Sword and the Script

APRIL 23, 2019

Three question areas in particular – about goals, issues and technology – stood out to me. For example, a study conducted by Edelman in 2018 found “nearly two-thirds (64 percent) of consumers around the world now buy on belief, a remarkable increase of 13 points since 2017.”. 3) PR Technology is about Customer Experience.

Technology 128

Technology Study Communications Survey 128

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

As we close in on the year’s end, I looked back over these marketing and PR statistics in an effort to surface those points that in some way, shape or form, help to summarize 2018 as a year. As a vertical, technology companies invest 9.7% 13) Storytelling the hottest trend in PR in 2018. of revenue in marketing, compared with 7.9%

Survey 104

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 104

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. million in a Series C venture funding round in May 2018, according to Crunchbase. SocialChorus claims “50% year-over-year growth in both 2018 and 2019” and that growth “has accelerated in 2020.” Or thereabouts.

Internal 147

Internal International Tools Software 147

Communications Conversations

JULY 26, 2018

I’ve seen a number of articles recently that have focused on a growing–and increasingly troublesome–trend in our industry: Our complete over-reliance on tools and technology. This includes everything from management tools like Spredfast and Sprinklr to analytics tools to employee social advocacy tools.

Technology 84

Technology Social Media Tools Trends 84

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

Conducted in February 2018, the online survey solicited the thoughts and opinions of 5,500 JOTW newsletter subscribers, mainly consisting of senior in-house and corporate communications professionals across a variety of industries. The full 2018 JOTW Communications Survey can be viewed in its entirety here. A Final Question.

Survey 74

Survey Industry Communications Corporate 74

PRSay

JULY 22, 2021

Until March 2020, working from home was, for most employers, an idea that raised many concerns — especially regarding cybersecurity, employee productivity and accessibility. As a business owner whose team has operated on a hybrid-work schedule since 2018, I know firsthand that the model demands trust and discipline.

Employee 148

Employee Exercises Study Meeting 148

PRSay

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Given that apparent lack of ethics — and the fact that Japanese companies are largely staffed with life-long employees, making it very difficult to bring in new blood and facilitate change — observers might have expected Nissan to simply cut its ties with Mitsubishi. Mitsubishi’s history of scandals suggested an unethical corporate culture.

Ethics 261

Ethics Automotive Technology Conference 261

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 29, 2021

Research and Development tax relief for small and medium-sized enterprises applies to enterprises with less than 500 employees and turnover under €100m or a balance sheet total under €86m. These include employees, subcontractors (up to 65%), software and consumable items. Companies can claim relief across a range of costs.

Agency 171

Agency Enterprise Software Financial 171

Stern + Associates

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Digital transformation has become much more than simply upgrading software and building a new skill set; it’s now a required state of mind , says Paul Leonardi , award-winning University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) professor and Technology Management department chair. Technology is Only Half the Equation; The Other Half is People.

Technology 62

Technology Employee Software Groups 62

PRSay

JANUARY 29, 2019

18 talk to PRSA Dallas , the company’s head of global employee communications tackled a recurring challenge in today’s information-heavy world: how to keep your audience invested and interested in your work. When Graham joined Amazon Web Services in 2016, there were 10,000 employees. During a Jan.

Tourism 150

Tourism Employee Web Travel 150

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

We have developed the first technology platform for measuring and optimizing the true ROI of Communications and PR efforts. Learn our technology stack (Salesforce, Google, Salesloft, DiscoverOrg, and more) to become more effective and efficient at your job. Beneficial experience: data services, SaaS, or marketing technology.

Software 150

Software Analytics Data Technology 150

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2021

That’s according to the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey – by Ned’s Job of the Week , an email newsletter and Sword and the Script Media, a PR and marketing consultancy for B2B technology. Communications technology. 2018 JOTW Communications Survey. Presentation: The 2018 JOTW Communications Survey.

