Sword and the Script

MARCH 2, 2021

The first reason is to acquire a new piece of technology. The second reason is to acquire customers. 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.

Company 154

Company Tools Technology Software 154

Cision

MAY 10, 2016

Katja Schroeder, managing director at Bloom, Ruder Finn Group’s new incubator agency and adjunct professor at St. It is the next iteration of integrated marketing communications that links communications more closely to marketing, sales and customer service. I always conduct surveys on social media use in my marketing classes.

Storytelling 120

Storytelling Customer Service Travel Instagram 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2016

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.

SEO 204

SEO Analytics Measurement B2B 204

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. Related: AI in Customer Service: The Race to the Bottom?

Communications 40

Communications Marketing Technology Data 40

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

There are so many thoughtful contributions – from people working on both the in-house and agency sides. And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. To that end, this year’s roundup is uh-mazing.

Marketing 196

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 196

5W PR

MARCH 2, 2020

The integration of technology or absence of it also ranked high at 54%, followed by the inability of the company to be agile as and when needed (44%). Surprisingly, only 49% of the survey respondents said they used content marketing to generate sales. 58% cited that as the primary reason. Content Marketing.

Content Marketing 97

Content Marketing Marketing B2C Exercises 97

5W PR

JANUARY 26, 2021

This also means sharing with others like customer service and sales who interact with customers. Surveys are always helpful, especially after a major campaign. The post Voice as the Next Tool appeared first on NY PR Agency 5W Public Relations Blog - 5WPR.

Tools 88

Tools Product Launch Guidelines Customer Service 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2017

The Global Communications Report, a comprehensive worldwide survey of more than 1,000 senior PR executives worldwide, reveals that the global PR industry is predicted to grow from its current estimated size of $14 billion to $19.3 According to a 2015 Chief Communications Officer survey by Korn Ferry , CCOs in the U.S.

Trends 124

Trends SEO Leadership Print 124

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Muck Rack is a PR technology platform that helps PR find relevant media contacts, facilitates PR pitching and provides media monitoring The big players in PR technology have largely achieved their growth through mergers and acquisitions ( example ). It’s worth mentioning here, you can add custom information and contacts.

Pitching 87

Pitching Media System Tools 87

PR 20/20

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Marketing success isn’t derived from a single outperforming team member, a highly efficient technology integration or one successful campaign. The alignment of business and marketing goals results in more realistic goal setting, defined budgets (internal and agency costs) and timelines. What’s our customer service like?

Marketing 57

Marketing Customer Service Technology Strategy 57

Sword and the Script

MAY 14, 2016

A cloud technology vendor told me that trade shows were the number one source of leads for his company. By contrast, a sales executive for a managed services provider pointed to local networking events, as his number one source of leads – and he does a lot of networking. The slides are embedded nearby. Did you know?

Marketing 60

Marketing B2B Local Customer Service 60

Sword and the Script

JULY 11, 2017

Certainly, trust is a key issue, and the HBR piece points to 2012 survey data that found 80% of CEOs don’t trust CMOs. Classic marketing has four Ps – product, price, promotion and place – but in B2B technology, the management of a product has been all but divested from marketing. Can your agency bring big ideas and execute?

Marketing 68

Marketing Leadership B2B Survey 68

Stuart Bruce

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

The Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA) has revealed the findings of its Digital PR Report 2015, with insights across the following key areas: In-house budgeting for blogger outreach continues to grow and PR agencies increasingly entrusted with this work. Unfortunately, it’s also where many agencies PR are weak.

Digital PR 60

Digital PR Training Report Social 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…. Talkwalker has introduced a new feature it’s calling Customer Data +. 1) Talkwalker lets you run your data through their AI.

Internal 64

Internal International Data Media 64

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 11, 2018

There’s something in here for every discipline of marketing – be it strategy, PR, content marketing, SEO, digital, social media, customer marketing, and so much more. It’s a list worth perusing carefully because there are real gems in here from CMOs, agency leaders and many consummate professionals. 7: Lou Hoffman.

Social Media 96

Social Media Marketing Media Creativity 96

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Agencies are trying to improve recruitment practices or partnering with organisations such as The Taylor Bennett Foundation , a charity that exists to encourage black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) graduates to pursue a career in communications. Mental health is cited as one of the top issues impacting the profession.

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

Public relations has found its rightful place alongside advertising and creative agencies at Cannes and Eurobest and is today winning awards in its own right and as part of integrated solutions. The skills, technology and workflow used in media and public relations are converging. Action: Learn about this technology.

Publicity 164

Publicity Ethics Data Community 164

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

In fact, PR 20/20 became HubSpot’s first agency partner back in 2007 —a decision that continues to fuel and inspire our business. So we’re not surprised that the software company reported more than 34,000 customers and upwards of $89 million in revenue at the end of Q2. Plus, we all like one-on-one, personalized service.

Marketing 40

Marketing Tools Report Data 40

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 11, 2015

Even well-established agencies publish jargon-y white papers about metrics that qualify the quality and reach of a media placement rather than the impact to support the corporate goals. Partnering with customer service, they introduce “where did you hear about us?” ” ~ Sandra Fathi, Past President, PRSA NY.

Measurement 40

Measurement How To Analytics Customer Service 40