Reports
Create professional reports for stakeholders with Quarterback's reporting tools.
Report Types
Activity Report
Summary of all activities over a period:
- Activity counts by source
- Sentiment breakdown
- Top posts and articles
- Engagement metrics
Announcement Impact Report
Analysis of announcement performance:
- CAR metrics for each announcement
- Comparison to historical average
- Linked activities and reactions
- Media coverage summary
Media Coverage Report
Comprehensive media analysis:
- Article counts by publisher
- Sentiment trends
- Key journalists
- Share of voice (vs competitors)
Executive Summary
High-level overview for board presentations:
- Key metrics snapshot
- Notable events
- Sentiment trends
- Recommendations
Generating a Report
- Navigate to Reports
- Click + New Report
- Select report type
- Configure parameters:
- Date range
- Sections to include
- Comparison period (optional)
- Click Generate
Report Sections
Overview
- Period summary
- Key metrics at a glance
- Highlights and lowlights
Activities
- Activity volume chart
- Source breakdown
- Top activities by engagement
Sentiment
- Sentiment trend chart
- Positive/negative breakdown
- Notable sentiment shifts
Announcements
- Announcements in period
- Market impact analysis
- CAR comparison chart
Media
- Coverage summary
- Publisher breakdown
- Key articles
People
- Top authors
- Influencer activity
- Sentiment by author
Customizing Reports
Branding
Add your company logo and colors:
- Go to Settings → Report Branding
- Upload logo
- Set primary color
- Preview and save
Templates
Save report configurations as templates:
- Generate a report
- Click Save as Template
- Name your template
- Reuse for future reports
Sections
Choose which sections to include:
- Toggle sections on/off
- Reorder sections
- Customize section content
Exporting Reports
PDF Export
Professional formatted PDF:
- Suitable for printing
- Includes charts and visualizations
- Company branding applied
PowerPoint Export
Presentation-ready slides:
- One section per slide
- Editable format
- Chart images included
Data Export (CSV)
Raw data for further analysis:
- All metrics in tabular format
- Import into Excel
- Use for custom analysis
Scheduling Reports
Set up automatic report generation:
- Create a report
- Click Schedule
- Set frequency (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Add email recipients
- Activate schedule
Scheduled reports are emailed as PDF attachments.
Tips & Best Practices
- Consistent periods - Use same date ranges for comparability
- Add context - Include notes explaining unusual events
- Right audience - Tailor detail level to recipients
- Regular cadence - Establish routine reporting schedule