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One IPO, One M&A and the Best Media Monitoring Solutions for 2021 [PR Tech Sum]

Sword and the Script

SEMrush started trading on the NYSE under the ticker SEMR on March 29, 2021. Meltwater said it agreed to acquire Linkfluence, a French company with software that uses artificial intelligence to mine social media for consumer insights. G2 names best media monitoring solutions for 2021. million in AI services in 2021.

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Taylor Swift’s Lessons for Communicators

PRSay

In 2021, she re-released (with never-before-heard bonus tracks) two of her earlier records, Fearless (Taylor ’ s Version) and Red (Taylor ’ s Version), the latter of which debuted Nov. folklore earned that honor in 2021.). After taking a 17-month hiatus in 2016 and 2017, Swift reemerged in a way people didn’t expect.

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20 PR and Marketing Predictions for 2022

Sword and the Script

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives will be incredibly important, but when the next crisis hits, consumers will be reminded to look back on major brands that only paid the topic lip service. Issues from 2021 to carry-over. Several trends that started in 2021 will grow to carry over into 2022.

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Is the de-influencer movement another reputational hazard?

PR in High Definition

Whether it be an Amazon gadget or a new trending celeb recipe, influencers have the power to impact decisions of consumers across all age groups. In 2021, 44% of B2C brands in Europe said they planned to increase their influencer marketing budget. Like consumers, businesses face difficulties in the current economic climate.

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The ABC’s of ESG and Reputation. Corporate Care or Greenwashing?

Reputation Us

A is for Acknowledging ESG’s Hard Truth Companies hoping to profit from increased concern over environmental issues offer consumers a range of green-friendly messaging. PwC ] As consumers take up more causes, many expect companies to take a stand on social and environmental issues. PWC studied 202 publicly traded large U.S.

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I Sold PR 20/20, but That’s Just the Start of the Story

PR 20/20

Register for Marketing AI Conference (MAICON) 2021 Virtual, Sept. 31, 2021, I sold PR 20/20 to Blue Cypress , a family of companies owned and led by Amith Nagarajan that is dedicated to building purpose-driven businesses. But AI is not just in your consumer life. Invest in your future! The Next Phase of Growth. Growing smarter.

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M3 Communications Group, Inc. with 6 BAPRA Bright Awards

Maxim Behar

First place was presented for the the unique pop-up escape room as part of the European Commission's consumer rights campaign. Since the establishment of BAPRA Bright Awards, the company has traditionally been in top 3 and has been a first place winner three times so far – in 2011, 2016 and 2018. M3 Communications Group, Inc.

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