Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

And now, here’s this month’s PR technology summary…. PR Week published a story about a new vendor out of Tel Aviv that’s has launched what it pitches as a CRM for PR. The tool also breaks down the pitching activity of each team member, including metrics for open, response and coverage rates.”.

Analytics 70

Analytics Report Technology Pitching 70

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

They’re in a digestible format for offering ideas for media approaches, or insights that can inform a program or sales pitch. From business to technology to media, Axios delivers the news in a way that’s quick and painless for PR pros to take in. The best are succinct, informed, and tailored to deliver the freshest content.

Company 203

Company Trends Case Study Crisis Management 203

Onclusive

OCTOBER 12, 2021

This initiative can be anything from a new product launch, to a proposal to increase spend on a branding campaign, or a significant investment with a new agency—to name a few. Think of it as a sales pitch with robust data and justification. Improved technology is on the wish list, as well.

Resources 195

Resources Technology Data Tools 195

Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

We’ve discussed on this blog before how to use a data-driven approach to drafting a pitch , but when that pitch turns into a great piece of coverage for your client, there are data-driven strategies you can take to measure the success of the hit. Step 1: Ask for access. Step 3: Check for links. Emily Wienberg. Account Manager.

Analytics 60

Analytics B2B Google Data-Driven PR 60

Shift Communications

AUGUST 8, 2016

Recently, Google announced a seemingly minor feature: any Google user could access a new Google Analytics™ Demo Account. The new Google Analytics Demo Account contains live, real information from Google’s eCommerce merchandise store. Four reasons: For sales pitches. Sales Pitches. Perhaps it’s our agency’s data.

Analytics 0

Analytics Google Data-Driven PR Training 0

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 9, 2024

Today’s PR pros must not only navigate, research and pitch in an increasingly complex media environment but also track (monitor) and measure the results in a way that resonates with stakeholders. You can even give PR CoPilot a custom prompt, and it will incorporate it into your press release or media pitch email within seconds.

Pitching 96

Pitching Print Measurement Report 96

Shift Communications

AUGUST 19, 2016

Approaching my first year working in technology public relations, I’ve started to reflect on how much technology PR differs from my former life in corporate PR. In my past, I spent time working with nonprofits and now I pitch tech trade outlets (some of which I didn’t know existed). Tech reporters run in a tight circle.

Technology 60

Technology Nonprofit Big Data Pitching 60

PRSay

JANUARY 1, 2020

In 2019, Instagram opened its augmented reality development platform to the public, making it easier for brands to take advantage of this new technology. PR pros need to spend time learning about the people we’re pitching to. In 2020, resolve to take an analytical approach to your results. What type of stories do they cover?

Publicity 166

Publicity Storytelling Instagram Pitching 166

Sword and the Script

APRIL 6, 2021

I took a quick look back to review what was going on then, and thought the subhead accurately summarizes that snapshot in time: Some PR technology vendors have made pandemic-related announcements, but there’s a bit of “business as usual” too. Critical Mention adds Google Analytics integration. click image for higher resolution).

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Media SEO Analytics Analysis 106

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Overview of Tech PR Tech PR is the strategic use of communications and relationships to build the reputation of a brand or business in the technology industry. Role of Tech PR in promoting technology companies Tech PR plays a vital role in promoting technology companies.

Strategy 62

Strategy Brand Branding Technology 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

A PR program operates best when the client has tasked an internal manager for the work, and all parties agree on what the agency needs to succeed. It may include a problem to be solved and a “hero” of sorts – humans (like a founder, customers or employees), or possibly a differentiating technology.

Publicity 256

Publicity Brand Branding Storytelling 256

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

Public affairs: This involves working with government officials and agencies to shape public policy and advocate on behalf of an organization.”. Adaptability: PR is a rapidly evolving field, and PR practitioners must be able to adapt to new trends and technologies in order to be successful. And in B2B marketing it already does.

