Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2021

PR Agency Owner Started Making Homegrown PR Software; Today it’s a VC-backed Startup; Off Script No. Zach Cutler says he built a $1 million PR agency by age 28 and when he couldn’t find a PR software product for managing the work that he liked, he started developing one. 8 Innovations in Public Relations Technology to Watch.

Blogging 141

Blogging Software Google Content Marketing 141

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

While traditionally PR work consisted of press releases, pitching, and occasional damage control, today’s PR teams must have a diverse digital skill set, including SEO strategy, social media savvy, data analysis and more. The practice of public relations has probably evolved more rapidly in the past several years than ever before.

Analytics 170

Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 9, 2024

Today’s PR pros must not only navigate, research and pitch in an increasingly complex media environment but also track (monitor) and measure the results in a way that resonates with stakeholders. You can even give PR CoPilot a custom prompt, and it will incorporate it into your press release or media pitch email within seconds.

Pitching 96

Pitching Print Measurement Report 96

Onclusive

JUNE 21, 2017

In the past, PR professionals pitched the media and threw events with little proof of how PR moved the needle. Today’s PR strategies are more iterative, forming a continuous loop where outcomes are measured and insights are frequently incorporated back into the strategy. Technology has largely enabled this.”

Storytelling 329

Storytelling SEO Community Engineering 329

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 4, 2020

Many of the PR technology vendors I track for the monthly PR Tech Sum put a greater emphasis on earned media than media relations in their messaging. Below is the summary of news from the world of the PR technology vendors. Talkwalker characterized the product as “social measurement and audience insights software.”

Media Relations 156

Media Relations Media Print Software 156

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Several posts on PR technology made the top 10 posts on Sword and the Script as measured by reader clicks. The tech briefings, where I provide a close look at a PR technology tool, really seemed to resonate. The posts listed below are the those that were the most read as measured by clicks.

SEO 103

SEO Software Resources Newspapers 103

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

How is public relations measured? Public relations (PR) practitioners use a variety of methods to measure the effectiveness of their campaigns. Overall, there are many ways to measure the effectiveness of PR campaigns, and the best approach will depend on the goals of the campaign and the organization.”.

Interviews 104

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 104

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.

Trends 157

Trends Privacy Data Reputation 157

Sword and the Script

APRIL 6, 2021

I took a quick look back to review what was going on then, and thought the subhead accurately summarizes that snapshot in time: Some PR technology vendors have made pandemic-related announcements, but there’s a bit of “business as usual” too. Its software is sold as a subscription-based service. Meltwater acquires Linkfluence.

Media 106

Media SEO Analytics Analysis 106

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 30, 2022

These are both terrible terms, but I’ve adopted the latter as the moniker for these monthly roundups about the PR software vendor community – and I’m inclined to keep it. This summary of PR technology news – the PR Tech Sum – is back after a two-month hiatus. CommsTech does seem like the broader category. I do have a sense of humor.

Publicity 85

Publicity Survey Enterprise Pitching 85

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

And now, here’s this month’s PR technology summary…. PR Week published a story about a new vendor out of Tel Aviv that’s has launched what it pitches as a CRM for PR. The tool also breaks down the pitching activity of each team member, including metrics for open, response and coverage rates.”.

Analytics 70

Analytics Report Technology Pitching 70

Sword and the Script

JUNE 3, 2020

Let’s say you’re a software company with dozens of competitors in each of your markets globally. The company strives to “measure the complete impact and value of the airtime” sponsors earn by sponsoring live events. It many ways, the feature seems to be a way to measure the influence of journalists.

Product Launch 97

Product Launch Survey Banking Pharmaceuticals 97

OnePitch

APRIL 14, 2022

Today, she currently serves as ARPR’s HealthIT Practice Group Director, overseeing the management and strategy of her agency’s robust – and growing – healthcare technology client roster. Within this interview, we break down real examples of how she landed top-tier coverage, what worked, and her tips for replicating it for your own pitches.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare How To Pitching Product Launch 52

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 29, 2019

He demonstrated the software and I asked questions – so my observations from this engagement – not a product test – are the source for this PR Tech Briefing. Many PR pros will cut and paste a document into a CMS to publish a release – and then cut and paste it again (and again) as they pitch it. click any image for higher resolution).

Pitching 64

Pitching Analytics Enterprise System 64

Sword and the Script

MAY 14, 2019

Recently, I’ve begun looking more closely at PR technology , companies. This is an effort to illustrate some of the interesting innovations occurring within the PR vendor community – and provide an agnostic source of information on tools and technologies I believe PR professionals should have on their radar. Sentiment analysis.

Case Study 118

Case Study Software Data Web 118

Mindful Marketing

JULY 11, 2016

In order to prepare yourself and your team, now is the time to start thinking about implementing new measurement standards and, if you haven’t yet, a PR analytics tool to help prove your team’s value. Most vendors offer a free trial of their software over a period of weeks. How is social engagement driving leads?

Analytics 50

Analytics Measurement Training Software 50

Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

Cision adds sponsored content feature to PR Newswire – pitches it as “guaranteed editorial”; Meltwater Beats Earnings; TrueScope Raises $6.2 The announcement pitches this as enabling “PR agencies to sell robust guaranteed placement packages to their clients.” Million and Eyes the U.S. NOT an editorial placement.

Software 126

Software Case Study Advertising Advertising 126

The Resolution Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2015

There is a lot of confusion out there as to what is PR, where does media relations fall into it and what measurables should a company expect. This “intelligence profile” is where all the initial pitches and campaign ideas are formed. How do you measure success? Our steps are simple. We offer a U.S.

