Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 12, 2023

While “Generative AI gets much attention” in PR circles, “reductive AI is more interesting and powerful” Stephen Waddington recently published a new book – #PRstack: AI tools for marketing, media and public relations – on the use of generative AI in public relations.

Software 145

Software Tools Ethics Privacy 145

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. AI input optimization could evolve into a marketing specialization in the same way SEO did.

Software 78

Software Company Pitching Training 78

PRSay

MAY 18, 2023

One year later, many of us are grappling with the implications of artificial intelligence technology that can search the internet, write text, edit images, create videos and speak in lifelike voices. Software platforms now providing these services include ChatGPT, GPT-4, Synthesia, ElevenLabs’ Prime Voice AI and BeFunky.

Publicity 182

Publicity Software Education Technology 182

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. Tressa Robbins writes about the state of ethics in PR for Burrelles.

Analysis 147

Analysis Tools Software SMB 147

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 2, 2024

The content readers viewed the most were largely about the topics of generative AI in PR and marketing – with a touch of Twitter and a sprinkle of marketing budgets In 2008 I came home from a long deployment to find the PR and marketing world had changed. Blogs were raging. Social media was blossoming.

Blogging 115

Blogging Software B2B Survey 115

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

Talkwalker hired a new CEO and new CMO in late 2022 and appears to have done a round of layoffs in sales and marketing, according to multiple social media updates I’ve observed. In April, it acquired Klear , an Israeli influencer marketing platform for $17.8 Social media tools offer AI to write social media posts.

Software 78

Software Case Study Technology Tools 78

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. In any case, both of these were “audience buys” and proved to be savvy PR, content marketing and SEO moves. Case in point?

SEO 135

SEO Content Marketing Marketing Software 135

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

The following is a post from Cision’s new Chief Marketing Officer, Chris Lynch. 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.

Software 0

Software Media Leadership Journalism 0

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 28, 2020

The media contacts section works completely differently than any other solution that I’ve seen on the market. A search of several review sites – G2, Capterra, TrustRadius and Software Advice – did not produce any reviews at the time of this writing. 3) Connect: beyond a media contact database. 8) History and backstory.

Software 117

Software Tools Publicity System 117

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Technology is a priority business investment for 2022; 53% of IT buyers expect tech spending to grow – and budgets will grow on average by 26%. I often write about marketing surveys on these pages. Here’s what stood out for me as I look at the results through the lenses of B2B marketing and PR. 28% said software.

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B2B Software Survey Study 107

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. How does PR’s use of gAI compare to marketing? How is it being used? And now onward with this month’s PR tech sum 1.

Survey 149

Survey Software B2B Pitching 149

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.

Brand 151

Brand Branding Reddit Pitching 151

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 15, 2021

They also work well for sales and marketing. A big part of my job is writing award entries for our various ad tech, martech, AI, and cybersecurity clients. Here are a few fundamentals I’ve gleaned by crafting award entries for our B2B technology clients. An award submission should be tough to write.

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Case Study Study B2B Technology 298

Shift Communications

AUGUST 2, 2022

Sexist terminology such as “male and female” connectors or phrases such as “manhours” to describe the work that went into a project Ableist adjectives like “disabled” software features. While Language, Please is designed for journalists and their editors, it also serves as a valuable resource for corporate and marketing communications.

Corporate 88

Corporate Real Estate Communications Marketing 88

Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 11, 2023

There are clear applications for artificial intelligence (AI) content generation tools in marketing and public relations but make sure that you fact check. Text at the click of a button There’s a great deal of excitement about the technology as it seemingly is able to mimic human creativity and generate and edit content incredibly quickly.

Publicity 98

Publicity Wikipedia Marketing Training 98

Presspage

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Technology developments Presspage has been around for 15 years already. 15 Years of continuously innovating on PR and IR technology and improving the workflows for PR and IR teams means that we have a robust, feature-rich and very mature product. Is that a problem? Usually not. And that was our issue with the old CRM.

System 78

System Software Technology Privacy 78

Newsfile

MAY 11, 2023

It’s no wonder then that many businesses choose to write a press release about ESG news. Write a Press Release About 11 Newsworthy ESG Topics Forbes reports that businesses that invest in ESG outperform others and have higher market values. Currently, technology companies are leading the way in digital education.

Writing 52

Writing Energy Training Education 52

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 6, 2023

One thing is certain, this giant step in the technological revolution is here to stay and only growing more extensive and impactful daily. But to the marketing and communications worlds, the reality is that it has been used in various forms for years, having started gaining momentum around 2015.

Communications 40

Communications Marketing Technology Data 40

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Fortunately, there are several new studies that have been published about content marketing, blogging and webinars that provide solid benchmarks. 1) Content marketing benchmarks. MarketingProfs and the Content Marketing Institute published their 10 th Annual B2B Marketing report with benchmarks, budgets and trends.

Content Marketing 138

Content Marketing Study Blogging Marketing 138

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 20, 2021

To help PR/marketing execs succeed in earning awards, here are a few fundamentals and insider tips to know. When a company shows how a known brand like Home Depot or Mercedes has achieved business objectives using a software solution, for example, it gains instant credibility. Why should I enter for awards?

