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 149

Survey Software B2B Pitching 149

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The PR pro sends thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engages with reporters on social media, sends swag (when appropriate), maintains relevant media lists, and manages all follow-through with reporters and journalists. It’s also common for specialized agencies to be hired on a project basis for repositioning or when market research is required.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 17, 2023

1) I’ve modified the list to only cover those software providers that are in my assessment primarily or heavily focused on PR and communications. All-in-one PR software incumbents. Briefing: Notified by Intrado is a Promising PR Software Tool that Supports 5 Central. All-in-one PR software startups. Prezly (Belgium).

Technology 94

Technology Software Resources Pitching 94

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2021

The study, the seventh annual, is based on a poll of “more than 300 agency and in-house executives from across the world.”. Among agencies, “92% of agencies say that client expectations of creativity have risen since the onset of the pandemic.”. Journalists respond to just 3.27% of pitches.

Creativity 98

Creativity Study Ethics Publicity 98

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. There’s another factor at play here too – and that’s the track record of M&A in PR software. Is this the start of a new business model for PR agencies and consultants?

Software 86

Software Pitching Internal International 86

Buzzstream

OCTOBER 21, 2021

When I got promoted to SEO account manager at my previous digital marketing agency, besides all the excitement, I knew it would be a new challenge to create strategies involving Digital PR, Content, Design and other teams on top of my usual SEO work. Create a project and move tasks from sheets or mentioned on emails to the software.

Software 152

Software How To SEO System 152

Tribe Builder Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Which is why hiring a professional PR agency to help your business take that final step is crucial. Even a full-time in-house PR manager can’t produce the same results as a dedicated PR agency. Usually, it’s simply a matter of resources – unscalable relationships, software, tracking, bandwidth. Just for the pitches.

Internal 40

Internal International Agency Pitching 40

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. Input for agency pitches or campaign planning is another area where younger professionals can shine.

Nonprofit 218

Nonprofit Employee Internal International 218

Stephen Waddington

JULY 3, 2022

After a two year hiatus an international group of public relations academics and practitioners gathered on the shores of Lake Bled in Slovenia over the past two days to share their research, ideas and thinking at the 29th International Public Relations Symposium. It’s good to be back in Bled. The study was undertaken manually.

Communications 129

Communications Software Internal International 129

PRSay

JUNE 16, 2023

In public relations, generative AI has the potential to automate routine tasks such as writing press releases, social media posts and email pitches, thus allowing practitioners to focus on strategic, big-picture work. Many PR agencies and departments are already using generative-AI tools to improve their efficiency and productivity.

Technology 146

Technology Crisis Management Social Media Training 146

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. As an example, an increased budget may be necessary to develop new impactful content.

Resources 195

Resources Technology Data Tools 195

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 64

Agency Software Enterprise Marketing 64

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 17, 2014

For my team, for my clients, for the Agency. One minute I’m participating in a brainstorm for ideas around a new lifestyle store opening, the next I’m editing a byline for a tech trade from the founder of an enterprise software company. From our CEO to our interns, SHIFTers are genuinely service-oriented people.

Agency 146

Agency Pitching Training Meeting 146

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 15, 2017

Of course, anyone entering the field is likely to look at the different paths to a career, which typically means exploring large agencies, in-house opportunities, and smaller firms. We’d like to make the case for agency work for any aspiring PR strategist. PR Agencies Offer Breadth of Experience.

Skype 147

Skype Agency Meeting Software 147

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

While every other vertical market was, perhaps, overpromising what their AI whizbang could deliver, the traditional PR software vendors were largely silent. The latter uses AI to analyze pitching preferences – which was named in a previous post as one of the eight innovations to watch in PR technology. 4) PR tech mentions.

Software 122

Software Technology Advertising Advertising 122

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Against that backdrop, I’ve organized this year’s prediction roundup into the following categories: Predictions that have little or nothing to do with AI; Predictions that express caution about AI; Predictions that are enthusiastic about AI; Predictions from PR software executives; and One prediction from ChatGPT.

Writing 194

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 194

The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

By Ming Gao, Intern Entering college, I always knew I wanted to major in something that could combine my interest in business and marketing with my creative side. Unfortunately, my pitches like “Best Coffee Spots in the City,” weren’t exactly newsworthy enough.) My first week at the agency was a mix of nerves and excitement.

Wireless 36

Wireless Internal International Agency 36

The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

By Ming Gao, Intern Entering college, I always knew I wanted to major in something that could combine my interest in business and marketing with my creative side. Unfortunately, my pitches like “Best Coffee Spots in the City,” weren’t exactly newsworthy enough.) My first week at the agency was a mix of nerves and excitement.

Wireless 36

Wireless Internal International Software 36

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

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.”.

Interviews 100

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 100

Sword and the Script

JULY 7, 2020

A handful of companies that make software for public relations are staking a claim on the term. Two small international PR tech vendors Prezly, and Propel, both promote a similar concept ( here and here ). Prowly is headquartered in Poland and is among a growing list of newer international PR tech companies worth keeping an eye on.

