Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2019

I sense we are reaching that point in marketing, with respect to data and creativity. This is the role of creativity in marketing: to drive an emotional connection and feeling of belonging. Where every business has data, perhaps even the same data, we cannot have, by definition, the same creativity.

Creativity 77

Creativity Study Survey Advertising 77

Critical Mention

AUGUST 2, 2018

The impact of technology on public relations is accelerating. As such, PR pros must determine how they can best leverage technology to stay current. In the end, technology is at the heart of most organizations. To maintain a competitive edge companies need to effectively use technology that makes sense for their specific needs.

Technology 60

Technology Crisis Communications Pitching Software 60

The Hoyt Organization

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Generative AI prompts are a type of artificial intelligence-powered technology that can generate an array of information, as long as the prompts are carefully crafted. Predictive Analytics Predictive analytics is another opportunity for using AI in PR. This provides PR professionals with real-time insights.

Publicity 96

Publicity Ethics Analysis Data 96

PR 20/20

JANUARY 14, 2021

Like, for example, a new start for your marketing technology (martech) stack. 10 Marketing Technologies We Can’t Live Without. Databox : This is our go-to business analytics and reporting platform. We can compare data from HubSpot, Google Analytics, Stripe, social media, and more, all in one place.

Technology 65

Technology Marketing Tools Google 65

Stern + Associates

MARCH 15, 2023

Since the release of incredible generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT, Bing AI and DALL-E, the world has been astounded by their seemingly human-like ability to tell stories, have conversations, create art and write code.

Technology 96

Technology Ethics Tools Creativity 96

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

Is creativity a talent or a skill? It seems to me if creativity is a talent it can be fine-tuned, like a natural athlete trains to compete in professional football. On the other hand, if creativity is a skill, it can be taught in the same way, we might teach our children to throw or catch a football. Or it might remain elusive.

Creativity 66

Creativity Analytics Study Exercises 66

Business Wire

AUGUST 9, 2017

Always at the technological forefront, and keeping a strong connection with the audience that helped transform what the conference/festival is today, SXSW continues to place the keys to the kingdom in the public’s hands. Now, robots are doing the writing for you. What are these robots looking for in a news story?

Conference 164

Conference Technology Mobile Analytics 164

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

ChatGPT seems to miss emerging themes if there isn’t a wide body of writing already on a topic. Adaptability: PR is a rapidly evolving field, and PR practitioners must be able to adapt to new trends and technologies in order to be successful. How is technology being used in public relations? But just 2% said “always.”.

Interviews 101

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 101

Wadds Inc.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

The technology has developed slowly over the past ten years following innovation in data processing and natural language development, but then incredibly quickly in the past 12 months. Transparent data management and security policies are required before the technology can be deployed in commercial applications.

Report 120

Report Publicity Training Policies 120

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 23, 2024

Before we look at the intersection of machine learning and psychology, it’s important to consider how the technology can make a difference in PR and marketing campaigns. Well, frankly, technology can only go so far when it comes to understanding human behavior. How can you bridge the human and the technological?

Technology 76

Technology Training Data Consumer 76

Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

Writing copy for social media is the most popular use for AI, according to 64% of PR pros. However, remember that AI should not replace human-written content and creativity. List and rank the top five most effective PR strategies for the technology industry, focusing on new product launches. Eapen, Daniel J.

Trends 105

Trends YouTube Video Social Media 105

PRSay

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Digital marketing expert Ann Handley doesn’t start her day checking emails, choosing instead to spend her time by writing a few pages in a notebook. “I I write for myself before I do anything else,” she says. Brain Pickings — A digest of the week’s most interesting and inspiring articles across art, science, philosophy and creativity.

Communications 107

Communications Storytelling Analytics Web 107

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. Marketing turns to creative to stand out from the clutter . The pendulum has swung too far and at the expense of creativity in marketing.

