Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 15, 2020

Thank you to everyone who sent me feedback on my essay on the future of PR via email or social media. There were some clear misses in my original essay: social media activism, internal communications, storytelling and professionalism in PR. Social media activism is only possible because brands don’t listen.

Storytelling 78

Storytelling Social Media Internal International 78

ISEBOX

JANUARY 12, 2017

As pharma communications teams get their editorial calendars set up for 2017, it’s worth a look back to see what won and what fizzled in 2016. Or, you could read the Social Check-Up, a report prepared by Ogilvy Healthworld in partnership with Pulsar, developer of audience intelligence platforms. Read Time: 2 minutes.

Social Media 70

Social Media Pharmaceuticals Company Media 70

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Facebook showed a strong third quarter, powered by North American ad revenues: Quarter-over-quarter, Facebook showed a 10.67% Q3 improvement in revenue, a solid showing compared to the same quarter in 2016: This brings Facebook close to an almost-unheard of number in social media marketing: $5 average revenue per user.

Facebook 87

Facebook Social Media Mobile Media 87

Karen Freberg

JUNE 12, 2017

We are seeing more brands, professionals, and even enterprise audiences gravitate to creating their own communities. Why set up your own community? Keep in mind, you have to be active and willing to invest in this community. If you have an idea you want to get some insights on, ask your community.

Community 40

Community Social Media Media Sports 40

Karen Freberg

OCTOBER 13, 2019

One of the areas that is gaining of course a lot of focus in the social media space is the area of certifications and additional training. Incorporating social media certifications is a constant element in all social media classes – but the question always is – which one(s) do you assign?

Social Media 72

Social Media Media Pinterest Education 72

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. a) Many community newspapers going away and hopefully still being available in some kind of online format. I see a few things.

Marketing 198

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 198

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 5, 2017

Social network blue bird symbol on white. In 2016, the Edelman Trust Barometer revealed that the trust in media was actually on the upswing. media when it’s published in 2017. media when it’s published in 2017. Consumers are still in these social media communities accessing their “news” and information.

Media 205

Media Twitter Consumer Report 205

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 2, 2024

Social media was blossoming. And the media landscape was evolving. In 2016, I decided to hang out a shingle and start my own business. 47] The largest PR and comms tech companies, along with many startups, are now controlled by PE firms; is this good for the PR community? Blogs were raging.

Blogging 123

Blogging Software B2B Survey 123

The Resolution Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Taking a step back to review, assess and look at how changes can be made to working processes, improvements made to skillsets and new technologies adopted is vital for innovation. Simon is an independent consultant specialising in social media research and analytics, strategy development and digital transformation.

Case Study 120

Case Study Agency Creativity Study 120

PRSay

APRIL 22, 2021

During the lead-up to the 2016 United States presidential election, the individuals behind fake news sites earned thousands through programmatic and pay-per-click advertising. It is not just individuals looking to profit from dishonest communication practices. Invest in social listening.

Financial 193

Financial Reddit Advertising Advertising 193

Reputation Us

JANUARY 11, 2016

Article originally published in the Portland Business Journal on January 5, 2016. Stats, facts and guesses abound about the top health care trends in 2016. Personalize social media; less you, more them. Figure out cross-generational communication — quickly. With mobile technology comes engagement.

Communications 60

Communications Insurance Insurance Privacy 60

MaccaPR

MAY 23, 2016

Whether it's education around Lyme Disease, trying to sell a state-of-the-art knee implant, or informing the public of a new test to detect lymphedema, I've witnessed the effect that a lack of – or ineffective – communications can have on the health industry. Mine Social Media for Public Health Trends. What does that mean?

Conference 80

Conference Healthcare Marketing Crisis 80

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 11, 2018

There’s something in here for every discipline of marketing – be it strategy, PR, content marketing, SEO, digital, social media, customer marketing, and so much more. There will be a notable uptick in socially conscious marketing. 5) Alignment of marketing and customer success. 8) Creativity over productivity.

