Sword and the Script

JANUARY 2, 2024

Blogs were raging. Social media was blossoming. And the media landscape was evolving. That next spring I started this blog, largely as a means of professional development. I could read about what was happening, test it out on my blog, and apply what I had learned to my daily job. That’s of course what I did.

Blogging 113

Blogging Software B2B Survey 113

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 12, 2017

We’re kicking off #PRStudChat in 2017, and you won’t want to miss a Twitter chat focused on the nuances of media relations and lessons learned from the field. What is the best way to follow up on a pitch with the media? We hope you’ll join us on January 25th for a dynamic discussion on the nuances of media relations in 2017.

Media Relations 150

Media Relations Media Pitching Television 150

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2023

As a PR agency that works with high-growth companies, including many technology brands, we talk a lot about why public relations is important for the tech industry. With complex subjects to distill and technical and product-based pitfalls to address, disruptive technology needs PR.

Technology 266

Technology Television Web Social Media 266

Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2022

As 2022 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back and our top blog posts for the year. While our blog is focused on the automotive and mobility public relations space, we found a few trending topics in our most popular posts. CES 2023: PR Facts That Every Vehicle Technology & Mobility Supplier Should Know.

Automotive 104

Automotive Blogging Mobile Technology 104

Onclusive

AUGUST 3, 2021

Earned media content is king when it comes to building brand reputation—your biggest brand asset. And while in the past there have always been clearer metrics around paid and owned media than earned media, that’s changed with the industry shift from print to digital formats, which has resulted in a wealth of digital data.

Brand 370

Brand Branding Media Measurement 370

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. About two years ago, I saw an opportunity to use that experience to fill an information void in PR technology. Did you know? Check out our services.].

Technology 167

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 167

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

On the other hand, measuring some PR activities, like earned media , is far more challenging than other forms of marketing and communications. 1) Earned media is sales enablement. A tech PR firm recently published a study that showed promising effects media relations can have on the sales cycle for B2B marketing organizations.

Study 138

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 138

Sword and the Script

MARCH 14, 2023

The underlying technology for this predictive AI is based on a combination PRophet’s own code and that of partners. Taylor is based on a combination of technology from a company called Open AI, which made ChatGPT, and PRophet’s code. I’ll dig into that more in a moment. The second AI is a generative AI called “Taylor.”

Software 85

Software Media Relations Pitching Media 85

Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2021

This year was also an exceptional one for the Bianchi Biz Blog. So, in case you missed them, we’ve curated the 10 most-visited blog posts on our site for 2021. Is Media Relations Dead? You might also be interested in: Top 10 Meet the Media Profiles of 2021. 7 Myths of Automotive Supplier and Vehicle Technology PR.

Blogging 96

Blogging Automotive YouTube Mobile 96

Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

It’s been seven years since we launched the Meet the Media blog series, and in that time, we have featured more than 160 journalists who cover the automotive, mobility, technology, Detroit and Silicon Valley business beats for national, Detroit, automotive, commercial vehicle, tech and business media outlets.

Meeting 89

Meeting Automotive Transportation Mobile 89

Flack's Revenge

JANUARY 14, 2016

There were also some great takeaways for marketing (it’s a must read for those who don’t think social media is important). HBR virtually ignored media as a channel of info that supports B2B sales. If true, does this mean that media coverage, and by extension media relations, no longer matter in this area?

B2B 120

B2B Media Relations Media Social Media 120

Sword and the Script

JULY 7, 2020

Summary of monthly PR tech news: Muck Rack focuses on public relations management; Prowly enhances media database; new execs at Meltwater and Signal AI The term “public relations management” sounds like an advanced college class but shaping up for something else. Most draw analogy to customer relationship management, or CRM.

Technology 122

Technology Publicity Software Print 122

Onclusive

JANUARY 26, 2022

Savvy communicators know that there is more to a perfect pitch than simply good writing, and media relations is not just about distributing these stories to the media. PR pros need a data-driven strategy to reach their goals of securing high-impact media coverage for their brands. Where do you find impactful journalists?

