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. I believe the generative AI is based on OpenAI technology, which makes ChatGPT. Trust but verify.

Analysis 142

Analysis Tools Software SMB 142

Wadds Inc.

MARCH 15, 2023

A review of PR, Technology, Data & Insights: Igniting a Positive Return on Your Communications Investment by Mark Weiner. He seeks to enable help public relations and communications teams to get better results and demonstrate value to senior leaders, with the unequivocal advice to get to grips with data and technology.

Technology 98

Technology Data Analysis Internal 98

Agility PR Solutions

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

The retail marketing landscape has changed dramatically since the pandemic—as comms pros followed consumers into a digitally dominated shopping world, the value of data-driven insights became invaluable.

B2C 178

B2C Strategy Retail Analysis 178

5W PR

MAY 4, 2022

PR professionals use blockchain technology to track media coverage, develop new data points for analysis, and better measure campaign results. Blockchain technology can help PR professionals verify whether someone actually saw an ad or read an article about their business. Evolution of Blockchain Technology.

Technology 88

Technology Publicity Banking Newspapers 88

PR in High Definition

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

There has been a huge shift in technological advancement which has made it easier for athletes to optimise their performance and improve the experience for spectators at sporting events. Data driving football analysis and spectator engagement. The future of technology in sport. billion and expectations to reach US $40.2

Sports 62

Sports Technology Analysis Data 62

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

Vendors are giving us reason to be optimistic about public relations technology – from AI that will predict your pitching success to more tangible PR measurement and attribution. Years ago, I had the opportunity to be a PR director for a publicly-traded company that developed and sold software to the PR market. Did you know?

Technology 167

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 167

Agility PR Solutions

JULY 25, 2022

Today, technology buzzwords seem to get thrown around in team chats, emails, and even at the water cooler. The post Sentiment analysis: What it is and how it provides rich customer insight appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. There’s a good reason for that. These categories represent modern solutions for modern enterprises.

Analysis 86

Analysis Enterprise Technology Marketing 86

Onclusive

MAY 12, 2022

In our May blog series, we’ll share brand new insights into the relationship between different media attributes and consumer behavior, based on our analysis of the PR Attribution data from over 100,000 media articles published in 2021 that cover both business-to-consumer and business-to-business brands across a wide range of industries. “By

Consumer 370

Consumer Publicity Media Analysis 370

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Several credible studies conducted in 2023 put the average benchmark for B2B marketing budgets at about 10% of revenue How much money should a company invest in B2B marketing? As companies plan their budget for 2024, here’s a look at three credible benchmarks for B2B marketing budgets. The CMO Survey: 9.2% Gartner: 9.1%

B2B 138

B2B Survey Marketing B2C 138

Flack's Revenge

MARCH 9, 2021

Here is the third installment in my series about maximizing “secret sauce” in tech marketing. If your secret sauce is so special, and can really make your company a market beater, why not give it a name? Sure, it starts with great technology, of the proverbial disruptive variety. To Brand or Not to Brand.

Case Study 266

Case Study Marketing Software Technology 266

Agility PR Solutions

DECEMBER 8, 2019

The rapid pace of technology development has definitely ushered a new age when it comes to business. More exciting new technologies have been invented in the past half-century than in the past two millennia! Not only has this fast-paced advancement changed every market in the world, but it also gave way to the rise of […].

Technology 78

Technology Marketing Analysis Trends 78

Buzzstream

JANUARY 22, 2024

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Analysis 90

Analysis SEO Guidelines Google 90

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 23, 2023

New York, NY (October 23, 2023) – Mod Op , a full-service digital marketing agency accelerating customer growth through human creativity and automation, today announced the acquisition of Crenshaw Communications , a leading public relations firm headquartered in New York City.

Agency 156

Agency Communications B2C Creativity 156

PR 20/20

JANUARY 14, 2021

Like, for example, a new start for your marketing technology (martech) stack. And with 8,000+ solutions on the market, it might seem a bit daunting. Note that a few of these are agency partners or benefactors of Marketing AI Institute , our sister brand. 10 Marketing Technologies We Can’t Live Without.

