Flack's Revenge

JANUARY 10, 2019

I also share my views (not necessarily the agency’s ) and pose additional questions. 10 Social Media Strategies for Corporate Communication in 2019 ( Maximize Social Business). The post How to Social in 2019: Experts Share their Views appeared first on.

How To 159

How To Facebook Social Media Advertising 159

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 31, 2019

There were 62 posts published on this blog in 2019. If you’ve been a reader in 2019, thank you! 1) What do Public Relations Salary Ranges Look Like in 2019? The 2019 JOTW Communications Survey | Trends in Corporate Communications and Public Relations from Frank Strong. 6) How Long Should a Blog Post be in 2019?

Blogging 80

Blogging Publicity Marketing Survey 80

5W PR

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Storytelling is everything in the contemporary branding world, and many businesses are beginning to look to evolving technologies to stay ahead of the game. Of course you have: the game took the world by storm in 2016, and opened the eyes of marketers everywhere to the potential of this technology. Virtual Reality (VR).

Technology 88

Technology Storytelling Consumer Brand 88

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 13, 2019

Once upon a time, brands and agencies relied on human analysts to identify brand mentions and extract insights on their campaigns. Example of video recognition technology. Sentiment analysis technology used to have a bad rep in the PR industry because guess what? Cauliflower Shane (@KingDomeGnome) April 9, 2019.

Training 399

Training Video Analysis Data 399

PR 20/20

MAY 8, 2019

Technology will get smarter , intelligently automating traditionally human-powered activities while adding layers of complexity to your martech stack. As HubSpot’s first agency partner back in 2008 , we’ve built our firm on the back of automation and have witnessed it transform the industry over the last decade. Are you ready?

Agency 84

Agency Enterprise Technology Analytics 84

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. Brands don’t need to be purchasing more technology–they need to be purchasing less. Especially (sadly) on the agency side.

Technology 84

Technology Social Media Tools Trends 84

Agility PR Solutions

MAY 7, 2019

New research from tech PR agency ARPR reveals the impact of press activities on the lead generation process—revealing that media coverage is an indispensable sales enablement tool for sales teams.

Media 158

Media Media Relations Study Technology 158

Critical Mention

APRIL 17, 2019

To help you create your social media marketing strategy, we have 15 of the top social media trends you need to follow in 2019! For this reason, a lot of businesses started hiring professional writers or writing agencies to craft unique content strategies and deliver compelling social media posts. Transparency. Personalization.

Social Media 61

Social Media Trends Media Instagram 61

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2019

It found as the Wall Street Journal reported , “Advertisers with in-house agencies increased to 64% of the survey’s respondents from 42% a decade ago, according to the study.” (By So, what does this in-housing trend mean for PR agencies? I’d like to believe, PR agencies that specialized in crisis communications can identify here.

Agency 92

Agency Trends Marketing Survey 92

Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2019

It’s critical to keep up with the latest trends, technologies, and methodologies so that your company doesn’t miss opportunities and get left behind. . Our post last year on the 10 Best PR and Marketing Conferences to Attend in 2019 was a huge hit, so we’ve added even more insight to bring you 15 of our best conference recommendations.

Conference 329

Conference Marketing Case Study Measurement 329

Stephen Waddington

JULY 28, 2020

Cision has spent more than $1bn on the acquisitions of Visible Technologies (2014), Vocus (2014), Gorkana (2016), PRNewswire (2015), Prime Research (2017), Falcon.io (2019) and Trendkite (2019). Cision, Meltwater and Kantar are aimed at the enterprise agency and in-house market and are expensive.

Tools 135

Tools Software Enterprise Measurement 135

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

I started PR 20/20 in November 2005 out of a spare bedroom in my Cleveland home with a $25,000 loan and a belief that there was a better way to build an agency. Fueled by a mix of youthful exuberance, adrenaline and caffeine, I set out to redefine the marketing agency model with a focus on standardized services and value-based pricing.

Financial 98

Financial Conference Agency Resources 98

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Traffic & Conversion Summit 2020 will feature seven tracks including: big ideas, agencies only, digital retailers, digital advertisers, content marketers, conversational marketers and growth hackers. This is a good fit if you’re looking to master content technology and strategy in 2020. Build a Better Agency Summit.

Conference 97

Conference Marketing Case Study Content Marketing 97

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Symphony Technology Group acquired four of PR tech companies including Onclusive, PRgloo, and, later , Critical Mention – and folded them all under the Onclusive brand. Agencies are cheap and don’t want to spend on tools that cut into margins. The operations, the technology and the cultures are rarely compatible.

Software 162

Software Marketing Leadership B2B 162

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 22, 2020

The Asia Pacific region contains many of the fastest-growing and lucrative business markets, especially for technology companies. Advancements like 5G, robotics, AI, and mobile technology infrastructure give it an edge. Beyond culture and language, technology trends are distinct in many APAC countries.

Mobile 156

Mobile Local Technology Trends 156

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. >>> Can your agency bring big ideas and execute? SocialChorus claims “50% year-over-year growth in both 2018 and 2019” and that growth “has accelerated in 2020.” But what’s older is still news.

Internal 147

Internal International Tools Software 147

Flack's Revenge

MAY 14, 2019

I’ve found that most just want great results, they’re not trying to milk an agency. Yes, it is according to 68% of PR professionals polled for the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey. Most great programs spring from an effective agency and client collaboration; they combine agency savvy, ideas, and relationships with client ammo.

Survey 195

Survey Journalism Agency Data 195

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

And now, here’s this month’s PR technology summary…. Edelman will be the first agency to cross-reference earned audiences with Cision’s 925+ million influencer profiles for targeted ongoing engagement. 4) Revenue inches up, profit slides: Cision Q2 2019 earnings. 1) Israeli vendor builds CRM tool for PR. million; and.

