This document discusses the challenges of demonstrating public relations ROI to executives and outlines best practices for PR measurement and evaluation. It notes that traditional metrics like impressions are inadequate for social media and that engagement, influence, and outcomes that impact business goals are better measures of success. The document provides a 7-step process for developing an effective PR measurement program, including defining goals and investments, understanding audiences, selecting appropriate metrics and benchmarks, choosing measurement tools, analyzing results, and taking action. It emphasizes the importance of correlating PR activities to financial outcomes like revenue, efficiency gains, and avoided costs.