How to run a media audit for B2B SaaS

Running a media audit is essential for any B2B SaaS aiming to understand its media presence and effectiveness across mainstream and trade publications, TV, radio, online platforms, and podcasts. A well-executed media audit will help you make informed strategic decisions. Here’s strategies and a case study to guide you through conducting a comprehensive media audit:

Define Objectives and Scope - Clearly define what you want to achieve with your media audit. Are you looking to assess brand perception, evaluate the reach and frequency of coverage, or analyze the tone of media mentions? Understanding your objectives will help you focus on relevant metrics and tailor the audit to your specific needs.

Identify Key Media Channels - Scope which media outlets are most relevant to your industry and audiences. This will help you streamline the audit process and focus on channels with the most significant impact on your brand.

Establish Evaluation Criteria - Develop criteria to evaluate media coverage including reach, tone (positive, negative, neutral), message consistency, spokesperson visibility, and audience engagement. This will provide a structured framework for analyzing your media presence.

Gather and Analyze Data - Collect media coverage data over a specific period. Use media monitoring tools to streamline data collection and analyze the content to identify trends, patterns, and gaps. Quantify the results to make comparisons and measure performance.

Assess Competitor Media Presence - Conduct a parallel audit of competitors to understand their media strategies and positioning. This will provide valuable insights into industry trends and help you identify opportunities for differentiation.

Develop Actionable Insights - Analyze the audit findings to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Develop actionable insights to enhance your media strategy, improve message alignment, and increase audience engagement.

Learn from this Case Study - A global tech firm conducted a media audit to evaluate its brand perception in international markets. By analyzing coverage across major publications and TV networks, they identified that their messaging was inconsistent in Asia compared to Europe and North America. This insight led to the development of region-specific communication strategies, improving media relationships and increasing positive coverage.

Conduct a media audit to comprehensively understand your brand’s media impact and achieve your organizational goals.

👋 Written by David Libby

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