Sword and the Script

JULY 7, 2020

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. Here’s the summary of news – the monthly PR Tech Sum – from the world of the PR technology vendors. >>> Give our services a try.

Technology 123

Technology Publicity Software Print 123

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 3, 2021

Guest post by Crenshaw Communications intern, Jordan Farbowitz . Being an intern at a top New York PR agency has exposed me to many things I hadn’t experienced before. Once we secure the right person to cover the story, we don’t pitch it to anyone else until it runs as an exclusive. Usually it’s for big client announcement.

Journalism 344

Journalism Internal International Pitching 344

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? The database also has built-in features for list-building and a generative AI feature for pitching. 100 million internal comms platform.

Analysis 147

Analysis Tools Software SMB 147

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.

Pitching 89

Pitching Report Software Survey 89

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The more we “feed” the technology, the smarter it becomes and the more it understands our voice and style. A co-dependent relationship with media tools Media relations tools like Muck Rack and Qwoted have become indispensable to PR teams as technology evolves. We like to think our devotion is reciprocated as well.

Data-Driven PR 212

Data-Driven PR Training Tools Data 212

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2022

Digital technologies have disrupted both journalism and PR, in ways that often help us work together. Yet, many PR teams look for technology shortcuts. Without it, PR professionals not only may fail, but they risk burning bridges by spamming reporters with irrelevant pitches and information. Getting on the phone.

SEO 333

SEO Analysis Meeting Travel 333

Onclusive

MARCH 29, 2022

If you’re going to measure the effectiveness of your interactions with the authors on an ongoing basis, you’ll also need a PR equivalent of a customer relationship management (CRM) system that can keep track of your pitches, who they went to, how journalists engaged with your communications, and whether they picked up and published your stories. .

Measurement 370

Measurement How To Analysis Data 370

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Our goal is to work with companies as an extension of their internal marketing team, and hitting those milestones together makes all the difference. . PR people often plan out pitch calendars months in advance. Feedback on pitches. But we should also be thankful for technology that connects us to breaking news.

Agency 310

Agency B2B B2C Pitching 310

Cision

JULY 13, 2016

Now, thanks to technology (and restraining orders), we have much easier ways to connect, including social media. First, Is It The Right Pitching Channel For You? Some industries as a whole have a high social media profile (breaking international news), while others, not so much (oil and gas). Laying the Foundation.

Pitching 120

Pitching Strategy Social Media Fashion 120

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. Content picks Pitch results. Do you use any of these alternatives, now?

Brand 152

Brand Branding Reddit Pitching 152

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 16, 2023

You want to make sure you’re allowing enough time to pitch in advance of a news event, whether it’s something you control or an independent event that offers some borrowed interest to your own story. By knowing and following these timelines (and deadlines), PR folks can pick the perfect time to pitch stories.

B2B 156

B2B How To Privacy Retail 156

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 20, 2020

A POV offers currency for proactive pitching as well as content development. Additionally, pulling data internally can be a great way to keep the company involved in the news and add value to those who report on the current news cycles. . PR doesn’t just need to be pitching over email. Share relevant and timely data.

How To 241

How To Advertising Advertising Data 241

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.

Survey 149

Survey Software B2B Pitching 149

Action PR

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Looking for the right international media contacts can seem like a daunting task, but with these six steps you can get yourself off to a flying start. Have a look at individual journalist’s social media profiles too and connect with them, as international communication is more convenient through apps and technology. We can help.

Internal 55

Internal International How To Media 55

Onclusive

DECEMBER 14, 2021

If discovering, pitching, corresponding and managing relationships with target reporters can be made easy, that’s a big win! There are a variety of metrics which we use internally, but the share of voice and potential customer analysis is well above the competitions.

Tools 370

Tools Report Comparison Media 370

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.

Technology 146

Technology Crisis Management Social Media Training 146

Deirdre Breakenridge

JUNE 8, 2016

Their public relations experience spans various industries including entertainment, nonprofit, healthcare, technology, sports, and higher education. What’s your social media elevator pitch? Sabrina joined HBO as an intern for her department in 2014 and they haven’t been able to get rid of her since.

Social Media 150

Social Media Pitching How To Media 150

The Hoyt Organization

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Now that we are in the fourth quarter of 2023, it’s time to ask yourself if your PR strategy is up-to-date with the latest pr trends and technology. As the PR industry’s worth grows, so do analytics and PR reporting technology. Personalized PR Pitches For a long time, personalization has been the focus of marketing.

Trends 92

Trends Brand Branding Analytics 92

PRSay

MARCH 29, 2023

Kwittken said that PR professionals could use AI to predict the reporters who will be interested in their pitches. Then, the generative technology can tell PR practitioners how to make those media pitches more exciting and persuasive. You put those two things together,” he said, “and it’s magical for PR people.”

