Cision

JANUARY 3, 2018

In Cision’s 2017 Global Comms Report: Challenges and Trends , we talked to communications professionals around the world to understand the issues they face. Speculation runs rampant, but likely part of the cause of the budget crunch is the fact that it’s so difficult to measure results from content marketing.

Measurement 225

Measurement Tools eBook Analytics 225

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Of those, 84% say they outsource content creation; distribution, technology, strategy and measurement were distant followers. How long does it take to write the average blog post? 3 hours and 57 minutes; 38% of bloggers report it takes more than 4 hours to write a post; and. The metrics content marketers track.

Content Marketing 137

Content Marketing Study Blogging Marketing 137

The Proactive Report

MAY 12, 2017

.” Content has become an integral part of the success of your PR and marketing efforts and several studies show that the planning and implementation of a content strategy is high on the list of priorities for 2017. The 2017 digital customer journey is way different from even two years ago. SEO writing is a vital PR skill today.

Knowledge Base 113

Knowledge Base SEO Strategy Digital PR 113

Critical Mention

JANUARY 9, 2019

In a world ruled by technology, simply being aware of marketing trends is not enough. John Hall writes in Forbes: “Too many companies see customers as gatekeepers to wallets; meanwhile, customers feel ignored at best–and insulted at worst–when the journey ends.”. Marketing’s funnel is changing. Data drives marketing.

Trends 108

Trends Marketing Mobile YouTube 108

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 28, 2020

Notified calls these functions – listen, connect, publish amplify and measure. Measure is the dashboard and analytics. Notice in this example, its place is above the blog posts you might have published earlier: 6) Measure: dashboards and visualization. 8) History and backstory. 9) PR tech assessment. 9) PR tech assessment.

Software 115

Software Tools Publicity System 115

PRSay

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Emphasize projects where you had a measurable impact on your organization. Although you may have more experience than that student, you can also gain fresh insights from them, such as how they communicate with their peers using the latest technology. © Stephen Dupont, 2017. Make sure it’s two pages or less. Be grateful.

Nonprofit 160

Nonprofit Local LinkedIn Big Data 160

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

As I wrapped up the writing on this post, I figured I had done three of these so far but surprised myself when I realized this is the fifth one. If you write a nice note, I might just give it to you. And now, here’s this month’s PR technology summary…. However, Sean Czarnecki published an informative write up on the report.

Analytics 68

Analytics Report Technology Pitching 68

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

In addition, this same disruption – led by the 2024 election, the speed of misinformation and continued economic uncertainty – will require a strong measure of GRIT. Performance marketing has led the community to this wild notion that B2B marketing should only engage in measurable tactics.

Writing 192

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 192

Wadds Inc.

JULY 6, 2022

The European Communication Monitor reported in 2017 that four out of five public relations departments are failing to operate at their potential. To communicate effectively across a full range of platforms and technologies. Chartered status is typically recognised a measure of competence within a profession.

Publicity 72

Publicity Ethics Training Education 72

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2017

Write more and write better. Good, error-free writing is under threat today. It seems the need for speed in writing and editing is taking its toll. One of the best ways to improve your writing is to create the ideal environment in which to write. Embrace technology and look for new tools.

Writing 149

Writing Education Pinterest Creativity 149

Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

The conference’s theme, communications convergence, is especially appropriate this year as technology continues to advance. And between 2017 and 2018, the number of survey respondents that said they would invest in tech jumped from 8% to 23%. When she’s not writing you can find her at music festivals, hiking or snowboarding.

Conference 66

Conference Crisis Management Survey Big Data 66

Beyond PR

JANUARY 4, 2018

In Cision’s 2017 Global Comms Report: Challenges and Trends , we talked to communications professionals around the world to understand the issues they face. Speculation runs rampant, but likely part of the cause of the budget crunch is the fact that it’s so difficult to measure results from content marketing.

Measurement 75

Measurement Tools Journalism Content Marketing 75

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

I’m able to catch up on what’s new in technology by walking through the exhibit hall. I’ll sit in on keynotes and sessions to get the updates on pressing topics including measurement, diversity in communications, data and creative storytelling, etc. I will continue to show my gratitude in 2017 and beyond!

Skype 150

Skype Industry Storytelling Interviews 150

PR Conversations

APRIL 10, 2018

With all the recent focus on the rapid technological changes, I have found myself confronted more often, both in my courses at Quadriga University of Applied Sciences and in my consultancy, with questions like: “what should practitioners do” and “how does/will technology affect PR practice”. Too close to propaganda.

Training 80

Training Measurement Technology Engineering 80

Norton's Notes

MARCH 21, 2017

Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and what made you start writing your blog? My name is Chris Norton, I am the founder and managing director of Prolific North’s small PR Agency of the year Prohibition and have been blogging about PR, technology and social media marketing since back in 2007.

Interviews 35

Interviews Writing Blogging Social Media 35

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 117

Case Study Software Data Web 117

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Every month when I go to write this PR technology summary, I’m surprised at just how many new tools and features are being brought to market. And now, here’s this month’s PR technology summary…. SocialChorus has rolled out a new analytics tool for measuring the impact of internal communications. This stuff is expensive.

Internal 63

Internal International Data Media 63

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

There are long standing issues such as alignment with management, measurement, talent and diversity where incremental progress is made each year. It uses proxies as a measurement of success rather than key performance indicators that are aligned to the organisations that it serves. PR is a social science.

