ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 6, 2020

And while data breaches, ransomware and malware attacks are among the “normal” cybersec vulnerabilities, 2020 brings additional issues that will warrant increased exposure. Today, every company is a technology company. A varied threat landscape has driven extensive cybersec media coverage.

Trends 156

Trends Healthcare Government Leadership 156

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Internal comms tool SocialChorus acquired by a PE firm; Burton-Taylor digs up revenue numbers; Nexis Newsdesk Simplifies news search; Propel adds broadcast monitoring Welcome to the beginning of September. The year 2020 has been many things including a warp in the time-space continuum. from a year earlier in Q2 2020 and up 9.3%

Internal 147

Internal International Tools Software 147

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. >>>

Technology 123

Technology Publicity Software Print 123

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.

Technology 88

Technology Industry Consumer Brand 88

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.

Guidelines 102

Guidelines LinkedIn Course Examples 102

Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 20, 2020

I caught up with 12 founders this week in the PR Class of 2020 community on Guild and invited them to share their stories. Members range from one person organisations to founder teams, and agencies already scaling to subsidiaries of international firms. It’s a group created by Hard Numbers’ founder Daryl Sparey.

Agency 117

Agency SEO Groups Energy 117

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.

Conference 97

Conference Marketing Case Study Content Marketing 97

Onclusive

JUNE 24, 2020

Seek internal experts. Your internal staff are the true experts on your company and your offerings, so don’t hesitate to recruit them to create material. We will also be hosting a webinar on the topic on June 25th, 2020. We will continue that discussion with three more strategies that we’ve seen modern communicators use.

Strategy 418

Strategy Media Advertising Advertising 418

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

BuzzSumo edges into PR with journalist database for SMBs; Poppulo adds generative AI for internal comms; why don’t PR software vendors follow basic PR standard practices? I believe the generative AI is based on OpenAI technology, which makes ChatGPT. 100 million internal comms platform. Kick-ass” PR blogs.

Analysis 144

Analysis Tools Software SMB 144

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.

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

Onclusive

DECEMBER 16, 2020

In 2020, we have all experienced a year like no other. Increased focus on internal communications As companies transition to the “new normal,” remote work is here to stay and everything we do will become increasingly digital. So, what does next year look like from this vantage point? Ready to gain a leg up on your competition?

Industry 221

Industry Content Marketing Corporate Analytics 221

Sword and the Script

JUNE 27, 2020

Public relations has wrestled with messaging during the COVID-19 pandemic, but studies also show it has improved business collaboration and internal communications The events of 9/11 changed air travel. 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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 25, 2023

There are other, similar platforms, but Substack is probably the most suitable for B2B topics and technology issues. Her newsletter has over a million subscribers, making her, as of December 2020, the most successful individual author of a paid publication on Substack. What kind of writers are on Substack? politics and history.

Analysis 156

Analysis B2B Interviews Tools 156

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We are pleased to share the first in a series of in-depth profiles of a key international market written by one of our PRGN partners. The tourism sector significantly boosts the economy, with millions of international visitors supporting hospitality, retail, and entertainment sectors. million users LinkedIn : Very few users, only 2.5%

Marketing 106

Marketing Newspapers Print Local 106

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 9, 2024

In this edition: Cision silently rebrands HARO; Meltwater’s dealmaking continues; PR tech briefs and mentions content picks There have been so many private equity (PE) deals among PR technology companies, that it’s easy to lose track of who owns what. In 2020, the company quietly went IPO raising $400 million. Employee engagement.

Brand 149

Brand Branding Reddit Pitching 149

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. Internal communication goes beyond the employee. Mastering virtual meetings have become must-have skills.

Trends 186

Trends Communications Skype Employee 186

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. Sumeru Equity Partners acquired a majority stake in the internal comms platform SocialChorus. The operations, the technology and the cultures are rarely compatible.

Software 165

Software Marketing Leadership B2B 165

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

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!

Pitching 150

Pitching YouTube Community Company 150

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 18, 2022

The audited data from the CES 2022 show is one source of information that can provide some useful data points to the automotive and mobility technology companies looking to engage in CES 2023. Anticipate an international, diverse audience. For comparison, CES 2021 reported 5,535 verified media, which was a 15% decrease from CES 2020.

Automotive 65

Automotive Mobile Data Comparison 65

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

The impact of COVID-19 on NHS comms documents the scale of the challenge faced by professional NHS communicators since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic in early 2020. The book describes how internal communications has become a primary function for communications teams working round the clock to keep staff updated and safe.