Pitching 92

Pitching LinkedIn Technology Engineering 92

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.”. considering international relations, have caused Communications professionals to be evermore careful with comms content. “A More internal comms. More internal comms. Force multiplier. Demands of immediacy.

Communications 123

Communications Crisis Internal International 123

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 28, 2020

In our case, we focus on the best media approach to attract the attention of key technology journalists who want to cover the company and its story. With that in mind, here are five tips for a successful media strategy for technology companies: . Make your pitch schedule timely. It often comes down to the right media strategy.

Strategy 287

Strategy Media Measurement Product Launch 287

Onclusive

MARCH 29, 2022

If you’re going to measure the effectiveness of your interactions with the authors on an ongoing basis, you’ll also need a PR equivalent of a customer relationship management (CRM) system that can keep track of your pitches, who they went to, how journalists engaged with your communications, and whether they picked up and published your stories.

Measurement 195

Measurement How To Analysis Data 195

Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

I also manage TT’s quarterly iTECH magazine, which specializes in information technology in the trucking industry, and produce special reports on a variety of topics such as electric-powered trucks. One of my core responsibilities is producing TT’s annual Top 100 lists of the industry’s largest trucking and logistics companies.

Transportation 100

Transportation Meeting Newspapers Media 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 25, 2023

There are other, similar platforms, but Substack is probably the most suitable for B2B topics and technology issues. The platform features a wide range of topics, including technology, parenting, finance, self-improvement, culture, and more. What kind of writers are on Substack? politics and history. Is Substack all about politics?

Analysis 156

Analysis B2B Interviews Tools 156

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. Vendors that white label TVEyes go to lengths to tell me they embed the technology within their own secret sauce to solve UX issues. Cision releases internal DE&I report.

Software 85

Software Pitching Internal International 85

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.

Resources 195

Resources Technology Data Tools 195

Sword and the Script

MARCH 5, 2024

The plugins can be used to help PR pros customize their pitches to a specific contact. Sumera previously acquired SocialChorus, an internal comms platforms for $100 million in 2020. PR earns a 45% open rate and 3% response rate on pitches – and stats from two other reports on PR. Here’s a screenshot.

Software 129

Software B2B Pitching Data 129

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.

Nonprofit 218

Nonprofit Employee Internal International 218

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

To support the ongoing operation of a PR program, a company needs an internal manager, C-level insights and participation, and a roadmap for a 12-month period. Depending on its stage of life, a competent internal professional or team with relevant experience can work just fine. They don’t respond to me-too pitches.

Agency 205

Agency Pitching Internal International 205

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 11, 2022

People usually think of media pitching and press releases when they think about public relations. Almost anyone who operates in the broader technology industry will flock to the many different TECHSPO events hosted around the world each year. In recent years, that has included adtech.

Conference 156

Conference Privacy Advertising Advertising 156

Wadds Inc.

APRIL 17, 2024

David Miliband, CEO of the International Rescue Committee and a former Labour Party politician, recently framed the strategic challenges facing Britain in four areas : where do we start, what do we stand for, where do we need to build relationships, and what can we afford? The deadline for pitch submissions is Friday, 17 May.

Public Affairs 69

Public Affairs Policies eBook Healthcare 69

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? GTCR and Cision made $2.25

Internal 64

Internal International Data Media 64

Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 16, 2014

However, I managed to share three big trends along with three new practices for PR professionals in an Expert Express Talk at the PRSA International Conference in Washington, DC ( #PRSAICON ). It’s not that you want to solely focus on the technology. I can’t remember the last time I felt comfortable or complacent about technology.

Big Data 250

Big Data Data Education Internal 250

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.

B2B 147

B2B Data Retail Survey 147

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A PR agency is a communications consultancy that serves as an external resource, and ideally, an extension of your internal communications function. technology, CPG, financial services, etc.)—make Why work with a PR agency, and is it right for your organization? That said, not every organization should hire a PR agency.

Agency 195

Agency Strategy Communications How To 195

Sword and the Script

JUNE 27, 2020

Public relations has wrestled with messaging during the COVID-19 pandemic, but studies also show it has improved business collaboration and internal communications The events of 9/11 changed air travel. For example, I was part of the B2B technology PR community in 2001, and it was decimated when the so-called tech bubble burst.

Study 133

Study Publicity Survey Internal 133

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

A PR program operates best when the client has tasked an internal manager for the work, and all parties agree on what the agency needs to succeed. It may include a problem to be solved and a “hero” of sorts – humans (like a founder, customers or employees), or possibly a differentiating technology.

Publicity 256

Publicity Brand Branding Storytelling 256