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

PR 20/20

AUGUST 22, 2017

Editor's note: This post was originally published in May 2013, and was updated in August 2017 per latest best practices and data. HubSpot’s 2017 State of Inbound Marketing annual report asked marketing teams about their top challenges. Why do we need a blog? What is the ROI of social? What if we get sued? Who will own this?

Marketing 87

Marketing Resources Technology Internal 87

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. Oh, sure, there are bits and pieces, but even the Wikipedia entry , at the time of this writing, is woefully incomplete. 4) October 22, 2014: Gorkana.

Technology 12

Technology Software Company Marketing 12

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2019

By the way, the WSJ reporter on that byline used to write for PRWeek). The Role of Technology on the Legal Market. for demand to come back, technology innovation accelerated. There are many aspects of legal services that are delivered or augmented with technology. So, what does this in-housing trend mean for PR agencies?

Agency 93

Agency Trends Marketing Survey 93

Stephen Waddington

MAY 8, 2018

In each instance they use integrated communications to reach their audiences and are measured, evaluated and developed to secure the best possible outcomes. 2 Technology versus community care The public is wedded to the notion of doctors’ surgeries and hospitals on every street corner. . #2

Communications 63

Communications Healthcare Print Community 63

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Today I spend most of my waking hours building similar platforms for clients, and many evenings reading, studying or writing about the subject. In 2017, I predict we’re going to see a dramatic thinning of the martech and adtech landscape both through acquisition and attrition. Re-Examining a Comprehensive Study of Influence.

Marketing 60

Marketing Study Survey Content Marketing 60

PR 20/20

AUGUST 17, 2017

Next, get your core marketing technology solutions —automation, CRM, sales, CMS—in place and make certain that sales and marketing are fully aligned. Here’s a collection of 15 quick wins and campaign ideas from my presentation at JumpStart’s Startup Scaleup August 2017 event. Source: Mathew Sweezey ). Halo Effect Reach.

Marketing 49

Marketing eBook Case Study Comparison 49

Presspage

AUGUST 15, 2017

the importance of measurability. The other part is understanding the technological shifts that will change the world in the coming decades, and along with it, how you do PR. Recognizing and preparing for the emergence of these technologies now will be the difference between surfing the tech wave and being swept away as they break.

Technology 115

Technology Big Data Video Data 115

PR Conversations

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Effectiveness in PR/communications practice usually involves thinking about evaluation and measurement metrics. From the variety of people and professions you rub up against to the buzzy nature of the job, the intellectual stimulation, the writing/telling stories, and, of course, the pay. Which brings me to my main point.

Communications 104

Communications Community Measurement Study 104

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 189

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 189

Norton's Notes

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Giants like the Huffington post started their lives as simple blogs , and it was a time when they were cropping up everywhere, covering every subject from PR, marketing through to technology (Techcrunch is still a big favourite of mine)– it was an exciting time and blogging influencers popped up all over the place.

Blogging 28

Blogging Marketing Web Twitter 28

Cision

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Bob Evans (@bobevansIT) October 11, 2017. Bob’s note is a good reminder that despite much advancement in data, technology, and guidance on best practices companies like Cision have introduced to help on this issue, we’ve still got a long way to go. We show what they cover, what they write about and what they care about.

Media 149

Media Pitching Data Technology 149

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. OnePitch is a new startup in PR tech that has been running a free beta program since September 2017.

Marketing 63

Marketing Pitching Corporate Tools 63

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 31, 2017

In fact, some 80% of respondents say they are doing content marketing according to 2017 survey data. For example, if you publish useful and relevant content for a financial technology company, three times a week, you earn the right to publish a story , about a new financial analytics product your company just launched.

Engineering 62

Engineering Content Marketing Marketing Analytics 62

Cision

APRIL 18, 2016

This appears to require a set-up from Page settings although as of this writing Facebook hasn’t released documentation on the feature. As far as content goes, this is a differentiating feature although it remains to be seen how cost prohibitive this technology is. Test it out by writing to m.me/cisionglobal Shared Media.

Facebook 0

Facebook Mobile Analytics Advertising 0

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 24, 2019

I review a lot of marketing studies and surveys – and write about the one I think will be helpful for readers. How long does it take to write the average blog post? 3 hours and 57 minutes; 38% of bloggers report it takes more than 4 hours to write a post; and 19% say it takes six or more hours. Read more: What is PR?

Marketing 78

Marketing Publicity Survey Study 78

Cision

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Ah, the “boring press release” — we’ve all read them, and most of us are guilty of writing one. According to HubSpot’s 2017 State of Inbound, the top challenge marketing faces is generating more traffic and leads. The influx of technology and the data it yields makes everyone a researcher. Surveys & Research.

Infographics 235

Infographics Case Study Content Marketing Video 235

Beyond PR

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Ah, the “boring press release” — we’ve all read them, and most of us are guilty of writing one. According to HubSpot’s 2017 State of Inbound, the top challenge marketing faces is generating more traffic and leads. The influx of technology and the data it yields makes everyone a researcher. Surveys & Research.

Infographics 72

Infographics Case Study Video Survey 72

Sword and the Script

MAY 5, 2020

There just wasn’t (and still isn’t) much coverage about the PR technology community, and so about a year ago , I started summing up the vendor announcements on the first Tuesday of every month. Here’s the list of PR technology companies I’m watching. This month happens to be the one-year anniversary for the PR Tech Sum.

Pitching 84

Pitching Survey System Technology 84