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

Presspage

AUGUST 15, 2017

The other part is understanding the technological shifts that will change the world in the coming decades, and along with it, how you do PR. Recognizing and preparing for the emergence of these technologies now will be the difference between surfing the tech wave and being swept away as they break.

Technology 115

Technology Big Data Video Data 115

PRSay

APRIL 18, 2016

The technology prevents ads from appearing on your computer screen, iPads, smart phones and other platforms. The Web is not free, it never was. Those that favor ad blocking say that Web ads are abusive, annoying, distracting and time-consuming and therefore ad blocking is a legitimate defensive measure.

Ethics 60

Ethics Web Advertising Advertising 60

PR 20/20

MARCH 8, 2023

Reporting , for example, "Show me a summary of monthly web visitors for the last two quarters" or "report of monthly revenue in Q4." It struggled a bit to report blog performance, which is a good time to mention that ChatSpot is still in its public alpha stage. Follow-up , such as "Draft a thank you email for Jane Doe."

Tools 85

Tools Web Examples Report 85

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Today, the range is much broader, encompassing blog content, confessional-style social updates, and, of course, video. Don’t fear the data The stereotypical PR person is an English, Journalism or Communications major with a facility for writing and a love of media. Just ask Google. But there’s no need to fear data!

Analytics 170

Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 2, 2022

I am the senior editor at Charged – I write daily blog posts, as well as articles for the print magazines, and do copy editing. I’m also a contributing writer for EVannex – I write a weekly blog post. If I have to spend time correcting typos on every post, I might as well write it myself.

Meeting 81

Meeting Media Travel Interviews 81

Beyond PR

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

This blog post has been formatted to fit your screen. Whether you are viewing this blog post on a laptop, tablet or mobile phone, you expect it to appear properly and specifically formatted for your device. This is where the power of Responsive Web Design (RWD) comes in. Outside of that, there are more than 2.6

Web 40

Web Mobile SEO Technology 40

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 9, 2024

Search and Monitor Monitoring enables brands and PR agencies to track earned media wins, be aware of up-to-date industry insights, and even keep tabs on competitors from the news (print and online), blogs, social media, and broadcasts in near real-time. If one thing is certain, technology and the media will continue to change.

Pitching 95

Pitching Print Measurement Report 95

Sword and the Script

JUNE 15, 2021

I’ll even take that a step further: if you aren’t in direct contact with customers in writing content, you are probably just making it all up. As a result, B2B marketing writers turn to analytics and social media to inform their writing. You’ll learn a lot that will inform your writing. Sit in on sales and support calls.

Survey 119

Survey B2B Marketing Interviews 119

Buzzstream

JANUARY 22, 2024

Matt Cutts’ infamous blog post advised “sticking a fork in it” because guest posting for links was done. We looked for sites with clear signals that they accepted guest posts, such as post titles and URLs with the words “contribute” or “write for us.” So, you’ll also need to judge the quality of the writing itself.

Analysis 90

Analysis SEO Guidelines Google 90

Sword and the Script

MARCH 2, 2021

The first reason is to acquire a new piece of technology. And it’s top of mind this month because the largest PR technology vendor is back to doing acquisitions. It leads this edition of the PR Tech Sum – a monthly roundup of all the news from the PR technology market. The second reason is to acquire customers. Did you know?

Company 151

Company Tools Technology Software 151

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 4, 2020

The phrase is intended to account for the additional ways a person or company could earn visibility on the web, including traditional news – but more importantly beyond it. Many of the PR technology vendors I track for the monthly PR Tech Sum put a greater emphasis on earned media than media relations in their messaging.

Media Relations 152

Media Relations Media Print Software 152

Sword and the Script

MARCH 14, 2023

The underlying technology for this predictive AI is based on a combination PRophet’s own code and that of partners. Taylor is based on a combination of technology from a company called Open AI, which made ChatGPT, and PRophet’s code. You can also have it re-write it several times over if you wish. So how does it work?

Software 86

Software Media Relations Pitching Media 86

Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

Writing copy for social media is the most popular use for AI, according to 64% of PR pros. List and rank the top five most effective PR strategies for the technology industry, focusing on new product launches. For instance, AI can help you generate ideas for your next blog or article, advertising strategy or any facet of PR.

Trends 105

Trends YouTube Video Social Media 105

MaccaPR

DECEMBER 10, 2014

based Internet marketing agency that caught our eye with its savvy pay-per-click advertising management, Web development and digital design services. You invest a lot of time in your ThinkSEM blog , chiefly written by your wife and co-owner Sarah Danks and PR staffer Kayla Hollatz – it’s a fun read. Well, I was sorely mistaken.

SEO 98

SEO Interviews Blogging Engineering 98

Cision

MAY 13, 2016

And when you find a niche blogging community, like the dad blogging communities across the Web, tailoring your pitches to their preferences is that more important. We recently chatted with Don Martelli , who pens the DadLife Chronicles blog and covers topics relevant to fatherhood, family and parenting. Do your homework.

Pitching 120

Pitching How To Sports Web 120

Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 11, 2023

ChatGPT and Playground are among the first artificial intelligence (AI) applications using a text-based web interface that uses the GPT-3 language model. Text at the click of a button There’s a great deal of excitement about the technology as it seemingly is able to mimic human creativity and generate and edit content incredibly quickly.

Publicity 98

Publicity Wikipedia Marketing Training 98

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

For all those still complaining about search and social, now a decade beyond the advent of the so-called Web 2.0, It’s also a key reason why blogging and content marketing has become an important tool in the media relations toolkit. Also, see these related posts: How to Generate Media Referenceable B2B Customers with a Blog.

