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Today, we say goodbye to HARO [PR Tech Sum 52]

Sword and the Script

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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What does generative AI use in PR look like? [PR Tech Sum No. 45]

Sword and the Script

Just 28% of 1,034 PR professionals surveyed by Muck Rack in March and April 2023 say they are using generative AI (gAI). PR has a reputation for being notoriously slow to adopt technology – so if you want an easy way to get ahead of your peers – try experimenting with this stuff a little bit. Internal comms.

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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 do a lot of work in fintech – and all those vendors have financial professionals on staff.

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Dealmaking Sizzles Again Among PR Software Providers and Here Comes Another Side Dish of Generative AI for Comms [PR Tech Sum]

Sword and the Script

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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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. PR and communications pros will be leaning way more heavily on AI-powered content development tools in 2023. Jason Brown , Founder/Principal, PublicCity PR.

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Why the ‘Cheaper’ PR Agency Is the Worst Value

Bianchi Biz Blog

Adding insult to financial injury, the automaker also lost valuable customer loyalty, goodwill and even potential sales, as owners shared their bad experience with friends and neighbors. The disappointed owners took their cars back to the dealer to get them repaired. That kind of cost-savings can drive a company into bankruptcy.

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Greening Your Future: Expert Climate Insights for Earth Month and Beyond

Stern + Associates

In the first four months of 2023, fluctuating temperatures and stronger storms caused ripple effects to food availability and the global supply chain , affecting millions around the world. The good news is, emerging technologies are offering us a powerful path to reaching net zero by 2050, and investment in climate tech is ramping up.