Social Media 98

Social Media Marketing Media Creativity 98

ZudePR

DECEMBER 30, 2016

All the reviews below were featured in my irregular reading list email: I issued seven in 2016. 1: Deep Work: Rules for Focused (Sic) Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport (2016) £10.49. Like some technological teddy. P.S. Cialdini brought out a follow-up book in September 2016. Sign Up Now. #1: Cialdini PH.D.

Writing 84

Writing Google Meeting Airlines 84

Sword and the Script

JULY 9, 2016

Again, there are tools that will automate some aspects of this game, which enable anyone to completely remove the “social” from social media. If we continue along this path, we might soon remove all aspects of humanity from social media. Leyla Arsan (@leyla_a) July 1, 2016. More, More and Still More.

Content Marketing 72

Content Marketing Social Media Marketing Media 72

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 16, 2016

In 2016, public relations saw its share of highs and lows. But perhaps the most notable thing to happen to the industry this year was the way it evolved, thanks in large part to constantly-changing technology. For as long as the discipline has existed, communications and writing skills have been instrumental to success.

Real Estate 120

Real Estate Technology Data Agency 120

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 25, 2017

Now you may say, “But, I’m already learning online and through social media every day.” Alexa is especially helpful if your family abides by the “no technology at the table rule.” Of course, learning requires you (1) make the time, (2) have a clear mind and (3) be fully present to receive information.

Reddit 236

Reddit YouTube Google Course 236

Karen Freberg

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

The life of a social media professor is both absolutely fabulous, but also challenging to meet the expectations that are being made by both the profession, and universities. I have been teaching the social media class (COMM 333 as it is listed in the course catalog at the University of Louisville) for a few years now.

Social Media 40

Social Media Media Exercises Education 40

Stephen Waddington

JULY 28, 2020

Cision has spent more than $1bn on the acquisitions of Visible Technologies (2014), Vocus (2014), Gorkana (2016), PRNewswire (2015), Prime Research (2017), Falcon.io (2019) and Trendkite (2019). Kantar Media, itself owned by WPP, acquired Precise in 2014. Thank you to all the contributors.

Tools 135

Tools Software Enterprise Measurement 135

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

To prosper long term, every company must not only deliver financial performance, but also benefit all their stakeholders, including shareholders, employees, customers and communities in which they operate. It’s an issue as old as media itself that has been given renewed stimulus by social media and the internet.

Publicity 120

Publicity Analysis Measurement Tools 120

Stephen Waddington

APRIL 23, 2020

In the UK a three day simulation exercise called Exercise Cygnus took place in 2016 to consider the potential impact of a pandemic influenza outbreak. Apps, social media channels and websites have been switched to providing a local context to government guidance. There’s been a huge wave of innovation in health and technology.

Government 132

Government Crisis Exercises Retail 132

Sword and the Script

APRIL 6, 2021

I took a quick look back to review what was going on then, and thought the subhead accurately summarizes that snapshot in time: Some PR technology vendors have made pandemic-related announcements, but there’s a bit of “business as usual” too. G2 names best media monitoring solutions for 2021. Meltwater acquires Linkfluence.

Media 106

Media SEO Analytics Analysis 106

Beyond PR

JULY 13, 2016

New technologies and scientific research continue to tackle the environmental challenges that we face as both individuals and a country, such as the management of our public lands and waters, protections for our farmers and the health of our families. Social Advocacy. Energy and Environment. Healthcare and Public Safety.

Energy 40

Energy Healthcare Policies Agriculture 40

Cision

JUNE 20, 2016

You need to engage your audience using the right platforms, innovative technology and targeted communication. You need to a build a community, more than a list,” says Mike. Cision’s State of the Media 2016 Report found that 92 percent of journalists said that their companies were already mobile-ready.

Mobile 159

Mobile Public Affairs Infographics Government 159

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Are you active on social media (at least the top one or two platforms where your audience spends time)? On the racial justice front, advocates enticed listeners to adopt an anti-racist mindset by sharing individual stories—what others experience and the toll it takes on them and their communities. Is your website up to date?

