Communication measurement and evaluation are rooted in integrity and transparency to drive learning and insights

05/11/2023

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This principle starts with the perspective that communication measurement should be done in a transparent and objective manner.

The principle also stresses that the methodology should be clear. Results and takeaways should not be personal or varying depending on the analyst or situation – but reflect a consistent and reliable method.

Let’s say you want to measure media publicity. How would you make sure your media evaluation is carried out objectively?

Here are five tips on getting started:

Define what you want to evaluate
Define the sources and time frame of your study
Define key parameters
Try a small test sample of for example 50 articles and scroll through them
Be aware of your sources’ limitations

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The Barcelona Principles

The Barcelona Principles were first agreed upon by PR practitioners from 33 countries who met in Barcelona, Spain in 2010 for a summit convened by the International Association for Measurement and Evaluation of Communication (AMEC). The principles have since then been updated twice, in 2015 to the version 2.0 and in 2020 to the latest version of Barcelona Principles 3.0. Regular updates respond to the rapidly advancing change in the communications industry.

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Communication measurement and evaluation are rooted in integrity and transparency to drive learning and insights

Here are five tips on getting started:

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