PRSay

APRIL 5, 2023

Lacking a time machine that would let us jump into the future, my company surveyed hundreds of PR practitioners about where the profession is heading in the next three years. Here are three takeaways from the survey. Where do the survey respondents think these increasing budgets will be spent in 2023?

Survey 87

Survey Measurement Employee Retail 87

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

90% of comms pros surveyed say their work has changed some, and of those, 50% say communications work has changed significantly. That’s according to The 5th Annual JOTW Strategic Communications Survey for 2022 , which polled 483 communications professionals – mostly in the US. More internal comms. More internal comms.

Communications 124

Communications Crisis Internal International 124

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

Internal communications: PR practitioners may also be responsible for communicating with employees and stakeholders within an organization. How is public relations measured? Public relations (PR) practitioners use a variety of methods to measure the effectiveness of their campaigns. In other words, “it depends.”.

Interviews 100

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 100

PRSay

APRIL 3, 2019

According to USC Annenberg’s 2019 Global Communication Report , PR practitioners see pros and cons to innovations in communication technology. “Our future relies upon our ability to adopt new tech tools to analyze complex data, engage diverse audiences and measure tangible impact,” he says.

Study 130

Study Communications Technology Analytics 130

Sword and the Script

JULY 14, 2020

According to the Annual JOTW Communications Survey for 2020, the top PR challenges are: 1. You’re not alone; that’s the sentiment that came through in the “challenges” section of the 2020 JOTW Communications Survey. Here’s a look at the top challenges facing PR according to the survey – and some ideas for what you can do about it.

Survey 140

Survey Measurement System Education 140

NewsWhip

MARCH 15, 2024

Can you talk about the role technology has played throughout that journey? At Disney and most other companies, we rely on technologies like NewsWhip Spike to help us access data from the social media platforms and other online sources through queries. The way that we as analysts and researchers use that technology has changed as well.

Data 78

Data Social Media Consumer Trends 78

Scott Public Relations

JULY 13, 2023

The recent layoffs in the technology and startup funding winter have shaken things to a great degree adding to the ambiguity of the future. It is great that they view us as a strategic partner and understand that the influence of what we bring to the mix can actually be measured,” says Brunnen Founder and Chair Taru Nikulainen.

Ethics 52

Ethics Survey Insurance Insurance 52

Sword and the Script

MAY 4, 2021

You can see it in this month’s summary of news – the 24 th edition of the PR Tech Sum – there’s a corporate transaction, a few new products and a handful of PR surveys at the end. >>> Muck Rack announced new dashboards that centralized reporting for PR measurement. Give our services a try. Muck Rack enhances reporting .

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Tools Survey Pitching Analytics 101

Onclusive

MAY 31, 2018

Crisis preparedness and internal education can aid you before a crisis hits, and having the right monitoring and measurement tools in place can provide you the insights you need throughout a crisis. Think of your monitoring and measurement tools as your early warning system. Source: AirPR Software. How data can tell the story.

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Crisis Data Software Privacy 191

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 9, 2024

In this edition: Cision silently rebrands HARO; Meltwater’s dealmaking continues; PR tech briefs and mentions content picks There have been so many private equity (PE) deals among PR technology companies, that it’s easy to lose track of who owns what. PR measurement evangelist Mark Weiner passed in December. In remembrance.

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Brand Branding Reddit Pitching 151

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 5, 2023

It last bought SocialChorus, perhaps one of the best-known internal comms platforms for $100 million in 2020. Last year, Symphony Technology Group acquired four PR tech companies including Onclusive, PRgloo, and, later , Critical Mention. LLMs are at the heart of generative AI technology. “With the buyout, Q4 Inc.

Software 133

Software Reddit Technology B2B 133

Shift Communications

MAY 3, 2016

Keeping pace with the rate of change in marketing technology has become a full time job. Heck, just keeping up with the news is a challenge, never mind closing the gap on technological skill sets you need to execute effectively. So, how in this wave of ever changing technology do we keep our heads above water here at SHIFT?

