Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

BuzzSumo edges into PR with journalist database for SMBs; Poppulo adds generative AI for internal comms; why don’t PR software vendors follow basic PR standard practices? I believe the generative AI is based on OpenAI technology, which makes ChatGPT. 100 million internal comms platform. PR tech mentions Video makers.

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Analysis Tools Software SMB 140

Wadds Inc.

AUGUST 14, 2023

However, for owners of sought after capabilities, and agencies with strong propositions leading to good growth, and profitability, it remains a good market. Are there any trends agency owners should have on their radar? As a result PE are involved in over 50% of agency deals on average.

Agency 52

Agency Sports Public Affairs Creativity 52

The Hoffman Agency

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Technology PR was particularly fascinating to me, as it is such a critical part of our world. Technology continues to shape and redefine so many aspects of our lives, and I wanted to be a part of communicating the latest innovations and solutions that would make an impact on society.

Agency 36

Agency Training Technology Internal 36

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 15, 2020

There were some clear misses in my original essay: social media activism, internal communications, storytelling and professionalism in PR. The most common approach to social media management is an agency or junior member armed with a monitoring tool and limited ability to feedback to operational areas of the business.

Storytelling 78

Storytelling Internal International Social Media 78

PRSay

JULY 9, 2021

In today’s PR agency world, with its seemingly endless permutations of team structures and hierarchies, there are several scenarios in which younger workers might help guide their more experienced counterparts. An example that immediately comes to mind involves technology. This is just the tip of the iceberg.

Nonprofit 218

Nonprofit Employee Internal International 218

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 26, 2022

Over the last three years remote work capabilities have transitioned from a work perk to an industry-wide expectation, especially among PR agencies like ours. Often the main reason employees choose to work abroad is to experience a new culture. Invest in the best technology, leading with Wi-Fi .

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How To Meeting Travel Employee 309

PR in High Definition

APRIL 26, 2021

Internal communication is just as important as external – and here’s how to improve it. Recently, a handful of employees from Goldman Sachs came forward to reveal that they were working a shocking 90-hour week. Disgruntled employees have the power to damage a company’s reputation in a matter of minutes. Start from where you are.

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Internal International Communications How To 62

Stephen Waddington

JULY 16, 2021

There are several forces in play: Areas of the economy that shut down are reopening and organisations are firmly in recovery-mode The pandemic has created a new set of roles is areas such as employee engagement and sustainability Entry level roles are reopening as organisation begin to figure out the balance between home and office working.

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Publicity Government Crisis Employee 199

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. Improved technology is on the wish list, as well. Using data & technology to support your business case.

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Resources Technology Data Tools 195

PRSay

JANUARY 22, 2021

After dealing daily with the health and financial concerns for employees and their families in a COVID world, genuine empathy will underpin all communications as never before. The imperative is creating a unique culture for all employees when many will not be in the office full-time — or at all. Avoid remote culture shock.

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Trends Communications Skype Employee 184

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. Internal comms. And now onward with this month’s PR tech sum 1.

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Survey Software B2B Pitching 142

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 14, 2014

But the marketers are often busy planning and managing agency resources. And, they often look at three distinct buckets: * In-house (either training existing employees or hiring additional head count). Training existing resources to handle content development requires significantly less ramp-up time than it would for an agency or solo.

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Agency Resources Employee Internal 133

5W PR

OCTOBER 31, 2023

10 Networking Events for PR Professionals In the fast-paced world of public relations (PR) and marketing, staying updated with the latest trends, technologies, and strategies is vital. Beyond purpose, it addresses critical industry topics like AI, employee engagement, the future of work, and more.

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Conference Nonprofit Education Healthcare 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

A high-growth tech company with financing behind it is in a perfect position to make the most of a public relations agency partnership. Some startups make small timing miscalculations, like bringing on an agency right after a major funding announcement. Some startups think an agency can work miracles without help or input from them.

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Agency Pitching Internal International 205

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

This can include the media, customers, employees, and the general public. Internal communications: PR practitioners may also be responsible for communicating with employees and stakeholders within an organization. What is public relations? This is reflective of a traditional view of public relations.

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Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 97

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Goals, channels and metrics for internal comms. Internal communicators are striving to better inform employees – and improve engagement rates. That’s according to a survey of 250 internal comms pros conducted by Ragan in May 2022. 70% said “improving employee retention and engagement.”. In-house vs. agency.

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Survey Corporate Communications Financial 81

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 15, 2023

With three months until the show opens, organizers report there are ample opportunities for suppliers of all sizes to engage with customers, automakers, media, analysts, investors and potential employees at one of the industry’s premier events. Technology Days/AutoMobili-D and the Mobility Global Forum are slated for Wednesday, Sept.

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Automotive Mobile Technology Transportation 78

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

PRSay

APRIL 5, 2023

Here’s the breakdown: 54% of respondents work at PR agencies, 24% work for corporate PR departments and 22% work as independent PR practitioners. Organizations with 250 or more employees were more likely to select reporting, measurement and freelancers as their highest budgetary expenditures. Illustration credit: alphaspirit ]

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Survey Measurement Employee Retail 86

Stephen Waddington

MAY 24, 2021

The European Communication Monitor (ECM) 2021 reports on the adoption of technology in communications and the role of communication management. Technology: media and workflow Most practitioners across Europe highlighted the importance of digitalising stakeholder communications (87.7%) and building a digital infrastructure (83.9%).