Healthcare 131

Healthcare Privacy Print Community 131

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

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

Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 20, 2023

Data from the CES 2023 show is one source of information that can provide some useful insight to the automotive and mobility technology companies looking to maximize their ROI with PR at CES 2024. CES draws an international, diverse audience. Look at these three insights – plus one bonus tip! Bonus Tip: Tap into the show key trends.

Automotive 57

Automotive Mobile Transportation Internal 57

Stephen Waddington

MARCH 24, 2021

Artificial intelligence, paid influence, mental health and fake news are all issues identified by a group of international practitioners in a series of reflective essays published by the PRCA. The Council was launched in May 2020 to raise ethical standards in PR around the world. The tech sector has been no stranger to this movement.

Ethics 178

Ethics Publicity Enterprise Groups 178

NewsWhip

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Week 1: December 2019 / January 2020. January 2nd 2020. Week 2: January 6th – 12th 2020. This was the week that the virus began to pick up coverage in the mainstream press, with a number of national and international outlets writing about the topic. january 8TH 2020. January 9TH 2020. January 11th 2020.

Journalism 163

Journalism Viral Writing Report 163

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 19, 2021

It’s important for exhibitors – especially the automotive suppliers and vehicle technology providers we serve – to fully understand the media landscape of this massive event to ensure success, and to set realistic targets and appropriately manage executive level expectations about media attention.

Automotive 91

Automotive Interviews Technology Mobile 91

Sword and the Script

MARCH 7, 2023

This month’s PR technology summary includes: Cision partners with video ad network Captivate; Q4 enhances investor relations CRM software; Updates from Notified, and Earnings from Meltwater and Q4; PR tech people on the move and more. million related to enhanced internal controls, and $1.2 click image for higher resolution) 4.

Software 126

Software Analytics Technology Video 126

Sword and the Script

MAY 4, 2021

times Klear’s revenue in 2020. The company has been explicit that M&A is part of its growth strategy – ever since it raised $400 million in capital from a public offering in late 2020. Have an interesting announcement from a PR technology vendor? The price tag was $17.8 million in cash and earn-out – which represents 1.4

Tools 100

Tools Survey Pitching Analytics 100

Sword and the Script

MARCH 5, 2024

Sumera previously acquired SocialChorus, an internal comms platforms for $100 million in 2020. Here’s the updated list of PR technology companies I’m watching and here’s a clear description of the stuff I want to cover. * * * Need an extra pair of hands? The deal is worth $257-million or $6.05

Software 126

Software B2B Pitching Data 126

PRSay

JUNE 29, 2020

“Let’s recognize the power of public relations to shape ideas and forge opinion,” said Galloway, vice president of communications for Wells Fargo Bank and chair of the PRSA 2020 International Conference. “PR We must tap into the advancements of technology while remembering the power of the human touch.

Community 107

Community Banking Corporate Conference 107

Stern + Associates

MARCH 15, 2023

Frameworks for Determining How Emerging Technologies Will Impact Your Business When it comes to looking ahead to the important technology trends of tomorrow, Azeem Azhar , international bestselling author of “ The Exponential Age ” (2021), has built a reputation as one of the tech industry’s most influential futurists.

Technology 96

Technology Ethics Tools Creativity 96

Stephen Waddington

JULY 29, 2020

Technology is impacting practice in a variety of ways, including the simplification of tasks; listening and monitoring; and automation. Valin, working with a team of 17 international practitioners to benchmark tools against skills, found that 12% of PR skills can already be undertaken or significantly enhanced by artificial intelligence.

Tools 100

Tools Analysis Technology Internal 100

Sword and the Script

JULY 14, 2020

According to the Annual JOTW Communications Survey for 2020, the top PR challenges are: 1. You’re not alone; that’s the sentiment that came through in the “challenges” section of the 2020 JOTW Communications Survey. ROI and proving value 2. Educating executives 3. Cutting through the clutter 4. PR budgets 5. Ever-expanding duties 6.

Survey 137

Survey Measurement System Education 137

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. Communications technology. Prior year survey results and commentary include the following: 2020 JOTW Communications Survey.

Survey 120

Survey Communications Ethics Measurement 120

Sword and the Script

APRIL 7, 2020

Some PR technology vendors have made pandemic-related announcements, but there’s a bit of “business as usual” too On the first Tuesday of the month, I publish a summary of news from the vendors building PR technology tool ( PR tech sum ). The company uses AI to power its media monitoring technology.

Technology 118

Technology System Tools Government 118

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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SEO Content Marketing Marketing Software 132