Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2019

Nearly half of respondents (47%) in a recent survey of public relations pros found many are observing more PR work being taken in-house. It mirrors a trend that’s already underway in PR’s sibling departments in marketing and advertising. The Role of Technology on the Legal Market. As law firms patiently waited (prayed?)

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Agency Trends Marketing Survey 95

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

And now, here’s this month’s PR technology summary…. And here’s the Meltwater deals: “Meltwater’s total costs around acquisitions since 2016 could total $69.8 It’s a classic must-read among technology types because it’s a road map for bridging the gap between early adopters – and the mainstream market in the early majority.

Analytics 68

Analytics Report Technology Pitching 68

Deirdre Breakenridge

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Rather than share my New Year’s resolutions or point out the latest trends in PR for 2016, I’ve decided to share my thoughts about some important lessons this past year. Staying relevant and up-to-date with the latest technology, trends and techniques will set you on the right path. Here are the 7 lessons: 1.

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Creativity Trends Agency Technology 150

Stuart Bruce

MAY 20, 2016

The GIFT report – produced by Brand Finance, CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) and the IPA (Institute of Practitioners in Advertising) – is an annual study assessing the intangible assets of more than 57,000 companies in more than 160 jurisdictions around the world. trillion to the UK economy.

Reputation 94

Reputation Measurement Brand Branding 94

Business Wire

JANUARY 19, 2017

With over 50 years of industry leadership, Business Wire has established irrefutable trust from within the news market and has proven its thorough understanding of the needs of the digital age by creating a technologically sophisticated, patented distribution network.

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Financial Video Consumer Data 164

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 21, 2018

In time it also turned its attention to shared and paid, as search and social media advertising and promotion matured. Advertising, at least in Europe and the US, has shifted from local and national media to Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, and to a lesser extent Twitter. Technology is a possible solution.

Social Media 73

Social Media Print Study Advertising 73

Cision

OCTOBER 27, 2016

In fact, according to Edelman’s 2016 EARNED BRAND study , 86% of surveyed consumers rely on peer sources for learning about brands and 71% rely on peer sources for buying decisions. And you can’t just invest in paid advertising. Buyers aren’t just in control of their own purchases; they’re influencing other people’s purchases.

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Marketing Financial Strategy Analytics 120

Beyond PR

MAY 12, 2017

The 2016 Edelman Trust Barometer states that out of all the people they surveyed, over 60% trust Google rather than news outlets. Google search algorithm updates in 2016 , for example, included a number of integrated changes in order to unify mobile SEO and local SEO along with paid and organic results. Image Source: [link].

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Google Digital PR Mobile SEO 64

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. Your technology should be an enabler to spending less time on screens and more time building key relationships. Greg Galant , CEO and cofounder, Muck Rack.

Marketing 192

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 192

Cision

MARCH 21, 2016

For our newest findings, check out the State of the Media 2016 Report! Emerging technology continues to change the way readers consume the news and how media outlets report it. Cision’s State of the Media 2016 Report lists the four most important media trends, according to a survey of more than 300 journalists.

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Trends Mobile Media Print 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Note: Professor Moorman also champions The CMO Survey. We can measure the initial impacts of marketing and advertising efforts almost immediately, but that doesn’t mean we should. But it’s not advertising, and it’s not ‘influencer marketing’ in the Kardashian style. Christine Moorman | Duke University.

Marketing 102

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 102

PR Conversations

MAY 24, 2016

PRCA Benchmarking surveys offer some indication of current employment trends in the UK industry, with staff recruitment and retention identified as critical business issues. Nevertheless, my research shows a likely correlation between volatility in the consultancy sector and the state of the economy and other societal changes.

Publicity 41

Publicity Agency Study Mobile 41

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 16, 2016

In 2016, public relations saw its share of highs and lows. But perhaps the most notable thing to happen to the industry this year was the way it evolved, thanks in large part to constantly-changing technology. With the rise of social media, digital technology, and more, PR professionals have to stretch. Technology will evolve.

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Real Estate Technology Data Agency 120

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 6, 2019

There’s a lot that’s happened over the last month among vendors that make technology for public relations (PR) professionals – and I can’t wait to show you this month’s summary of news from the PR technology community. TrendKite has become the primary technology for the Cision media monitoring capability.

Marketing 63

Marketing Pitching Corporate Tools 63

Sword and the Script

JULY 9, 2019

This is important because it’s not survey data – it’s behavioral data. In 2016, an email marketing agency in the UK called AlchemyWorx tested 21 billion emails and found no real difference in the subject line length. Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations: Tuesday 4:00 p.m. I reviewed every single primary source listed here.

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Study Marketing Data Analysis 95

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 13, 2016

For example, ON24 , which provides technology for hosting webinars, says these online presentations are a top lead generation tactic. Jeff Perkins (@jeffperkins8) December 7, 2016. Given advertising deadlines, buying ad inventory is usually much smoother if you plan both content and budget for it in advance.

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B2B Infographics Interviews eBook 60

PRSay

APRIL 22, 2021

During the lead-up to the 2016 United States presidential election, the individuals behind fake news sites earned thousands through programmatic and pay-per-click advertising. Paid promotions can appear on a fake news site or run alongside a conspiracy theory-fueled Facebook page without an advertiser even realizing it happened.

Financial 190

Financial Reddit Advertising Advertising 190

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

These forward-thinking organisations are using new technologies as a means of listening and engaging with employees. Social leaders use platforms and technology to build relationships externally with employees, customers, and other stakeholders. That’s growth of seven percent since 2016 when it reached £12.9

Publicity 120

Publicity Analysis Measurement Tools 120

Cision

DECEMBER 5, 2017

You have two options: Promote through paid media (pay-per-click advertisements & sponsored posts). A 2016 study by Social Media Examiner surveyed over 5,000 marketers, which revealed 90 percent of marketers agree social media is important to their business with the top two benefits being increased exposure and traffic.

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Infographics Case Study Content Marketing Video 235

Beyond PR

DECEMBER 5, 2017

You have two options: Promote through paid media (pay-per-click advertisements & sponsored posts). A 2016 study by Social Media Examiner surveyed over 5,000 marketers, which revealed 90 percent of marketers agree social media is important to their business with the top two benefits being increased exposure and traffic.

Infographics 72

Infographics Case Study Video Survey 72

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 11, 2018

While it’s a tricky tightrope to walk, as cultural and political issues continue to saturate the news and social media, more companies will take a stand through marketing and advertising that resonates with customer loyalties. 21) Consolidation of marketing automation technologies. “We 8) Creativity over productivity.

Social Media 93

Social Media Marketing Media Creativity 93

Flack's Revenge

JUNE 20, 2018

Back in 2016, when I last covered the reports , the main storyline was social media’s growing role in news distribution. Now obviously we recognize that there’s a distinction between news content about politics and advocacy advertising. I was a journalist for 25 years. Thompson : (tried to interject). Brown : No!

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Journalism Facebook Advertising Advertising 136

PR in High Definition

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Politics aside, the 2016 US election was fascinating to watch as it unravelled like a fast-paced Netflix series. And historically, these campaigns are a first look of how new tactics or technologies can be or will be employed at a grand scale. Polling companies rely on surveys and calling homes to collect information.

Social Media 48

Social Media Media Twitter Survey 48