Shift Communications

JANUARY 23, 2017

Crafting the Data-Driven Pitch. In the previous post we proved this hypothesis true: Trustworthy content is linked to more on the web. How do we take this statement, as well as the supporting data, and transform it from a simple sentence to a data-driven pitch? Why will they care – will our pitch help them to save money?

Data-Driven PR 60

Data-Driven PR Data Pitching Analysis 60

Sword and the Script

APRIL 6, 2021

I took a quick look back to review what was going on then, and thought the subhead accurately summarizes that snapshot in time: Some PR technology vendors have made pandemic-related announcements, but there’s a bit of “business as usual” too. Sentiment analysis by natural language processing (NLP) is imperfect, says Public Relay.

Media 108

Media SEO Analytics Analysis 108

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 2, 2017

Here are the top 10 tech blogs you need to read to prepare for promoting clients across a range of industries, including IoT, ad-tech, tech products and services and wearable technology. They’re useful for story pitching, new product research, and new perspectives from industry leaders. The Next Web. Digital Inspiration.

Blogging 136

Blogging B2B Technology Pitching 136

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 30, 2022

This summary of PR technology news – the PR Tech Sum – is back after a two-month hiatus. Kelp focuses on reputation analysis in sectors like health care, life sciences, aerospace and defense. Muck Rack released an integration with Google Analytics (GA) that helps PR measure web traffic from media placements. Revenue grew to $62.6

Publicity 86

Publicity Survey Enterprise Pitching 86

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The addition of marketing, analysis, trade show consultation, managing professional organizational memberships and everything else has made every day a whirlwind of tasks, to-do lists and semi-controlled chaos.”. Technology has enabled me to do the work of five people and has enabled me to do that work in far less time.”. Email deluge.

Communications 124

Communications Crisis Internal International 124

Buzzstream

MAY 16, 2024

Some simply buy links on large guest posting directories, and others pitch quality content to get published on an external site. For instance, if I wanted to start a new Research List using BuzzStream, I’d start a New Project, name it, and then choose Search the Web. I click the Research drop-down and choose “Review on the Web.”

Blogging 62

Blogging Google SEO Writing 62

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

For all those still complaining about search and social, now a decade beyond the advent of the so-called Web 2.0, 6) Technology that will change reporting. When asked which technologies are having the biggest impact on the job of reporting, the answers stacked up as follows (globally): 34% said “updated social media algorithms;”.

Survey 102

Survey Report Media B2B 102

PR in High Definition

JUNE 11, 2020

NPR Planet Money (one of my current fave podcasts) recently did an experiment , where it pitched its fastest journalist, Scott Horsley, against WordSmith. >PRSmith would scan the web for mentions of a particular brand according to sentiment (these things will get better in the future) and automatically reply. >PRSmith

Journalism 90

Journalism Software Sports Analysis 90

Shift Communications

JANUARY 9, 2017

If this was our big idea for our PR pitch, we’re probably feeling a little uncomfortable right now. Statistically, if we run a Pearson regression analysis, we see: Unfortunately, the statistical outcome is the same: social sharing and trust still have no relationship to each other. Next: Pitching. Refining Our Hypothesis.

Data-Driven PR 60

Data-Driven PR Data Analysis Pitching 60

Cision

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

She’s not looking for pitches laying out everything there is to know about a subject. “I’m surprised at how many traditional pitches I see. What we do from a digital media perspective is engage audiences from around the Web. Find a way to work that into your pitch.”. What kind of data do you look for?

Newspapers 120

Newspapers Print Mobile Pitching 120

Sword and the Script

MAY 12, 2020

Better organize your announcements and media contacts, make the “news” easy to find and stick to business etiquette; pro PR tips About a year ago I started writing a monthly summary of PR technology news. Push back – tactfully – on your leadership to provide answers, analysis, context and perspective.

Company 101

Company Survey Pitching Report 101

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Now, where is the ka-ching on our web traffic and orders?)” Define buyer personas Compile prospect lists Court ABM buyers and influencers on social media Go beyond the usual social engagement, like sharing and reciprocating and actually pitch them for a client event or offering (breaking down that fourth wall).

