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.”

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Software Company Pitching Training 78

Sword and the Script

JULY 7, 2020

A handful of companies that make software for public relations are staking a claim on the term. 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. Welcome to the second half of 2020!

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Technology Publicity Software Print 125

Onclusive

DECEMBER 14, 2021

This week, our blog series comparing top media monitoring and PR analytics software solutions, including Onclusive, Meltwater, Cision and Muck Rack, continues with an overview of media contact database, campaign management and reporting tools. Solutions for your media relations workflow.

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Tools Report Comparison Media 370

Sword and the Script

MAY 2, 2023

Short PR pitches – 150 words or less – had a better response rate (5.89%) than long pitches (1.46%) – 500 pitches or more, according to data analyzed by Propel. Short pitches – 150 words or less – had a better response rate (5.89%) than long pitches (1.46%) – 500 pitches or more. We might be all AI-ed out.

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Pitching Study Technology Report 126

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. Yet, it’s important to pay attention to this stuff if your business buys PR software.

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Brand Branding Reddit Pitching 151

Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

OnePitch recommends reporters to pitch; ResponseSource shuts down #journorequest curation; Meltwater acquires Owler; Critical Mention adds “cast & crew” TV data. This month’s roundup of PR technology news is a two-fer: there’s two months’ worth of news here. OnePitch feature recommends reporters to pitch.

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Pitching Report Software Survey 90

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…. 1) Security risk and ransomware visits PR software vendors.

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Software Analysis Data Tools 103

Sword and the Script

JUNE 4, 2019

I’ve started dedicating the first post of every month to summarizing news from vendors developing technology focused on public relations. The PR tech sum is one of three ways I’m working on developing broader exposure of PR software including product reviews and PR tech briefings. 1) PR software market estimated at $4 billion.

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Software Reddit Marketing Survey 103

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 1, 2020

There’s a recurring story in PR that goes like this: A long-time agency executive grows weary of expensive PR software that overpromises and underdelivers. More recently, and since I started doing these monthly summaries of PR technology news nineteen months ago, I’ve seen this story at least twice. Reporters get pitched – a lot.

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Pitching Report Tools Software 84

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. One AI tools surfaces relevant media contacts based on your pitch or press release – and strives to predict how it will be received.

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Survey Software B2B Pitching 149

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Many of the top-performing posts are from the monthly roundup post on the PR and comms technology software vendors. That roundup, and some of the reviews I’ve written, stem from the observation that the trade publications in PR don’t consistently cover technology. Spending on PR Software Growing Again, Study Finds [PR Tech Sum].

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Blogging B2B Software SEO 158

Sword and the Script

JUNE 7, 2022

Scale to compete with incumbents; Prowly adds media monitoring; Cision releases internal DE&I report; World’s First-Ever NFT Press Release. There’s another factor at play here too – and that’s the track record of M&A in PR software. This isn’t a PR tech story per se, but it is an interesting use of technology in PR.

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Software Pitching Internal International 86

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

After graduating college many moons ago, I moved to California as a journalist working for International Data Group (IDG). In the process, I became a software product nerd. This is a company that sits at the intersection of the things I love: software, media, marketing, communications, and journalism.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 28, 2020

Listen is where you establish searches and monitor media, including social media; Connect is the media contacts database – with an interesting twist; Publish allows you to publish releases, blogs and send pitches; Amplify allows you to showcase user generated content – like social media posts; and. Measure is the dashboard and analytics.

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Software Tools Publicity System 117

PRSay

JUNE 16, 2023

In public relations, generative AI has the potential to automate routine tasks such as writing press releases, social media posts and email pitches, thus allowing practitioners to focus on strategic, big-picture work. But the AI technology is not just about automation. Content generated by AI should be clearly labeled as such.

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Technology Crisis Management Social Media Training 146

Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2023

And that includes the vehicle technology and advanced mobility segment of the annual show. In fact, longtime auto journalist and analyst John McElroy calls CES the world’s best auto technology show. All that said, CES 2024 promises to be an exciting showcase opportunity for the vehicle technology and mobility space.

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Automotive Mobile Software Technology 87

Onclusive

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Think of it as a sales pitch with robust data and justification. Improved technology is on the wish list, as well. Using data & technology to support your business case. As we mentioned earlier, technology in itself can be the subject of a business case for investment.

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Resources Technology Data Tools 195

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

AI hunts bias in a new “media war room” by Israeli startup Propel Propel, an Israeli startup that’s building out an all-in-one PR platform, has packaged its software into an offering it’s calling the “Media War Room” that leverages AI for managing crisis communications. Onward with this month’s PR Tech Sum.

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Employee Software Survey Tools 137

PRSay

JULY 9, 2021

An example that immediately comes to mind involves technology. Input for agency pitches or campaign planning is another area where younger professionals can shine. This is just the tip of the iceberg. The possibilities are endless. Companies that institute informal, reverse-mentoring programs can benefit in numerous ways.