Technology 65

Technology Marketing Tools Google 65

Shift Communications

JUNE 14, 2023

By Amanda Munroe, SVP, Technology We’re about through Q2 and it’s safe to say that generative AI has been the singular dominating topic of discussion with our technology clients for much of it. For lots of organizations, an AI marketing strategy works. They aren’t moving the technology forward in any way.

Company 78

Company Strategy Marketing Technology 78

Critical Mention

APRIL 2, 2019

As a PR or marketing professional tasked with keeping your brand strong, you understand how important competitive analysis is. You may be able to learn from their strategies or find some space in your target market that they aren’t hitting effectively. But without competitor analysis tools you simply can’t achieve this.

Analysis 74

Analysis Tools SEO Software 74

Shift Communications

JUNE 14, 2023

By Amanda Munroe, SVP, Technology We’re about through Q2 and it’s safe to say that generative AI has been the singular dominating topic of discussion with our technology clients for much of it. For lots of organizations, an AI marketing strategy works. They aren’t moving the technology forward in any way.

Company 78

Company Strategy Marketing Technology 78

Onclusive

DECEMBER 1, 2021

If you’ve ever evaluated PR agencies or communications technology providers, you have likely considered how their solutions compare to each other and how they fit your needs. Why technology ROI matters. But have you also looked at their potential Return on Investment, or ROI?

How To 397

How To Software Media Analytics 397

Sword and the Script

APRIL 23, 2019

Three question areas in particular – about goals, issues and technology – stood out to me. Analysis: A 19% difference is a pretty wide gap. To that end, the survey did find that 90% of respondents believed PR would be at least somewhat more integrated with marketing in the next five years.

Technology 126

Technology Study Communications Survey 126

Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 1, 2021

ESG (environmental, social, and governance) reporting is rapidly becoming the hottest trend for mobility, automotive and vehicle technology suppliers. The post Three Reasons ESG Communications Are Crucial for Automotive & Vehicle Technology Suppliers appeared first on Bianchi PR. Companies Lag Europeans on ESG Reporting.

Automotive 97

Automotive Technology Communications Mobile 97

Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Using data from hundreds of thousands of verified business user reviews, the platform collects unbiased feedback on industry-leading software to help technology buyers, investors, and analysts make better purchase decisions. . Global Marketing Strategy, IFAW. NEO analysis helps us understand where IFAW can truly stand out.

Media 370

Media Comparison Software Enterprise 370

Prohibition

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Struggling to make your B2B marketing ‘sexy’? In our latest podcast episode, we have the pleasure of discussing this topic with seasoned growth marketing specialist, Tom Basgil. It’s one of the biggest struggles facing marketing directors today, with over 19% of marketers saying its their biggest hurdle.

B2B 77

B2B Trends Strategy Marketing 77

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

From Silicon Valley to New York’s own “Silicon Alley,” PR people tend to use these tech buzzwords in press releases and marketing materials. Here are 10 of the most eye roll- inducing tech buzzwords and marketing speak that PR folk should try to avoid in 2021. Few of these technologies or products are actually disruptive.

Big Data 296

Big Data Technology Data Energy 296

Agility PR Solutions

MAY 5, 2021

In today’s marketing landscape, technology-based advertising changes fast, and consumer behaviors and interests have become hard to predict. To succeed, digital marketers and those who work in digital PR cannot rely on educated guesses anymore. Given the rapid changes in the marketing […].

Trends 202

Trends Marketing Brand Branding 202

Sword and the Script

JULY 25, 2023

Brand building is increasingly important as B2B prospects come to a decision before ever talking to sales, yet a new report finds 69% of CFOs view brand marketing as a cost center Most searches are zero-click searches. Mindshare has always been crucial to marketing, but the sum total of these variables means it’s more important than ever.

