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More on PR2020: social media activism, internal comms resurgence, storytelling and professionalism

Stephen Waddington

There were some clear misses in my original essay: social media activism, internal communications, storytelling and professionalism in PR. The book holds up almost ten years on because most organisations are lousy at using social media to listen to their customers. I’ve developed each of these themes below.

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An “Interview” with ChatGPT: What is Public Relations? How Has PR Changed? Will Artificial Intelligence Replace Comms Pros?

Sword and the Script

Internal communications: PR practitioners may also be responsible for communicating with employees and stakeholders within an organization. Public affairs: This involves working with government officials and agencies to shape public policy and advocate on behalf of an organization.”. How is technology being used in public relations?

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Would you Run Your Internal Data Through this Media Monitoring AI? PR Tech Sum: Talkwalker, TVEyes, Meltwater, SocialChorus, Cision, Signal AI and Burrelles

Sword and the Script

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. This month was no exception, and perhaps because many of the launches were timed with annual PRSA International Conference which wrapped up recently. What sort of data? Why would you do this?

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M&A: The Top Reasons Why One Company Acquires Another [PR Tech Sum]

Sword and the Script

The first reason is to acquire a new piece of technology. The second reason is to acquire customers. Over the course of my career, I’ve lived through two acquisitions, contributed to internal and external comms for several more, and at different organizations, and even did a divestiture. Did you know?

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The Comprehensive Marketing Audit: 21 Questions to Guide Strategic Planning

PR 20/20

As Paul Roetzer ( @paulroetzer ) states in Chapter 8 of The Marketing Performance Blueprint : “Every marketing plan should start with an honest internal marketing assessment. 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.

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7 Signs Your Company Is Ready To Step Up Its PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

These early arrangements can include a junior in-house employee or possibly a “shared” situation where the PR function is wedged into marketing or even customer service. Knowing the signs that lead to such a decision can help ensure a smooth transition from internal to external team. Emerging targeting technologies.

Company 136
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New Rules That Every PR Person Should Know

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

A PR agency employee starting in the business today will be creating programs, telling stories, and reporting to clients in ways very different from just a few years ago, in part due to the rise of digital technology and the blurring of lines between paid, earned, and owned media. Everything is measurable and measured.

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