Analytics 67

Analytics Report Technology Pitching 67

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 31, 2022

If our goal is to create a collaborative environment whereby brands, agencies, publishers, and data partners can ultimately reach consumers with positive ad experiences, why have we made it so complicated? . That day, as I frantically attempted to keep up, I began to question the complexity of the industry I worked in. Or Google Topics.

Privacy 182

Privacy Advertising Advertising Google 182

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. That’s about 24 more than were published in 2019. The tech briefings, where I provide a close look at a PR technology tool, really seemed to resonate. Eight-six posts were published on this site in the last 12 months.

SEO 100

SEO Software Resources Newspapers 100

PRSay

AUGUST 6, 2019

On the professional sports front, the National Hockey League also skated their way into an incubator of Gen Zers in early 2019. I have even witnessed at least one agency who has taken this approach. Brands should prioritize events and experiences, especially pop-up interactions, if they are looking to engage Gen Zers.”.

Television 158

Television Instagram Consumer Newspapers 158

NewsWhip

DECEMBER 19, 2019

As we close out 2019, we wanted to take a look at what trends are going to be a focus for content strategists in 2020. Through our work with agencies, brands, and news organizations, we’ve identified five key things that will help lay the groundwork for a great year. Embrace new technologies.

Strategy 103

Strategy Trends Storytelling Journalism 103

Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The audited data from the virtual CES2021 show offered a number of data points that may be helpful to the automotive and mobility technology companies who plan to leverage PR at CES2022. You might also be interested in: Five Things Auto Suppliers and Vehicle Technology Providers Need to Do Now for A Successful CES.

Data 75

Data Automotive Transportation Mobile 75

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Not every tech PR agency is familiar with the ad tech category, but it keeps growing in size and significance. As an industry, ad tech saw considerable change in 2019. The issues drove headlines more broadly, across business and top-tier technology media. The opportunities are expanding. SPO is the new ad tech buzzword.

Privacy 156

Privacy Advertising Advertising Data 156

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

At a high level that means going beyond technology to talk more about utility and benefits. Please join me, and Chris Nicholas in a No CMO webinar, on Oct 2, 2019 02:00 PM in Eastern Time ( US and Canada). Click here to register.

Community 120

Community Technology Tools Social Media 120

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 148

Company Tools Technology Software 148

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

I started PR 20/20 in November 2005 out of a spare bedroom in my Cleveland home with a $25,000 loan and a belief that there was a better way to build an agency. Fueled by a mix of youthful exuberance, adrenaline and caffeine, I set out to redefine the marketing agency model with a focus on standardized services and value-based pricing.

Financial 52

Financial Conference Agency Resources 52

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

million people will watch the game – up about 3% from 2019; 91 commercials were broadcast during the Super Bowl in 2019 (SB 53) which is more than the 86 ads that ran in 2018, but still below the 102 commercials in 2017; In total, ads that ran in 2019 accounted for about 49.5 Some of the key statistics include: An estimated 193.8

Sports 111

Sports Advertising Advertising Survey 111

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

This slight may seem trivial compared to real life and death situations, but PR is my livelihood, and puts bread on the table for my family and 275K other people in the industry across the US, according to the BLS (2019 numbers; expected to grow by 7% annually through 2029, more on average than other professions). The appetite is there.

Writing 177

Writing Pitching Report Industry 177

PR in High Definition

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Firefly Communications Group is poised for an excellent 2019, following a series of client wins which helped increased its revenue by 18% in the last quarter of 2018. The London, Paris and Munich offices all secured a number of client wins last quarter with a range of technology-based companies. Client wins across all offices.

Groups 59

Groups Communications Retail Travel 59

Wadds Inc.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

But as no communicator can be on red alert all the time – as Hartley, founder of crisis training agency Polpeo, points out – being able to tell a short-lived social media controversy from a major real-world business risk is essential. No-one should be surprised that “perma-crisis” was declared Oxford English Dictionary word of the year 2022.

Crisis 98

Crisis Communications Crisis Management Analysis 98

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. More than half (54%) of respondents think more work will be shipped to outside agencies to help relieve the pressure. Blog: What is PR?

Survey 118

Survey Communications Ethics Measurement 118

PR 20/20

JANUARY 31, 2019

agenda is now live featuring 40+ sessions and 60+ speakers over three days, July 16 - 18, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. Karen Hao, AI Reporter, MIT Technology Review. How to Future-Proof Your Marketing Firm’s Operations, Talent and Services , panel moderated by Drew McLellan, Founder, Agency Management Institute. Is This AI?

Conference 77

Conference Case Study Marketing Analytics 77

Stephen Waddington

MAY 19, 2020

Construction, engineering and manufacturing closed down, but technology and infrastructure are booming. The freelance PR market shut down in the first week of April as agencies and in-house teams reacted to the markets they serve and cut costs. Since that point, the health of the business-to-business market has been mixed.

Crisis 151

Crisis Government Energy Community 151

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). And with that, here’s a go at the first PR Tech Sum….

Industry 85

Industry Media Technology Employee 85

5W PR

APRIL 23, 2020

The agency said there were more than 3.6 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. When asked which retail technology consumers were most interested in using, 71% voted for a cashierless experience.

Consumer 97

Consumer Survey Retail Software 97

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

PR agencies, you’re running for re-election. So whether the PR is handled in-house or with an agency, it’s a good time to demonstrate its value. For some sectors, like consumer technology, Christmas actually starts in July, when media holiday gift guides are planned and retailers are finalizing plans for the giving season.

Retail 136

Retail Creativity Leadership Agency 136