B2B 177

B2B Case Study Enterprise Resources 177

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Overview of Tech PR Tech PR is the strategic use of communications and relationships to build the reputation of a brand or business in the technology industry. Role of Tech PR in promoting technology companies Tech PR plays a vital role in promoting technology companies.

Strategy 62

Strategy Brand Branding Technology 62

Sword and the Script

MAY 14, 2019

Recently, I’ve begun looking more closely at PR technology , companies. This is an effort to illustrate some of the interesting innovations occurring within the PR vendor community – and provide an agnostic source of information on tools and technologies I believe PR professionals should have on their radar. Sentiment analysis.

Case Study 118

Case Study Software Data Web 118

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 3, 2019

In each one, I aim to explain in jargon-free language, what is new with the vendors making technology that helps PR pros to do their jobs. Meltwater improves sentiment analysis. This granularity promises to provide better sentiment analysis in its media monitoring tool. Detailed briefing here. See item #2 here for more.

Data 88

Data Enterprise Survey Instagram 88

PR in High Definition

JUNE 11, 2020

NPR Planet Money (one of my current fave podcasts) recently did an experiment , where it pitched its fastest journalist, Scott Horsley, against WordSmith. >PRSmith would scan the web for mentions of a particular brand according to sentiment (these things will get better in the future) and automatically reply. >PRSmith

Journalism 54

Journalism Software Sports Analysis 54

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…. PR technology provider Meltwater unveiled a new interface aimed at simplifying the user experience and providing “enhanced self-help options.”

Internal 64

Internal International Data Media 64

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 7, 2020

sentiment analysis. Below is a look at a sidebar analysis showing media type, sentiment, estimated reach (as provided by integration with Similar Web), and other metrics: 3) Social media monitoring in Agility. The company pitches this as a way to organize your monitoring results. media type breakdown.

Tools 83

Tools Comparison Media System 83

Sword and the Script

MARCH 27, 2018

As it’s noted in the analysis around the full report , “While publishers have made gains with paid digital subscriptions, content studios and native advertising, the last decade has been widely one marked with cuts to editorial staff.”. Most of my experience in media relations comes from a B2B technology perspective. The alternative?

Media Relations 76

Media Relations Media Trade Shows Journalism 76

Beyond PR

APRIL 5, 2018

With technology at the level that it is at now, ignorance is no excuse for any communications team. Media monitoring can serve as market research analysis for campaigns or new products your company is developing. Executing a campaign pitch, product launch, or new initiative is only the first step in the communications cycle.

Company 73

Company Media Crisis Insurance 73

Sword and the Script

JULY 2, 2019

I call it the PR technology summary ( PR tech sum ) and here’s what I found over the last 30 days. The press release doesn’t spell out any specific technology initiatives, so it seems this is merely an agreement allowing each business to sell the others’ products. “Q4 b) Is Your Press Release Pitch Guilty of Information Overload?

Trends 60

Trends Media Report Technology 60

Sword and the Script

MAY 23, 2017

While there are some new PR technologies emerging that are beginning to look at link data, it’s pretty hard to match what the SEO vendors have been improving for years. 1) Web alerts and client mentions. The overall rating is ranking compares the backlink profile of one site, to an estimate of all the other sites on the web.

SEO 65

SEO Tools Engineering Web 65

Beyond PR

MARCH 6, 2018

Now imagine what that number would be if it were not for the 600+ million devices that are equipped with ad-blocking technology. Coined the “ future of marketing ” by CMOs, content has the power to solve marketing’s pristine challenges — growing web traffic, converting leads, upselling and retaining existing customers.

Strategy 67

Strategy How To B2C Content Marketing 67

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Inside PR’s focus revolves around the intersection of PR alongside business and technology. Through research and analysis, it looks at the ways various brands have handled their PR in the past, providing solid advice for listeners. The Pitch Pitching is part of the day-to-day job for many communicators. Business 24.