Technology 60

Technology Marketing eBook Training 60

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 14, 2024

Luckily, assistive technologies and social media accessibility allow people with disabilities to engage in digital communication effectively. Closed captions are ideal for use in accessibility measures. Perform surveys, polls, interviews, and other activities to gather opinions. There are two types of captions: open and closed.

Social Media 86

Social Media Media Video SEO 86

Stuart Bruce

MAY 20, 2016

This year’s GIFT report does show that the situation is improving as the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising recommissioned a survey of equity analysts originally undertaken in 2001 to analyse if opinions over the impact of brands has changed and whether intangible assets should be included in annual reports.

Reputation 94

Reputation Measurement Brand Branding 94

Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

During our INBOUND15 talk on How to Measure the Value of PR in the 21st Century, one audience member raised this fascinating question: “How do you measure understanding, and where does it fit in the PR funnel?” In the future, we may have access to inexpensive fMRI technology to do so, but that day has not yet arrived.

Analytics 60

Analytics Google Measurement How To 60

Wadds Inc.

MARCH 22, 2023

Five key measurement categories were identified for the corporate affairs function by Deloitte from interviews The focus on employees and societal concerns that arose during COVID-19 have left a legacy for organisational communication. It’s a highly original report with a group of public relations professionals who are seldom surveyed.

Publicity 98

Publicity Corporate Employee Interviews 98

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Every month when I go to write this PR technology summary, I’m surprised at just how many new tools and features are being brought to market. This month was no exception, and perhaps because many of the launches were timed with annual PRSA International Conference which wrapped up recently. What sort of data? This stuff is expensive.

Internal 64

Internal International Data Media 64

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. The pricing is based on the number of categories you subscribe to receive – i.e. technology, health care, etc. In my own defense, it’s the only one I’ve missed since I started writing the PR Tech Sum roundups 25 months ago. New PR tech.

Pitching 90

Pitching Report Software Survey 90

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2020

For example, a recent survey by Ragan Communications found that about 50% of PR professionals say they are working more collaboratively with the C-Suite as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. A handful of survey takers wrote in with nuanced answers. Out of curiosity, I posted a survey question to Twitter.

Report 119

Report Publicity Survey B2B 119

Shift Communications

JULY 26, 2022

By Amanda Munroe, SVP, Technology Practice. In our Workplace Tech and Services practice at SHIFT, we’ve worked with clients on building up narratives around the resulting labor shortage and what it means to the American worker, workplace technology adoption and the future of work. A Recession-Ready External Narrative.

Brand 78

Brand Branding SEO Employee 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2016

A PR agency employee starting in the business today will be creating programs, telling stories, and reporting to clients in ways very different from just a few years ago, in part due to the rise of digital technology and the blurring of lines between paid, earned, and owned media. Everything is measurable and measured.

SEO 204

SEO Analytics Measurement B2B 204

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

SEO vendor that dabbles in PR technology buys an audience and adds an influencer to their team. For example, the domain authority (DA) metric invented by Semrush rival Moz, has become the defacto standard for measuring the quality of third-party sites. Here’s a roundup of other news and links from the world of PR technology.

SEO 135

SEO Content Marketing Marketing Software 135

Sword and the Script

JUNE 3, 2020

Survey Identifies Most Recommended PR Tech Vendors, Meltwater Adds Signals, TVEyes Spots Logos in Broadcasts, Cision Shows Pageviews of Coverage, Burrelles Names First Women President For years, I have published a new post every Tuesday like clockwork. Also see: Partisan Politics Complicates PR and Comms for Business, Survey Finds.

Product Launch 96

Product Launch Survey Banking Pharmaceuticals 96

NewsWhip

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Can you talk about the role technology has played throughout that journey? At Disney and most other companies, we rely on technologies like NewsWhip Spike to help us access data from the social media platforms and other online sources through queries. The way that we as analysts and researchers use that technology has changed as well.

Data 78

Data Social Media Consumer Trends 78

Stephen Waddington

JULY 6, 2022

This analysis is based on survey data supplied by practitioners. To communicate effectively across a full range of platforms and technologies. To facilitate relationships and build trust with internal and external stakeholders and communities. Chartered status is typically recognised a measure of competence within a profession.

