Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

In a recent post , we showed why using the lowest hourly rates was the absolute worst way to choose a PR agency partner. For a number of reasons, the PR agency with the lowest rates usually ends up costing the client the most – in terms of wasted time, frustration and lackluster results. Why are these clues important?

Automotive 79

Automotive Agency Mobile Trade Shows 79

5W PR

APRIL 22, 2024

However, in this exciting landscape, customers still need to know they can trust these new technologies with their hard-earned cash, making public relations a key player in fintech. Public relations efforts can help bridge this gap by creating a relatable brand story that showcases the human side of the technology.

Consumer 78

Consumer Financial Crisis Management Reputation 78

Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

OnePitch recommends reporters to pitch; ResponseSource shuts down #journorequest curation; Meltwater acquires Owler; Critical Mention adds “cast & crew” TV data. This month’s roundup of PR technology news is a two-fer: there’s two months’ worth of news here. Can your agency bring big ideas and execute?

Pitching 88

Pitching Report Software Survey 88

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

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. The database also has built-in features for list-building and a generative AI feature for pitching.

Analysis 142

Analysis Tools Software SMB 142

Rock the Status Quo

MAY 4, 2015

The Differences in Pitch Style & Purpose Are Helpful to Understand I love PR, I love SEO and I really love how well they intersect to grow client reach and conversion. How that pitch is written can be VERY revealing. Why do I write about backlink pitches in a PR blog?

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SEO Pitching Small Business Agency 100

Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

Summary of PR tech news from the last 30 days: PRophet offers a white-label option for PR agencies; Meltwater joins the generative AI race; mentions and new PR statistics Despite reports everyone in PR is using generative AI – it’s simply not true. Finally, about 40% either have no plans to use it, or simply aren’t sure.

Survey 144

Survey Software B2B Pitching 144

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.

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Resources Technology Data Tools 195

PRSay

MARCH 29, 2023

Kwittken said that PR professionals could use AI to predict the reporters who will be interested in their pitches. Then, the generative technology can tell PR practitioners how to make those media pitches more exciting and persuasive. With AI, we’re going to find more roles for people in PR agencies and inside organizations.”

Pitching 66

Pitching LinkedIn Technology Engineering 66

Sword and the Script

MARCH 14, 2023

Former PR agency leader is a building software product focused on improving PR pitches with two different types of artificial intelligence I’ve started to use ChatGPT to rewrite and suggest alternate headlines. Background on PRophet Kwittken is a former PR agency leader. I’ll dig into that more in a moment.

Software 85

Software Media Relations Pitching Media 85

The Hoffman Agency

JULY 27, 2022

How do we as students prepare for agency life? Here are some key points we took away from the experience: Sarah Matlick, rising senior studying PR at the University of Oregon: Leaving The Hoffman Agency office this past week, I felt excited, motivated and inspired. What makes an impactful story?

Agency 36

Agency Study Case Study Pitching 36

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 10, 2013

With changing technology and the advent of social media, the way we communicate with the media has also changed to some extent. We love following up with them after pitching an interview/story idea. Recently at my workplace (I work at a PR agency in India), I gave a presentation on the importance of social media for our work.

Pitching 88

Pitching Twitter Social Media Agency 88

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 94

Pitching Print Measurement Report 94

Wadds Inc.

OCTOBER 12, 2023

New technologies become embedded into workflow over time. Roy Amara, a Stanford computer scientist, noted in the 1960s that we exaggerate the impact of technology in the short term but underestimate it in the long term. It enables practitioners to understand stakeholder interests and make better-informed pitches.

Publicity 105

Publicity Tools Exercises Ethics 105

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

So why have a blog with “revenge” in the name if I can’t get me some? Or at least blog a strongly worded rebuttal. She wanted my thoughts, and is probably sorry that she asked, because I chided her and gave reading assignments from my blog (like this post and this one ). Is the Press Release Truly Dead?

Writing 177

Writing Pitching Report Industry 177

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 12, 2017

ET , the monthly #PRStudChat Twitter Chat Community will gather to discuss how students and PR professionals can build better relationships with the media, from new ways to pitch to dealing with quick media cycles, journalist pressures and building trust by managing expectations and being reliable sources. What constitutes a slam dunk pitch?

Media Relations 150

Media Relations Media Pitching Television 150

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 10, 2017

There’s nothing like a grueling weekend spent unsuccessfully following up on pitches for coverage of a client’s innovative, disruptive, and ground-breaking new technology release to make you start daydreaming of starting your own firm. agency, media and. Are you comfortable pitching yourself and your skills?

Travel 281

Travel Technology Conference LinkedIn 281

The Hoffman Agency

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The social distancing rules and economic impact of Covid 19 seem to have hastened conversations about automation (from software to robotics), with many organisations including PR agencies and publications looking at where it can improve efficiencies. A hybrid approach for PR agencies and media companies. So what’s the solution?

Agency 74

Agency Industry Tools Software 74

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 67

Analytics Report Technology Pitching 67

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

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

At the same time, the need for education and clever promotion has never been more pertinent, with emerging cryptocurrency firms demanding nuanced communications strategies in a way traditional technology firms and products have never had to do. Some have never worked for a company before. Read your audience. The time is now.

