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? This stuff is expensive.

Internal 63

Internal International Data Media 63

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 5, 2023

It last bought SocialChorus, perhaps one of the best-known internal comms platforms for $100 million in 2020. Last year, Symphony Technology Group acquired four PR tech companies including Onclusive, PRgloo, and, later , Critical Mention. LLMs are at the heart of generative AI technology. “With the buyout, Q4 Inc.

Software 132

Software Reddit Technology B2B 132

Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2020

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. That’s up from 68% in 2019 and 51% in 2018. PR measurement. PR technology. Media relations only gets harder. 75% of PR pros say media relations is getting harder.

Survey 119

Survey Measurement Public Affairs Storytelling 119

PRSay

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Mobile technology is transforming how businesses communicate. Grounded in these accomplishments, we build the PRSA 2017–2019 Strategic Plan, “Framework for the Future,” on a strong foundation, and focus on a more strategic future. This plan brings vision, intention and qualitative and quantitative measures to track our progress.

Privacy 60

Privacy Ethics Mobile Big Data 60

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. Making an effort to measure is half the battle. More than half (60%) of respondents say they measure their comms efforts “always” or often.”

Survey 120

Survey Communications Ethics Measurement 120

Wadds Inc.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The analysis of the role of technology and of influencers in particular, when bad stuff hits the fan, is worth the purchase price alone, as influencers become more and more crucial to public relations activities across sectors. In part two Hartley explores the unique nature of how crises can start and play out online.

Crisis 98

Crisis Communications Crisis Management Analysis 98

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

It’s not always easy for PR pros to reach their target audience in the highly competitive landscape of 2019. To keep pace, you’ll need to understand how to cater content to your brands, deliver a video to its target audience and measure performance to prove its value. These measurables go far beyond retweets and page views.

Storytelling 137

Storytelling Video Strategy Analytics 137

Sword and the Script

MAY 4, 2021

Klear CEO Eytan Avigdor says his product uses “algorithms and artificial intelligence to help customers identify relevant influencers, manage influencer relationships, and measure the impact of those relationships – something that Meltwater has done for traditional media relations for many years.”. Muck Rack enhances reporting .

Tools 100

Tools Survey Pitching Analytics 100

Sword and the Script

APRIL 27, 2019

Yes, it is according to 68% of PR professionals polled for the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey. 65% of journalists said audience metrics have changed the way they evaluate stories”; additionally, “43% of journalists globally reported their organization’s primary measure of success for their content is readership or viewers.”.

Survey 91

Survey Journalism Study Pitching 91

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 6, 2020

As I’ve done for the last couple of years, on the first Tuesday of the month, I summarize all of the news I’ve seen from the PR technology community. From the release : “As soon as a news story is published, advanced AI and machine learning technology evaluates the content and predicts if it will be highly shared across social media.

Software 176

Software SEO Company Tools 176

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

“You’ll leave with best practices and relevant case studies from real-world marketers thriving at the intersection of marketing, technology, and management.”. Programmed by Scott Brinker (you probably know him from his blog ChiefMartec.com ), the MarTech Conference takes a graduate-level look at marketing, technology and management topics.

Conference 97

Conference Marketing Case Study Content Marketing 97

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 86

Industry Media Technology Employee 86

Critical Mention

AUGUST 29, 2019

NEW YORK — Critical Mention, the leading earned media measurement and monitoring platform, today announced 10 consecutive months of record new bookings. FY 2019 Achievements. Already in 2019, Critical Mention has added new television and radio channels to its capture network across the globe.

Television 60

Television Radio Analytics Government 60

PRSay

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Cision is a proud sponsor of the PRSA 2019 International Conference in San Diego on Oct. Enter earned media management — the system we use to think about, track and measure earned media at Cision. Step 3: Measure. Are you looking to track your earned media in a way that’s easier and more efficient?

Media 102

Media Storytelling System Technology 102

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. In 2019 it has published papers on disinformation and influencer marketing. Vuelio named this blog the best PR and communications blog in 2019. PR is a social science. Broom, David M.

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

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. They have also proven crucial in measuring the efficacy of PR campaigns and customizing them.

Marketing 189

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 189

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

The PR team must continue to perform at a high level and generate measurable outcomes for the fourth quarter. 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.) A PR action plan needs direction, and if there’s been a summer lull, it ends now.

Retail 136

Retail Creativity Leadership Agency 136

Sword and the Script

APRIL 13, 2019

Similarly, we also are responsible for helping the CMO carry it out – to execute that strategy, iterate, measure and improve. For example, more companies are returning to “channel partners to go-to-market in 2019” after a dip of about two years. Full Report: The CMO Survey February 2019 (opens in PDF; also on SlideShare ).

Study 114

Study Survey Infographics B2B 114

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2020

Two respondents noted a split structure with internal communications reporting to HR, and external communications reporting through sales. The 2019 edition of the survey had similar findings with 38% of respondents saying they report to the CEO while 35% reported through marketing (click image for higher resolution). What about HR?

