Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

As it is on the occasional Saturday, I ferret out three important links from the web, wrap them in insight, and present them here for your perusal. Atlanta-based ARPR compiled a combination of web analytics and survey data – from 115 tech sales professionals – to produce the report. If you want blogs, you don’t want press releases.

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Study Media Relations Media Measurement 137

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 11, 2018

We’ve kicked ideas and blog posts back and forth over Twitter, and I thought he would be a good person to ask. Finally, you probably need to bring some budget for social media advertising and time to experiment with paid media techniques. Thanks for participating, Frank! What comes after social media? Can the ship be righted?

Social Media 149

Social Media Marketing Media Facebook 149

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

More and more, I see comms positions advertised as comms + (fundraising, design, content development, etc.”. Technology has enabled me to do the work of five people and has enabled me to do that work in far less time.”. Advertising trusted less and less and PR and earned media are seen as more credible.”. Additional duties.

Communications 119

Communications Crisis Internal International 119

Cision

AUGUST 11, 2016

Advertising Age Online. Seth’s Blog. Marketers will no longer be able to ignore new technologies and trends, even if they aren’t sure of the application or ROI. TopRank Marketing Blog. “It’s HubSpot Blog. Marketo Marketing Blog. SEOBook Blog. The Convince & Convert Blog.

Marketing 0

Marketing Mobile Nonprofit Engineering 0

Cision

MAY 12, 2017

The updates mainly affect web traffic, conversions and content, leading to SEO and PR professionals scurrying for changing their existing strategies. This includes tracking minor changes in keyword rankings and web traffic. Being a certified digital marketer, he understands how modern technology shapes the PR industry.

Google 259

Google Digital PR Mobile SEO 259

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 11, 2018

This post originally appeared on the Marketing Artificial Intelligence Institute's blog. Each tool is sorted according to our 5Ps of marketing AI framework , a framework we devised to help visualize and organize use cases and the marketing AI technology landscape: Planning: Building intelligent strategies. Production. Personalization.

Tools 71

Tools Marketing Enterprise Software 71

Sword and the Script

MARCH 14, 2023

In 2010, he sold his agency to an advertising holdings company for an estimated $10-$15 million. The underlying technology for this predictive AI is based on a combination PRophet’s own code and that of partners. Taylor is based on a combination of technology from a company called Open AI, which made ChatGPT, and PRophet’s code.

Software 85

Software Media Relations Pitching Media 85

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 17, 2019

In this blog I explore how paid forms of media can be used as part of an integrated campaign. These include native advertising, sponsored content, syndication; and paid influencers, search and social media. Native advertising. Internet-driven forms of digital media have led to the use of an integrated media model. Influencer.

Media 103

Media How To Advertising Advertising 103

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

We will be making new investments over the coming months in talent and technology to advance the agency. Now imagine if every one of those activities could be intelligently automated to some degree with smarter marketing technology. AI is not some abstract thing you see in sci-fi movies. But AI is not just in your consumer life.

Financial 98

Financial Conference Agency Resources 98

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Marketers will likely gravitate toward tracks including: Advertising and brand experience. Traffic & Conversion Summit 2020 will feature seven tracks including: big ideas, agencies only, digital retailers, digital advertisers, content marketers, conversational marketers and growth hackers. Experiential storytelling. Tech industry.

Conference 97

Conference Marketing Case Study Content Marketing 97

Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Anyone else remember when advertising, marketing, and public relations functioned like the dinner plate of a picky nine-year-old? As a contemporary PR practitioner in the new, digital age, I don’t know where I’d be without the following tools that many advertisers and marketers are already adopting: 1) “Unlock to Share” Plugin.

Tools 150

Tools Agency Instagram Groups 150

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Modern marketing is constantly shifting, and the folks that are part of your marketing team need to be masters in all things technology, best practices, and trends. Look for opportunities to implement professional development programs to ensure and encourage that the marketing team is staying up on technology and trends. Technology.

Marketing 52

Marketing Technology Internal International 52

Buzzstream

JANUARY 22, 2024

Matt Cutts’ infamous blog post advised “sticking a fork in it” because guest posting for links was done. However, some sites may be open to guest posts even if they don’t advertise. In the early days of Google, guest posting was seen as a legitimate SEO strategy, and Google didn’t publicly penalize it.

