PRSay

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In 2023, “AI has become a huge topic,” said Chris Perry, chair of Weber Shandwick Futures , the communication firm’s research and development lab that seeks to help PR agencies and their clients adapt to the major changes that artificial intelligence is causing. These are tools that can make us better, not take our jobs.”

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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. What I’ve seen is this: Brands purchasing and increasing number of social media tools. I would almost under-invest in technology.

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Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Analytics should be an important component of the work we do as public relations professionals, but how can we leverage analytics tools to serve our needs? The solution seems to be to get more creative. Matt’s presentation about Google Analytics demonstrates a creative way to utilize an analytical tool for public relations work.

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Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Here are communications synonyms (with explanations). Have you ever wondered why public relations professionals often talk about communications (with an ‑s) instead of communication (without an ‑s)? And what are some communications synonyms? Here we go: Communications Synonyms Communications synonyms (and explanations).

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PR in High Definition

MAY 31, 2022

In the short space of a few months, AR and VR have become inherently tied to the world of communications. Modern workers are no strangers to communicating remotely. From allowing creativity to flourish, to enabling communication (in a virtual space) with people across the globe. Bolstering Creativity.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2024

AI has been positioned for years as a tool for automating repetitive tasks. Here, Dorothy Crenshaw lays out what ChatGPT is and how it differs from earlier AI tools, complete with a demonstration. PR professionals can use ChatGPT to gain a competitive edge, but it’s important to understand the limitations to the technology.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Constraint breeds creativity. It may seem counterintuitive, but the ingenuity of deftly navigating the most difficult of binds goes to show PR is often as much about problem solving as it is communication. Crisis communications has changed — and Mr. Wilde should get a raise. 6 Creative PR Ideas for Blended Media.

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Presspage

MARCH 15, 2023

We at Presspage just launched a personal AI assistant to help communications professionals with managing and answering all their questions from the media. Read this blogpost from our Product Team if you want to learn why we believe this changes the work of communications professionals for the better. We were impressed.

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The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Copyright : [link] , Christopher Burns (@christopher__burns) As the landscape continues to evolve and new trends and technologies redefine industry standards, we invite you to join us as we explore the frontiers of the marketing and communications world in 2024. I recently overheard this statement at the next table over lunch.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

But behind the scenes, it represents a shift in the industry, and one that your creative team can learn from. This holiday season, here are some gear ideas that can help take your creative team’s content from amateur to professional quality — without burning through your entire budget — thanks to some shopping-season deals: iPhones.

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Cision

AUGUST 17, 2017

Big data is behind many of the greatest technological breakthroughs of the 21st Century. It might seem hard to believe, but many communicators are still using methods and techniques that date back to the 1970s. PR will always be a creative discipline. Maximize the Impact of Your Earned Media Programs with Data-Driven Insights.

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Presspage

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

This article aims to provide my perspective on the considerations of using generative AI in corporate communications. If generative AI is used as a primary tool for creating the content output of corporate communication, these aspects are not guarded by the model. This is not the case.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

This isn’t new, but today there are more digital distractions in the form of tools, tactics and platforms. This requires a combination of creative thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to develop and execute against plan. The internet and social platforms are key tools for storytelling, brand management and connection.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2021

Here are a few shortcuts that can help B2B PR pros spiff up their pitches, think creatively, and drive media coverage. It’s always great to generate coverage within top-tier technology publications like TechCrunch or VentureBeat. The post 5 PR Tips To Boost Your Company’s Media Appeal appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2022

Digital technologies have disrupted both journalism and PR, in ways that often help us work together. Take the case of social media; what was once a creative space for brands to engage with customers is now so cluttered that making connections is difficult, and paid media strategies are often necessary.

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PRSay

JUNE 16, 2023

Instead, I predict that PR practitioners who are slow to add AI to their skillsets may be replaced by communicators who learn to leverage the evolving technology. Many PR agencies and departments are already using generative-AI tools to improve their efficiency and productivity.

