Sword and the Script

AUGUST 30, 2022

These are both terrible terms, but I’ve adopted the latter as the moniker for these monthly roundups about the PR software vendor community – and I’m inclined to keep it. PitchBook says the company raised three rounds and grew to 210 employees. Cision settles claim by sales employees. That’s not an isolated finding either.

Publicity 85

Publicity Survey Enterprise Pitching 85

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 15, 2020

There were some clear misses in my original essay: social media activism, internal communications, storytelling and professionalism in PR. The resurgence of internal communications Internal communications is one of the hottest areas of contemporary PR. I’ve developed each of these themes below. It is enjoying significant growth.

Storytelling 78

Storytelling Social Media Internal International 78

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 13, 2015

Like most things in life, communication starts in your own backyard. It’s impossible to communicate your brand’s value and mission to the general public without first communicating it well internally. So how can you gain cohesiveness in your organization through internal communications? ” 6.

Internal 40

Internal International Communications Employee 40

PR Job Coach

JANUARY 5, 2015

Public relations is essential to a functioning of society and its enterprises. PR practitioners are counselors who actively advise and guide organizations in honestly communicating and behaving in the best interests of society and constituents such as customers, employees, shareholders, and the communities in which they operate.

Publicity 100

Publicity Enterprise Government Storytelling 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 8, 2018

An enterprise software provider is better off posting inspiration for managers, practical advice, or stories about fostering innovation than hard-selling their product. Build a community. Recognize employees. The most fundamental utility of social media for B2B companies is amplification of other communications.

B2B 170

B2B Social Media Media Education 170

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. Join Us for the Marketing AI Conference (MAICON).

Financial 98

Financial Conference Agency Resources 98

Flack's Revenge

APRIL 23, 2015

They launch campaigns to get customers, recruit employees and channel partners, and cozy up to investors and local communities. Perhaps you want to foster adoption of your software and drive grassroots growth in the enterprise. Are there similar adjacent communities? Many PR and marketing teams target the usual suspects.

Software 120

Software Enterprise Groups Course 120

Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 31, 2021

Originally from Virginia Beach, VA, Meredith LeJeune got her start as a marketing and communications coordinator for Dominion Enterprises — a marketing services company serving the real estate, automotive and travel industries — doing a little bit of everything from traditional public relations to developing marketing and sales collateral.

Meeting 98

Meeting Real Estate Energy Agency 98

Sword and the Script

APRIL 30, 2019

I’ll include news from the PR vendor community and review and curate content they produce ( like this ). 2) SocialChorus adds new employee comms products. SocialChorus is an employee communications platform that announced several new products at its customer conference. The company currently has 47 reviews on G2 Crowd.

Industry 91

Industry Media Technology Employee 91

PR 20/20

MAY 8, 2019

Brands will need to become more human with greater resources dedicated to listening, relationship building, ethics, empathy, creativity, culture and community. In short, we’ve developed unparalleled knowledge about AI and its potential for enterprises. Some jobs will be lost, and new ones, some we can’t even fathom, will be created.

Agency 84

Agency Enterprise Technology Analytics 84

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. Join Us for the Marketing AI Conference (MAICON).

Financial 52

Financial Conference Agency Resources 52

Communications Conversations

MAY 1, 2015

He recognized early how Twitter could help him and AmFam on several fronts, including driving deeper connections with agents and employees, as well as simplifying his life by aggregating news and information into one place for easier consumption. Salzwedel going out of his way to interact with and promote AmFam employees on Twitter.

Social Media 60

Social Media Media Twitter Insurance 60

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 11, 2019

But no matter its origin story, every business needs a defined purpose — a core goal that, while contrived, communicates its style and intent. As for the UGC (that stands for user-generated content), it should trickle in through social media when you start encouraging people to create it ( after you’ve built a community, of course ).