Interviews 104

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 104

Wadds Inc.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

The technology has developed slowly over the past ten years following innovation in data processing and natural language development, but then incredibly quickly in the past 12 months. AI tinkering and experimentation The approach to AI by public relations agencies and communication teams has been tinkering and experimentation.

Report 119

Report Publicity Training Policies 119

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2019

There are all types of PR problems, but the one that nobody wants to deal with is the public relations program that just isn’t generating traction, or one where outcomes fall short of expectations by the client or PR agency. ” But most PR agencies have become more sophisticated about goal-setting and measurement.

How To 257

How To Interviews Measurement Storytelling 257

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 21, 2018

At times, technology PR can feel like a shape-shifting beast — large, fast-moving, and even a little intimidating. For tech PR agencies who represent early-stage companies and other technology companies, the dominance of the giants extends into the mediascape, monopolizing the attention of key journalists.

Trends 157

Trends Privacy Data Reputation 157

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 30, 2022

This summary of PR technology news – the PR Tech Sum – is back after a two-month hiatus. The former “founded Weber Shandwick’s analytics practice” and the latter “was former head of strategy at Publicis Media.”. Muck Rack released an integration with Google Analytics (GA) that helps PR measure web traffic from media placements.

Publicity 85

Publicity Survey Enterprise Pitching 85

Critical Mention

JUNE 10, 2020

For instance, before reaching out with a story idea, PR professionals should understand the preferred platform and target audience of the journalist or influencer they are pitching, to enhance the chances of a placement or mention. Before sending a story pitch, introduce yourself and your organization or client to provide some context.

Media 104

Media Pitching Trends Resources 104

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Later that evolved to include email distribution and the analytics that are the basis for CRM. Many PR pros will cut and paste a document into a CMS to publish a release – and then cut and paste it again (and again) as they pitch it. You can send these pitches to a list of reporters, or pitch 1:1. 3) Prezly distribution.

Pitching 64

Pitching Analytics Enterprise System 64

Sword and the Script

MARCH 2, 2021

The first reason is to acquire a new piece of technology. And it’s top of mind this month because the largest PR technology vendor is back to doing acquisitions. It leads this edition of the PR Tech Sum – a monthly roundup of all the news from the PR technology market. The second reason is to acquire customers. Did you know?

Company 154

Company Tools Technology Software 154

Shift Communications

MAY 17, 2023

At SHIFT, we’ve often been an early adopter of new technologies in communications (from social media to Google Analytics ). Entering proprietary information into a database not under client or agency control breaks that trust — and could have legal ramifications. Compare this to the 4.5 Even TikTok needed nine months.

Publicity 78

Publicity Guidelines Training Transportation 78

Shift Communications

MAY 17, 2023

At SHIFT, we’ve often been an early adopter of new technologies in communications (from social media to Google Analytics ). Entering proprietary information into a database not under client or agency control breaks that trust — and could have legal ramifications. Compare this to the 4.5 Even TikTok needed nine months.

Publicity 78

Publicity Guidelines Training Transportation 78

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

Universal Information Systems pitches itself as a “concierge service” for all things media monitoring. The company sells services and was using proprietary technology to assist in the delivery of those services. There are several that pitch generative AI to marketers for creating blog posts. The company raised $6.2

Software 78

Software Case Study Technology Tools 78

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Every public relations professional, whether they’re involved in corporate PR or work with a PR agency, is looking for a competitive advantage. That means keeping up on the breaking news as well as the bigger picture, analytical coverage. The Niche Knows: Five Key Benefits to Working with a B2B PR Agency. Author: Jim Bianchi.

Publicity 106

Publicity Automotive Transportation Trade Shows 106

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Using our predictive analytics tools, we forecast that the time when jobseekers in the PR industry will be most active in all of 2018 will be the week of January 14, 2018: Above, the forecast for the search term “public relations jobs”. Vice President, Marketing Technology. Predicting PR Job Searches. Christopher S.

Publicity 102

Publicity Analytics B2B Agency 102

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

6) Technology that will change reporting. When asked which technologies are having the biggest impact on the job of reporting, the answers stacked up as follows (globally): 34% said “updated social media algorithms;”. 26% said “better and cheaper video production technology;”. A good place to start is with your own content.