Analysis 90

Analysis SEO Guidelines Google 90

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 30, 2022

This summary of PR technology news – the PR Tech Sum – is back after a two-month hiatus. Digimind’s technology uses AI solutions and machine learning to provide global social media listening and comprehensive analysis across all major social platforms,” the company said in a press release. I do have a sense of humor. million from $17.3

Publicity 85

Publicity Survey Enterprise Pitching 85

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

The report didn’t break out numbers for the remaining challenges of “fake news, blurred lines between editorial and advertising, and issues around freedom of the press.”. For all those still complaining about search and social, now a decade beyond the advent of the so-called Web 2.0, 6) Technology that will change reporting.

Survey 101

Survey Report Media B2B 101

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

As marketers, PR professionals, and advertisers begin to wind down the year (save for those in retail who are firing on all cylinders right now), one of the top things you’ll focus on in 2014 is reviewing the numbers. Here’s an example from web analytics: Look at those four standout events that are above and beyond normal traffic.

Analytics 155

Analytics Data-Driven PR Marketing How To 155

Sword and the Script

MAY 14, 2019

Recently, I’ve begun looking more closely at PR technology , companies. This is an effort to illustrate some of the interesting innovations occurring within the PR vendor community – and provide an agnostic source of information on tools and technologies I believe PR professionals should have on their radar.

Case Study 115

Case Study Software Data Web 115

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Vuelio named this blog the best PR and communications blog in 2019. Advertising value equivalent (AVE) is at the sharp end of this issue. She believes the same issues apply in advertising and PR. The web and the internet have enabled communities to form around an organisation, topic or issue. That’s thanks to you.

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

Shift Communications

JULY 29, 2015

Look in your web analytics at Twitter’s traffic over a multi-year period. Here’s an example: In this particular instance, while Twitter’s overall membership may not have increased, Twitter’s ability to drive traffic to a desired web destination has improved substantially in very recent times. Christopher S.

Twitter 60

Twitter Social Media Mobile Media 60

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. And now, here’s this month’s PR technology summary…. PR technology provider Meltwater unveiled a new interface aimed at simplifying the user experience and providing “enhanced self-help options.”

Internal 63

Internal International Data Media 63

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

We will be making new investments over the coming months in talent and technology to advance the agency. Now imagine if every one of those activities could be intelligently automated to some degree with smarter marketing technology. AI is not some abstract thing you see in sci-fi movies. But AI is not just in your consumer life.

Financial 52

Financial Conference Agency Resources 52

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 15, 2016

The copy I bought of David Ogilvy’s “ Confessions of an Advertising Man ” roughly 15 years ago was used. Despite the book’s age and the fact it was written by an advertiser, I was amazed at how relevant was to my day-to-day work. The sleeve was long since gone, but otherwise, the book was in fine condition. And that was that.

Advertising 60

Advertising Advertising Print Interviews 60

Stephen Waddington

MAY 19, 2020

Construction, engineering and manufacturing closed down, but technology and infrastructure are booming. Media relations has been impacted by a decline in advertising and the reduced distribution of newsprint. Catherine Arrow recently wrote about the post COVID-19 challenge facing organisations on my blog.

Crisis 151

Crisis Government Energy Community 151

Sword and the Script

JULY 2, 2019

I call it the PR technology summary ( PR tech sum ) and here’s what I found over the last 30 days. The press release doesn’t spell out any specific technology initiatives, so it seems this is merely an agreement allowing each business to sell the others’ products. “Q4 5) Picks from the vendor blogs and PR trades. Here we go….

Trends 60

Trends Media Report Technology 60

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 11, 2017

Disruptive opportunities like the chance to rank first for voice search in search engines: “Beyond playing into trends, voice interactions with chatbots, virtual assistants and other IoT technologies have the potential to upend traditional search and display advertising models in the near future, even for giants in the space like Google.