B2B 295

B2B Industry Company Case Study 295

Sword and the Script

JUNE 7, 2022

There’s another factor at play here too – and that’s the track record of M&A in PR software. On one hand, dealmaking has brought sizable new competitors to the market. On the other hand, I also see an M&A, that looks to me, whether intended or perceived like it’s removing competitors from the market. See it here.”.

Software 86

Software Pitching Internal International 86

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

Public relations professionals create and maintain a positive image for their organization, often through the use of marketing, branding, and communication strategies. How is public relations different from marketing? Public relations (PR) and marketing are related, but they are not the same thing. It’s not a bad take.

Interviews 100

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 100

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

While some marketers may be concerned that AI could threaten their job security, the truth is that AI will more likely be a tool that makes it easier to deliver effective marketing campaigns. In this blog, we outline how AI is changing the face of marketing in 2019 and beyond. Marketers can now focus on the big picture.

Marketing 118

Marketing Data B2C Big Data 118

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Some marketing and communications predictions suggest AI will change the world; others see a tailspin of noise and and see humanity as a path for differentiation Most marketing and PR professionals have formed strong viewpoints on AI. That much is apparent I compiled this year’s list of marketing and communications predictions.

Writing 194

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 194

5W PR

AUGUST 9, 2022

In a world where technology has changed how business is conducted, SaaS companies must establish a solid public relations strategy. PR is an essential part of any business’s marketing strategy and is even more crucial for Saas companies. SaaS companies are unique in the way they approach marketing.

Company 78

Company Strategy Software Writing 78

Onclusive

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Here are the key elements of a well-rounded communications budget to consider: Team headcount and salaries Agency retainers, including media relations & crisis communications Owned media and contributed content development Technology tools, such as media monitoring, media database and internal communication platforms for employee engagement.

Resources 195

Resources Technology Data Tools 195

Onclusive

JUNE 21, 2017

Maybe running a targeted marketing campaign in tandem with PR is your best bet. PR and marketing are converging. PR professionals and marketers alike are beginning to see PR attribution as a mandatory mechanism for accurate marketing measurement. “ Technology has largely enabled this.” said Furey, “Probably not.”

Storytelling 329

Storytelling SEO Community Engineering 329

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Though I do my best to keep tabs on news from PR technology providers for these roundups, I occasionally I miss one. Here are a few data points that drew my attention: Market size and scope : “$4.5 billion global market for Media Intelligence/PR software and information solutions.” Or thereabouts. million (USD), down 10.0%

Internal 147

Internal International Tools Software 147

Sword and the Script

MARCH 2, 2021

The first reason is to acquire a new piece of technology. For example, to gain a foothold in a new vertical market or geography. And it’s top of mind this month because the largest PR technology vendor is back to doing acquisitions. AI is something that is missing from most of the incumbent PR software tools.

Company 151

Company Tools Technology Software 151

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

This includes familiarity with social media management, content creation, and influencer marketing. Social media has also become a significant driver for news, business operations, sales cycles and marketing. There was a time when most PR-driven content was in the form of written material like press releases or contributed articles.

Analytics 170

Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Lead and track multiple cross team projects to successful delivery.The projects will range from software tools development to cross-org process changes. . Assesses market competition by comparing the company’s product to competitors’ products. Bring products to market. Ability to master new technologies quickly .

Engineering 150

Engineering Enterprise Construction Software 150

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 11, 2018

This post originally appeared on the Marketing Artificial Intelligence Institute's blog. The Marketing AI Institute was created and is powered by PR 20/20. Marketers always have the same question when it comes to artificial intelligence: “How do I get started with AI?”. But there are a lot of vendors out there.

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Tools Marketing Enterprise Software 71

Reputation Us

APRIL 12, 2023

You’ve probably heard—AI is very good at writing authoritative, credible and conversational statements. These “Generative Pre-Trained Transformers” offer software responses that simulates human-like conversations. Only time and market feedback will tell us for sure. The upgrade, Chat GPT Plus, was released last month.

Reputation 88

Reputation Financial Training Enterprise 88

PR Fuel

OCTOBER 8, 2022

Maybe you just started using new technologies in your dental office? Technology. Another industry that can benefit greatly from distributing press releases is the technology industry. Let’s say that your company is releasing new software. Perhaps you just hired a new physician? e-releases has you covered.

Industry 105

Industry Company Real Estate Tourism 105

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Good CX combines people, process and technology to understand, anticipate and consistently deliver a high-quality experience across all of a product or service brand’s touch points, from website to customer service. We’ve seen how powerful real-time marketing is for consumer brands that are active on social channels.

B2B 120

B2B Customer Service Software Technology 120

Onclusive

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Onclusive is a marketing analytics company revolutionizing the communications industry with data science. We have developed the first technology platform for measuring and optimizing the true ROI of Communications and PR efforts. Capture and synthesize market intelligence from buyers, users, competitors . Position Scope.

Marketing 46

Marketing Case Study Software Analytics 46

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Many wish to continue to write off public relations and kick it to the curb – by coldly saying that the profession and/or its trappings are dead. Some say that every company is a software or tech company. Indeed, Joan Westerberg writes: “The demand for technology news is bigger than ever. The appetite is there.

Writing 177

Writing Pitching Report Industry 177