Stephen Waddington

JULY 1, 2021

The case for Corporate Digital Responsibility CDR is a broad set of responsibilities related to the application and management of data and digital technologies that has emerged as a critical risk issue for boards in light of high-profile failures in data and digital governance, regulatory issues and data breaches.

Corporate 141

Corporate Report Privacy Government 141

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 6, 2020

2019 was a landmark year for those who work in cybersecurity PR, and not in a good way. Today, every company is a technology company. However, as IoT capabilities and connectivity have evolved, so have the vulnerabilities that put consumers at risk. A varied threat landscape has driven extensive cybersec media coverage.

Trends 156

Trends Healthcare Government Leadership 156

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. This month was no exception, and perhaps because many of the launches were timed with annual PRSA International Conference which wrapped up recently. What sort of data? GTCR and Cision made $2.25

Internal 63

Internal International Data Media 63

Shift Communications

AUGUST 22, 2018

I am currently in graduate school in Boston, anticipating graduating in May 2019 (fingers crossed!). I was used to the consumer side of PR, but here I am learning about B2B Tech PR and Marketing Technology…What?! These two areas are piquing my interest and offer challenges that you don’t see with consumer PR.

Internal 68

Internal International Transportation B2B 68

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. A year later, CES2021 reported 46% of its audience was international, with visitors from 167 countries, regions and territories in virtual attendance.

Data 75

Data Automotive Transportation Mobile 75

Landis PR

OCTOBER 11, 2021

There are many tactics to utilize – as Landis Communications did with its client, Velodyne Lidar, and the World Safety Summit on Autonomous Technology in 2019. As speakers and panels were confirmed, we distributed press releases to national, international and trade media.

Local 98

Local Newspapers Sports Video 98

Landis PR

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

CES (Consumer Electronics Show), the world’s biggest trade show, is making a heady comeback, complete with giant exhibit floors and all the glitz and glamour that Las Vegas can muster. Fewer international attendees. You can’t hop in your DeLorean and fire up the flux capacitator to make business the same as it was in 2019.

Trade Shows 52

Trade Shows Automotive Travel Mobile 52

Sword and the Script

JUNE 7, 2022

Scale to compete with incumbents; Prowly adds media monitoring; Cision releases internal DE&I report; World’s First-Ever NFT Press Release. The company “ proactively” severed a relationship with Cision in 2019 after enhancing its capabilities. Cision releases internal DE&I report. Third largest in the U.S.

Software 85

Software Internal International Pitching 85

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Here’s the monthly PR Tech Sum rounding news and links from the world of PR technology. Users can track direct and indirect brand mentions, hashtags, influencers and keywords, keep tabs on competitors and industry trends, gather key consumer insights, and discover the most relevant and engaging influencers.”. Is this a rebrand?

Software 154

Software Tools Print Technology 154

PRSay

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Cision is a proud sponsor of the PRSA 2019 International Conference in San Diego on Oct. The key is determining not only who your target audience finds influential, but also how much of that content they’re actually consuming. Are you looking to track your earned media in a way that’s easier and more efficient?

Media 102

Media Storytelling System Technology 102

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In an era where consumers are increasingly sceptical of advertising and corporate speak, PR offers a more authentic and credible way to communicate with the public. Improve internal communications. You cannot “do marketing” towards these groups; their informational needs differ from those of potential consumers.

Publicity 52

Publicity Public Affairs Journalism Corporate 52

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 27, 2019

Community teaching and newsjacking tools, Edelman on trust, putting the paid in PESO, a how-to book for 2019, Amazon data driven brands, Instagram marketing offline, and more. Community based learning and the application of technology in learning were strong themes. There are powerful insights for internal and corporate communication.

Handbook 60

Handbook Instagram Government Community 60

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 5, 2021

For the last couple years, I’ve been curating news from the PR technology community into a monthly summary I call the PR Tech Sum. The company took in just shy of $40 million in revenue for the year ending 2019 – with a loss of $6 million according to PitchBook , which does the conversion math automatically. Welcome to 2021!

Pitching 150

Pitching YouTube Community Company 150

wiredPRworks

APRIL 13, 2022

With tight regulations and even tighter internal compliance guidelines, there’s no free and easy posting. Bank, Capital One and TD Bank discover ways to motivate consumers to act. Chris serves on the AMA Chicago Board of Directors, as Director of Sponsorship since 2019 and is the chapter’s next President-Elect.

Financial 52

Financial Social Media Banking Media 52

NewsWhip

MAY 25, 2021

M Live combines the worlds of data and creative, and their efforts have enabled Marriott to attract and engage consumers around the globe. . Aynat: In 2017, M Live was still a fairly new addition to Marriott International. How do you balance the use of all these insights and technology throughout this process?

Travel 109

Travel Data Industry Hotels 109

PRSay

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Shaw, corporate vice president of communications at Microsoft, during the lunchtime keynote session Monday at the 2019 PRSA International Conference in San Diego. How are they consumed and by who? Understand the role we play in the world, and technology, asking questions and seeking the truth.”. Synthesize the complex.

Conference 113

Conference Communications Storytelling Social Media 113

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Early September is an excellent time for a review to date, as part of a check-in meeting with the client (whether internal or external.) 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

Sword and the Script

MAY 4, 2021

In March, Meltwater acquired Linkfluence, a French company for that uses artificial intelligence to mine social media for consumer insights, for $59 million. TVEyes launched podcast monitoring in the fall of 2019 , quickly became a white label partner to Meltwater, Burrelles, Cision and Muck Rack, and today monitors 25,000 podcasts.

