PRSay

JANUARY 22, 2021

The effects will be felt this year and beyond and fuel the10company’s top 10 2021 communications trends, each with significant implications for companies and executives: 1. Internal communication goes beyond the employee. Instilling trust is the 2021 challenge. Empathy is essential. Can we trust each other?

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Trends Communications Skype Employee 184

Critical Mention

AUGUST 7, 2020

NEW YORK — Critical Mention, the leading earned media platform, has announced the promotion of Vishal Padhye to Chief Technology Officer. As exciting as this is for me personally, I am even more excited to be leading an incredible team of technology professionals into a new era at Critical Mention.”. About Critical Mention.

Technology 125

Technology Television Analytics Radio 125

5W PR

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

With the PR world, and the standard Public Relations lifestyle progressing constantly, particularly with the rise in technology and uncertainties in economic trends, PR pros have to be prepared for positive and negative developments that will change how PR works. Technology and PR. Virtual and Highly Personalized PR.

Publicity 88

Publicity Technology Industry Social Media 88

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 17, 2023

If you are striving to build your short list of PR and communications technology vendors, this long but neatly organized list of companies and resources might prove helpful . My last PR tech sum went up in November of last year – and very little in the way of substantive news has happened in the PR technology community since.

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Technology Software Resources Pitching 93

Shift Communications

JANUARY 3, 2022

By Natalie Marinaro, VP, Technology. In the last year, we have seen one of the largest labor market shifts in history. Remote work environments were concretely established with 81% of Americans using videoconferencing technology. In 2021 alone, we’ve seen brands like Coursera and Udacity go public and prep for IPOs.

Technology 78

Technology Trends Employee Mobile 78

Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The agency market is in flux as the economy reinflates. Agency positioning for growth Another significant focus is helping agencies sort out their marketing and sales processes, and refine their proposition. COVID-19 is flushing out a fiercely competitive market. But there’s plenty of opportunity. It’s understandable.

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Agency Creativity Marketing Government 122

Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 17, 2022

Ranging in length from a few minutes to over one hour, the podcasts focus on topics that can help automotive and technology executives stay on top of leading industry trends and gain insight on the future of mobility, helping them keep up with this rapidly changing and competitive market. Top 10 PR Blog Posts of 2021.

Automotive 77

Automotive Mobile Technology Transportation 77

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Marketing and PR predictions aren’t merely forecasts, but often a reflection of our aspirations and perhaps advice – mistakes we’ve made we’d like to help others avoid. “Be Pay to pay, content grows; influencer marketing cools. “I d) Influencer marketing to cool off as far as the amounts of money companies are paying influencers.”.

Marketing 192

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 192

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 Digital Marketing Scientist Focused on Human-centered AI that Improves Customer Experience by Addressing Human and AI Bias. The Advantages of Inclusive Leadership.

Leadership 62

Leadership Policies Engineering Technology 62

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Many of the top-performing posts are from the monthly roundup post on the PR and comms technology software vendors. That roundup, and some of the reviews I’ve written, stem from the observation that the trade publications in PR don’t consistently cover technology. billion in 2021. Onward with the top 13 most popular posts: 13.

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Blogging B2B Software SEO 158

Critical Mention

JULY 13, 2021

The Earned Media Suite also includes a Media Contact Database, Podcast Monitoring, Online News Tracking and access to Licensed Content, making it the most complete PR and Communications solution on the market. The company continues to grow quickly, having increased new bookings more than 30 percent over the first two quarters of 2021.

Instagram 156

Instagram Industry Media Analytics 156

wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2022

In 2007, David mentioned my fledgling blog wiredPRworks in his book, “ The New Rules of Marketing and PR.”. In a stroke of marketing brilliance, David included over 160 bloggers/contributors in the first edition. When I found David’s work and read his first book, I knew I’d found the roadmap to the future of marketing and PR.

Marketing 118

Marketing Social Media Trends Instagram 118

Solo PR Pro

DECEMBER 22, 2020

10 PR conferences you can’t miss in 2021. Despite the challenges presented this year, 2021 offers tons of virtual and in-person opportunities for you to develop your skills and meet like-minded PR pros who can help you advance in your career. PRSA ICON 2021. Conference Date : May 16-19, 2021, in Nashville, TN.

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Conference Content Marketing Community Education 58

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

SEO vendor that dabbles in PR technology buys an audience and adds an influencer to their team. In any case, both of these were “audience buys” and proved to be savvy PR, content marketing and SEO moves. Semrush is focusing on building up their marketing education,” wrote Backlinko founder Brian Dean in a LinkedIn post.

SEO 135

SEO Content Marketing Marketing Software 135

Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The Evolving Communication Function reports that the strength of internal relationships and reporting lines are the greatest indicator of the performance of a corporate communication team. The communication function is commonly combined with marketing, followed by public affairs, and advertising. It’s a useful piece of work.

Corporate 135

Corporate Communications Public Affairs Resources 135

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Our goal is to work with companies as an extension of their internal marketing team, and hitting those milestones together makes all the difference. . But we should also be thankful for technology that connects us to breaking news. Working to elevate their visibility feels meaningful and significant. A strong news cycle.

Agency 310

Agency B2B B2C Pitching 310

PRSay

JULY 26, 2022

In November 2021, Sethi became the first-ever CEO of the Public Relations Consultants Association of India (PRCAI ) in its two-decade history. Even C-suite executives respect public relations more than ever before as they saw how it plays a significant role in internal communications, which became much more focused during the pandemic.