Tools 60

Tools Pinterest Marketing Media 60

Sword and the Script

MARCH 27, 2018

As it’s noted in the analysis around the full report , “While publishers have made gains with paid digital subscriptions, content studios and native advertising, the last decade has been widely one marked with cuts to editorial staff.”. Most of my experience in media relations comes from a B2B technology perspective.

Media Relations 74

Media Relations Media Trade Shows Journalism 74

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 9, 2018

I oversee this, and also focus on strategy, paid advertising and event marketing. Specifically, I developed relationships with customers through our blog and through social channels that translated into increased sales just because of the relationships we developed. Q: How did you decide on the ideal marketing technology stack?

Content Marketing 61

Content Marketing Marketing eBook Nonprofit 61

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 21, 2018

The original promise of the internet was that mainstream media would be disintermediated and the public would have access to a huge variety of blogs and websites. In time it also turned its attention to shared and paid, as search and social media advertising and promotion matured. Technology is a possible solution.

Social Media 73

Social Media Print Study Advertising 73

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 5, 2016

So writes Jason Miller of LinkedIn in a piece for the Marketing Solutions EMEA blog titled: It’s time to stop blaming content for your content marketing problems. Many businesses generate a lot of content – and blast it all over the web. Content that earns both links and shares generates better web traffic. I agree with him.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing B2B Web Small Business 60

PR 20/20

AUGUST 22, 2017

Why do we need a blog? For instance: Legal fears the company blog will violate copyright laws. IT pushes back on providing the technology foundations and support for advanced, integrated marketing programs. Traditional, outbound marketing (print advertising, direct mail, coupon books, etc.) What is the ROI of social?

Marketing 87

Marketing Resources Technology Internal 87

Beyond PR

MARCH 6, 2018

Considering the culmination of traditional advertisements (newspaper, TV, radio and billboards) and digital advertisements (banner ads, pop-ups and sponsored posts), how many advertisements a day do you think you’re exposed to? Annoyed and overwhelmed, consumers are fed up with intrusive advertising and sales tactics.

Strategy 67

Strategy How To B2C Content Marketing 67

Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2016

My media relations and outreach efforts had secured an interview with CNBC for a technology client and the reporter had flown in to conduct it in person. CNBC was one of just a few possibilities for business or technology stories in broadcast news. Yet today, with millions of “channels” on the web, it’s just the beginning.

Media Relations 60

Media Relations Media Interviews Pitching 60

PR in High Definition

AUGUST 30, 2016

The platform is very much aware of its potential and is experimenting with new technologies and making key investments to leverage its network and advertising opportunities. Snapchat recently debuted its first 360-degree video advertising with a trailer promoting the latest thriller from Sony Pictures Entertainment, ‘Don’t Breathe’.

Video 54

Video Mobile Pinterest Advertising 54

Sword and the Script

MAY 14, 2016

The face of a nearly brand new iPhone 6s looked like a spider web. Relevant content of high quality, that provides the answer for which people are searching, like the sort Mr. Robert’s creates for his blog. A cloud technology vendor told me that trade shows were the number one source of leads for his company. Did you know?

Marketing 60

Marketing B2B Local Customer Service 60

PR 20/20

MARCH 12, 2019

This post originally appeared on the Marketing Artificial Intelligence Institute's blog. In fact, we surveyed 200+ marketers using our AI Score for Marketers assessment tool, about how valuable it would be to use AI technology to intelligently automate more than 60 common AI use cases in marketing. What Is AI for Content Marketing?

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Company System Marketing 40

PR 20/20

JULY 25, 2017

This post originally appeared on the Marketing Artificial Intelligence Institute's blog. For instance, at PR 20/20 , we used natural language generation (NLG), an AI technology, to cut the analysis and production time of Google Analytics reports by 80%. See even more like it here. AI reporting has two major benefits for brands.

Marketing 41

Marketing System Analysis Analytics 41

Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 24, 2011

(Wait for it…) Relax, I’m not going to re-list what’s already been written all over the Interwebz about affordable technology available to non-profits. As smart WUL readers know, technology does not equal strategy, and it won’t solve all your organization’s problems. Why do I like it?

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Tools Marketing Nonprofit Mobile 99