Marketing 176

Marketing Employee Content Marketing Training 176

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Blue Cypress is also the lead investor in our sister company, Marketing AI Institute , which raised a $1M seed round earlier this year to help advance the understanding and adoption of artificial intelligence within the marketing industry and broader business community. Invest in your future! But AI is not just in your consumer life.

Financial 98

Financial Conference Agency Resources 98

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

One-person companies no longer rely solely on their own Facebook page, but on a clever mix of press work and content that they place on their social media channels and websites. Note: Mr. Galant is the CEO of Muck Rack, which is also one of the companies I track for my writings on PR technology. Greg Galant | Muck Rack.

Marketing 108

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 108

Shift Communications

JANUARY 2, 2017

In 2016, we saw more content created than ever before. Just in news publications alone, we saw an astonishing 72 million news stories written in 2016 according to Google News, an all-time high. Dark Social and Influence. Three mega-trends are already on their way and will arrive at our industry’s shores before the year is out.

Trends 83

Trends Publicity Analytics Software 83

NewsWhip

AUGUST 18, 2020

This week began with two of our own, as our CEO and founder Paul Quigley welcomed NewsWhip’s Head of Research and Editorial Benedict Nicholson to talk about the explosion of public interest in news content on social media this year so far. People were also very open to positive stories, on a personal and community level.

Web 78

Web Comparison Facebook Community 78

Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

Vesna Brajkovic has been covering the transportation industry since 2016, including trucking, railroading, the automotive aftermarket and aviation. Constantly on my radar and well-received by HDT’s audience is: emerging technology, alternative fuel, and autonomous advancement. Describe the craziest or most fun story you have written.

Meeting 83

Meeting Automotive Media Transportation 83

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Yet in the Trump era, there’s another sector that may have a unique opportunity to step into the breach — the business community, and those who help CEOs communicate. Led by technology giants like Google and Apple, more than 100 businesses joined the legal fight against the executive order.

Corporate 159

Corporate Trends Banking Healthcare 159

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 5, 2017

The integration of paid, social and earned is also a driver. #5 5 Seeking social media measurement return on investment. Measuring the return on investment on social media activity continue to be cited as a challenge by organisations. Engagement is the primary means of measurement for social media marketing.

Publicity 122

Publicity Marketing Healthcare Television 122

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 28, 2018

The media has been aggressively criticized by the president, and public trust in the press hovers at 41%, according to Gallup. What’s more, media credibility has actually increased over 2016. It’s not alone among social media companies, but the brand has suffered from its casual and misleading response to the situation.

Airlines 180

Airlines Reputation Journalism Crisis 180

Deirdre Breakenridge

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Rather than share my New Year’s resolutions or point out the latest trends in PR for 2016, I’ve decided to share my thoughts about some important lessons this past year. Staying relevant and up-to-date with the latest technology, trends and techniques will set you on the right path. PR and media are intertwined.

Creativity 150

Creativity Trends Agency Technology 150

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Earlier this year I started tracking some of the PR tech vendors and summarizing news from the community here once a month. All the sessions were recorded, including the panel I participated on for media relations. And now, here’s this month’s PR technology summary…. Where does the time go? million paid in stock and $15.9

Analytics 71

Analytics Report Technology Pitching 71

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Technology will get smarter, intelligently automating traditionally human-powered activities while adding layers of complexity. At the end of 2016, we decided to share what we were learning, leveraging HubSpot to launch the Marketing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Institute. Social media : All social media marketing ran through HubSpot.

Case Study 92

Case Study Study Brand Branding 92

Sword and the Script

APRIL 16, 2019

Communications professions placed press releases near the bottom of a long list of priorities for the next 12 months, according to the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey , a collaborative effort between Ned’s Job-of-the-Week and Sword and the Script Media. 59% said Business Wire ; [press release vendor].

Survey 71

Survey Technology Corporate Financial 71