Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Dozens of marketing and PR professionals express aspirations for 2020 along with educated guesses about the future . If there’s a common theme to this year’s annual list of predictions , is that we’re all hopeful about 2021. If there’s a common theme to this year’s annual list of predictions , is that we’re all hopeful about 2021.

Marketing 170

Marketing Employee Content Marketing Training 170

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Here’s how the numbers on this blog have added up in 2022: Total blog posts: 46 – down from 51 last year ; Average length: 866 words; Shortest post: 306 words ; Longest post: 2,486 words ; Total words published: 39,852; Unique visitors: 236,756; and. Third-party mentions : 95 (most of which come simply from blogging consistently).

Blogging 158

Blogging B2B Software SEO 158

Onclusive

DECEMBER 16, 2020

As we enter 2021, the world at large and communications professionals in particular find themselves at a significant turning point. Fusion of PR and content marketing Content marketing is a proven way to break through the noise, as long as the content is highly visible. That’s why content marketing needs PR.

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Industry Content Marketing Corporate Analytics 221

Onclusive

DECEMBER 1, 2021

If you’ve ever evaluated PR agencies or communications technology providers, you have likely considered how their solutions compare to each other and how they fit your needs. Why technology ROI matters. But have you also looked at their potential Return on Investment, or ROI?

How To 397

How To Software Media Analytics 397

PRSay

JANUARY 22, 2021

The effects will be felt this year and beyond and fuel the10company’s top 10 2021 communications trends, each with significant implications for companies and executives: 1. Instilling trust is the 2021 challenge. Valerie Di Maria is principal at the10company , a strategic marketing and communications agency.

Trends 184

Trends Communications Skype Employee 184

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

Vendors are giving us reason to be optimistic about public relations technology – from AI that will predict your pitching success to more tangible PR measurement and attribution. Years ago, I had the opportunity to be a PR director for a publicly-traded company that developed and sold software to the PR market. Did you know?

Technology 169

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 169

Onclusive

JANUARY 19, 2021

As the roles and responsibilities of marketers continue to blur, finding the right technology solutions is critical. With responsibility for earned, owned, and social media at SMG , I’m tasked with connecting the dots between our content marketing and our business outcomes. Director of Brand Marketing, SMG. Paul Arnhold.

Content Marketing 195

Content Marketing Marketing Analytics Report 195

5W PR

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

With the PR world, and the standard Public Relations lifestyle progressing constantly, particularly with the rise in technology and uncertainties in economic trends, PR pros have to be prepared for positive and negative developments that will change how PR works. Technology and PR. Virtual and Highly Personalized PR.

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Publicity Technology Industry Social Media 88

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 17, 2023

If you are striving to build your short list of PR and communications technology vendors, this long but neatly organized list of companies and resources might prove helpful . My last PR tech sum went up in November of last year – and very little in the way of substantive news has happened in the PR technology community since.

Technology 93

Technology Software Resources Pitching 93

Onclusive

MAY 12, 2022

In our May blog series, we’ll share brand new insights into the relationship between different media attributes and consumer behavior, based on our analysis of the PR Attribution data from over 100,000 media articles published in 2021 that cover both business-to-consumer and business-to-business brands across a wide range of industries.

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Consumer Publicity Media Analysis 370

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

If there was one common challenge that marketers and media pros faced in 2020—besides periods of existential horror—it was trying to figure out virtual events. The presentation-creation technology wave has just begun, and I’m optimistic it’ll help up our storytelling game in virtual events next year.

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Trends LinkedIn Video B2B 142

PR in High Definition

JANUARY 26, 2022

So, for some, keeping abreast of technology news last month may not have been a priority. Apple also became the first company to hit $3 trillion market value , and while it did later slip it was still marked a landmark moment in tech. In more positive news, there was lots of evidence that 2021 was a good year for many.

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Privacy Technology Google Video 62

PReview: A Blog by NewsVoir

MARCH 1, 2021

Communication is a continuous process which keeps evolving with the emerging technologies. A vital part of communication, Public Relations has also been developed over the time and technological advancements. Today traditional mediums have become […].

