Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I’ve been writing this monthly column about PR technology companies for nearly five years – and I’m still continuously reminded that while these companies make software for communicators, they are not typically communication experts. I believe the generative AI is based on OpenAI technology, which makes ChatGPT. Kick-ass” PR blogs.

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PR 20/20

MARCH 2, 2023

Do you need more blog subscribers? Tack on a subscribe CTA with a tracking link to your subscription page or blog in your email signature. Tools like Buzzsumo can help you identify key influencers for a specific topic. Machine learning technology is helping marketers personalize marketing efforts to each individual user.

Blogging 79

Blogging SEO Trade Shows Pinterest 79

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. About two years ago, I saw an opportunity to use that experience to fill an information void in PR technology. Did you know?

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Technology Publicity Software Pitching 170

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

If the idea of technology invading the practice of PR freaks you out a little, perhaps all you need a different perspective. Yes, technology can be daunting, but it can also make your life a lot easier, help you achieve better results and demonstrate the value of your work. These five tools can do just that. A digital newsroom.

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Tools Analytics Google Measurement 207

PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

This post originally appeared on the Marketing Artificia l Intelligence Institute's blog. One of the top challenges marketers ask us about at Marketing AI institute is how to use artificial intelligence (AI) for blogging. Done right, blogging attracts and converts prospects for less money than traditional methods. AI can help.

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Blogging How To Engineering Tools 73

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. Onclusive’s proprietary PR Attribution is the most reliable and scalable impact measurement tool for communications.

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How To Software Media Analytics 397

PReview: A Blog by NewsVoir

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Technology changes the way we live each day, and it changes the way we do business even more. The process of implementation of new technologies in business is inherent to corporate innovation. If done wisely, it can improve the existing business and provide a plethora of opportunities for growth.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

AUGUST 7, 2014

Technology allows us to work faster and work on multiple things at once. The tools which we would use today to research and get things done look different than they did before. Technology is just getting faster and faster these days. The post Guest Blog Post: What Does Being a Millennial Really Mean?

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Blogging Ethics Education Technology 269

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

In her role as director of innovation and CEO communications at Microsoft, Bonnie McCracken has a pivotal role in shaping the narrative for groundbreaking research and cutting-edge technologies, particularly with the company’s investments in AI. Instead, pick one to two tools you want to try, and once comfortable with those, add on.

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Enterprise Tools Technology Privacy 184

PR 20/20

MARCH 8, 2023

These tools were designed to help marketers better engage with customers and streamline their content creation process. It struggled a bit to report blog performance, which is a good time to mention that ChatSpot is still in its public alpha stage. Here's how they work. HubSpot users can request early access here.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 4, 2023

And as technology advances, readers are gravitating toward websites and platforms that offer a seamless mobile user experience. How Mobile Technology Can Shape PR Strategies and Tactics PR media placements Platforms that offer a strong mobile experience are catching everyone’s attention.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 11, 2023

AI has been promoted as a tool to automate repetitive tasks, freeing us to engage in the strategy and creative work involved in a typical PR engagement. In simple terms, it’s a language-processing tool powered by artificial intelligence. That’s why I was surprised that its post claimed to be a tool for media monitoring.

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Tools Trends Creativity B2B 353

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 12, 2018

Thought leadership is part of public relations best practices, and it’s particularly powerful in B2B and technology categories. Here are 8 tech PR tools for a B2B thought leadership plan. Consider editorial policies and trending topics, and be strategic when targeting technology media outlets. Blog early and often.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2024

This year, our PR team published dozens of blog posts, sharing PR insights and unpacking trends from a variety of perspectives. Here’s a countdown of the five Crenshaw blog posts that have attracted the most attention throughout 2023. AI has been positioned for years as a tool for automating repetitive tasks.

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Communications Conversations

JULY 26, 2018

I’ve seen a number of articles recently that have focused on a growing–and increasingly troublesome–trend in our industry: Our complete over-reliance on tools and technology. What I’ve seen is this: Brands purchasing and increasing number of social media tools. I would almost under-invest in technology.

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Technology Social Media Tools Trends 84

Sword and the Script

JULY 7, 2020

Managing customer relationships is a business process that’s virtually impossible to perform at scale without technology, even as the term CRM has become synonymous with the technology. Here’s the summary of news – the monthly PR Tech Sum – from the world of the PR technology vendors. >>> Give our services a try.

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Technology Publicity Software Print 125

Wadds Inc.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The book features insights from 20 experts on leveraging large language models, AI productivity tools, and integrated AI platforms to help practitioners work smarter. I’ve launched a new book today about artificial intelligence (AI) tools for public relations. Writing a book about a fast-moving area of technology has challenges.

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Tools Handbook Publicity Analysis 52

Onclusive

MARCH 29, 2022

This week, we’re wrapping up our Demystifying PR Measurement blog series with a review of what to look for in a PR measurement solution and what questions to ask to find a partner that is right for your company and brand. The good news is that there is no need to figure out PR measurement on your own. Set your goals. Define your KPIs.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Onclusive adds features, becomes all-in-one PR software tool; Agility PR Solutions adds AI; Q4 releases IR event hosting tool; an odd rebrand by SocialChorus and Dynamic Signal; Intrado rebrands as Notified; Meltwater Q2 earnings. Here’s the monthly PR Tech Sum rounding news and links from the world of PR technology.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 31, 2019

There were 62 posts published on this blog in 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. If you haven’t already, consider subscribing to these blog posts by email or RSS. 6) How Long Should a Blog Post be in 2019?