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Nonprofit Employee Internal International 218

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Then, email that website to point out the broken link and use that as a jumping-off point to pitch them your site or content. The kinds of pages you are looking for are: Roundups/Lists Reviews Resources Recommended Links Recommended Tools/Software Last, you’ll want to Highlight unlinked and add your website.

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Examples Software Pitching Tools 133

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. I think it suggests a general lack of R&D among the traditional technology providers in PR. What does that mean?

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Software Technology Advertising Advertising 122

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Fraudulent press releases go out on two major wire services; IR comms platform Q4 has $100M IPO; internal comms tech strives to overcome email deluge; Innodata CEO talks up AI in Agility PR on an earnings call. Here’s the monthly PR Tech Sum rounding news and links from the world of PR technology. billion PR software market.

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Software Banking Technology Data 94

Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

At the time, I had heard about Tableau but wasn’t able to download the software to my MacBook Air. Tiny Pitch : Tiny Pitch is the latest in news release development, launched by PitchEngine. Tiny Pitch is meant to not only simplify the news release, but also create an experience that’s crisp, clean and has more impact.

Communications 383

Communications Tools Google Resources 383

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

But, more often than not, internal data doesn’t work for B2B PR. Don’t make research a sales pitch. This is meant to be a soft sell, not a hard commercial pitch. It’s a rare example of a client’s internal data analysis being more compelling than an outside survey or study. This is natural.

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B2B Data Retail Survey 147

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

Internal communications: PR practitioners may also be responsible for communicating with employees and stakeholders within an organization. Adaptability: PR is a rapidly evolving field, and PR practitioners must be able to adapt to new trends and technologies in order to be successful. How is technology being used in public relations?

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Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 100

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. Sometimes a gate stands between you and a palace.

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Software Case Study Pitching Technology 86

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 5, 2021

Meltwater lists on a Swedish stock exchange; startup Propel hits 50 customers; Vetted launches – it’s like HARO or ProfNet with no pitching. 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. Vetted” is like HARO or ProfNet with no pitching.

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Pitching YouTube Community Company 151

Sword and the Script

MARCH 2, 2021

The first reason is to acquire a new piece of technology. Over the course of my career, I’ve lived through two acquisitions, contributed to internal and external comms for several more, and at different organizations, and even did a divestiture. AI is something that is missing from most of the incumbent PR software tools.

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Company Tools Technology Software 151

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 21, 2018

At times, technology PR can feel like a shape-shifting beast — large, fast-moving, and even a little intimidating. For tech PR agencies who represent early-stage companies and other technology companies, the dominance of the giants extends into the mediascape, monopolizing the attention of key journalists. 5 tech PR trends.

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Trends Privacy Data Reputation 157

Sword and the Script

MARCH 15, 2022

Truescope is a new media monitoring technology that’s launching in the U.S. Instead, these are analogous to the way technology vendors brief Gartner or Forrester. Truescope uses the “workspace” concept that’s become popular in software. They’ll know their costs for media monitoring upfront and can put that in their pitch.

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Tools Media Software Analysis 160

Tribe Builder Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Making contacts is great, yet too many businesses still neglect the larger scope of marketing and PR, either because they lack time, expertise or technology, and often all three. Usually, it’s simply a matter of resources – unscalable relationships, software, tracking, bandwidth. Just for the pitches. Relationships.

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Internal International Agency Pitching 40

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Then, email that website to point out the broken link and use that as a jumping-off point to pitch them your site or content. The kinds of pages you are looking for are: Roundups/Lists Reviews Resources Recommended Links Recommended Tools/Software Last, you’ll want to Highlight unlinked and add your website.

Examples 62

Examples Software Pitching Tools 62

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Then, email that website to point out the broken link and use that as a jumping-off point to pitch them your site or content. The kinds of pages you are looking for are: Roundups/Lists Reviews Resources Recommended Links Recommended Tools/Software Last, you’ll want to Highlight unlinked and add your website.

Examples 62

Examples Software Pitching Tools 62

Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

However, public relations operates on a calendar largely dictated by either internal operational mandates – “it’s end of quarter, we need more website traffic!” – or editorial calendars for publications. The PR industry operates this way mainly because we’ve not had access to predictive software or good data.

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Analytics Data-Driven PR Data Software 132

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2018

PR people routinely use apps for document design like BeFunky, the industry standard software Cision, and a wire distribution platform like PR Newswire. Every pro has her go-to channel for tracking news developments in technology. Further, the cloud software allows meeting participants to collaborate on documents during the call.

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Tools SMB Survey Software 108

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Whether handled internally or outside a PR agency or department, it’s helpful for the teams to plan and brainstorm together so that each can learn from the other. So, while a keyword like “business software” turns up in thousands of searches, “DIY marketing automation software” will likely be a better keyword.

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Content Marketing Pharmaceuticals Marketing Software 120

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

An interest in digital marketing and technology eventually lead him to a sales gig with Vocus, the former PR software maker that was eventually swallowed up by Cision. The company provides custom software development and helps companies of all sizes form SaaS startups to enterprise innovation.

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Agency Software Enterprise Marketing 64