Publicity 60

Publicity Television Radio Newspapers 60

Buzzstream

MAY 16, 2024

I get email requests from guest bloggers who want to write on the BuzzStream blog daily. And yet, according to uSERP’s State of Backlinks for SEO report , guest posting is the third most popular link-building method behind content marketing and digital PR. What is Guest Blogging? I’ll be blunt: they are never good.

Blogging 62

Blogging Google SEO Writing 62

Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 1, 2021

ESG (environmental, social, and governance) reporting is rapidly becoming the hottest trend for mobility, automotive and vehicle technology suppliers. adults in May 2021 to gauge U.S. We’ve all seen the headlines … read the articles … review the studies … and spoken to clients about this hot topic. SK Group surveyed 1,500 U.S.

Automotive 97

Automotive Technology Communications Mobile 97

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Marketing and PR predictions aren’t merely forecasts, but often a reflection of our aspirations and perhaps advice – mistakes we’ve made we’d like to help others avoid. “Be Pay to pay, content grows; influencer marketing cools. “I d) Influencer marketing to cool off as far as the amounts of money companies are paying influencers.”.

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Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 192

Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 17, 2022

Ranging in length from a few minutes to over one hour, the podcasts focus on topics that can help automotive and technology executives stay on top of leading industry trends and gain insight on the future of mobility, helping them keep up with this rapidly changing and competitive market. Top 10 PR Blog Posts of 2021.

Automotive 77

Automotive Mobile Technology Transportation 77

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 12, 2022

This article explores the stunning rise of the Metaverse buzz and offers tips to PR professionals working in this area and in other early, frothy markets. s blog reported an aggregate $120B funding for related technology and infrastructure in the first five months of 2022, more than double the $57B invested in all of 2021.

Real Estate 156

Real Estate Case Study Technology Education 156

Shift Communications

JANUARY 3, 2022

By Natalie Marinaro, VP, Technology. In the last year, we have seen one of the largest labor market shifts in history. Remote work environments were concretely established with 81% of Americans using videoconferencing technology. In 2021 alone, we’ve seen brands like Coursera and Udacity go public and prep for IPOs.

Technology 78

Technology Trends Employee Mobile 78

PR in High Definition

JANUARY 26, 2021

Admittedly, the conditions in my garden are somewhat more predictable than in the technology sector, but ask yourself this: what do you want to spring up in May 2021? Watch the market and be aware that if you’re an early entrant, you may have a period ahead of you where prospects don’t ‘get’ your proposition. Resilience.

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Energy Creativity Technology Marketing 116

wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2021

For answers, dive into Cision’s 2021 Global State of the Media Report, “The Go-To Source for Becoming Journalists’Go-To Source.” Cision named this blog to its top 50 PR and top 50 Marketing and PR blogs. 2021 Journalist PR Content Preferences. What’s working in global PR and media relations right now?

Report 52

Report Trends Media Infographics 52

Onclusive

AUGUST 3, 2021

The technology to measure the business impact of communications on a company’s bottom line is now readily available, providing communicators with ample opportunities to develop data-driven PR strategies. For example, a boutique hotel would want to focus on the local market instead of striving to achieve global coverage.

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Brand Branding Media Measurement 370

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. SEMrush started trading on the NYSE under the ticker SEMR on March 29, 2021. SEMrush goes IPO.

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Media SEO Analytics Analysis 106

Landis PR

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Katie Casciato – Roopco. For the original blog, please visit here. In fact, the global market for AI in marketing is likely to reach $107.5 billion in 2021. billion by the year 2028 —a more than sevenfold jump from just $15.8

Marketing 59

Marketing Content Marketing Storytelling B2B 59

Onclusive

MAY 12, 2022

In our May blog series, we’ll share brand new insights into the relationship between different media attributes and consumer behavior, based on our analysis of the PR Attribution data from over 100,000 media articles published in 2021 that cover both business-to-consumer and business-to-business brands across a wide range of industries.