Local 133

Local Crisis Management Internal International 133

Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

One thing that separates PR, and specifically media relations, from marketing and advertising is third-party validation: there’s nothing you can say about yourself that’s as powerful as someone else saying it about you. It finished the full year 2021 with $403 million in sales and was cash-flow positive. Million and Eyes the U.S.

Software 122

Software Case Study Advertising Advertising 122

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 134

Software Reddit Technology B2B 134

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 PRCA Ethics Council has published its annual perspective of ethical challenging facing PR practice in 2021.

Ethics 178

Ethics Publicity Enterprise Groups 178

Stern + Associates

MARCH 15, 2023

A long-time authority on unpacking AI’s practical applications for gaining a competitive edge , el Kaliouby eloquently explains what these revolutionary tools are and how they work, then breaks down their current applications in the creative industry, marketing and coding.

Technology 96

Technology Ethics Tools Creativity 96

Wadds Inc.

MAY 4, 2023

BHM is a case study of building a successful agency and professional services organisation in the public relations market. BHM helps organisations outside Africa understand the African market and organisations in Africa develop into international markets. Ayeni is building an international operation. What’s next?

Financial 98

Financial Agency Publicity Case Study 98

Critical Mention

MARCH 19, 2021

NEW YORK — Zack Jenkins, Senior Vice President of Sales and Account Management at Critical Mention—the leading all-in-one media monitoring and intelligence platform—has been named to The Software Report’s list of The Top 25 Software Sales Executives of 2021.

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Software Energy Technology Internal 78

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, up 9% from 2021 and 15% growth YoY on a constant currency basis.” million in 2021.

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Software Analytics Technology Video 129

Sword and the Script

MARCH 22, 2022

director analyst in the Gartner Marketing & Communications practice. It’s not every day the technology analysts at Gartner poll communications leaders, which I think lends credence to the idea of influence. Gartner tends to serve clients in the B2B technology sector, so I imagine the results are weighted here.

Survey 96

Survey Communications Employee Technology 96

Sword and the Script

MAY 3, 2022

billion in 2021 . The lines are burry which makes the size of the PR market, and subsequently the size of the PR software market, hard to define. That’s the first story in this month’s roundup of PR technology news. In other words, marketing was taking a PR-centered approach to its activities. billion in 2021.

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Software Study Pitching Analysis 100

Onclusive

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Here are the key elements of a well-rounded communications budget to consider: Team headcount and salaries Agency retainers, including media relations & crisis communications Owned media and contributed content development Technology tools, such as media monitoring, media database and internal communication platforms for employee engagement.

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Resources Technology Data Tools 195

Stephen Waddington

JULY 16, 2021

Reuben Sinclair was among several recruiters that reported increasing demand talent in January 2021. The market for roles is booming as we learn to live with COVID-19. I worked as part of a team of professional marketing and communications associations on behalf of the Government Communication Service at the outset of the crisis.

Publicity 199

Publicity Government Crisis Employee 199

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 12, 2022

2022 will be a year of consolidation for a news industry that has been disrupted by the COVID-19 crisis, changing audience behaviour and technology. It covers business models, audience strategies, journalism practice, regulation, and future technologies. It’s a must read for anyone working in the media.

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Report Media Journalism Privacy 122

wiredPRworks

APRIL 27, 2021

There’s a huge market for podcasting, but how can podcasters grow their audience with so much competition? Barbara Rozgonyi will present a Podcast Marketing PR Master Class case study with strategies for growing podcasts. Podcast Marketing PR Master Class for Podcasters. 2021 Podfest Master Class Tracks.

Strategy 52

Strategy Case Study Marketing Energy 52

Sword and the Script

MARCH 2, 2021

The first reason is to acquire a new piece of technology. For example, to gain a foothold in a new vertical market or geography. Over the course of my career, I’ve lived through two acquisitions, contributed to internal and external comms for several more, and at different organizations, and even did a divestiture. Did you know?

Company 152

Company Tools Technology Software 152

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 11, 2022

I don’t get too excited about private equity money in PR technology. trillion in M&A transactions in 2021. Three in this case — and across international borders in a competitive market with a half-dozen incumbent vendors. A new powerhouse to shake up the all-in-one market? This has fueled a smashing $5.8

Reputation 85

Reputation Technology Tools Data 85

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2021

Following a tumultuous year, 80% of PR and comms professionals say organizations place a greater value on comms, according to the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey. Communications technology. Many would prefer to be independent of marketing and report to either the CEO or CCO. About the 2021 JOTW Strategic Comms Survey.

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Survey Communications Ethics Measurement 120

Critical Mention

JUNE 8, 2021

We will continue to add features, functions and content that gives PR, corporate communications and marketing professionals a single unified platform from which to track, measure, share and grow their brands.”. Critical Mention has always been and will continue to be a ‘customer-first’ company.

Industry 78

Industry Radio Media Analytics 78

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 17, 2020

David White , Director of Content Marketing at Connective3 , has found multiple other uses for the tool. As an expert with using it, having done a step-by-step guide on it here , he explains, “For anyone running international PR, BuzzSumo is a great way of understanding what content will and won’t work in different countries.

Digital PR 161

Digital PR Tools Pitching Film 161

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

For a while, it was standard operating procedure among marketers to sprinkle the words “artificial intelligence” and “machine learning” into every product announcement. This was true of every industry, except PR technology. I think it suggests a general lack of R&D among the traditional technology providers in PR.

Software 121

Software Technology Advertising Advertising 121

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

In recent market estimates, digital online and ad spending is expected to grow at approximately 11% per year through 2021. 1 Paid search, display ads, social media, online video advertising and email marketing will grow to 46% of advertising budgets 2. So what does digital marketing growth have to do with PR?

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Measurement Data-Driven PR Survey Storytelling 231