Prohibition

OCTOBER 25, 2023

At the time of writing, the AI stickers are only available to a select number of users as a trial however, if successful, the stickers will be widely rolled out as a new feature for all users to enjoy. The platform has also launched Accelerate, an AI-powered B2B marketing campaign creator to support B2B marketeers.

LinkedIn 62

LinkedIn Social Media B2B Media 62

Landis PR

JULY 31, 2023

Now, more than a half century since the birth of artificial intelligence, mass interest and adoption of the technology has accelerated in recent months, thanks to publicly available software like ChatGPT and Character.ai. Solid storytelling, writing and editing skills are still very much in demand.

Communications 97

Communications Marketing Pitching Technology 97

Flack's Revenge

JULY 11, 2018

Most who are familiar with the concept of a Big Idea know it from the world of advertising. PR is not as well-known as advertising or associated with glitzy pitches or Mad Men style theatrics. The phrase has specific meaning in advertising – and PR too, as we’ll learn. But they are now more important than ever.

Insurance 204

Insurance Insurance Advertising Advertising 204

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

While some marketers may be concerned that AI could threaten their job security, the truth is that AI will more likely be a tool that makes it easier to deliver effective marketing campaigns. In this blog, we outline how AI is changing the face of marketing in 2019 and beyond. Marketers can now focus on the big picture.

Marketing 118

Marketing Data B2C Big Data 118

Cision

JUNE 6, 2017

Digital marketing success is fueled by creating great content and building a targeted audience, but there’s a third piece missing from that equation—ignition. The key idea here is that the economic value of content marketing does not come from content. Aligning a brand with a celebrity is the oldest type of influence marketing.

Marketing 239

Marketing Television Handbook Web 239

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Fortunately, there are several new studies that have been published about content marketing, blogging and webinars that provide solid benchmarks. 1) Content marketing benchmarks. MarketingProfs and the Content Marketing Institute published their 10 th Annual B2B Marketing report with benchmarks, budgets and trends.

Content Marketing 136

Content Marketing Study Blogging Marketing 136

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 6, 2023

But to the marketing and communications worlds, the reality is that it has been used in various forms for years, having started gaining momentum around 2015. For the last several years, marketers primarily used AI for data analysis and predictive modeling. To the average consumer, AI likely snuck up like a mysterious, unknown entity.

Communications 40

Communications Marketing Technology Data 40

NewsWhip

JUNE 14, 2023

G2 is the largest and most trusted software marketplace, assisting 80 million individuals annually in making informed software choices through authentic peer reviews. Anonymous User in Marketing and Advertising “Simple UI; easy to use.

Leadership 78

Leadership Software Customer Service Small Business 78

PR Fuel

MARCH 8, 2021

And how do you encourage journalists to write about your products or services? You write effective and attention-grabbing press releases. To write the perfect press release you need to understand what elements to include and the best pest practices to follow. Every organization has a different way of writing press releases.

Writing 52

Writing Software SEO Brand 52

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Some marketing and communications predictions suggest AI will change the world; others see a tailspin of noise and and see humanity as a path for differentiation Most marketing and PR professionals have formed strong viewpoints on AI. That much is apparent I compiled this year’s list of marketing and communications predictions.

Writing 190

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 190

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

Years ago, I had the opportunity to be a PR director for a publicly-traded company that developed and sold software to the PR market. While I’ve primarily done B2B tech work over my 20-year career – and strive to be diligent in becoming knowledgeable about a market and products – it’s not quite the same as being an end-user or SME.

Technology 167

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 167

Cision

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Using keywords that will help the right people find your website is essential for every facet of your marketing strategy from search engine optimization to social media to blogging to PR. At Cision, our marketing team is all about working smarter. You can also track results for keywords you use in your paid advertising.

Brand 208

Brand Branding How To SEO 208

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 11, 2018

This post originally appeared on the Marketing Artificial Intelligence Institute's blog. The Marketing AI Institute was created and is powered by PR 20/20. Marketers always have the same question when it comes to artificial intelligence: “How do I get started with AI?”. But there are a lot of vendors out there.