Survey 120

Survey Communications Ethics Measurement 120

Beyond PR

JANUARY 4, 2018

With a new year around the corner, communications professionals are gearing up to get their plans ready to conquer the world in 2018. There are so many platforms, tools, and strategies that an employee needs to be familiar with, and you may struggle to find anyone who’s suitable for the job. The solution? About Nick Bell.

Measurement 75

Measurement Tools Journalism Content Marketing 75

Stern + Associates

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

As we navigate various transitions over the coming months and years, leaders are likely to see employees struggle with anxiety, depression, burnout and trauma. When organizations invest in mental health, it’s better for employees and better for business. Make It Fearless. Fostering Psychological Safety in the Workplace.

Employee 62

Employee Leadership Exercises Mobile 62

PR in High Definition

DECEMBER 13, 2017

So, here are four more seemingly-ludicrous trends that will be quite normal activity by 2027, and how these trends can these be woven into your 2018 campaign. Uber came under fire after an employee blog went viral, detailing a culture of sexism. (Yes please. I want this now). Siri, it’s over. I’ve married Alexa.

Trends 59

Trends How To Retail Google 59

The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

The content you should be creating 2018 plans are underway and creatives are about to be brought to life. When I left comms agency work for PR technology I felt I had to unlearn many of the techniques I’d built up over 13 years. Could there be a future standard for article strength? What do you guys think?

Tools 136

Tools Publicity SEO Measurement 136

Landis PR

APRIL 29, 2024

The blog covers Finland’s history of innovation and current investment opportunities, particularly in sectors like bio & circular economy and sustainable technology. It has held this title since 2018 in the World Happiness Report. For the original blog, please visit here. For the original blog, please visit here.

Radio 59

Radio Pinterest Television Government 59

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Modern marketing is constantly shifting, and the folks that are part of your marketing team need to be masters in all things technology, best practices, and trends. Or your team risks high employee turnover. Technology. What are the core components of our existing marketing technology stack? Email specialist.

Marketing 52

Marketing Technology Internal International 52

Stern + Associates

JULY 25, 2023

As a leader, he explains how organizations that encourage employees from across the hierarchy to communicate freely, challenge leadership when needed , and build bonds of trust and cooperation fare better during economic uncertainty and throughout digital transformation initiatives. “I

Communications 62

Communications Retail Sports Leadership 62

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 7, 2021

At the ripe old age of 3 or 4, her experience with technology up until that point was all based on touch interfaces like a phone or “pad” in her words. Here’s the monthly PR Tech Sum rounding news and links from the world of PR technology. was established in 2018” and focuses on an aspect within AI called “reasoning.”

Software 85

Software Publicity Technology Data 85

Inbound PR

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

I've just finished reading the 2018-2019 State of Digital Transformation report which clearly illustrates how disruptive technologies continue to impact organisations and markets and how digital transformation as responsibility is moving beyond IT and is maturing into an enterprise-wide movement but there's still a lot of work to be done.

Enterprise 54

Enterprise Technology Employee Report 54

Critical Mention

APRIL 17, 2019

With the data privacy scandal that rocked Facebook in 2018, transparency became a critical social media trend this year. Employee advocacy. We all know the potential of influencer marketing, but another effective tactic is to turn your employees into brand advocates. This new technology enables 24/7 availability.

Social Media 156

Social Media Trends Media Instagram 156

Stephen Waddington

AUGUST 13, 2019

Ethics, employee engagement and wider stakeholder management are the three pillars of the CBI’s report AI: Ethics into practice. In 2018 AI companies raised almost twice the investment of counterparts in France and Germany. The Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation provides independent, expert advice on AI and data-driven technologies.

Internal 84

Internal International Ethics Communications 84

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Of those, 84% say they outsource content creation; distribution, technology, strategy and measurement were distant followers. It’s higher in large companies (5), defined as 1000+ employees, and lower in small companies (3), defined as 1-99 employees. B2B content marketers serve an average of four audiences.

Content Marketing 137

Content Marketing Study Blogging Marketing 137

Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

This month’s roundup of PR technology news is a two-fer: there’s two months’ worth of news here. The pricing is based on the number of categories you subscribe to receive – i.e. technology, health care, etc. Vuelio is an all-in-one PR software tool based in the UK and acquired ResponseSource in 2018 for £5.5 PR tech mentions.

