The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

If the idea of technology invading the practice of PR freaks you out a little, perhaps all you need a different perspective. Yes, technology can be daunting, but it can also make your life a lot easier, help you achieve better results and demonstrate the value of your work. These five tools can do just that. A digital newsroom.

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Tools Analytics Google Measurement 207

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?

Technology 170

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 170

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. In the past, evaluating ROI for media monitoring was much more challenging than, say, for demand generation or even SEO.

How To 397

How To Software Media Analytics 397

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Fortunately, social media and technology, when implemented strategically, can serve as effective channels to navigate change and leverage it to help one become more original and creative, which are desirable characteristics of PR professionals. ET, to discuss change and social media.

Community 150

Community Social Media Media Education 150

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 4, 2023

And as technology advances, readers are gravitating toward websites and platforms that offer a seamless mobile user experience. More directly, the rising popularity of podcasts and other mobile-centric media channels indicate new storytelling opportunities and platforms for PR.

Mobile 334

Mobile Advertising Advertising Trends 334

Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 3, 2018

ET to discuss social media and getting into the strategic communications mindset. Be sure to check out Karen’s new book, Social Media for Strategic Communication: Creative Strategies and Research-Based Applications , which will be published by SAGE in August 2018. PRStudChat. PRStudChat. PRStudChat. PRStudChat.

Social Media 150

Social Media Communications Media Community 150

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

In her role as director of innovation and CEO communications at Microsoft, Bonnie McCracken has a pivotal role in shaping the narrative for groundbreaking research and cutting-edge technologies, particularly with the company’s investments in AI. Instead, pick one to two tools you want to try, and once comfortable with those, add on.

Enterprise 186

Enterprise Tools Technology Privacy 186

PR 20/20

MARCH 8, 2023

These tools were designed to help marketers better engage with customers and streamline their content creation process. In case we need to find a report on our social media performance. It struggled a bit to report blog performance, which is a good time to mention that ChatSpot is still in its public alpha stage.

Tools 85

Tools Web Examples Report 85

Stern + Associates

DECEMBER 8, 2022

In this blog post that’s mostly written by ChatGPT, we’ll explain everything you need to know about this disruptive technology and how writers can leverage the tool to connect with audiences in new and innovative ways. What is ChatGPT? How does ChatGPT work?

Blogging 62

Blogging Technology Writing Customer Service 62

Cision

JULY 26, 2017

Since the inception of social media platforms, one of the biggest challenges has been how to properly reach your desired audience. Interests -> (Business and Industry, Entertainment, Family and Relationships, Fitness and Wellness, Food and Drink, Hobbies and Activities, Shopping and Fashion, Sports and Outdoors, Technology).

Social Media 233

Social Media How To Insurance Insurance 233

Sword and the Script

JULY 7, 2020

Managing customer relationships is a business process that’s virtually impossible to perform at scale without technology, even as the term CRM has become synonymous with the technology. Here’s the summary of news – the monthly PR Tech Sum – from the world of the PR technology vendors. >>> Give our services a try.

Technology 125

Technology Publicity Software Print 125

Flack's Revenge

MARCH 28, 2016

I am very much looking forward to Social Tools Summit (#SocialTools16) in Boston on Tuesday April 12, where I will be speaking about influencer marketing. Neal Schaffer and Brian Mahony invited me back following last year’s Boston event, which was a blast (see my blog wrap ), and I jumped at the opportunity.

Tools 120

Tools Banking Technology Social Media 120

Critical Mention

APRIL 17, 2019

Today, nearly 90 percent of companies are using social media marketing and Dreamgrow reports over 60 percent of customers expect companies to offer customer service through their social channels. To help you create your social media marketing strategy, we have 15 of the top social media trends you need to follow in 2019!

Social Media 156

Social Media Trends Media Instagram 156

Communications Conversations

APRIL 30, 2018

Two-fifths (42 percent) report missing critical information necessary to do their job caused by ineffective communication tools, with nearly half saying this was at least a weekly frustration. I believe a big reason employees are using words like this to describe corporate communications is simple: There’s simply much technology.

Employee 94

Employee Technology Communications Corporate 94

Culpwrit

DECEMBER 14, 2020

As PR professionals, we’re constantly reading and scanning news articles, blog feeds, and social media posts to keep up with the latest industry trends. Not only do we need to keep track of the news, but we have to keep up with new technology as well. The Internet landscape is ever-changing, and with it, PR […].

Tools 72

Tools Technology Trends Social Media 72

Flack's Revenge

MAY 8, 2015

I am very much looking forward to attending the Social Tools Summit (#SocialTools15) in Boston next Tuesday, where I will be moderating a session on content marketing. Jeff Green on Twitter , Social Media and Content Strategist, Rethink Robotics. The post Off to the Social Tools Summit appeared first on.

Tools 120

Tools Content Marketing Conference Social Media 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Among PR teams, LinkedIn is the go-to social media platform for B2B executives for driving positive visibility and thought leadership. For example, “Built and led comms team at high-growth technology startup in advance of IPO” is more specific and a bit stronger than “Headed comms at successful startup.” . Create polls.

LinkedIn 421

LinkedIn Nonprofit Leadership B2B 421

Flack's Revenge

APRIL 7, 2016

I am very much looking forward to Social Tools Summit (#SocialTools16) in Boston next Tuesday, where I will be moderating a panel on influencer marketing. Neal Schaffer and Brian Mahony invited me back following last year’s Boston event, which was a blast (see my blog wrap ), and I jumped at the opportunity.

