Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

Top stories in today’s summary of PR news: Cision shutters the HARO brand; Agility adds “Intelligent Insights”; PR tech company replaces employees with AI On the first Tuesday of every month, I sort through all the news I can find on PR technology or comms tech and present it in a summary post like this one.

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Onclusive

JUNE 16, 2023

While influencer PR & marketing has been a popular tactic for brands to reach their target audience, de-influencers are actively avoiding or even blocking social media influencers. W hat does this mean for organizations who want to use influencer PR to enhance their brand awareness ? From the early 2000s, to 2023 and back again.

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NewsWhip

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Proactive versus reactive measurement In the world of communications, being reactive often means playing catch-up—and in the fast-paced digital age, that can mean falling behind for good. Predictive analytics have given us the ability to foresee the trajectory of news stories.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

A 2023 Edelman study found that the responsibilities of corporate communications teams are increasing in less traditional areas like digital and social media (72%), monitoring, measurement & analytics (68%), social listening (67%), and audience insights (31%). And it’s not just public relations. Wait, what is earned media?

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Once upon a time, businesses hopped on social channels to amp up their brand presence and chat with customers. In 2023, more than 4.89 So, it’s a no-brainer for e-commerce (aka ecommerce) brands to team up with social media to make those sales happen. Being on social media is the online pastime that everyone loves.

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Newsfile

OCTOBER 24, 2023

dollars in 2023. As a PR professional, you are most likely focusing on trying to enhance your company’s reputation. 4 Common PR Communication Mistakes (+ How to Avoid) As a PR pro, avoiding PR communication mistakes can help you build a positive corporate reputation and reap the benefits. in the coming years.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

USD according to Google as of January 2023, so with ~313 million shares outstanding ( according to MarketWatch ), my back-of-napkin math puts the deal value in the ballpark of $563 million USD. as per 18 January 2023 and 135% to the last traded price of NOK 7.67 as per 18 January 2023 and 135% to the last traded price of NOK 7.67

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

PR and communications pros will be leaning way more heavily on AI-powered content development tools in 2023. Part prediction, part hope, and part billion-dollar idea: 2023 may (will?) It may or may not happen in 2023 but someone is going to figure out to make this work before long.”. ~ AI-written content adds more noise. “PR

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 2, 2023

The captivating nature of television programming attracts viewers, allowing PR pros to deliver impactful narratives and brand stories that resonate. By leveraging radio’s engaging audio format, PR can create memorable experiences through compelling interviews, entertaining segments, and carefully crafted brand messaging.

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Katie Paine's Measurement Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

It’s January, and that means we’re supposed to predict what 2023 will bring—or at least provide some perspective on what might happen. So it behooves us to take all measurement predictions with a bucket-load of sand. Definitely in your future for 2023 is change: sometimes unpredictable, often unexpected, and far too often surprising.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

In addition, this same disruption – led by the 2024 election, the speed of misinformation and continued economic uncertainty – will require a strong measure of GRIT. Expanded brand collaboration “Partnership Paradise: 2024 will be the year of brand partnerships. Without it, customers and partners will lose loyalty to your brand.

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Doctor Spin

MARCH 19, 2023

Measuring communications is a critical task for PR professionals. However, the focus on output often precedes strategic choices in what to measure. However, the golden rule of measuring communications is that the choice of metrics has a more significant impact than whatever actions are taken on the measurement’s output.

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Reputation Us

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Every year, the Edelman Trust Barometer measures trust in four institutions – government, media, business and NGOs. Building credibility is an important component of having a good reputation. This is all to say — facts help build trust, which help build a relationship — which help you maintain a good reputation.

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Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

McKinsey & Company, 2023 By all accounts, PR pros are increasingly using generative AI in their roles and this is expected to steadily increase over the next year. AI research In 2023, 58% of PR pros surveyed tapped into AI to conduct research. 74% of PR pros report an increase in work quality when using AI. Eapen, Daniel J.

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Katie Paine's Measurement Blog

MAY 25, 2023

Our Measurement Vendor Selection Guide begins below. It is designed to be used along with Paine Publishing’s: 8 Quick Tips for Finding the Perfect Communications Measurement Vendor Checklist for Picking the Perfect Communications Measurement Vendor , and No Bullsh*t PR Measurement Glossary for what’s what.

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Ethical Voices

MAY 8, 2023

And we look at your leadership and reputation. One of the interesting things to me for the brand-new companies that have never made the list before is two things. When we do the reputation review, we look at a couple of things when an organization we are considering has run into an issue. We look at governance practices.

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Presspage

OCTOBER 24, 2023

PR teams were seen as a necessity, a function crucial for managing a brand’s reputation but not directly linked to revenue. A well-crafted press release or a viral social media campaign can translate into measurable financial gains. Digital tools can measure the impact of PR’s efforts with unprecedented precision.

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Ethical Voices

MAY 6, 2023

And we look at your leadership and reputation. One of the interesting things to me for the brand-new companies that have never made the list before is two things. When we do the reputation review, we look at a couple of things when an organization we are considering has run into an issue. We look at governance practices.

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Ethics Training Financial Survey 52

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

I joined BuzzStream as Director of Content Marketing in November of 2023. Its value proposition lies in offering a centralized platform that enables users to discover journalists, pitch stories, monitor media coverage, and measure the impact of PR campaigns. Meltwater is a PR platform with approximately 400,000 contacts.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

I joined BuzzStream as Director of Content Marketing in November of 2023. Its value proposition lies in offering a centralized platform that enables users to discover journalists, pitch stories, monitor media coverage, and measure the impact of PR campaigns. Meltwater is a PR platform with approximately 400,000 contacts.

Digital PR 62

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The executive’s personal brand can be the bedrock of an organization’s reputation. As PR and Comms professionals, we must interrogate leadership behaviors, crisis responses, and brand perception to fully protect our organizations. The influence of a CEO extends far beyond boardrooms and financial reports.

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The executive’s personal brand can be the bedrock of an organization’s reputation. As PR and Comms professionals, we must interrogate leadership behaviors, crisis responses, and brand perception to fully protect our organizations. The influence of a CEO extends far beyond boardrooms and financial reports.

Media 195

Media Reputation Data Leadership 195

Landis PR

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Like a match to a flame, human writers breathe life into brand voices. The inherent value in thought leadership and real, human-anchored perspectives is that they give your brand a distinct, competitive edge by ultimately building brand authority and credibility. This is why human knowledge will forever be a necessity.

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