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Pitching Data Privacy Writing 370

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2021

This blog published 51 posts this year – the 12 th year of publishing for Sword and the Script. If you want content marketing to augment PR, social media and other marketing activities…. 8 Innovations in Public Relations Technology to Watch. How 2,400 Journalists Use Social Media for Reporting . See you next year!

Blogging 133

Blogging Software Google Content Marketing 133

Sword and the Script

MARCH 27, 2018

Do you feel like media relations getting harder? The survey found more than half (51%) said media relations is getting harder. The survey found more than half (51%) said media relations is getting harder. 3 More Reasons Media Relations is Harder. Also, see these related posts.

Media Relations 74

Media Relations Media Trade Shows Journalism 74

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The most effective blogs in B2B marketing tend to publish longer posts, more frequently, with visuals, paid distribution and analytical measurement Blogging doesn’t have the appeal that voice search, personalization or influencer marketing do in B2B marketing, but when it’s done right, it’s surely effective, according to a new study.

B2B 147

B2B Study Blogging Marketing 147

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 6, 2020

The question quickly became, “should it be another blog post contest?” Wei’s academic studies are in journalism, consumer technology, and resource economics; he is passionate about the intersections of the fields. Let’s congratulate and support Wei by sharing his video on social media!

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Video Journalism Education Resources 352

Onclusive

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Not all media contact and outreach tools for communicators are created equal. Media Outreach Best Practices. Optimize your media list building Gone are the days when PR pros had to spend time manually putting together target media lists. Look no further than Onclusive’s journalist relationship management tools.

Media 195

Media Pitching Tools Resources 195

PRSay

APRIL 23, 2024

Dietrich, CEO and founder of Arment Dietrich, a Chicago-based communications firm, is the author of the 2014 book “Spin Sucks” and the “Spin Sucks” blog. With earned media, “It’s about credibility,” she said. “If If you’re going to do owned media, it’s about storytelling and creating that brand narrative. It is amazing.”

SEO 129

SEO Measurement Television Google 129

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

9-12, 2024, CES, which has become one of the most important automotive industry shows in the world, brings together manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology, content, technology delivery systems and more to address the industry’s biggest challenges. Taking place Jan.

Mobile 75

Mobile Technology Automotive Trade Shows 75

Stern + Associates

JANUARY 29, 2024

It seems like the story of “traditional media is dying” has been a meme ever since the beginning of the internet. Every time one would think media outlets can’t cut more staff they find a new bottom: 2023 saw massive layoffs which have continued into 2024. adults get their daily news : social media.

Strategy 95

Strategy Publicity Media Video 95

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

In this week’s blog about earned media strategy and measurement, we’re talking about developing and implementing a content distribution plan that uses every opportunity to showcase your stories in front of your key audiences. Social media Social media provides a great opportunity to amplify your earned media content.

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Measurement SEO Web Social Media 356

Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

It’s becoming more difficult in today’s media environment to generate coverage, especially for automotive and mobility technology suppliers. Plus, shrinking advertising spends usually mean there’s a smaller news hole to compete for in your key traditional target media outlets. Why is that?

Automotive 73

Automotive Media Mobile B2B 73

Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The trends of electrified, connected, autonomous and shared vehicles are rapidly changing the game … not only for automakers but also for the entire vehicle technology supply chain ecosystem. During that time, we have also dealt with many changes in the traditional and digital media and public relations environments.

Automotive 68

Automotive Technology Engineering Trade Shows 68

Onclusive

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Media relations is one of the PR team’s essential functions, and having access to a reliable and accurate media contact database is a must in today’s dynamic environment. Media Database Best Practices. Request Demo. Highly Curated Author Profiles. Our commitment to accuracy doesn’t stop there.