Tools 120

Tools Banking Technology Social Media 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

While traditionally PR work consisted of press releases, pitching, and occasional damage control, today’s PR teams must have a diverse digital skill set, including SEO strategy, social media savvy, data analysis and more. This isn’t new, but today there are more digital distractions in the form of tools, tactics and platforms.

Analytics 170

Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

Sword and the Script

MAY 4, 2021

Meltwater acquires social media influencer platform. In a video review of the product, (embedded nearby) the Influencer Marketing Hub called Klear a “ hybrid social listening and analytics tool.” Talkwalker and Critical Mention are the only vendors that offer independently made podcast monitoring tools.

Tools 101

Tools Survey Pitching Analytics 101

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

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Internal comms tool SocialChorus acquired by a PE firm; Burton-Taylor digs up revenue numbers; Nexis Newsdesk Simplifies news search; Propel adds broadcast monitoring Welcome to the beginning of September. Though I do my best to keep tabs on news from PR technology providers for these roundups, I occasionally I miss one.

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Internal International Tools Software 147

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 11, 2016

Social media participation in the financial services industry is expected to increase as social networks expand in the coming years. Understanding your business purpose and approach on social media is imperative and financial services companies are investing in their infrastructure, guidelines, and engagement best practices.

Financial 150

Financial Community Social Media Guidelines 150

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.

Reddit 178

Reddit Software B2B Technology 178

Deirdre Breakenridge

JUNE 8, 2016

Social media can open new doors and might even land you that dream job or connection. Recent and current public relations graduate students at New York University’s School of Professional Studies, Srishti Assaye , Margaret DeJesus and Sabrina Ruiz , will discuss how to utilize social media to seek out professional opportunities.

Social Media 150

Social Media Pitching How To Media 150

Critical Mention

MARCH 15, 2019

In fact, in 2018, Statista stated that 54 percent of all consumers now browse social media on a mobile device at least once a day. This makes it critical to optimize your social media marketing strategy to be mobile-friendly to engage these consumers. Make your Facebook page mobile-friendly. Send links via SMS texts.

Mobile 109

Mobile Social Media Marketing Media 109

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Social media has fundamentally changed how people communicate in times of crisis. Just this month, victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma used social media to communicate with first responders, know where gas was available and follow emergency updates. Identify Who is Responsible for Listening and When. Create a Hub.

Crisis Communications 325

Crisis Communications Crisis Communications Employee 325

Melissa Agnes

JULY 17, 2014

Melissa’s #1 despised buzzword: Social media crisis. To us, here at Agnes + Day , someone who says that they specialize in “social media crises” is demonstrating a big red flag. This means that a crisis is never a “social media crisis”, but rather a crisis. with the new title.

Social Media 252

Social Media Crisis Media Viral 252

PR 20/20

MARCH 2, 2023

Do you need more blog subscribers? Tack on a subscribe CTA with a tracking link to your subscription page or blog in your email signature. Think of it this way: If you nail down a cost-effective prize, it will be much less than how much you would spend to boost a post on social media. Of course, you do. Update your CTA.

Blogging 79

Blogging SEO Trade Shows Pinterest 79

Landis PR

APRIL 1, 2024

While AI-powered robots and customer service tools are intriguing, many are wondering how AI will impact the day-in-day-out marketing world as we know it. In this blog, I’ll share key takeaways learned at the conference from a MarCom perspective. This functionality will seriously change the game for digital and social media marketing.

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Conference Technology Training Customer Service 59

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. Just as people were nervous about the new technology of the internet and websites in the 1990s, “the exact same thing is happening right now with AI. What has changed are the tools.

SEO 136

SEO Television Measurement Google 136

Deirdre Breakenridge

AUGUST 7, 2014

Technology allows us to work faster and work on multiple things at once. The tools which we would use today to research and get things done look different than they did before. Technology is just getting faster and faster these days. The post Guest Blog Post: What Does Being a Millennial Really Mean?

Blogging 269

Blogging Ethics Education Technology 269

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 28, 2020

Listen is where you establish searches and monitor media, including social media; Connect is the media contacts database – with an interesting twist; Publish allows you to publish releases, blogs and send pitches; Amplify allows you to showcase user generated content – like social media posts; and.

Software 117

Software Tools Publicity System 117

5W PR

MARCH 19, 2024

Let’s delve into the standout insights that emerged from the event: Beauty-Tech Takes Center Stage From DIY tools to professional treatments, skincare tools and devices are experiencing a significant surge in popularity, catering to both at-home enthusiasts and professional practitioners.

Trends 88

Trends Consumer Conference Technology 88

5W PR

APRIL 10, 2023

Marketing your business and making meaningful connections continues to prove more challenging with the continued introduction of new channels, technology, data, and competition. Contact us today to learn how we leverage these tools for our global clientele through strategic digital campaigns. What is a Meta Business Partner?

Engineering 88

Engineering Advertising Advertising Agency 88

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

We talk a lot about measuring PR on this blog and as a reader, you know that not all PR tactics directly impact the bottom line. If you don’t already have measurement tools and dashboards in place, these questions commonly asked by clients and brand management alike can be a good indicator that it’s well past time to get started.

Measurement 140

Measurement Tools Analytics Data 140

Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Advertising agencies created ads for multiple outlets, public relations handled media inquiries and proactively sought after coverage, marketing agencies did a variety of things, but generally focused on brand identity and creative attention-garnering activities. This keeps the user engaged and also increases you social media visibility.

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Tools Agency Instagram Groups 150