Marketing 192

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 192

Newsfile

JANUARY 24, 2024

Writing copy for social media is the most popular use for AI, according to 64% of PR pros. However, remember that AI should not replace human-written content and creativity. list and rank the top five most effective PR strategies for the technology industry, focusing on new product launches. Eapen, Daniel J.

Trends 52

Trends Data-Driven PR Analytics Survey 52

Shift Communications

MAY 17, 2023

At SHIFT, we’ve often been an early adopter of new technologies in communications (from social media to Google Analytics ). How we don’t: to write press releases, talking points or other materials that are not already in the public domain. For a fun exercise, ask ChatGPT to write your bio. Compare this to the 4.5

Publicity 78

Publicity Guidelines Training Transportation 78

Shift Communications

MAY 17, 2023

At SHIFT, we’ve often been an early adopter of new technologies in communications (from social media to Google Analytics ). How we don’t: to write press releases, talking points or other materials that are not already in the public domain. For a fun exercise, ask ChatGPT to write your bio. Compare this to the 4.5

Publicity 78

Publicity Guidelines Training Transportation 78

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 6, 2023

One thing is certain, this giant step in the technological revolution is here to stay and only growing more extensive and impactful daily. Content Creation and Curation: AI technologies can assist marketers in creating and curating content. To the average consumer, AI likely snuck up like a mysterious, unknown entity.

Communications 40

Communications Marketing Technology Data 40

Cision

APRIL 26, 2016

New tools and technology are always accessible, but if you don’t have a plan for how you will use them, you won’t benefit from them. The tools and technology will come after. Ashley Simmons, director of communications at the Telecommunications Industry Association, says you must first develop a plan for how you will achieve your goals.

Telecommunications 120

Telecommunications Public Affairs Newspapers Transportation 120

PR 20/20

JANUARY 16, 2023

Ann Handley , the author of Everybody Writes , heads up content at ‘Profs. Buffer authors do their research, writing in-depth posts with ample resources to back up their intelligence. For Search + Analytics , we like…. Databox ( @databox ): This blog is up-to-date on all things reporting, business analytics, KPIs, and more.

Blogging 52

Blogging Marketing Pinterest SEO 52

PR 20/20

MAY 8, 2019

Technology will get smarter , intelligently automating traditionally human-powered activities while adding layers of complexity to your martech stack. Brands will need to become more human with greater resources dedicated to listening, relationship building, ethics, empathy, creativity, culture and community. Career paths will evolve.

Agency 84

Agency Enterprise Technology Analytics 84

The Proactive Report

MAY 27, 2018

They’ll be expected to deliver more: more strategy, more content, more channels, more creativity and more measurement. And there’s concern about the industry’s ability to attract the right talent, adapt to new technologies and increase the level of investment required to capitalize on these growth opportunities.

Industry 113

Industry Measurement SEO Corporate 113

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 23, 2017

But like the frog in the gradually heating water, the media and technology environment has accelerated, forcing us to adapt. Any PR person who doesn’t understand analytics, or at least the basics of SEO, will find themselves working at a serious disadvantage in today’s digital environment. Some of that evolution is obvious.

Digital PR 168

Digital PR SEO Storytelling Instagram 168

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

We will be making new investments over the coming months in talent and technology to advance the agency. Now imagine if every one of those activities could be intelligently automated to some degree with smarter marketing technology. We all get to write our own story of how AI will impact us. Growing smarter.

Financial 98

Financial Conference Agency Resources 98

The Proactive Report

MAY 27, 2018

They’ll be expected to deliver more: more strategy, more content, more channels, more creativity and more measurement. And there’s concern about the industry’s ability to attract the right talent, adapt to new technologies and increase the level of investment required to capitalize on these growth opportunities.

Industry 100

Industry Measurement SEO Corporate 100

The Proactive Report

MAY 27, 2018

They’ll be expected to deliver more: more strategy, more content, more channels, more creativity and more measurement. And there’s concern about the industry’s ability to attract the right talent, adapt to new technologies and increase the level of investment required to capitalize on these growth opportunities.