Education 166

Education Government Agency Technology 166

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 27, 2021

I’ve recently joined the Reuben Sinclair management team as a non executive director to help develop its PRogress network for agency founders and managers , and RS-Engage its outsourced talent offer. This fundamental skill set continues to be in demand agency-side. 25 PR agencies have secured funding to create 60 jobs.

Marketing 140

Marketing Travel Storytelling Healthcare 140

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

An interest in digital marketing and technology eventually lead him to a sales gig with Vocus, the former PR software maker that was eventually swallowed up by Cision. From there, he parlayed that experience into helping agencies with sales and business development. I specifically wanted to ask him about sales in the agency world.

Agency 63

Agency Software Enterprise Marketing 63

Victorious PR

APRIL 21, 2023

Blockchain technology and cryptocurrency have emerged as game-changers in the world of finance and technology. One of the Key Aspects of Blockchain PR is Media Relations The best PR agencies have established relationships with crypto journalists and influencers, which can help brands gain media coverage and generate buzz.

Reputation 52

Reputation Advertising Advertising Education 52

Doctor Spin

MARCH 1, 2024

Here’s a list of places where someone might find entry-level jobs in public relations: Public relations agencies. Government agencies. Marketing agencies. Some marketing agencies offer PR services alongside their marketing offerings, providing opportunities for entry-level PR roles. Technology companies.

Publicity 52

Publicity Public Affairs eBook Nonprofit 52

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 5, 2021

Meltwater lists on a Swedish stock exchange; startup Propel hits 50 customers; Vetted launches – it’s like HARO or ProfNet with no pitching. For the last couple years, I’ve been curating news from the PR technology community into a monthly summary I call the PR Tech Sum. Vetted” is like HARO or ProfNet with no pitching.

Pitching 148

Pitching YouTube Community Company 148

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 8, 2023

SaaS companies have an average of 38 active cases studies that are between 500-1,000 words in both HTML and PDF format; here’s how they incentives customers, sales and customer success to solicit new case studies Case studies are a pillar of B2B marketing, particularly in technology circles like software-as-a-service (SaaS).

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Case Study Study Company B2B 122

Shift Communications

JULY 26, 2022

By Amanda Munroe, SVP, Technology Practice. In our Workplace Tech and Services practice at SHIFT, we’ve worked with clients on building up narratives around the resulting labor shortage and what it means to the American worker, workplace technology adoption and the future of work. A Recession-Ready External Narrative.

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Brand Branding SEO Employee 78

Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 8, 2017

Nicole is the host of PRfect Pitch, a PR-focused radio show that’s geared towards helping PR, marketing, and media professionals step up their game by incorporating best practices and developing better relationships. She went on to work at a number of leading technology firms and one of the top global PR agencies.

Radio 170

Radio How To Community Storytelling 170

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2017

Improved Media Relations Means Better Pitches. But it pays to take the time to dig deeply into a reporter’s beat before sending a pitch they may find meaningless. This is best accomplished by reading what they write – not just posted pieces, but their social feeds and personal blog as well. It starts with research.

Media 212

Media Pitching Report Interviews 212

5W PR

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The indisputable dominance of technology and the radical transformation it’s had on the way we live, work, socialize and relax appears to be at an all-time high. Nikki Parker, Vice President of Technology, Corporate, and Crisis, knows this all too well. A PR team, whether in-house or agency, should be an extension of the business.

How To 74

How To Technology Pitching Agency 74

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

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 14, 2014

But the marketers are often busy planning and managing agency resources. Training existing resources to handle content development requires significantly less ramp-up time than it would for an agency or solo. Don’t let the agencies/solos tell you otherwise (and this COMING from a solo consultant). Take a peek: In-house.

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Agency Resources Employee Internal 133

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. It involves developing relationships with tech journalists, bloggers and influencers , as well as leveraging online channels like social media, blogs and other digital platforms.

Strategy 62

Strategy Brand Branding Technology 62

The Hoffman Agency

JANUARY 26, 2021

Still, my time at The Hoffman Agency has given me many reasons to be grateful. Getting to know my teams despite the technology barriers that the pandemic created was my favorite part of the internship experience. Additionally, there’s a person on the other side of the pitches we send, and they too want to hear the story.

Exercises 69

Exercises Pitching Storytelling Internal 69

Sword and the Script

MARCH 28, 2017

You’ve spent weeks or months pitching a key reporter. Usually, speaking to other prospects about a solution, or talking with a technology analyst that won’t name names in a report, is manageable. A simple way to do this is to request an interview for a corporate blog. Is your PR agency bringing creative ideas to the table?

B2B 60

B2B Blogging How To Media 60

Sword and the Script

JUNE 7, 2022

Vendors that white label TVEyes go to lengths to tell me they embed the technology within their own secret sauce to solve UX issues. They have bitten off a lot in a short period of time – and undoubtedly have much work to do on integrating people, process and technology – so we’ll have to see where this turns out. See it here.”.

Software 85

Software Internal International Pitching 85

Journalistics

JANUARY 24, 2016

In my first post of the year, I confessed my blogging sins and provided some insights around what caused me to blog less the past few years, and what I learned from the process. This posts was the first step in my journey to blog more in 2016. About This Two-Part Series. Which posts have your readers enjoyed least?

Blogging 69

Blogging Strategy How To Writing 69