Survey 102

Survey Report Media B2B 102

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Apps and web tools come and go like Silicon Valley startups, and the choices can feel endless. Every pro has her go-to channel for tracking news developments in technology. BuzzSumo remains a go-to tool to assist PR pros in keeping track of who’s writing about what topics, and the resulting social engagement from each placement.

Tools 108

Tools SMB Survey Software 108

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

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

The company sells services and was using proprietary technology to assist in the delivery of those services. Factmata uses AI to identify and track narratives online through articles, blogs, tweets and other social chatter, highlighting the ones that could either help or hurt brand reputation and value.” The company raised $6.2

Software 78

Software Case Study Technology Tools 78

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. Data and metrics have emerged as the most powerful tools for creating better brand awareness, social media engagement and quality web traffic.

Marketing 190

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 190

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Now, where is the ka-ching on our web traffic and orders?)” As Sue Duris wrote on the MyCustomer blog : ABM has become a priority for many B2B organisations, thanks in part to their need to become customer-centric. I’ll be writing more on this topic, and posting about tools that can support ABM PR.

B2B 177

B2B Case Study Enterprise Resources 177

PR 20/20

JANUARY 17, 2023

The funnel model also excludes the impact of evolving technologies as it relates to the buyer journey. These might include: Top visited blog posts or site pages. These touch points (web pages) should provide the most substantial content pieces. case studies, ebooks, blog posts). But let's take a few steps back.

Strategy 52

Strategy How To Technology B2B 52

Flack's Revenge

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

I’m always interested in topics related to my profession, PR, and the industry we serve, technology. Longtime readers know that I like to call out misperceptions about PR, hence the name of this blog. So I was eager to see what NY Times had to say in Jack Nicas’s recent piece: How Facebook’s P.R.

Ethics 136

Ethics Wikipedia System Facebook 136

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Technology has enabled me to do the work of five people and has enabled me to do that work in far less time.”. I’ve found that employers expect not just one skill like writing, but design skills as well.”. More strategic questions arise due to changes in technology. In multiple mediums.”. Taking a stand. Force multiplier.

Communications 124

Communications Crisis Internal International 124

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. 1) The average blog post is 1,236 words. 1) The average blog post is 1,236 words. How long is the average blog post? How long does it take to write the average blog post?

Marketing 78

Marketing Publicity Survey Study 78

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 12, 2024

You can build on the efforts of PR professionals by creating your own content writing strategy. A well-crafted blog can help you connect with customers, build credibility, and boost your SEO campaign. Get ahead of the competition by utilizing pre-launch techniques like web-based content creation and influencer marketing.

Social Media 79

Social Media Strategy Media Reputation 79

PR Breakfast Club

JANUARY 11, 2015

I’m not talking about lifting Joe Pulizzi’s last blog and posting it as your own. I’m talking about taking from web developers processes to make lean content. They have a unique advantage: They created their workflow on the fly as technology has evolved over the last decade or so. Eliminate waste.

Web 28

Web Print Writing Content Marketing 28

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 11, 2018

I have been writing about issues challenging social media and digital communications, and speaking with thought leaders on the topic. We’ve kicked ideas and blog posts back and forth over Twitter, and I thought he would be a good person to ask. Thanks for participating, Frank! Are the social media waters still safe for marketing?

Social Media 149

Social Media Marketing Media Facebook 149

Cision

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Ah, the “boring press release” — we’ve all read them, and most of us are guilty of writing one. Blog Posts. Yes, I’m talking about blogging. Blogging is no longer an experimental trend that might be a waste of time. No, there is overwhelming evidence that shows maintaining a blog yields business results.

Infographics 235

Infographics Case Study Content Marketing Video 235

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Welcome to the first PR technology summary ( PR tech sum ) of 2020. For those new to it, the PR tech sum, it’s a monthly roundup of all the news coming from the vendor community that develops and sells PR technology. And now, here’s this month’s PR technology summary…. What does this have to do with PR technology?

Software 103

Software Analysis Data Tools 103

Newsfile

JANUARY 24, 2024

Writing copy for social media is the most popular use for AI, according to 64% of PR pros. list and rank the top five most effective PR strategies for the technology industry, focusing on new product launches. For instance, AI can help you generate ideas for your next blog or article, advertising strategy or any facet of PR.

Trends 52

Trends Data-Driven PR Analytics Survey 52

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 28, 2020

Recently, I had a chance to view a web demonstration of the product and ask some questions. Users access these functions by logging into the product through a web browser. This includes blogs, discussions and other formats. What I saw was quite impressive. It’s the basis for this PR tech briefing. 1) Overview of Notified.

Software 117

Software Tools Publicity System 117

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Here’s the monthly PR Tech Sum rounding news and links from the world of PR technology. First, the company built its own newscrawler to index and filter web content for media monitoring, whereas many media monitoring solutions rely on third-party partnerships. Minor notes from the world of PR technology. PR tech mentions.

Software 156

Software Tools Print Technology 156

Sword and the Script

MAY 12, 2020

Better organize your announcements and media contacts, make the “news” easy to find and stick to business etiquette; pro PR tips About a year ago I started writing a monthly summary of PR technology news. Names and bylines on blogs. Many companies use their blogs to complement or supplement announcements.

Company 101

Company Survey Pitching Report 101

PRSay

APRIL 22, 2021

In 2017, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged 27 separate entities and individuals with running stock promotion schemes that involved hiring firms and freelancers to write and publish bullish articles about the publicly traded companies. Improve numerical, statistical and data literacy.

Financial 190

Financial Reddit Advertising Advertising 190