Education 120

Education Measurement B2B Meeting 120

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

At Cision, we discuss earned media, identifying and building relationships with influencers, crafting campaigns and monitoring and measuring impact. Our audience is diverse, ranging from communications, PR and marketing professionals to technology professionals of all types. increase brand awareness. establish thought leadership.

How To 177

How To Guidelines Content Marketing Video 177

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 13, 2019

In the course of putting together the monthly PR technology summary ( PR Tech Sum ), I’ve realized that no news site has compiled a complete list of all the acquisitions around Cision. Vocus , a provider of cloud-based PR software announces it will be acquired by GTCR for $447 million. 3) September 15, 2014: Visible Technologies.

Technology 12

Technology Software Company Marketing 12

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Ad agencies, SEO services, Facebook, Google, Twitter, know how to scale their promotional work through technology. Where are PR’s scalable technologies of persuasion? Can you automate the pitching process? Vice President, Marketing Technology. This is an interesting question because Tom’s right. Can PR be automated?

Advertising 60

Advertising Advertising SEO Software 60

Sword and the Script

JULY 2, 2019

At the beginning of every new month, I take a look back and the news and notes stemming from the software developers that make tools for PR pros. I call it the PR technology summary ( PR tech sum ) and here’s what I found over the last 30 days. Do you remember the last time you needed support from a technology provider?

Trends 60

Trends Media Report Technology 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Against that backdrop, I’ve organized this year’s prediction roundup into the following categories: Predictions that have little or nothing to do with AI; Predictions that express caution about AI; Predictions that are enthusiastic about AI; Predictions from PR software executives; and One prediction from ChatGPT.

Writing 198

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 198

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2017

As there are advances in digital media, public relations measurement and other key areas, staying current can mean the difference between an average campaign and one that really ignites. Embrace technology and look for new tools. And do some educating. Consider panels, webinars, guest-teaching at local schools and more.

Writing 149

Writing Education Pinterest Creativity 149

Cision

OCTOBER 30, 2017

While those of us in marketing or PR are quick to applaud technologies that allow us to do more, reach more, or earn more, we don’t seem to have the same attitude about updating our measurement tools and processes. And yet, that’s not a precise measure when it comes to earned media. Why The Old Ways no Longer Work.

Measurement 215

Measurement Media System Tools 215

Beyond PR

AUGUST 10, 2016

Oh, we should probably pitch our influences and do a press release! Design every aspect of your PR efforts to leverage the same reporting practices and technologies your marketing colleagues are using. Multimedia content hubs offer additional opportunities to track what content is or isn’t resonating with the media you’re pitching.

Company 40

Company Case Study How To Product Launch 40

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.

Pitching 86

Pitching Report Tools Software 86

Cision

AUGUST 9, 2017

But historically, communicators have struggled to measure the business impact of their campaigns. It just means that they have had access to better tools to build, manage, and measure their campaigns. Now, technology is making it possible to optimize earned media programs, just as it revolutionized owned and paid media before it.

Communications 185

Communications How To Media Measurement 185

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

So we’re not surprised that the software company reported more than 34,000 customers and upwards of $89 million in revenue at the end of Q2. Many CMOs and CIOs resort to several platforms to piece together holistic technology stacks (CRM, CMS, sales enablement, analytics, the list goes on). Luckily, HubSpot is delivering.

Marketing 40

Marketing Tools Data Report 40

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Buyers of B2B software want published pricing. Yet, B2B software companies are resistant to publishing pricing online because they feel it removes leverage. You’re kidding yourself if you think a motivated buyer doesn’t know what they are going to pay for your software. Annual spending on PR software grew 14.7%

B2B 122

B2B Marketing Survey Software 122

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.

Employee 141

Employee Software Survey Tools 141

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JULY 25, 2023

For instance, a treasury management system (TMS) is designed to manage finances, financial risk, and hedging using financial marketing software and inputs. The basic premise of the technology is to help businesses collect customer data and better interact with them. Which tools are leading to the most conversions?

Tools 75

Tools System How To Software 75

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Twenty-nine months ago, when I started writing these monthly summaries , there weren’t many PR software companies talking about artificial intelligence (AI). Here’s the monthly PR Tech Sum rounding news and links from the world of PR technology. billion PR software market. billion PR software market.

Software 93

Software Banking Technology Data 93

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. The internet created an obsession among marketers for measurement, but it overcorrected over the last 10 years or so.

Marketing 196

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 196

Beyond PR

OCTOBER 31, 2017

While those of us in marketing or PR are quick to applaud technologies that allow us to do more, reach more, or earn more, we don’t seem to have the same attitude about updating our measurement tools and processes. And yet, that’s not a precise measure when it comes to earned media. Why The Old Ways no Longer Work.

Measurement 65

Measurement Media System Small Business 65

Cision

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Segmentation is an important aspect of any communication or marketing plan, but it is equally important that segmentation is measured and refined. Jim Meyer, VP of lead generation software platform eTrigue says that campaigns with granular segmentation oftentimes perform as well as broader campaigns. Reassess technology.

Measurement 120

Measurement Resources Technology Examples 120

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. Digital Reach : Digital Reach by Cision is a new way for PR professionals to measure UVPM (Unique Visitors Per Month) or “reach,” which is the number of people who visit a site in a any given month. I discovered.

Communications 383

Communications Tools Google Resources 383