Company 84

Company Brand Branding How To 84

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Agencies can manage the newsrooms for multiple clients with Prezly or corporate communications can opt for their own instance. Some communicators on Prezly even use this for internal communications. Prezly offers prospective customers three tiers of pricing : professional, expert and enterprise. 3) Prezly distribution.

Pitching 64

Pitching Analytics Enterprise System 64

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 14, 2020

She’s a former colleague and friend and currently heads communications for the Auto Care Association. She talks about key issues she helps her organization communication, transitioning from a corporate role to work with an association and how she deals with the challenges we all face in PR and comms – like proving value.

Marketing 79

Marketing Data Wireless Industry 79

Prohibition

AUGUST 4, 2021

Fostering communities of brand advocates/brand ambassadors. You can’t afford to risk your reputation on the wrong communications strategy. Talent – brands with positive reputations attract better employees. Social Media Marketing/Management involves: Social listening. Steering users to positive content.

Reputation 62

Reputation Brand Branding SEO 62

Cision

OCTOBER 16, 2017

The podcast will be published each month and feature topics about issues in earned media communications today along with knowledgeable experts. Each month we’ll hear from c-suite level communicators and marketers as they discuss challenges and opportunities facing companies in an ever-changing business climate.

Media 202

Media Storytelling Technology Data 202

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. My own predictions are listed at the very bottom.

Marketing 196

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 196

prTini

AUGUST 26, 2016

Interestingly, the thing about Geben that unites all of us is more than a love for communication. Going forward, we’ll be more intentional about celebrating employees’ Geben-versaries. On their anniversary, employees will receive a $25 Kiva credit to fund projects through the platform that matter to them. Geben Gives.

Nonprofit 28

Nonprofit Employee Enterprise Resources 28

PR 20/20

JULY 6, 2020

From certifications, to professional association memberships, to events, and to using our strengths to give back to the community — pouring time and resources into our team comes back to the agency tenfold. Five new certifications per employee (plus updates on the basics we require, like inbound marketing and HubSpot product certs).

Training 72

Training How To Course Software 72

PRSay

JUNE 15, 2022

While June is generally celebrated as LGBTQ Pride Month across the United States, smart communicators know that celebrating and honoring Pride is a year-round activity. This division is even more stark when you consider the rising attacks on LGBTQ people in statehouses, courthouses and communities nationwide.

Policies 164

Policies Community Corporate Enterprise 164

Solo PR Pro

MAY 12, 2015

In the communities we manage? In many ways, the best teachers and businesses are trying to accomplish the same things – engaging our audiences (whether students, employees, colleagues or the public), helping people feel like they have a voice and are important. I saw Kim Bearden speak at Wind Enterprises’ Quest for Success Conference.

Enterprise 40

Enterprise Conference Education Employee 40

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 12, 2020

Nike pledged $40 million over four years to support black communities. Wal-Mart has ponied up $100 million in community grants… and the list goes on. From startups to enterprise companies, tech just can’t seem to make measurable progress when it comes to greater black representation in senior management and on boards.

Technology 248

Technology Company Enterprise Community 248

Sword and the Script

JUNE 23, 2015

Thinking Differently about Employees and Content. Janet Fouts , who founded Tatu Digital Media , read this post – Scale Content Marketing: Employees are the Secret – and invited me to a Google Hangout to discuss it (She previously produced The Friday Hangout , a regular weekly show with Steve Farnsworth and Adam Helweh ).

Enterprise 60

Enterprise Content Marketing Engineering Marketing 60

Katie Paine's Measurement Blog

MAY 25, 2023

It is designed to be used along with Paine Publishing’s: 8 Quick Tips for Finding the Perfect Communications Measurement Vendor Checklist for Picking the Perfect Communications Measurement Vendor , and No Bullsh*t PR Measurement Glossary for what’s what. 21 I need a way to measure my communications around DE&I.