B2B 95

B2B Brand Branding Marketing 95

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

For the past few years, video marketing has become a dominant tool for captivating audiences and expanding brand awareness. Public relations (PR) can be one of the solutions available for marketers and business owners to support their video marketing campaigns. We’ll delve more in-depth into PR and marketing.

Video 108

Video Marketing SEO Social Media 108

Onclusive

MAY 12, 2022

In our May blog series, we’ll share brand new insights into the relationship between different media attributes and consumer behavior, based on our analysis of the PR Attribution data from over 100,000 media articles published in 2021 that cover both business-to-consumer and business-to-business brands across a wide range of industries. “By

Consumer 195

Consumer Publicity Media Analysis 195

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 13, 2019

A Guest Post by Albane Flamant, Marketing Manager – US, Talkwalker. have become essential parts of the marketing and PR toolbox. Example of video recognition technology. Sentiment Analysis – Putting tweets in context. Sentiment analysis technology used to have a bad rep in the PR industry because guess what?

Training 399

Training Video Analysis Data 399

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The more we “feed” the technology, the smarter it becomes and the more it understands our voice and style. Data-driven decisions hit the sweet spot Data-driven decision making has radically changed marketing, and its use in PR is more than a flirtation. It’s not a fling, but a long-term commitment to staying ahead in the PR game.

Data-Driven PR 212

Data-Driven PR Tools Training Data 212

Onclusive

MARCH 29, 2022

Besides the support you can request from your marketing colleagues, there are many solutions and tools available on the market. In this case, the solution you choose must have a robust data collection and analysis capability, a way to customize regional dashboards, and staff available to support international demands.

Measurement 370

Measurement How To Analysis Data 370

Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 11, 2023

There are clear applications for artificial intelligence (AI) content generation tools in marketing and public relations but make sure that you fact check. Text at the click of a button There’s a great deal of excitement about the technology as it seemingly is able to mimic human creativity and generate and edit content incredibly quickly.

Publicity 98

Publicity Wikipedia Marketing Training 98

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2017

B2B marketing has overwhelmingly adopted the concept of content marketing, according to the 2018 B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets & Trends survey. That may mean content marketing is maturing, but that also means competition for an audience will heat up. B2B marketers are also claiming success.

Content Marketing 64

Content Marketing B2B Survey Analysis 64

Stephen Waddington

MAY 23, 2018

A new report published by the CIPR examines how much of what we do in public relations is threatened by technology. These findings are from a new report called Humans still needed: An analysis of skills and tools in public relations , published today by the CIPR’s #AIinPR panel. The market for tools in PR is exploding.

Analysis 60

Analysis Technology Tools Exercises 60

Communications Conversations

JULY 26, 2018

I’ve seen a number of articles recently that have focused on a growing–and increasingly troublesome–trend in our industry: Our complete over-reliance on tools and technology. Brands don’t need to be purchasing more technology–they need to be purchasing less. Absolutely no critical analysis is happening.

Technology 84

Technology Social Media Tools Trends 84

Agility PR Solutions

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Technology is rapidly changing how everything in the world operates. For example, industries like manufacturing and marketing, which are some of the biggest beneficiaries of tech advances, have seen automation become a central part of their operations. The post PR and technology—how can you improve your work performance?

Technology 86

Technology Resources Examples Industry 86

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Called the “Earned & Social Media Analytics” report, this advanced capability will measure syndicated, earned, and social media coverage and will provide insights that include metrics such as volume, social and influencer engagement, advanced sentiment analysis, geolocation, and more.

Analytics 312

Analytics Media Measurement Mobile 312

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

SEO vendor that dabbles in PR technology buys an audience and adds an influencer to their team. In any case, both of these were “audience buys” and proved to be savvy PR, content marketing and SEO moves. Semrush is focusing on building up their marketing education,” wrote Backlinko founder Brian Dean in a LinkedIn post.

SEO 130

SEO Content Marketing Marketing Software 130