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Content analysis tool BuzzSumo adds journalist database for SMBs [PR tech sum no. 48]

Sword and the Script

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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Rise in Ransomware Attacks Demands Extra Crisis Vigilance

PRSay

companies faced 65,000 attacks during 2020, in which their computer systems and data were held hostage by cybercriminals. Enlist employees. Since most ransomware attacks are triggered when an unwitting employee clicks a link in a spam email, your company’s employees are its first and best line of defense against ransomware.

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Building a Global Media Brand with HubSpot [Case Study]

PR 20/20

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.

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A Marketing Approach to Prove PR Value; Off Script No. 45: Stacey Miller of The Auto Care Association

Sword and the Script

By 2020, some 87% of all vehicles in the U.S. She’s my guest on this first edition of the Off Script Q&A series of 2020. Internally, we were faced with disparate technology systems and metrics that made it hard to create a baseline and goals for our team. 3) Data privacy seems to be a marquee issue for the association.

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30 Pragmatic Marketing and PR Predictions for 2020

Sword and the Script

And now on with the marketing and PR predictions for 2020. In 2020 I think we will see analytics playing a bigger role in helping teams become more proactive in their approach with customers and less reactive. Podcast advertising revenue will exceed $1 billion in 2020. 11) Privacy regs bring back the basics.

Marketing 102
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Hopes, Dreams and Sage Advice: 40+ Marketing and PR predictions for 2023

Sword and the Script

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. Employee communication will continue to be a major focus for many CCOs. Data-driven strategy will increase in importance for employee communications.

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Will humans have to re-write AI’s draft of history? 42 marketing and communications predictions for 2024

Sword and the Script

PR still builds trust “Authentic customer testimonials, peer and employee reviews will increase in importance in 2024. To enhance empathy and connection with their teams and clients, organizations will foster employee brand ambassadors, highlight origin stories, show behind-the-scenes videos, and encourage user-generated content.

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