Report 118

Report Publicity Survey B2B 118

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 11, 2022

I don’t get too excited about private equity money in PR technology. Three in this case — and across international borders in a competitive market with a half-dozen incumbent vendors. And now on to the monthly PR Tech Sum rounding news and links from the world of PR technology. * * *. PE Firm Buys 3 PR Tech Vendors.

Reputation 85

Reputation Technology Tools Data 85

Sword and the Script

JUNE 3, 2020

The company strives to “measure the complete impact and value of the airtime” sponsors earn by sponsoring live events. 4) Cision tool measures the visibility of coverage If you earn coverage for your employer or client – can you tell how many people read that article? in 2019, reaching a record $4.5

Product Launch 95

Product Launch Survey Banking Pharmaceuticals 95

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 28, 2020

Notified calls these functions – listen, connect, publish amplify and measure. Measure is the dashboard and analytics. Notified says some customers use this for internal communications too. Notice in this example, its place is above the blog posts you might have published earlier: 6) Measure: dashboards and visualization.

Software 115

Software Tools Publicity System 115

Sword and the Script

JUNE 25, 2019

It can range from the technology tools marketing uses – to measures aimed at prevention and user education around the products sold. Another pitfall for small businesses to avoid is inconsistency with how they go to market, which generates confusion not only internally but also externally with buyers and partners.

Brand 107

Brand Branding Reputation Corporate 107

Sword and the Script

MARCH 3, 2020

The top news in PR tech this month includes: Artificial Intelligence updates for PR, Microsoft integrations for internal comms; podcast monitoring grows. This is your monthly summary of all the news out of the PR technology community. For reference, here’s a list of PR technology companies I’m watching. Give our services a try.

Pitching 78

Pitching Instagram Survey Data 78

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Efficient marketing execution and measurement. Yet, according to research conducted in 2019, 40% of small businesses still don’t have a website. 2020 accelerated the invasion, and in 2021, every technology in your marketing stack will be powered by AI on some level. Rethinking internal and external comms.

Marketing 168

Marketing Employee Content Marketing Training 168

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

We can measure the initial impacts of marketing and advertising efforts almost immediately, but that doesn’t mean we should. New LinkedIn research found that only 4% of digital marketers are measuring return on investment six months into a campaign or longer. Craig Dekshenieks | Aderant. 10) A pullback on PPC.

Marketing 100

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 100

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. Source: PR Measurement ). (Source: B2B Sales Cycles ). Separately, U.S.-based

Survey 176

Survey Marketing B2B Study 176

PR in High Definition

JULY 31, 2020

Fast forward 850 years… It is alleged that two members of eBay’s executive team sent or forwarded text messages in 2019 suggesting it was time to “take down” a newsletter editor and its publisher, a husband and wife team, and all because they had criticised eBay. All because Becket had criticised the King.

Reputation 62

Reputation Employee Film Internal 62

Sword and the Script

JULY 2, 2019

I call it the PR technology summary ( PR tech sum ) and here’s what I found over the last 30 days. The press release doesn’t spell out any specific technology initiatives, so it seems this is merely an agreement allowing each business to sell the others’ products. “Q4 Here we go…. The company has raised a total of $66.3

Trends 60

Trends Media Report Technology 60

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2019

Marketers have poured money into technologies that distribute content, but very little into technologies that help creative. This was buoyed by the rise of “legal operations” and was enabled through process reengineering and technology for improving collaboration, service delivery (including alternatives) and legal spend analytics.

Creativity 77

Creativity Study Survey Advertising 77

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

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. At Cision, we discuss earned media, identifying and building relationships with influencers, crafting campaigns and monitoring and measuring impact. What does this mean?

How To 177

How To Guidelines Content Marketing Video 177

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. In January 2019 Cision acquired two more companies – TrendKite and Falcon.io. Though figures for Falcon.io

Marketing 63

Marketing Pitching Corporate Tools 63

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 1, 2019

And now onward this month’s PR technology summary…. More specifically, a company representative for Onclusive said in an email, that the report will include these measures: “number of syndicated articles”; “number of follow-on articles”; “social media engagement”; “top influencer engagement”; “estimated reach”; and.

Pitching 61

Pitching Analysis Report Video 61

Communications Conversations

JULY 23, 2019

HOWEVER… If you take a closer look at the 2019 list, you quickly realize almost the entire list is made up of agency folks. Although he got his start in the agency world at Weber Shandwick, he quickly moved to the corporate side and joined transportation technology company PeopleNet—now Trimble Transportation — in 2015.

Transportation 122

Transportation Social Media Corporate Agency 122

Maxim Behar

JANUARY 18, 2023

Host : You mean the main inflation measure for this generation is their family? I have the feeling that the package of anti-inflationary measures that have been imposed have actually worked in the opposite direction and have increased inflation. All technology development is actually happening in Bulgaria. Bulgarian company!

Government 72

Government Education Course Ethics 72

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Some of the important things you can do with the newsroom include: Schedule the time you want a press release to be published; Embed social content or multimedia; Auto-post the announcement on your social channels when it is published; Integrate Google Analytics for measurement. You can also edit things easily.

Pitching 63

Pitching Analytics Enterprise System 63