Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The agency market is in flux as the economy reinflates. Agencies are facing the following opportunities. What’s your take on the industry and what are other agencies doing? The latest ONS data shows that the economy contracted by a fifth in the second quarter from April to June 2020. But there’s plenty of opportunity.

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Stephen Waddington

JUNE 29, 2021

Sophie Smith Agencies can claim a proportion of research and development investment costs against their Corporation Tax. This is likely to be most applicable to agencies in the creative and professional services sector. Projects must advance science or technology, overcome uncertainty, and overcome an issue in a professional field. “It

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Offleash

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

If Charles Dickens were writing “A Tale of Two Cities” in 2020, he might have changed “it was the best of times, it was the worst of times” to “it was the worst of times, no really, it was the worst of times.”. At Offleash, our technology clients depend on us to get their stories told and build their brands. By Joanna Kulesa.

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Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Powell Tate partners with organizations across sectors — global corporations, advocacy groups, nonprofits and foundations, coalitions, national trade associations and government agencies. Message: We are a progressive public relations agency, designed to reach a profoundly diverse global market. Finn Partners. FinnPartners. Take risks.

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 1, 2021

If you’ve ever evaluated PR agencies or communications technology providers, you have likely considered how their solutions compare to each other and how they fit your needs. Why technology ROI matters. But have you also looked at their potential Return on Investment, or ROI? Extending the ROI to other teams.

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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. The tech briefings, where I provide a close look at a PR technology tool, really seemed to resonate. 2020 Public Relations Salary Survey: How Much Money do PRs Pros Make? Good riddance 2020! Thank you for reading!

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PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

So as we plan for 2020, we take stock of the events we’d like to attend. To share the knowledge wealth, below is my list of the 20 coolest marketing events in 2020 (coming to a venue somewhere in the U.S.). Disclaimer: Some of our favorite events have yet to release their dates for 2020. March 1 - 3, 2020 | San Diego, CA.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 7, 2020

Managing customer relationships is a business process that’s virtually impossible to perform at scale without technology, even as the term CRM has become synonymous with the technology. Welcome to the second half of 2020! Here’s the summary of news – the monthly PR Tech Sum – from the world of the PR technology vendors. >>>

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PR in High Definition

AUGUST 24, 2020

For the comms world, 2020 plans have been redrafted, maybe redrafted again, some parts pushed back, some brought forward, no doubt some curve balls in there too. I’d like to follow with my thoughts on re-thinking ways of working and equipping your team and/or agency to finish 2020 on a high note, and face 2021 in a strong position.

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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. Katherine Ellis.

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5W PR

JANUARY 10, 2020

Here are the biggest consumer trends to look for in 2020 and some companies that are leading the charge: Purpose Driven Marketing. According to 5W’s 2020 Consumer Culture Report , 62% of millennial shoppers find it important to interact with a brand who makes it a point to give back. Emotional Experiences.

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5W PR

MARCH 26, 2020

Cannabis and CBD technology products have been on the rise in recent years, with many consumers using them daily thanks to CBD’s potential to provide medical and therapeutic benefits. To celebrate, we’re highlighting CBD technologies and products that are changing the industry, and the lives of consumers who use them.

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Konnect Agency

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Not only is it the last blog to close out our memorable 10 th year in business as a leading public relations agency , but it is the last blog of this decade in our Konnect Agency blogosphere. Our agency practice areas have expanded to include digital marketing , full social platform services, content creation, and so much more.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 9, 2021

Zach Cutler says he built a $1 million PR agency by age 28 and when he couldn’t find a PR software product for managing the work that he liked, he started developing one. ZC: I was growing my agency and once we reached about 15 people, I wanted to improve our workflow, data insights and accountability across the team and campaigns.

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Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

He published a paper called PR 2020 on behalf of the CIPR in 2011 that examined the future of PR. The PR 2020 project was based on interviews with PR practitioners throughout the UK and the outlook for the forthcoming decade. They are all issues that will occupy us all in 2020. Here are the headlines. Issues in practice 1.

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PR 20/20

JANUARY 14, 2021

Like, for example, a new start for your marketing technology (martech) stack. That’s why we decided to help you navigate the marketplace with our favorite martechs from 2020. Disclaimer: There are so many tools we loved in 2020, but these are just a few of our favorites. 10 Marketing Technologies We Can’t Live Without.

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Offleash

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

By Robin Bulanti and Julie Tangen Twenty years ago, Joanna Kulesa made her mark on Silicon Valley, launching a unique high tech PR agency model unbound by convention. Think of all the technology innovation we’ve witnessed over the past two decades. The year was 2003. Android, MySpace, and Tesla were founded.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 2, 2020

New York, NY, June 2, 2020 — Crenshaw Communications , a New York-based public relations agency specializing in technology, today announced the analysis of dozens of B2C brand email marketing communications sent during the COVID-19 pandemic between mid-March and mid-May. “And To learn more, visit [link]. .