Consumer 195

Consumer Publicity Media Analysis 195

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 17, 2021

Auto suppliers and vehicle technology companies seeking PR opportunities, take note: CES is back (taking place Jan. 3-4) and it offers a lot of public relations and market attention opportunities, but you have to act fast. If not, contact the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) to get your spot.

Technology 87

Technology Automotive Trade Shows Hotels 87

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 13, 2019

A Guest Post by Albane Flamant, Marketing Manager – US, Talkwalker. Let’s not even start talking about more traditional online sources like blogs, news sites, and forums. have become essential parts of the marketing and PR toolbox. Cisco predicts that by 2021, 80% of online content will be videos.

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Training Video Analysis Data 399

wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2022

In 2007, David mentioned my fledgling blog wiredPRworks in his book, “ The New Rules of Marketing and PR.”. In a stroke of marketing brilliance, David included over 160 bloggers/contributors in the first edition. When I found David’s work and read his first book, I knew I’d found the roadmap to the future of marketing and PR.

Marketing 118

Marketing Social Media Trends Instagram 118

wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2021

For answers, dive into Cision’s 2021 Global State of the Media Report, “The Go-To Source for Becoming Journalists’Go-To Source.” Cision named this blog to its top 50 PR and top 50 Marketing and PR blogs. 2021 Journalist PR Content Preferences. What’s working in global PR and media relations right now?

Report 40

Report Trends Media Infographics 40

NewsWhip

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The top brand story of 2021, having generated nearly 1.3 While we are surrounded by Covid coverage, technology outperformed all categories including healthcare, representing 42% of the top 100 stories. You can read more about the coverage of big tech more broadly in our recent blog here. Here’s what we learned. Daily Wire.

Brand 88

Brand Branding Healthcare Report 88

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 27, 2021

In digital marketing and PR it has returned to pre-COVID-19 levels but several sectors remain challenged. Impact of COVID-19 on recruitment in digital marketing and PR Organisations are focused not only on replacement hires but also investment and growth. Uncertainty led to hiring freezes right across the market.

Marketing 140

Marketing Travel Storytelling Training 140

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 16, 2021

This is particularly true for B2B PR and marketing teams. It remains the primary content distribution channel for marketers. In 2021, marketers should reassess how they use Facebook and make full use of the tools it offers. When to use Facebook for B2B marketing. Yet it may be a mistake to overlook Facebook.

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B2B Facebook LinkedIn Small Business 344

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. Many of the blog posts published here are based on survey research, analytical studies or other sources of data. Content marketing statistics from 2020.

Survey 177

Survey Marketing B2B Study 177

Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Aaron Zamost’s Medium post rang eerily true to those in the tech marketing, journalism and PR worlds. It is the one that follows the inexorable march of technology evolution and disruption. Here’s a link to their Gartner Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies, 2021. Here’s how pros deal with it.

Enterprise 177

Enterprise Big Data Technology Analysis 177

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2021

Following a tumultuous year, 80% of PR and comms professionals say organizations place a greater value on comms, according to the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey. Communications technology. Many would prefer to be independent of marketing and report to either the CEO or CCO. About the 2021 JOTW Strategic Comms Survey.

Survey 120

Survey Communications Ethics Measurement 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Last year, Symphony Technology Group acquired four PR tech companies including Onclusive, PRgloo, and, later , Critical Mention. Notified has changed its name multiple times, but was formed out of assets from the former press release service Market Wire and investor tools out of NASDAQ, such as Globe Newswire. Revenue was up 3.5%

Software 134

Software Reddit Technology B2B 134

Sword and the Script

MAY 3, 2022

billion in 2021 . The lines are burry which makes the size of the PR market, and subsequently the size of the PR software market, hard to define. That’s the first story in this month’s roundup of PR technology news. In other words, marketing was taking a PR-centered approach to its activities. billion in 2021.

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Software Study Pitching Analysis 100