Industry 195

Industry Media Reputation Report 195

OnePitch

OCTOBER 20, 2022

On this month’s profile, we are talking with Jennifer Reinhard , Vice President/Media Group Manager in Ketchum ’s Earned Media Specialty Group (EMSG). She has experience in corporate reputation management and crafting earned media stories. The technology in this story was a design application. And he did beautifully.

Media 96

Media Sports Agriculture Pitching 96

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 26, 2022

5-8, 2023, with Media Days Jan. 3-4 , CES is the most influential tech event in the world, bringing together companies, including manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology, content, technology delivery systems and more to address the industry’s most relevant issues. Taking place Jan.

Mobile 87

Mobile Technology Automotive Meeting 87

Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2016

My media relations and outreach efforts had secured an interview with CNBC for a technology client and the reporter had flown in to conduct it in person. Proven to get More Out of Media Relations. CNBC was one of just a few possibilities for business or technology stories in broadcast news.

Media Relations 60

Media Relations Media Interviews Pitching 60

Shift Communications

AUGUST 4, 2016

As an account executive on the account services team at SHIFT, my role is focused primarily on media relations as it pertains to my client roster. I work closely with reporters and bloggers to get ink for my clients, which for me are B2B technology vendors. Which leads us to our next media relations challenge….

Media Relations 60

Media Relations How To Media Groups 60

Sword and the Script

JULY 30, 2016

It’s one of my media relations best practices, which is the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing links. Don’t dilute your social media accounts with off-subject messaging. Do you need help with media relations? Contact us today to discuss media relations and proven ways to get more out of it.

Media Relations 60

Media Relations Media Pitching Writing 60

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

Top stories in today’s summary of PR news: Cision shutters the HARO brand; Agility adds “Intelligent Insights”; PR tech company replaces employees with AI On the first Tuesday of every month, I sort through all the news I can find on PR technology or comms tech and present it in a summary post like this one. based customers were impacted.

Reddit 174

Reddit Software B2B Technology 174

Critical Mention

JUNE 26, 2019

Luckily, we have seven of our top picks for the best marketing blogs of 2019 that’ll help you up your game! Blogs are purposeful, succinct and educational. By reading this blog, readers gain concrete ideas about the latest content strategies and examples from leading brands. HubSpot Inbound Marketing Blog. Copyblogger.

Blogging 92

Blogging Marketing Content Marketing eBook 92

Sword and the Script

MAY 18, 2021

One study shows communicators are faced with growing workloads, but their relationship with business has strengthened; two studies offer a look at media relations insights. Insights for better relationships with the media. Think about how much work that is: try writing a blog post every day – then add two more.

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Study Communications Survey Pitching 165

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 25, 2021

For those who don’t watch, Succession follows the dysfunctional Roy family, whose patriarch, Logan Roy, owns and operates the largest media and entertainment company in the world. But, this is a blog about PR, communications and media relations, so enough about the plot summary.

Media 162

Media Fashion Television Radio 162

5W PR

MARCH 26, 2024

Frame the communication around the solid benefits the technology contributes, emphasizing features that address their challenges and boost their ROI. Old-school media Traditional industry publications and journalists still hold sway in reaching a broader audience. Media relations Stay ahead of the game by connecting with the media.

B2B 78

B2B Strategy Communications Case Study 78

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 17, 2021

Auto suppliers and vehicle technology companies seeking PR opportunities, take note: CES is back (taking place Jan. 5-8, 2022, with Media Days Jan. 3-4) and it offers a lot of public relations and market attention opportunities, but you have to act fast. If not, contact the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) to get your spot.

Technology 86

Technology Automotive Trade Shows Hotels 86

Onclusive

JANUARY 19, 2021

As the roles and responsibilities of marketers continue to blur, finding the right technology solutions is critical. With responsibility for earned, owned, and social media at SMG , I’m tasked with connecting the dots between our content marketing and our business outcomes.

Content Marketing 195

Content Marketing Marketing Analytics Report 195