Sword and the Script

APRIL 11, 2023

PR software providers Notified (Globe Newswire), Propel, Muck Rack, Presspage and PRophet add generative AI to their platforms, joining Agility and Burrelles PR pros should keep an open mind about AI and how it can help them do their job. The company says, “AMIGA offers advanced research and writing capabilities including generating pitches.”

Software 78

Software Company Pitching Training 78

Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

It breaks the market it into two segments PR, marketing and communications ($26b) and lead generation, risk management and customer relations ($14b). The research firm Burson Taylor puts the PR software market at $4 billion , but it’s an educated guess. Here’s a roundup of other news and links from the world of PR technology.

Software 126

Software Case Study Advertising Advertising 126

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

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

BuzzSumo edges into PR with journalist database for SMBs; Poppulo adds generative AI for internal comms; why don’t PR software vendors follow basic PR standard practices? I believe the generative AI is based on OpenAI technology, which makes ChatGPT. Meltwater gamifies customer community. Trust but verify.

Analysis 151

Analysis Tools Software SMB 151

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 2, 2024

AI Use Cases in PR Software: Executives from Solutions Providers Describe How AI is being Used ChatGPT is getting much of the headlines recently, but PR might be surprised to learn it has been using it – and other subsets of AI – for a while now. Meltwater acquired as private equity tightens grip on PR software market [PR tech sum no.

Blogging 121

Blogging Software B2B Survey 121

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 104

Software Analysis Data Tools 104

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

Here’s this month’s summary of the news from the vendor community this month. The company sells services and was using proprietary technology to assist in the delivery of those services. Social media tools offer AI to write social media posts. Email tools will offer AI to help write emails. The company raised $6.2

Software 78

Software Case Study Technology Tools 78

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Because I twitch at the utterance of business cliches, it feels like an electric shock jolting through my body to write that the media industry was going through “unprecedented change” at the time. In the process, I became a software product nerd. But there’s really no other way to describe it. Yet I look back on that time fondly.

Software 0

Software Media Leadership Journalism 0

Newsfile

MAY 11, 2023

It’s no wonder then that many businesses choose to write a press release about ESG news. Along with this, shareholders and stakeholders expect to see important environmental, social and governance (ESG) communications. Therefore, companies can distribute the following newsworthy press releases as part of their ESG communications.

Writing 52

Writing Energy Training Education 52

5W PR

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Start with user-friendly tools and online tutorials to practice writing, editing, designing, and creating any sort of content consistently. Crafting a digital story Computers, smartphones, cameras, microphones, and software for editing are essential tools. Stay informed about these evolving technologies.

Media 78

Media YouTube Transportation eBook 78

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 9, 2023

I’m the senior editor for automotive and electronic technology on the automotive editorial team at the SAE Media Group. Based in Troy, Michigan, I report on standards, technology and general topics and help edit the work of my fabulous colleagues. Machine learning software Monolith cuts development time for BMW’s test engineers.

Automotive 75

Automotive Groups Meeting Technology 75

Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

The survey found: 57% are crafting pitches; 48% are writing copy for social media; 48% are writing press releases; 44% are using it for research; and 25% say they are using it for strategy and planning. It’ll be interesting to see if the value proposition remains when Google and Microsoft embed gAI into their word-processing software.

Survey 152

Survey Software B2B Pitching 152

Onclusive

JUNE 21, 2017

We created technology that tracks all mentions, not just when there’s a link back to the company’s website.”. Technology has largely enabled this.” Start by familiarizing yourself with today’s PR technologies so you’re in the know, even if you don’t consider yourself an expert user yet. Be a part of their community.

Storytelling 329

Storytelling SEO Community Engineering 329

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

SEO vendor that dabbles in PR technology buys an audience and adds an influencer to their team. It doesn’t happen often, but we’ve seen software companies in the PR space run this play before. Second, these weren’t just emails lists from downloaded content – but communities of engaged readers. Case in point? PR tech mentions.

SEO 139

SEO Content Marketing Marketing Software 139

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 23, 2020

That’s mostly due to the prevalence of high-growth technology players , who move fast and are extraordinarily collaborative as clients. Those more specific keywords like “price optimization software” or “ad tech companies NY” get fewer searches but have a high conversion value.

B2B 242

B2B B2C Software Consumer 242

Landis PR

JULY 31, 2023

Now, more than a half century since the birth of artificial intelligence, mass interest and adoption of the technology has accelerated in recent months, thanks to publicly available software like ChatGPT and Character.ai. Solid storytelling, writing and editing skills are still very much in demand.

Communications 97

Communications Marketing Pitching Technology 97

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

This was true of every industry, except PR technology. While every other vertical market was, perhaps, overpromising what their AI whizbang could deliver, the traditional PR software vendors were largely silent. As I write this, I can’t recall a single announcement from an incumbent vendor that included AI in the last twelve months.

Software 122

Software Technology Advertising Advertising 122

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 4, 2020

Over time, the digital community warmed to the term again. 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. Below is the summary of news from the world of the PR technology vendors. Earned media is sexy.

