real-time measure of public sentiment and reach. Was the conversation surrounding your brand positive?
Thought Leadership Metrics
Positioning executives as thought leaders adds significant value to PR efforts. These metrics showcase PR’s impact in shaping a brand’s industry authority.
- Interviews and Speaking Engagements. Track the number of interviews, speaking opportunities and media placements for executives. Spotlight key industry events or media where leadership was featured, as these are valuable credibility-builders.
- Op-eds and Contributed Content. Count op-eds and articles published by or about executives. Engagement metrics like readership, social shares and backlinks provide insight into the reach and impact of thought leadership pieces.
Analyzing Top-Performing Campaigns
Understanding the pitches and announcements that resonated the most can help refine and target future PR strategies.
- Identify Successful Themes. Review which pitch types, product launches, executive insights, industry trends, etc., generated the most media interest and response. This reveals what stories resonate best with your audience.
- Review Journalist Feedback. Note pitches that garnered strong feedback or responses from journalists. This feedback helps better tailor future angles with media interests.
Analyzing top-performing pitches helps refine your PR playbook, ensuring future strategies focus on themes and tactics with the highest impact.
End-of-year PR reporting is more than just a formality; it’s an opportunity to showcase the results of your hard work and create a stronger strategy for the coming year. The right metrics will help you confidently illustrate PR’s role in shaping brand perception, driving engagement and delivering tangible value. By measuring your PR successes and challenges, you’re well-positioned to build on them.