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PRSay

MAY 18, 2023

One year later, many of us are grappling with the implications of artificial intelligence technology that can search the internet, write text, edit images, create videos and speak in lifelike voices. As communicators, isn’t the information we gather, including asking subject matter experts, only as good as our questions? •

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Adtech brands must find creative ways to cut through the noise and highlight the value their particular technology brings to customers and the industry. In the face of evolving challenges in adtech marketing, PR has become a valuable tool for driving visibility and trust, and ultimately for securing a competitive advantage.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 22, 2023

With the rise in popularity of ChatGPT and other generative AI tools, there is debate about the use of AI in public relations , journalism, and everyday life. Generative AI jumpstarts creative If you google “Generative AI” you’re likely to see at least five news stories about tech companies using it for search, products and tools.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 3, 2018

It may be summer, but #PRStudChat, sponsored by Spin Sucks, is focused on strategic communications all year round. In the spirit of learning, even when school is out, our community will gather for a Twitter chat on July 19th at 12:00 p.m. ET to discuss social media and getting into the strategic communications mindset.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Platforms like Cision or Muck Rack are great tools for collecting emails and researching new journalists, but in the current media landscape, information may not be updated as quickly in these databases. Tech tools for staying connected . But we should also be thankful for technology that connects us to breaking news.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

But a profile that serves as a glorified CV isn’t enough to gain sought-after exposure; that takes time, strategy, and a dash of creativity. 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.” . Go beyond a resume .

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 7, 2021

PR agency teams, like all creative services people, love to keep our clients happy. A great example was a French company we worked with that was launching their competitive pricing tool in the US market. This was not new technology and the name was virtually unknown in the States. PR and sales are not the same thing, however.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

CEOs and business leaders are increasingly recognizing the value of corporate communications; investors say comms can increase company valuations. This week I paused to catch up on reading several other PR and corporate communications surveys that I haven’t had a chance to read yet and summarize them here for you.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 6, 2023

One thing is certain, this giant step in the technological revolution is here to stay and only growing more extensive and impactful daily. But to the marketing and communications worlds, the reality is that it has been used in various forms for years, having started gaining momentum around 2015.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 28, 2023

Mostly augmentation, but some replacements “It’s inevitable and normal that with the advancement of technology, certain jobs no longer exist and new jobs are created – look at how modern media monitoring tools have replaced the need for the news clippings teams of yesterday for example.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 8, 2023

As AI continues to advance and permeate various industries, marketers and communicators must adapt their strategies to leverage its power effectively. Communicators and marketers must do the same to stay agile and remain competitive. AI-driven technologies are no exception to this transformation.

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Wadds Inc.

MAY 17, 2023

Adoption of AI in public relations is slow, hindered by skills and organisational investment A USC Annenberg and WE Communications report - Fascinated and Frightened: How are communications professionals viewing the ai opportunity ahead? A quarter said that they will never use AI tools. It’s a surprising data point.

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Wadds Inc.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The public relations profession will continue to need human skills such as emotional intelligence, ethical reasoning and strategic judgement that technology cannot replicate. The public relations profession is slowly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) tools which have the potential to work smarter and more effectively.

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Stern + Associates

MARCH 15, 2023

Since the release of incredible generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT, Bing AI and DALL-E, the world has been astounded by their seemingly human-like ability to tell stories, have conversations, create art and write code.

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Mindful Marketing

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

by David Hagenbuch - professor of marketing at Messiah University - ​author of Honorable Influence - founder of Mindful Marketing AI’s meteoric rise has encouraged companies to quickly embrace the transformative technology while countries have raced to erect guardrails on the all-powerful algorithms.

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Shift Communications

OCTOBER 16, 2017

In 1926, psychologist Graham Wallas outlined the basic creative process, which has been the overall framework for understanding and fostering creativity for almost a century. The Wallas process has four general stages: Preparation : loading up your mind to be creative. Vice President, Marketing Technology. Christopher S.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 2, 2020

Companies prioritize empathy in COVID-19 communications. New York, NY, June 2, 2020 — Crenshaw Communications , a New York-based public relations agency specializing in technology, today announced the analysis of dozens of B2C brand email marketing communications sent during the COVID-19 pandemic between mid-March and mid-May.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 23, 2024

Your marketing and public relations (PR) campaigns are vital methods of connecting and communicating with consumers. This is why it’s crucial to adopt tools that give you the power to efficiently and accurately make the most positive decisions. As a result, it can be a powerful tool in your campaigns.

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PR in High Definition

AUGUST 30, 2023

As we know, AI has been all the buzz and communicators have been scrambling to figure out which tools are best to use to integrate into their workflows as well as the rules of engagement. There is a flood of information on the various tools at our disposal and rapid advancements have placed governments in a race to regulate AI.

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Wadds Inc.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

The optimistic viewpoint sees it as a tool to help public relations practitioners work more efficiently and effectively. The technology has developed slowly over the past ten years following innovation in data processing and natural language development, but then incredibly quickly in the past 12 months.

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Onclusive

JUNE 2, 2021

PR campaign planning includes: Setting clear objectives that help drive measurable business impact and organizational success Identifying and understanding the appropriate audiences Developing a strategy to effectively communicate messages that resonate to these audiences Measuring how well these activities achieved the objectives.

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