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.

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Technology Software Resources Pitching 93

Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

The earnings release named new customers in this segment “as Marriott International, Nike, McKinsey & Company, Lego and Bayer.”. 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.

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Software Case Study Advertising Advertising 119

Critical Mention

MARCH 19, 2021

NEW YORK — Zack Jenkins, Senior Vice President of Sales and Account Management at Critical Mention—the leading all-in-one media monitoring and intelligence platform—has been named to The Software Report’s list of The Top 25 Software Sales Executives of 2021.

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Software Energy Technology Internal 78

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Onclusive adds features, becomes all-in-one PR software tool; Agility PR Solutions adds AI; Q4 releases IR event hosting tool; an odd rebrand by SocialChorus and Dynamic Signal; Intrado rebrands as Notified; Meltwater Q2 earnings. Here’s the monthly PR Tech Sum rounding news and links from the world of PR technology.

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Software Tools Print Technology 154

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 6, 2020

As I’ve done for the last couple of years, on the first Tuesday of the month, I summarize all of the news I’ve seen from the PR technology community. SEMrush acquires Prowly A software company that has traditionally made tools for SEOs is moving into PR. Let’s just hope 2020 ends on December 31 st. Here’s your monthly PR Tech Sum.

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Software SEO Company Tools 176

Agility PR Solutions

DECEMBER 2, 2019

A large majority (84 percent) of communicators want to implement some form of measurement to determine employee engagement, but they say they often lack the budget and technological resources to do so, according to new research from internal email comms firm PoliteMail Software.

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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. And that’s why I think PR needs to start experimenting with this stuff sooner rather than later.

Software 78

Software Company Pitching Training 78

Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Last week, we reviewed the ROI rankings of the top media monitoring and PR analytics software solutions, including Onclusive, Meltwater, Cision and Muck Rack, based on the G2 Crowd 2021 report. We are the category leaders when it comes to local, national and international media monitoring: What makes Onclusive stand out from the pack?

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Media Comparison Software Enterprise 370

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Internal comms tool SocialChorus acquired by a PE firm; Burton-Taylor digs up revenue numbers; Nexis Newsdesk Simplifies news search; Propel adds broadcast monitoring Welcome to the beginning of September. Though I do my best to keep tabs on news from PR technology providers for these roundups, I occasionally I miss one.

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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 123

PR 20/20

MARCH 6, 2023

Organizations that use marketing automation software have seen up to a 451% increase in qualified leads. The Five Factors to Consider When Selecting Marketing Automation Software 1. For example, if you’re an international business, you may need to find a solution that can scale to your needs.

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Software Marketing Comparison Enterprise 77

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. 100 million internal comms platform.

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Analysis Tools Software SMB 144

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 102

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

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 16, 2022

Automotive and vehicle technology suppliers: The Detroit auto show is back. The reconfigured and revitalized show will feature a blend of hands-on automotive activations, traditional vehicle exhibits and its expanded showcase of automotive innovation and technology, AutoMobili-D.

Technology 86

Technology Automotive Mobile Conference 86

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 14, 2020

With news cycles changing moment to moment, the savvy use of simple technology tools by PR professionals has never been more important. But with many services available and tech evolving rapidly, picking the right software can help boost strategic communications for a brand. UberConference. SimilarWeb. That’s where SimilarWeb comes in.

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Tools Software Survey Meeting 295

Presspage

JANUARY 23, 2024

‘Still, if you’re a PR or communications professional, the last thing you want is to waste precious time using outdated software and tools. That’s why we firmly believe in leveraging technology to save time that you can then devote to building personal relationships and working more proactively without wasting time on piecemeal solutions.

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Software Internal International Digital PR 78

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 101

Flack's Revenge

APRIL 13, 2022

Internal PR teams also rely on PR tech. Tech can help, but it is not always easy to know where to invest. Agencies need to decide how much to spend and how to earn ROI from their tech investments. Ideally, it helps them up their game without excessive fee impact. Thanks again Frank, for coming on the podcast and sharing your expertise.