Technology 125

Technology Publicity Software Print 125

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. These include a media database, online and broadcast monitoring, and “PitchPrefer” a feature that analyzes pitching preferences with AI. Vetted” is like HARO or ProfNet with no pitching.

Pitching 151

Pitching YouTube Community Company 151

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Fraudulent press releases go out on two major wire services; IR comms platform Q4 has $100M IPO; internal comms tech strives to overcome email deluge; Innodata CEO talks up AI in Agility PR on an earnings call. Internal comms tech strives to overcome email deluge. billion PR software market. billion PR software market.

Software 94

Software Banking Technology Data 94

Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

However, public relations operates on a calendar largely dictated by either internal operational mandates – “it’s end of quarter, we need more website traffic!” – or editorial calendars for publications. The PR industry operates this way mainly because we’ve not had access to predictive software or good data.

Analytics 132

Analytics Data-Driven PR Data Software 132

Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Attendees will see many exhibitors from around the world there, displaying and demonstrating some of the latest advanced software, sensor and service innovations which are enabling connected cars, autonomous driving, automated driving (ADAS) systems, electric vehicles, shared mobility and smart urban vehicles.

Automotive 87

Automotive Mobile Software Technology 87

Wadds Inc.

JULY 3, 2022

After a two year hiatus an international group of public relations academics and practitioners gathered on the shores of Lake Bled in Slovenia over the past two days to share their research, ideas and thinking at the 29th International Public Relations Symposium. It’s good to be back in Bled. The study was undertaken manually.

Communications 59

Communications Software Internal International 59

Sword and the Script

MARCH 15, 2022

Truescope uses the “workspace” concept that’s become popular in software. So, if you work for an agency, or your company has multiple business units, you can have a separate workspace for each one. This is aimed at accommodating agencies that might have client projects or campaigns. Workspaces. PR tech assessment.

Tools 160

Tools Media Software Analysis 160

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

This is obvious, but many agencies outsource heavy content production, and it’s easy to lose something in the process. Whether handled internally or outside a PR agency or department, it’s helpful for the teams to plan and brainstorm together so that each can learn from the other. Have joint planning sessions.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Pharmaceuticals Marketing Software 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Buyers of B2B software want published pricing. Yet, B2B software companies are resistant to publishing pricing online because they feel it removes leverage. You’re kidding yourself if you think a motivated buyer doesn’t know what they are going to pay for your software. Annual spending on PR software grew 14.7%

B2B 118

B2B Marketing Survey Software 118

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 21, 2018

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. Internally, data can inform our PR strategy and make our branded content better and more engaging. Data and more data. On the blockchain gang.

Trends 157

Trends Privacy Data Reputation 157

Sword and the Script

MARCH 2, 2021

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. AI is something that is missing from most of the incumbent PR software tools. Catch up time in AI. Top publishers they’ve written for (linked).

Company 151

Company Tools Technology Software 151

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2018

PR people routinely use apps for document design like BeFunky, the industry standard software Cision, and a wire distribution platform like PR Newswire. Some in our agency swear by sanity-preserving apps that have nothing to do with daily business, like Spotify and Calm (for meditation, which we still aspire to!)

Tools 108

Tools SMB Survey Software 108

Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

At some point during your first year working at an agency, something will “click” and you’ll know you’ve finally hit your stride. Play around with new features rolled out on your software platforms and social media networks. It can be anything, from “I’m scared stiff of pitching by phone” to “I write terrible press releases.”

Agency 136

Agency Software Industry Local 136

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 29, 2019

He demonstrated the software and I asked questions – so my observations from this engagement – not a product test – are the source for this PR Tech Briefing. 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. click any image for higher resolution).

Pitching 64

Pitching Analytics Enterprise System 64

PR Conversations

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

A European internal communications veteran explains: In order to help organisations use communications to get results , practitioners should call on simple skills and experience —not a book of runes, silver bullets or magic fairy dust. How do internal communications specialists do this? By Liam FitzPatrick, FCIPR.

Employee 103

Employee Communications Internal International 103

Frederik Vincx

DECEMBER 11, 2015

It is full of practical advice to get your team on board during workshops, internal presentations, and pilot projects. Jim Hawker, Threepipe Digital Marketing and PR – #FuturePRoofing a Public Relations agency or a Communications team. In 2014, turnover rates reached over 55 percent in PR agencies in the United States.

How To 60

How To Software System Employee 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

There are so many thoughtful contributions – from people working on both the in-house and agency sides. Internal comms takes center comms stage in hybrid work. Global disruption is going to place a priority on internal and external messaging development around cyber-attacks. To that end, this year’s roundup is uh-mazing.

Marketing 190

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 190

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 6, 2023

Imagine your grandpa trying to download software on his new iPhone, and you get the picture. Most of them are using AI for some internal work. While I see the benefit of using AI in certain aspects of our business world, I also realize the danger of it getting out of control if not properly monitored by the right people and agencies.

Communications 40

Communications Marketing Technology Data 40