Survey 103

Survey Report Media B2B 103

5W PR

MARCH 16, 2019

When you think of successful set of skills required for a career, the first things that come to mind are research, writing, visual storytelling and analytics. When you’re sending out pitches to journalists, it’s important that your pitch is accurate and error-free. If you make a mistake, people will notice and point it out.

Pitching 68

Pitching Storytelling Analytics Writing 68

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Some time ago I pitched a reporter, who was looking for sources, on social media for a client. The pitch was about a study they had done. The interesting thing is, I had pitched her on that study by email already. Myth 3: You can’t pitch reporters with content. Does this mean good old fashion pitching is over?

Content Marketing 90

Content Marketing Marketing Pitching Survey 90

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Access : influencers guard themselves with agents, agencies of their own, and handlers, making working with them challenging in some cases. Thus, instead of – or in addition to – pitching influencers directly, what if we focused our time and attention on the publications they read? Vice President, Marketing Technology.

How To 131

How To Conference Pitching Software 131

Mindful Marketing

JANUARY 10, 2017

At my first agency job, the majority of my day was spent faxing press releases to media outlets, and taping newspaper and magazine articles into giant “clip books” while calculating the number of estimated reader impressions achieved. In fact, I loved it so much, I implemented a similar reporting structure at my next agency.

Measurement 50

Measurement Comparison Analytics Agency 50

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 6, 2023

One thing is certain, this giant step in the technological revolution is here to stay and only growing more extensive and impactful daily. Content Creation and Curation: AI technologies can assist marketers in creating and curating content. To the average consumer, AI likely snuck up like a mysterious, unknown entity.

Communications 40

Communications Marketing Technology Data 40

Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Like many agency types making their way in the industry I pitched her stories. The top ten agencies in the world bounced back after less than one per cent growth in 2017 to 4.9% They are performing more strongly than most agencies. This differentiates them from the holding group agencies. billion dollars.

Interviews 115

Interviews Agency Industry Measurement 115

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Technology Public Relations (Tech PR) involves managing and enhancing the public image of technology-related companies and products. Tech PR professionals work to generate favorable publicity, manage crises, and position technology brands as industry leaders. This is especially effective for consumer technology products.

Technology 78

Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Each December public relations agencies spend time crafting pitches and byline articles capturing clients’ takeaways for their particular industry. Technology means continuous learning. Then there’s our favorite, Google Analytics training, which if offered by a variety of providers and is always worth a refresher.

YouTube 136

YouTube Training Video Survey 136

Mindful Marketing

MARCH 7, 2016

Headquarted in Boston, the agency has a “cool kids” vibe. Founded in 2005, March Communications is an award-winning communications agency that brings together technology PR, digital marketing and social media to foster growth for our clients. I found pitching very daunting in my early days in PR in the UK though.

Communications 50

Communications Marketing Travel Pitching 50

The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

All models are wrong, but some are useful… Orin Puniello, part Ketchum Global Research & Analytics team shares why some PR measurement models will never tell you the whole truth. When I left comms agency work for PR technology I felt I had to unlearn many of the techniques I’d built up over 13 years. Watch the recording now.

Tools 136

Tools Publicity Measurement SEO 136

NewsWhip

MARCH 3, 2020

We recently sat down with Bryan Pedersen of MSL to discuss earned media and the impact of data on agencies and their clients. He was previously a part of innovation efforts at a number of different agencies, including FleishmanHillard and Marina Maher Communications. . New business pitches or crisis and issues management?

Data 88

Data Agency Sports Creativity 88

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

For example, if we are trying to build out our earned media strategy and developing public relations pitches, using trending topics in a relevant way gives you an opportunity to be noticed by reporters. When it comes to earned and owned media getting a pulse on what’s trending worldwide provides a competitive advantage. Lisa Zanchi.

Trends 142

Trends Industry Wikipedia How To 142