Pitching 89

Pitching Report Software Survey 89

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Here’s the monthly PR Tech Sum rounding news and links from the world of PR technology. Now it’s announcing this: SocialChorus and Dynamic Signal have combined to create Firstup, a new company built to reimagine employee connection through transformative workforce communications. Minor notes from the world of PR technology.

Software 154

Software Tools Print Technology 154

Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

A growing third party technology market has developed alongside social media platforms and internet publishers to address the opportunity to turn content and conversation into competitive intelligence, trends analysis and brand insight. But organisations aren’t yet using social intelligence as a strategic tool.

Web 68

Web Social Media Tools Enterprise 68

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Against the backdrop of an ever-faster news cycle, 2018 has featured brands and personalities who seized unexpected opportunities to generate positive PR. By the same token, 2018 has brought public disasters for others. Which stories captivated us in 2018, and who came out where? In 2018, past misdeeds caught up with Facebook.

Banking 257

Banking Facebook Reputation Crisis 257

Sword and the Script

APRIL 30, 2019

There isn’t a whole lot of coverage about PR technology. Vocus owned or acquired brands like PRWeb, Help A Reporter Out (HARO), iContact, and several lesser-known social media technologies. c) PR Tech Reviews based on my review of the technology (1-2 per year). 2) SocialChorus adds new employee comms products.

Industry 86

Industry Media Technology Employee 86

Sword and the Script

MARCH 2, 2021

The first reason is to acquire a new piece of technology. And it’s top of mind this month because the largest PR technology vendor is back to doing acquisitions. It leads this edition of the PR Tech Sum – a monthly roundup of all the news from the PR technology market. The second reason is to acquire customers. Did you know?

Company 150

Company Tools Technology Software 150

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The PR technology space can be in some respects, divided into Davids and Goliaths. Here’s one more: Vocus was one of the earliest technology companies in the PR tech space. It claims it saw “75% year-over-year revenue growth in 2021, and more than 300% revenue growth over the three-year period from 2018-2021.”. Quick takes.

Technology 81

Technology Company Analytics Writing 81

PRSay

AUGUST 6, 2019

Target was the first brand in 2018 to create a Gen Z incubator comprised of teens and college students by investing in Gen Z entrepreneurs across music, fashion and pop culture. Once a week, they have a dedicated group of college-age Gen Zers visit their firm and share the latest trends and insights with agency employees.

Television 158

Television Instagram Consumer Newspapers 158

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Good public relations can be an essential way for a brand to stand out from the pack, especially in the B2B/ technology sector. The tech space is a crowded category with more startups entering every day, so in order to compete, companies must differentiate their product or service. There are some PR tactics that can help.

Brand 196

Brand Branding Reddit B2B 196

Sword and the Script

MAY 28, 2019

Technology companies opposing (or supporting) the repeal of net neutrality, or an outdoor great marker supporting the environment are straightforward business cases for taking a position. For example, most brands think instinctively about the customers and potential for loss of sales, but employees matter too.

Survey 126

Survey Brand Branding Analysis 126

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

” As a side note, Marlin also owns a majority stake in Talkwalker which it acquired in 2018. The company sells services and was using proprietary technology to assist in the delivery of those services. said it had launched a Global Alliance Program to provide its technology to partners. The company raised $6.2

Software 78

Software Case Study Technology Tools 78

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

It is firmly on the agenda of industry bodies and progressive organisations are talking steps to address it for employees. Good employers can support the mental health and wellbeing of employees through good management and a progressive workplace, but the organisation needs to deliver its commercial goals. What we do 5.

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

5W PR

APRIL 23, 2020

What will matter to many of them in the future is how the brand treated its employees during the pandemic. million in 2018 and predicted that nearly 139,000 positions would be eliminated because of self-service checkouts, online sales and other advances in technology. The agency said there were more than 3.6

Consumer 97

Consumer Survey Retail Software 97