Tools 100

Tools Survey Pitching Analytics 100

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

In 2019 it has published papers on disinformation and influencer marketing. Vuelio named this blog the best PR and communications blog in 2019. The report provides an international perspective on the challenges facing the PR business. It was published by Leeds Beckett University at the Euprera Congress 2019.

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 6, 2023

One thing is certain, this giant step in the technological revolution is here to stay and only growing more extensive and impactful daily. To the average consumer, AI likely snuck up like a mysterious, unknown entity. Content Creation and Curation: AI technologies can assist marketers in creating and curating content.

Communications 40

Communications Marketing Technology Data 40

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Regardless of whether marketers embrace AI, it is accelerating change in the industry: Consumers demand greater personalization, and want to control data and privacy. Technology will get smarter, intelligently automating traditionally human-powered activities while adding layers of complexity. Career paths will evolve.

Case Study 92

Case Study Study Brand Branding 92

Contently - Strategy

MAY 8, 2019

Technology has played a huge role in the growth of content marketing by simplifying communication, automating tasks, and collecting data. But after talking to marketing executives over the last few years, I realized it can still do much more to influence internal audiences. The kind of person who wants to sell ice to an eskimo.

Content Marketing 92

Content Marketing Marketing Case Study Education 92

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 28, 2020

If you spend a lot of time in these systems, a little thing like clicking around becomes tedious and time-consuming. Notified says some customers use this for internal communications too. Notified was acquired by West Corporation in April 2019 for an undisclosed sum in April 2019. 8) History and backstory.

Software 115

Software Tools Publicity System 115

Sword and the Script

JUNE 3, 2020

The application in crisis communications is interesting because in the face of negative news coverage the internal debate tends to be two-fold: a) should we respond and b) if so, how? in 2019, reaching a record $4.5 billion ,” according to a new report from Burton-Taylor International Consulting.

Product Launch 95

Product Launch Survey Banking Pharmaceuticals 95

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

When you invite internal and external subject matter experts to contribute to your content marketing program, it’s important to have guidelines for them to follow. Our audience is diverse, ranging from communications, PR and marketing professionals to technology professionals of all types. Video Guide. What does this mean?

How To 177

How To Guidelines Content Marketing Video 177

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

For example, the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey posed this question to 223 PR and communications pros…and we received a wide variety of answers from respondents. 10) “Write and create content for internal and external audiences about my company.”. Some of this variety stems from the organizational chart. 8) “Consult, coach, teach.”.

Employee 148

Employee Print Writing Survey 148

PR 20/20

JUNE 25, 2019

Technology and data have supercharged consumer expectations for a personalized, connected experience. And 67% have switched vendors for a more consumer-like experience. But technology isn’t the whole story. 43% of global consumers said they are willing to spend more for a product or service that supports a cause.

Marketing 52

Marketing Storytelling Technology Community 52

Communications Conversations

JULY 19, 2018

Smart folks who love social and have a knack for working across functions and connecting those dots internally for a more seamless and personal customer experience are extremely valuable. And what should brands have their eyes on as we head into 2019? And, what attracts you to B2B vs. more consumer-focused brands?

Social Media 60

Social Media Media B2B Content Marketing 60

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. Internal comms takes center comms stage in hybrid work. There is no order of merit, these predictions are listed by the order in which they were received.

Marketing 189

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 189

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Authentic storytelling continued to excel “For PR, authentic storytelling will continue to excel as consumers seek honest, genuine experiences and solutions. The prevalence of AI will increase but best, consumers and journalists will come to expect it, along the lines of having eco-friendly packaging.

Writing 192

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 192

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

The consumer privacy battle will rage on, and marketers will be affected by new data privacy regulations. As consumers get savvier about how their data is being collected and used, their demand will grow deeper for transparency and protection. Note: Talkwalker is one of the companies I track for my writings on PR technology.

Marketing 100

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 100

Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2023

And that includes the vehicle technology and advanced mobility segment of the annual show. In fact, longtime auto journalist and analyst John McElroy calls CES the world’s best auto technology show. All that said, CES 2024 promises to be an exciting showcase opportunity for the vehicle technology and mobility space.

Automotive 87

Automotive Mobile Software Technology 87

Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2020

Answered: unsure , brands should take a stand) Interestingly, the results mirror a 2018 survey that asked consumers if they wanted brands to take a stand on politics. >>> The in-housing trend appears to have slowed; just 30% of respondents say they’ve observed more work going in-house compared with 47% in 2019.

Survey 119

Survey Measurement Public Affairs Storytelling 119

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Event dropped from a roughly $16 billion market in 2019 to about $6 billion in 2020, according to a study reviewed by Marketing Charts. in 2019, reaching a record $4.5 billion ,” according to a new report from Burton-Taylor International Consulting. B2B prospects consume 11 or more pieces of vendor content.

Survey 176

Survey Marketing B2B Study 176

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 22, 2019

He began learning all he could about websites and interactive tools – and eventually landed a job at a technology start-up. He is Greg Kihlström and his latest book is The Agile Brand: Creating authentic relationships between companies and consumers. He’s my guest on the first Off Script Q&A of 2019.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Banking Consumer 78

Stern + Associates

JANUARY 6, 2022

As you make decisions around leadership, company culture , technology and innovation for 2021 and beyond, be sure to keep these recognized experts in mind. MIT marketing strategist Renee Richardson Gosline teaches leaders in every sector how to leverage AI to build authentic connections with a wide range of consumers. Smart apps.

Leadership 62

Leadership Policies Engineering Technology 62

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Nearly three-quarters (72%) of B2B buyers say they consume three or more pieces of content before engaging a salesperson, according to a survey by Demand Gen Report. Consulting firm Burton-Taylor International published a report finding annual spending on PR “media intelligence solutions” grew 14.7% to approximately $5.5

B2B 116

B2B Marketing Survey Software 116