Media Relations 156

Media Relations Media Print Software 156

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 8, 2013

And in doing so, I experienced two very different attitudes to customer service, and technology, all in the same day. When I asked what the average lifespan of the machines was, she said, “The technology will be obsolete by then, but you’re looking at _.” Technology, for better or worse. Too cool for school.

Technology 92

Technology Customer Service Retail Software 92

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. I see a few things.

Marketing 196

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 196

Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

This month’s roundup of PR technology news is a two-fer: there’s two months’ worth of news here. In my own defense, it’s the only one I’ve missed since I started writing the PR Tech Sum roundups 25 months ago. Notified by Intrado is the only other PR software tool I’m aware of that recommends contacts to consider pitching.

Pitching 89

Pitching Report Software Survey 89

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 5, 2021

For the last couple years, I’ve been curating news from the PR technology community into a monthly summary I call the PR Tech Sum. As I write this piece, it’s currently trading at about $6.50 Muck Rack launched a customer community after running a pilot program to provide “opportunities to learn, network and collaborate.”.

Pitching 153

Pitching YouTube Community Company 153

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 6, 2021

Many B2B categories, like software, have long selling cycles where customers spend significant time learning about products and services. – Write a series or blog together. Engage with your community and build relationships. Don’t count out influencers for B2B PR. Here are some ideas : – Host a live Q&A .

B2B 191

B2B Social Media Radio Fashion 191

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. Its software is sold as a subscription-based service. Meltwater acquires Linkfluence.

Media 106

Media SEO Analytics Analysis 106

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. This summary of PR technology news – the PR Tech Sum – is back after a two-month hiatus. CommsTech does seem like the broader category. Cision US Inc.

Publicity 85

Publicity Survey Enterprise Pitching 85

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 3, 2021

And that thought leads us to the first news item in this week’s PR tech sum – a monthly summary of news stemming from the PR technology community. If you have a single niche product – i.e., software for lawyers or marketers – it’s worth testing and seeing if it works well for you. You’re going to need a niche strategy.

Software 85

Software Case Study Pitching Technology 85

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Against that backdrop, I’ve organized this year’s prediction roundup into the following categories: Predictions that have little or nothing to do with AI; Predictions that express caution about AI; Predictions that are enthusiastic about AI; Predictions from PR software executives; and One prediction from ChatGPT.

Writing 198

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 198

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Earlier this year I started tracking some of the PR tech vendors and summarizing news from the community here once a month. As I wrapped up the writing on this post, I figured I had done three of these so far but surprised myself when I realized this is the fifth one. If you write a nice note, I might just give it to you.

Analytics 70

Analytics Report Technology Pitching 70

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Image recognition software (4). Community building (27%). Passionate about all things communications, Jolie found her dream job as a copywriter with Critical Mention, where she’s continuing her passion for writing and editing. When she’s not writing, you can find her at music festivals, hiking or snowboarding.

Marketing 118

Marketing Data B2C Big Data 118

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The PR technology space can be in some respects, divided into Davids and Goliaths. The equity owners wrote big checks for those transactions – and they aren’t inclined to write another. Here’s one more: Vocus was one of the earliest technology companies in the PR tech space. What makes them appear strong, is actually a weakness.

Technology 81

Technology Company Analytics Writing 81

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

PRSay

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Edelsburg, chief operating officer of Muck Rack , a PR and communications-software company based in New York, is a third-generation PR professional. He interned at a company that builds technology applications for PR professionals, and enjoys showing colleagues how technology can help them accomplish their goals. “In

Publicity 150

Publicity Radio Technology Sports 150

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Editor's Note: This post was originally published on the Marketing Artificial Intelligence Institute , a new community for modern marketers created and powered by PR 20/20. More specifically, can we use machines to write blog posts? Like most organizations, we were struggling to create content at scale, while maintaining quality.

Industry 74

Industry Marketing Technology Software 74

PR 20/20

APRIL 1, 2021

Then, I found my path by doing the only thing I knew I was passionate about at the time—I began to write. Think about how rapidly technology has evolved over the last two decades. Software that can think and learn will do more and more of the work that people now do. This technological revolution is unstoppable.

Education 52

Education Marketing Conference Agriculture 52

Sword and the Script

MAY 14, 2019

Recently, I’ve begun looking more closely at PR technology , companies. This is an effort to illustrate some of the interesting innovations occurring within the PR vendor community – and provide an agnostic source of information on tools and technologies I believe PR professionals should have on their radar.

Case Study 118

Case Study Software Data Web 118

The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 19, 2015

The conversation has shifted to: “do we know what we’re doing with technology?” It’s defined as the ability to manage your work and life tasks using technology. Yes, everyone needs to be able to use email, messenger, texting and other methods of communicating, but our jobs go so much further.

Communications 100

Communications Training Web Analytics 100

Offleash

AUGUST 15, 2017

Type in “sexy” and various permutations of “software development.” I kept coming back to those thoughts as I prepared my talk for the recent Evans Data Developer Relations Conference in Palo Alto, which happened to fall on my 16 th anniversary working with software dev companies. Pretty much nada, right?

Company 40

Company Software Creativity Web 40