Publicity 167

Publicity Ethics Training Education 167

Sword and the Script

APRIL 30, 2019

There isn’t a whole lot of coverage about PR technology. Vocus owned or acquired brands like PRWeb, Help A Reporter Out (HARO), iContact, and several lesser-known social media technologies. c) PR Tech Reviews based on my review of the technology (1-2 per year). And with that, here’s a go at the first PR Tech Sum….

Industry 87

Industry Media Technology Employee 87

PRSay

JUNE 7, 2021

The next step is then putting the remedial measures in place, in the event that similar incidents occur in the future. According to Weber Shandwick’s The State of Corporate Reputation in 2020 report, 58 percent of CEOs surveyed said that a company’s overall reputation rests on the way that it responds to crises.

Crisis 163

Crisis Exercises Crisis Communications Reputation 163

Sword and the Script

APRIL 7, 2020

Some PR technology vendors have made pandemic-related announcements, but there’s a bit of “business as usual” too On the first Tuesday of the month, I publish a summary of news from the vendors building PR technology tool ( PR tech sum ). The company uses AI to power its media monitoring technology.

Technology 120

Technology System Tools Government 120

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

For example, the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey posed this question to 223 PR and communications pros…and we received a wide variety of answers from respondents. The survey received 177 answers in total to this question. 10) “Write and create content for internal and external audiences about my company.”.

Employee 150

Employee Print Writing Survey 150

Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

PRSA’s 2018 International Conference, taking place next month in Austin, TX is an event PR pros look forward to every year. The conference’s theme, communications convergence, is especially appropriate this year as technology continues to advance. We are excited about attending ourselves! The speakers. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

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Conference Crisis Management Survey Big Data 66

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 11, 2015

“If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.” Odds are that you’ve heard someone say that PR can’t be quantified, or social media ROI can’t be measured, or that a media impression or social post generated an advertising value equivalent (AVE) of hundreds of thousands (or millions) of dollars.

Measurement 40

Measurement How To Analytics Customer Service 40

Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

On the other hand, ESG focuses more on the quantitative results, as an ESG approach makes a business’ efforts measurable. To complete a comprehensive assessment, a company needs to conduct a survey of its stakeholders both inside and outside of the company. Automotive Technology PR. Types of ESG Reports.

Report 68

Report Automotive Financial Government 68

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

I look forward to the PRSA International Conference every year for so many reasons. I’m able to catch up on what’s new in technology by walking through the exhibit hall. I’ll sit in on keynotes and sessions to get the updates on pressing topics including measurement, diversity in communications, data and creative storytelling, etc.

Skype 150

Skype Industry Storytelling Interviews 150

The Resolution Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

72Point’s Jess Macdonald shares tips on how to gain more news coverage using surveys in a new way. Sure, we’ve all heard of Google Trends and how it’s amazing for insight but what if we could use it in a different way for PR measurement? Measuring coverage success - Metrics on a mountain. Very cool. Or do they?

eBook 120

eBook Google Tools Analytics 120

Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2020

72% of communications professionals say partisan politics makes their job harder, according to third annual JOTW Communications Survey for 2020 The majority of professional communicators say partisan politics has complicated communications for brands and businesses. The complete survey is freely available for download as a PDF on SlideShare.

Survey 121

Survey Measurement Public Affairs Storytelling 121

Wadds Inc.

JULY 6, 2022

This analysis is based on survey data supplied by practitioners. To communicate effectively across a full range of platforms and technologies. To facilitate relationships and build trust with internal and external stakeholders and communities. Chartered status is typically recognised a measure of competence within a profession.

Publicity 72

Publicity Ethics Training Education 72

PR Conversations

APRIL 10, 2018

With all the recent focus on the rapid technological changes, I have found myself confronted more often, both in my courses at Quadriga University of Applied Sciences and in my consultancy, with questions like: “what should practitioners do” and “how does/will technology affect PR practice”. training offered). Too close to propaganda.

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Training Measurement Technology Engineering 80