Tools 71

Tools Marketing Enterprise Software 71

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. While every other vertical market was, perhaps, overpromising what their AI whizbang could deliver, the traditional PR software vendors were largely silent.

Software 120

Software Technology Advertising Advertising 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 20, 2021

To help PR/marketing execs succeed in earning awards, here are a few fundamentals and insider tips to know. When a company shows how a known brand like Home Depot or Mercedes has achieved business objectives using a software solution, for example, it gains instant credibility. Why should I enter for awards?

B2B 295

B2B Industry Company Case Study 295

Sword and the Script

JULY 18, 2017

Consumer technology has had a serious impact on expectations for business software. Why, the business user asked, can I unwrap a new mobile device an intuitively understand how to use it, but the business software I use at work requires several hours or days of training? 1) The media landscape is fractured. 2) Channels are interactive.

Trends 74

Trends Marketing Software Media 74

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Propel releases AI-based “media war room”; Muck Rack has AI recommending reporters to PR; PRophet partners to bring influencer marketing and media alerts; Did you know Gartner has a Market Guide for Employee Communications? Generative AI may get all the attention these days, but it’s not the only “kind” of AI.

Employee 133

Employee Software Survey Tools 133

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 13, 2018

The company’s stock price popped , which is interesting because the company has been, at least on the public markets, a shell of its former self. On the other hand, what Kodak is proposing is the first application of blockchain – that I’ve observed – with a tangible relationship to marketing amid a lot of hype.

Marketing 61

Marketing Advertising Advertising Corporate 61

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 24, 2019

I review a lot of marketing studies and surveys – and write about the one I think will be helpful for readers. It’s something of a readout on the year in PR and marketing. How long does it take to write the average blog post? Read more: 3 Studies with Benchmarks for Content Marketing, Blogging and Webinars [UML].

Marketing 78

Marketing Publicity Survey Study 78

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Here are a few data points that drew my attention: Market size and scope : “$4.5 billion global market for Media Intelligence/PR software and information solutions.” At the time of this writing, it wasn’t clear if Propel built broadcast monitoring tool itself or partnered with a mature provider to obtain it.

Internal 147

Internal International Tools Software 147

PRSay

MARCH 11, 2019

This] is the year of power to the people,” says Valerie Di Maria, principal of the communications and marketing firm. The ways companies and leaders behave — or misbehave — have made major headlines in an unprecedented fashion this past year,” they write. Here are three main takeaways from their report: 1.

Trends 150

Trends Communications Employee Enterprise 150

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 17, 2023

1) I’ve modified the list to only cover those software providers that are in my assessment primarily or heavily focused on PR and communications. This is an effort to provide an impartial, but candid opinion, based on my experience on the vendor side and monthly research and writing. All-in-one PR software incumbents.

Technology 92

Technology Software Resources Pitching 92

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 11, 2017

Avid podcast listeners consume an average of five a week – listening for four hours and 10 minutes (chart nearby used with permission by The Marketing Companion ). Not only is this a significant amount of time – but it’s quality time and so marketing has joined the crowd. 1) Marketing Audibles for Audio Search.

Tools 60

Tools Pinterest Marketing Media 60

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

Public relations professionals create and maintain a positive image for their organization, often through the use of marketing, branding, and communication strategies. How is public relations different from marketing? Public relations (PR) and marketing are related, but they are not the same thing. It’s not a bad take.

Interviews 98

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 98

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 21, 2019

Because earned media confers credibility, it can be decidedly more powerful than marketing and advertising. Crenshaw client Bizzabo, a leading event software company, wanted to take action after research confirmed that tech events overwhelming feature male speakers and attendees to the tune of 70% and 80% respectively.

Company 174

Company Conference Corporate Leadership 174

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 8, 2019

That’s the gist of a piece Michael Brenner wrote for the Content Marketing Institute last week titled The Best Reason to Do Content Marketing? But he also notes that content marketing lets you have your cake and eat it too because it supports softer metrics that at the same time: Builds brand; Drives engagement; and.