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Report Communications Big Data Survey 127

Prohibition

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Tom is award winning international B2B specialist, Editor, and Director of Sticky Tactics, a data-driven digital marketing and advertising consultancy focused on real ROI. Employee advocacy emerged as a powerful tool in B2B marketing and is looking to come even more powerful in years to come. Contact us for our podcast services !

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B2B Trends Strategy Marketing 77

The Hoffman Agency

APRIL 25, 2023

Ready to dive into the captivating world of public relations at The Hoffman Agency? The Hoffman Agency is a growing public relations company that offers a unique and dynamic international experience. Furthermore, Hoffman values the professional development of its employees.

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Internal International Training Employee 36

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 1, 2017

Video content is the future of social media and for brands, businesses or influencers questioning the benefits, we detail five ways going live has improved our agency. So naturally, when Facebook’s Live feature debuted we immediately knew the potential for businesses, brands and our agency. Build and Establish Thought Leadership.

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Video Facebook Social Media Creativity 283

Deirdre Breakenridge

AUGUST 26, 2014

Throughout my 25 year career I’ve worked with clients from an array of industries – aviation, healthcare, government, museums, education, technology, and more. In that case, your journey might lead you towards a job in internal communications working for a corporation where you promote the company’s various products, services and experts.

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Industry Fashion Travel Tourism 316

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.

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Publicity Brand Branding Storytelling 256

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 20, 2016

More than ever, clients demand that PR agencies prove their value. Successful agencies have become very good at telling their stories and quantifying the impact of their work. But what about the PR agency itself? Employee Capacity. Revenue Per Employee. That’s roughly $12,500 in revenue a month for each employee.

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Measurement Agency Employee Insurance 40

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

By Stephanie Chan, Account Director, Technology. At SHIFT, we’ve worked with clients to share statements on social pages or with their employees only rather than public channels because the events were close to their hearts. Create an open door for employee feedback internally so if there is any opposition it can be addressed directly.

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Employee Leadership Consumer Internal 78

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

By Sarah Babbitt, VP, Agency Marketing. Among them are Meta (at 11,000 employees), Twitter, Salesforce, Stripe and Zendesk. It left the public (and likely Twitter’s remaining employees) wondering about, well, everything. First, prioritize internal communications and assume they’ll go external. Salesforce kept it private.

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Employee Twitter Policies Agency 78

PRSay

JUNE 29, 2020

“Let’s recognize the power of public relations to shape ideas and forge opinion,” said Galloway, vice president of communications for Wells Fargo Bank and chair of the PRSA 2020 International Conference. “PR Increasingly, corporate cultures encourage employees to be their authentic selves. You can connect with him on LinkedIn.

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Community Banking Corporate Conference 105

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. 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? GTCR and Cision made $2.25

Internal 63

Internal International Data Media 63

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 6, 2017

Most companies hire PR agencies to help them get out positive news. Each of these incidents is distinct, but all except one resulted from information supplied by Uber employees (or a contracted employee, in the case of the video posted by an Uber driver) and all are symptomatic of a corporate culture in dire need of change.

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Reputation How To Employee Financial 159

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

SEO vendor that dabbles in PR technology buys an audience and adds an influencer to their team. That acquisition opened up the potential for a new technology competitor in PR – attacking from the flanks. Here’s a roundup of other news and links from the world of PR technology. Case in point? PR tech mentions.

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SEO Content Marketing Marketing Software 128

Sword and the Script

JUNE 7, 2022

Scale to compete with incumbents; Prowly adds media monitoring; Cision releases internal DE&I report; World’s First-Ever NFT Press Release. It said these deals were bad for customers, bad for employees, and often bad for investors (LPs, not the fund managers). Cision releases internal DE&I report.

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Software Internal International Pitching 85

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

In the B2B technology world, which is the lenses through which I example things, I’ve found PR usually reports to marketing – but supports the whole business – when a company is small or young. 1) “Make sure that employees, customers and the market understand our company, its services and goals.”. 8) “Consult, coach, teach.”.

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Employee Print Writing Survey 146

Onclusive

APRIL 12, 2018

We’ve grown quite a bit, and our team now includes Corporate Social Responsibility, our own in-house agency team, a Demand Operations/Lean Gen capability, Strategic Meetings Management, and, most recently, Customer Advocacy. We must continually apply new technology tools and a data-driven approach to verifying maximum influence.

Content Marketing 170

Content Marketing Interviews Marketing Leadership 170

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 7, 2017

Some PR agencies fall into a trap of chasing only only large, brand-name clients. The truth is actually a bit more complicated — very large clients can bring challenges of their own — and in my experience, it’s good to have a healthy client mix that suits an agency’s staff and size. Everyone likes an underdog.

Small Business 168

Small Business SMB Local Viral 168

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 8, 2017

A few years ago I dropped in on a client’s booth at an industry conference, and the company CEO introduced me – the founder of his company’s public relations agency – as the “publicist.” ” Who, me, a publicist? What he didn’t realize was that for some PR people, the term is faintly pejorative.

Publicity 245

Publicity Public Affairs Agency Corporate 245