Pitching 100

Pitching Interviews Trends Journalism 100

The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

When I left comms agency work for PR technology I felt I had to unlearn many of the techniques I’d built up over 13 years. If only we had the perfect formula for content success… Oh wait…Content sharing and analysis heavyweights LinkedIn and BuzzSumo have just delivered it! But could these habits be holding us back?

Tools 136

Tools Publicity Measurement SEO 136

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

But it’s easy to imagine this technology being used in more subtle but dangerous ways, such as politicians ‘saying’ things that are not totally out of character but more extreme or subversive than anything they would really say. Audiences know the difference. ” ~ Carrie Eddins , Founder, The Blondepreneur 20.

Writing 194

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 194

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Either way, using tools and technologies to aid your marketing strategy has never been more impactful than in the age of AI. This information helps digital PR teams understand the media landscape and craft targeted pitches or campaigns. You’ve heard carpenters are only as good as their tools. Free for four emails per day.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Either way, using tools and technologies to aid your marketing strategy has never been more impactful than in the age of AI. This information helps digital PR teams understand the media landscape and craft targeted pitches or campaigns. You’ve heard carpenters are only as good as their tools. Free for four emails per day.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Data analysis of millions of articles and surveys thousands of bloggers find long-form content outperforms short form. Most of what I did wasn’t a secret: I read what reporters wrote before pitching, developed subject lines that got my emails opened, and use a strong lede in all my pitches. Give our services a try.

Content Marketing 78

Content Marketing Study Analysis Marketing 78

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Read more: The Average Cost of a B2B Content Asset is $2,791 [Data Analysis]. Deals in B2B are increasingly complicated and more likely to be scrutinized by top executives and the finance department, according to an analysis of several studies by Forrester. I’m open to pitches on these, but please read this first.

B2B 118

B2B Marketing Survey Software 118

Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

List and rank the top five most effective PR strategies for the technology industry, focusing on new product launches. These emerging technologies can offer immersive and innovative experiences for your audience. Sentiment Analysis : Assesses whether mentions are positive, negative, or neutral.

Trends 105

Trends YouTube Video Social Media 105

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

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. Data and metrics have emerged as the most powerful tools for creating better brand awareness, social media engagement and quality web traffic.

Marketing 190

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 190

Sword and the Script

MARCH 15, 2022

Truescope is a new media monitoring technology that’s launching in the U.S. Instead, these are analogous to the way technology vendors brief Gartner or Forrester. The company does not field its own web crawler, so it gets all its content through partnerships. Truescope is a new media monitoring tool that just raised $6.2

Tools 160

Tools Media Software Analysis 160

Flack's Revenge

JULY 11, 2018

The pitch is delivered, building to a crescendo – the “a ha” moment in which the idea comes into focus. Usually delivered via the pitch, the big idea captivated agency clients and brought each episode to a climax. PR is not as well-known as advertising or associated with glitzy pitches or Mad Men style theatrics.

Insurance 204

Insurance Insurance Advertising Advertising 204

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 17, 2020

From pitches to landing coverage and everything in between, Digital PR can be done without a single tool. This tool has myriad features and uses, but I predominantly use it for both ideation and to assist with pitch-writing. It’s one of the most crucial and time-consuming parts of the pitching process, but a necessary evil nonetheless.

Digital PR 161

Digital PR Tools Pitching Film 161

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The deluge of PR pitches. According to a survey of journalists by Muck Rack, 48% of journalists responding to this survey said they get between 1-5 pitches a day; 18% get between 5-10; 12% get upwards of 10-20; and 13% get 20 plus pitches a day. Pitch proof points with claims. Source: Code of PR Ethics? ).

Survey 178

Survey Marketing B2B Study 178

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 21, 2018

For many B2B technology brands, data is not only a business asset, but a PR tool. Whatever the case, B2B and technology-based businesses are in an excellent position to use data-driven storytelling as part of a PR strategy. Data-driven pitches win points with journalists. 5 reasons to embrace data-driven PR.

Storytelling 189

Storytelling Data Data-Driven PR Infographics 189