Content Marketing 79

Content Marketing Marketing Comparison Measurement 79

Sword and the Script

MAY 13, 2017

There are so many variables to influencer marketing , it’s really hard to generalize advice. Isn’t that sort of like buying an advertisement with an ego? And that’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing links [UML]. Examining Influencer Marketing . 2) The keys to a stable influencer marketing program.

Strategy 75

Strategy Marketing Measurement B2B 75

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 21, 2016

In 2017 CX will evolve further, as B2B tech players adopt consumer market strategies to offer a more personalized experience for customers that is rooted in a deep understanding of individual needs. We’ve seen how powerful real-time marketing is for consumer brands that are active on social channels.

B2B 120

B2B Customer Service Software Technology 120

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

In its latest software update, the media monitoring tool Talkwalker says it’s now pulling data from more than 100 review sites. That’s solving a very real problem for marketing leaders today. If you make this part of your regular marketing cadence, you are less likely to be caught by surprise. Should you?

Software 17

Software B2B Marketing Data 17

Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 29, 2019

For businesses to remain competitive, a significant effort in achieving marketing automation is required, as the gains to consumer interactions and experience, and company productivity and profit are many to be had. Analytics is a prime example of how marketers and businesses can benefit from automation. Feature #2: Email marketing.

Marketing 67

Marketing Web Software Technology 67

Cision

MAY 21, 2015

But why is podcasting important to PR and marketing professionals? Welcome to The #AskGaryVee show, where I answer your questions about marketing, social media, and entrepreneurship. Tools, tips and tactics on everything marketing and social media related. SocialZoomFactor is a podcast created for business and marketing leaders.

Social Media 120

Social Media Marketing Pinterest Media 120

Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Many different services fall under the umbrella of strategic communication — or public relations: media relations, community relations, internal communications, crisis communications, public affairs, content creation and marketing, social media — the list goes on. Many outlets have turned to a “pay to play” model.

Media Relations 97

Media Relations Media Social Media Internal 97

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2019

It mirrors a trend that’s already underway in PR’s sibling departments in marketing and advertising. For example, there have been numerous surveys and a pile of anecdotal evidence that CMOs are bringing more marketing work in-house. So, what does this in-housing trend mean for PR agencies? Then the economy changed.

Agency 92

Agency Trends Marketing Survey 92

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 30, 2022

These are both terrible terms, but I’ve adopted the latter as the moniker for these monthly roundups about the PR software vendor community – and I’m inclined to keep it. Its founders – Dan Gaynor and Shann Biglione – have impressive backgrounds in PR and marketing. CommsTech does seem like the broader category. Cision US Inc.

Publicity 85

Publicity Survey Enterprise Pitching 85

Cision

AUGUST 19, 2016

“If you want your pitch to be noticed in a flood of product releases, know when to send it,” writes Anna Marevska in our recent blog post How to Pitch Holiday Gift Guide Editors. PR Newswire’s 12 Days of Content: A Holiday Guide for Content Marketers. Advertising: 8/24/2016. Advertising: 10/11/2016.

Pitching 120

Pitching Newspapers Advertising Advertising 120

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

This post originally appeared on the Marketing Artificial Intelligence Institute's blog. The Marketing AI Institute was created and is powered by PR 20/20. More specifically, can we use machines to write blog posts at scale?”. In other words, your life is already machine-assisted, and your marketing will be too.

Marketing 53

Marketing Software eBook Technology 53

Rock the Status Quo

AUGUST 1, 2014

I’m not convinced it is related so much to PR pros, though, as it is the fact that so many MARKETING generalists (and entrepreneurs) are taking on PR with little or no PR-specific training. We make software that helps eCommerce stores advertise and retarget to people on Facebook. Don’t burst my delusional bubble.

Pitching 173

Pitching Guidelines Facebook Advertising 173