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Software Tools Technology Resources 156

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

In the rapidly evolving automotive and mobility industry, staying ahead of the curve is essential for success, especially for newer entrants in this space offering software-defined vehicle tech, V2X, connectivity, lidar and other sensor and processing technologies for ADAS, autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, and shared vehicles.

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Automotive Mobile Technology Trade Shows 72

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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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 3, 2024

Powered by SAE International®, the global leader in connecting and educating engineers, WCX provides an unmatched opportunity to see all the moving parts in today’s mobility industry and the groundbreaking innovations that are shaping the next phase. of Energy, the U.S. Dept of Transportation and more.

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Automotive Mobile Trade Shows Engineering 97

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 5, 2023

million seed round Twice in my career, I’ve worked for companies that acquired several software companies with the intent of mashing them together. In the PR software space, I think we have yet to see that – period. It last bought SocialChorus, perhaps one of the best-known internal comms platforms for $100 million in 2020.

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Software Reddit Technology B2B 132

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 28, 2020

Notified says some customers use this for internal communications too. A search of several review sites – G2, Capterra, TrustRadius and Software Advice – did not produce any reviews at the time of this writing. PR technology trails, by a long shot, the technology capabilities offered to marketing. 9) PR tech assessment.

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Software Tools Publicity System 115

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Photo: Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® CES continues to be an important venue for many automotive and vehicle technology suppliers and decision makers, according to data recently released by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), which produces CES.

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Automotive Mobile Government Technology 99

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 155

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 20, 2023

As summer blooms along the French Riviera, the world’s leading creative talents are gathering once again for the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. ” Okay, so maybe people aren’t shouting about tools and software for advertisers. Despite the economic downturn, these giants remain key players at Cannes.

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Creativity Meeting Advertising Advertising 156

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 149

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.

Automotive 87

Automotive Mobile Software Technology 87

PRSay

JUNE 16, 2023

Generative artificial intelligence, such as ChatGPT or Google’s Bard chatbot, can generate text, images and other content derived from the data on which the AI software is trained. Instead, I predict that PR practitioners who are slow to add AI to their skillsets may be replaced by communicators who learn to leverage the evolving technology.

Technology 146

Technology Crisis Management Social Media Training 146

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.

Software 85

Software Internal International Pitching 85

Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

PR has a reputation for being notoriously slow to adopt technology – so if you want an easy way to get ahead of your peers – try experimenting with this stuff a little bit. Like other vendors that have already released features or products, the Meltwater gAI feature is based on OpenAI technology, which is the company behind ChatGPT.

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Survey Software B2B Pitching 146

Sword and the Script

MARCH 7, 2023

This month’s PR technology summary includes: Cision partners with video ad network Captivate; Q4 enhances investor relations CRM software; Updates from Notified, and Earnings from Meltwater and Q4; PR tech people on the move and more. Q4 releases software enhancements for investor relations Investor relations software provider Q4 Inc.

Software 126

Software Analytics Technology Video 126

Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2019

It’s critical to keep up with the latest trends, technologies, and methodologies so that your company doesn’t miss opportunities and get left behind. . Attendees can learn how new technologies and innovative processes are fundamentally changing what our work will look like in the next two to five years. AMEC Global Summit.

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Conference Marketing Case Study Measurement 329

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 17, 2021

For international meetings, remember that the world clock app is your friend. It’s important to note cultural differences across international time zones. Embrace technology. Technology has allowed teams to work from anywhere, anytime. We have a client, DoubleVerify, who has comms teams across the globe.

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How To Employee Meeting Internal 272

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. AirPR Software shows that media coverage and Facebook social media activity significantly slowed after Johnson’s apology.

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Crisis Data Software Privacy 191

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

But we do have those days where it may be after hours and we need to be connected in case of an emergency, especially working with international media or companies. We geek out over the latest tech announcements – For anyone who doesn’t work in tech, things like the latest product launch or software update are not important.

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Product Launch Training Interviews Software 296