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The total count of posts published is down from 86 in 2020. PR Agency Owner Started Making Homegrown PR Software; Today it’s a VC-backed Startup; Off Script No. Zach Cutler says he built a $1 million PR agency by age 28 and when he couldn’t find a PR software product for managing the work that he liked, he started developing one.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 22, 2019

To that end, I’ve poured over two surveys and re-visited a third to see what the wisdom the marketing crowds had to say about 2020 marketing budgets. but most CMOs (61%) expect “their budgets to rebound in 2020” according to The CMO Spend Survey by Gartner. The CMO Spend Survey by Gartner. Budgets fell modestly this year from 11.2%

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Sword and the Script

MAY 30, 2023

The tech analyst likens CMOs spending and utilization of martech to gambling with the marketing budget but the real culprit may well be short-term thinking in business CMOs are buying and implementing marketing technology (martech) that their marketing teams aren’t using. in 2020, the same year marketing bought a ton of martech.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I’ve been writing this monthly column about PR technology companies for nearly five years – and I’m still continuously reminded that while these companies make software for communicators, they are not typically communication experts. I believe the generative AI is based on OpenAI technology, which makes ChatGPT. Pitch podcasts by noon.

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Stephen Waddington

MARCH 24, 2021

The Council was launched in May 2020 to raise ethical standards in PR around the world. However, the growing confusion between digital PR and influencer marketing is leading PR agencies to move away from this ban at the risk of increasingly frequent ethical issues. Stéphane Billiet, PRCA Ethics Council Member and CEO, WE Agency 2.

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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.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

The year 2020 has been many things including a warp in the time-space continuum. 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? from a year earlier in Q2 2020 and up 9.3% Or thereabouts.

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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 event for the company’s public debut was held virtually, which was par for the course in 2020. Separately, Meltwater appointed John Box as the new CEO in November 2020. Welcome to 2021!

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 9, 2020

2020 is sure to be an innovative year for ad tech, thanks to CCPA and other industry happenings that are shaking up the status quo. Check out this list of 20 ad tech mavens as a starting point for your new follows in 2020. His current beat is breaking news, trends, and controversies affecting marketers, agencies, and platforms.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 27, 2020

One of the other statistics that stood out for me was around PR and social media : 71% of PR pros say Twitter and LinkedIn will both be equally important to communication strategies in 2020 ( see graphic ). About: The survey results were first published in mid-March 2020 – just a few days before the WHO declared the Coronavirus a pandemic.

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Shift Communications

MARCH 27, 2015

There are a few interrelated themes that have gotten a lot of play in technology press over the past few months. Against this backdrop, and with our HQ here in Massachusetts, the conversation that took place at the Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council in mid-March was of special interest. of the technology IPOs (6).

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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. A 2020 study from Growmotely, a company that matches organizations with remote workers, found that 97 percent of employees prefer not to return to the office full-time.

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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.

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Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 27, 2021

I’ve recently joined the Reuben Sinclair management team as a non executive director to help develop its PRogress network for agency founders and managers , and RS-Engage its outsourced talent offer. In April 2020 it dropped by four-fifths and picked up as restrictions eased during the summer. It’s tough for entry level Jobseekers.

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PRSay

JANUARY 22, 2021

Now that everyone is getting used to Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Meetings and other technologies, the ability to deliver engaging, interactive internal and external events and presentations will be elevated. Valerie Di Maria is principal at the10company , a strategic marketing and communications agency. Virtual virtuosos are the next wave.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

SEO vendor that dabbles in PR technology buys an audience and adds an influencer to their team. Semrush did the inverse: the SEO software company acquired the European PR software Prowly in 2020. That acquisition opened up the potential for a new technology competitor in PR – attacking from the flanks. Case in point?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Faces and Markets of PRGN is a new series of blog posts in 2024 that puts Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) member agencies and their markets in the spotlight. We are one of very few agencies to offer this service. However, there has been a decline in this number by about 70% in 2020.

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Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

That’s also true when they publish PDF reports that look like they were designed by a 10th grader in 1998, or post a video that a 10th grader in 2020 could tell you is about 10 minutes too long. It’s not something you can just outsource to agencies, which aren’t built for day-to-day editorial work.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 14, 2023

Former PR agency leader is a building software product focused on improving PR pitches with two different types of artificial intelligence I’ve started to use ChatGPT to rewrite and suggest alternate headlines. Background on PRophet Kwittken is a former PR agency leader. In March of 2023, it added generative AI to its software.

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