Blogging 80

Blogging Publicity Marketing Survey 80

5W PR

MAY 17, 2024

On the other hand, AI also offers powerful tools to enhance security measures. From AI-powered threat detection systems to automated response protocols, the technology is being harnessed to improve the speed and effectiveness of cybersecurity defenses.

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Conference System Training Technology 78

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Internal comms tool SocialChorus acquired by a PE firm; Burton-Taylor digs up revenue numbers; Nexis Newsdesk Simplifies news search; Propel adds broadcast monitoring Welcome to the beginning of September. Though I do my best to keep tabs on news from PR technology providers for these roundups, I occasionally I miss one.

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Flack's Revenge

MARCH 28, 2016

I am very much looking forward to Social Tools Summit (#SocialTools16) in Boston on Tuesday April 12, where I will be speaking about influencer marketing. Neal Schaffer and Brian Mahony invited me back following last year’s Boston event, which was a blast (see my blog wrap ), and I jumped at the opportunity.

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Tools Banking Technology Social Media 120

Culpwrit

DECEMBER 14, 2020

As PR professionals, we’re constantly reading and scanning news articles, blog feeds, and social media posts to keep up with the latest industry trends. Not only do we need to keep track of the news, but we have to keep up with new technology as well. The post Tech Tools to Help Advance Your PR Career appeared first on culpwrit.

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Tools Technology Trends Social Media 72

Communications Conversations

APRIL 30, 2018

Two-fifths (42 percent) report missing critical information necessary to do their job caused by ineffective communication tools, with nearly half saying this was at least a weekly frustration. I believe a big reason employees are using words like this to describe corporate communications is simple: There’s simply much technology.

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Flack's Revenge

APRIL 7, 2016

I am very much looking forward to Social Tools Summit (#SocialTools16) in Boston next Tuesday, where I will be moderating a panel on influencer marketing. Neal Schaffer and Brian Mahony invited me back following last year’s Boston event, which was a blast (see my blog wrap ), and I jumped at the opportunity.

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Tools Banking Technology Social Media 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 30, 2017

The news cycle was faster, social media was hitting the early majority in the Geoffrey Moore sense, and blogs…blogs were everywhere. We started a blog for our employer, a startup in the IT operations space. Some of the newer and smaller startups that had been blogging for a while ran circles around us.

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Blogging B2B Content Marketing Trade Shows 73

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 25, 2023

For B2B tech PR teams in particular, it’s crucial to stay on top of emerging platforms and tools. There are other, similar platforms, but Substack is probably the most suitable for B2B topics and technology issues. How is Substack different from a blog? What kind of writers are on Substack? politics and history.

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Flack's Revenge

MAY 8, 2015

I am very much looking forward to attending the Social Tools Summit (#SocialTools15) in Boston next Tuesday, where I will be moderating a session on content marketing. I can offer readers of this blog a discount code; just send me a note or put in a request via comments below. Katie Paterson on Twitter , Marketing Director, Traackr.

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Tools Content Marketing Conference Social Media 120

Landis PR

MAY 1, 2023

Generative AI tools can help with tasks such as brainstorming, copywriting, research, planning, and automating routine and time-consuming projects. Thousands of apps, tools, and websites have utilized ChatGPT’s technology for specific use cases and industries. You’re not alone.

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Tools Marketing Writing Resources 52

PR in High Definition

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

There has been a huge shift in technological advancement which has made it easier for athletes to optimise their performance and improve the experience for spectators at sporting events. The future of technology in sport. The post The rise of technology in sport appeared first on Firefly Communications. billion by 2026.

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Sports Technology Analysis Data 62

Cision

MAY 16, 2015

PR professionals are realizing that measurement needs to be a standard part of every campaign strategy—and, luckily, there are tools and technology now to make it a bit easier. Below are three types of tools you can use to demonstrate the ROI and impact of your campaigns. Read our blog post here! Tag Management.

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Measurement Tools Analytics Google 120

Brand24

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

We can definitely tell that with the development of e-commerce, SaaS tools, and digital technologies, sentiment analysis is becoming more and more popular. The post What is sentiment analysis and how to do it by yourself first appeared on Brand24 Blog. Welcome to the guide to sentiment analysis. Who uses sentiment analysis?

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Analysis How To Tools Technology 172

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 20, 2024

As someone who started my career ghostwriting blogs at a PR agency, I’ve long been fascinated by the relationship between PR and search engine optimization (SEO). Moz, a leading SEO tool, defines SEO as “practices designed to improve the appearance, positioning, and usefulness of multiple types of content in the organic search results.”

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Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The trends of electrified, connected, autonomous and shared vehicles are rapidly changing the game … not only for automakers but also for the entire vehicle technology supply chain ecosystem. Automakers are in it for the long haul, and they want suppliers that will be able to partner with them and to stand behind their technologies for years.

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Automotive Technology Engineering Trade Shows 68

PRSay

APRIL 23, 2024

Dietrich, CEO and founder of Arment Dietrich, a Chicago-based communications firm, is the author of the 2014 book “Spin Sucks” and the “Spin Sucks” blog. Just as people were nervous about the new technology of the internet and websites in the 1990s, “the exact same thing is happening right now with AI. What has changed are the tools.

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SEO Television Measurement Google 135

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

It is vitally important to have media and social monitoring tools in place with regularly alerting so that you know immediately when news hits and a crisis starts to bubble to the surface. Think of your monitoring and measurement tools as your early warning system that will activate your crisis communications strategy. Create a Hub.

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