Industry 100

Industry Measurement SEO Corporate 100

Cision

JULY 26, 2016

In this interview, David discusses the importance of good writing skills, how technology has transformed the industry and how to stand out in today’s crowded marketplace. The biggest change, however, has been because of technology. I think technology will continue to re-define the industry. I knew I’d found my calling.

Writing 120

Writing Engineering Journalism Analytics 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

2) Marketing analytics enable better efficiency. “In In 2020 I think we will see analytics playing a bigger role in helping teams become more proactive in their approach with customers and less reactive. Note: Mr. Galant is the CEO of Muck Rack, which is also one of the companies I track for my writings on PR technology.

Marketing 102

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 102

The Hoffman Agency

AUGUST 4, 2023

The magic and creativity that first intrigued me faded, replaced with technicalities and monotony. When I reached junior year, I decided to switch gears and changed my minor from entertainment business to applied analytics and cybersecurity. But as I spent more time immersed in the industry, I realized I couldn’t see myself staying.

Film 36

Film Television Creativity Course 36

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

But it’s easy to imagine this technology being used in more subtle but dangerous ways, such as politicians ‘saying’ things that are not totally out of character but more extreme or subversive than anything they would really say. AI will continue to have a profound impact on creative and marketing fields, including PR.

Writing 194

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 194

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 31, 2019

In going through the reader analytics for the full year, these are the top 10 most-read posts on this blog about public relations (PR) and marketing. The full report is freely available on SlideShare and has earned nearly 18,000 views at the time of this writing. hours to write. If you’ve been a reader in 2019, thank you!

Blogging 80

Blogging Publicity Marketing Survey 80

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 16, 2016

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. But there’s been a shift towards specialist agencies that focus exclusively in PR for companies in sectors like technology, fashion or real estate. Technology will evolve.

Real Estate 120

Real Estate Technology Data Agency 120

Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

With continuous advancements in technology, increasing emphasis on analytics and increasing competition, PR pros need to hone their skills to keep themselves up-to-date. As technology advances, we fear that robots will eventually render some jobs obsolete, including PR. Selling PR’s value. Artificial intelligence.

Technology 73

Technology Print YouTube Financial 73

The Hoffman Agency

AUGUST 19, 2021

From there, I started diving through other majors, most of them with a math and analytical bedrock. It was the perfect combination of everything I had been hunting for in my previous endeavors: strategy, creativity and people. Writing has always been my biggest insecurity. However, writing for PR reopened the door for me.

Industry 36

Industry Comparison Technology Creativity 36

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

6) Technology that will change reporting. When asked which technologies are having the biggest impact on the job of reporting, the answers stacked up as follows (globally): 34% said “updated social media algorithms;”. 26% said “better and cheaper video production technology;”. It’s an opportunity for those that are ready.

Survey 102

Survey Report Media B2B 102

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 24, 2019

I review a lot of marketing studies and surveys – and write about the one I think will be helpful for readers. How long does it take to write the average blog post? 3 hours and 57 minutes; 38% of bloggers report it takes more than 4 hours to write a post; and 19% say it takes six or more hours.

Marketing 78

Marketing Publicity Survey Study 78

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

The company sells services and was using proprietary technology to assist in the delivery of those services. The publication cites Cision Chief Product & Technology Officer Jay Webster as saying: “Factmata’s unique expertise is helping brands and organizations identify risky narratives earlier and more reliably than a human can.

Software 78

Software Case Study Technology Tools 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2017

Write more and write better. Good, error-free writing is under threat today. It seems the need for speed in writing and editing is taking its toll. One of the best ways to improve your writing is to create the ideal environment in which to write. Embrace technology and look for new tools.

Writing 149

Writing Education Pinterest Creativity 149