Measurement 52

Measurement Communications Survey System 52

Cision

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

When our employees stick to our social media principles we find that they are successful in building relationships with customers, growing their reach, improving engagement in social and providing business value to Dell.”. ― Focus your employees around a single strategy. Register today! John Yembrick, Head of Social Media at NASA.

Social Media 120

Social Media Report Media Training Training 120

PR Conversations

APRIL 1, 2015

“Until we relate one public relations measure to another…we will never be able to show causation from our communication programs.” Caroline Kealey , developer of the Results Map also calls for a comprehensive and coherent framework for assessing communication strategies. ” Fraser Likely. By Mary Jane Martin, MS, APR.

Conference 40

Conference Measurement Communications Employee 40

PR Conversations

APRIL 1, 2015

“Until we relate one public relations measure to another…we will never be able to show causation from our communication programs.” Caroline Kealey , developer of the Results Map also calls for a comprehensive and coherent framework for assessing communication strategies. ” Fraser Likely. By Mary Jane Martin, MS, APR.

Conference 40

Conference Measurement Communications Employee 40

Mindful Marketing

MARCH 21, 2020

” Best Buy : “The first [goal] is to protect our customers, employees and their families. .” ” Best Buy : “The first [goal] is to protect our customers, employees and their families.

Viral 75

Viral Marketing Retail Transportation 75

Rock the Status Quo

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Perhaps they don’t have an internal brand ambassador program of any kind ( a what? ), and they are terrified at the very THOUGHT of giving employees online freedom and autonomy. Publish employee posts on the corporate blog. Getting already-busy employees to see the value and write posts. It’s a win-win for everyone.

Corporate 100

Corporate Leadership Brand Branding 100

The Hoffman Agency

MARCH 10, 2017

And they aren’t necessarily wrong — it is more difficult to grow and reach your audiences in a “boring” industry like IT enterprise infrastructure or sustainable building construction. If you package it with the right storytelling foil, the community might be more receptive to it. Expand beyond LinkedIn.

B2B 49

B2B Social Media Strategy Media 49

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 13, 2023

Equally important is recognizing what resonates best with your intended market — including their preferences and preferred communication channels- then delivering tailored content accordingly. Sometimes, it just takes a little community spirit. Besides her passion for digital marketing, she likes yoga, fitness, and hiking.

Analytics 40

Analytics Content Marketing Measurement Advertising 40

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Jodie Booras from Kaiona Communications recommends asking: “Does this news impact those outside the organization? For example, if the company is restructuring its internal management structure in a way that only affects employees, it’s likely not newsworthy. But how do you know if your news is …newsworthy?

Examples 62

Examples Product Launch Data Report 62

MaccaPR

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Each year, members of the communications team add the words, " Check out our Farm to Fork Report ," to their email signatures to help spread the word. Customer Communication - While your new content may be targeted to potential customers, consider whether your new expertise could also add value to your current customers.

Marketing 48

Marketing Content Marketing Pinterest LinkedIn 48

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 6, 2019

There’s a lot that’s happened over the last month among vendors that make technology for public relations (PR) professionals – and I can’t wait to show you this month’s summary of news from the PR technology community. West makes communications technology. In my mind, OnePitch has something like an inverse HARO model.

Marketing 64

Marketing Pitching Corporate Tools 64

Stuart Bruce

MARCH 16, 2017

As public relations and corporate communications needs to become increasingly more visual gifs are one of the easiest and most effective ways to do it. Seven ways PR and corporate communications can use GIFs. The gif which shows the impact of different community choices was covered by The Washington Post. Why use animated gifs?

Corporate 96

Corporate Communications Public Affairs Newspapers 96

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

And to stand alongside pioneers — giants of public relations and communications — including Harold Burson, Larry Foster, Marilyn Laurie, Daniel Edelman, Bill Nielsen, Jon Iwata, as well as my predecessor as CEO of Ketchum, Dave Drobis, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame eight years ago, this is the greatest honor of my professional life.

Leadership 0

Leadership Agency Education Communications 0