Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Twenty-nine months ago, when I started writing these monthly summaries , there weren’t many PR software companies talking about artificial intelligence (AI). Here’s the monthly PR Tech Sum rounding news and links from the world of PR technology. SocialChorus/FirstUp announced an email tool for internal communications.

Software 93

Software Banking Technology Data 93

Cision

OCTOBER 28, 2015

The numbers don’t lie when it comes to visual content in communications. In communications, concepts are more accessible to our brains when presented visually. Think about how many times you’ve seen a text-based article go viral – and compare that to cute kitten photos, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge or infographics.

Communications 120

Communications Telecommunications Infographics Video 120

PRSay

APRIL 19, 2016

Bonnie Harris is delivering her luncheon keynote , “Behavior Is the New Black: Why Communicators Are Dumping Demographics in Favor of Influencing Audience Behavior” on Tuesday, May 24. Consciously creating strong, linked tactics can infuse any communications campaign with some IMC flavor. Register by April 22 and save $100. .

Communications 79

Communications Pinterest Reddit Radio 79

Newsfile

JANUARY 24, 2024

For example, ChatGPT will soon understand, interact and communicate using many different methods like text, images, video, audio and more. Writing copy for social media is the most popular use for AI, according to 64% of PR pros. Meanwhile Google currently offers Gemini Pro in Bard. Eapen, Daniel J.

Trends 52

Trends Data-Driven PR Analytics Survey 52

Beyond PR

JUNE 19, 2017

The naming process itself requires a lot of heavy lifting, but so does the communication that must follow. The Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA) recommends communicating the following in writing to all stakeholders: Timeline. Nick Bell is the VP of Marketing Communications at Cision. Key objectives.

Communications 69

Communications How To Telecommunications Employee 69

Cision

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Bob’s note is a good reminder that despite much advancement in data, technology, and guidance on best practices companies like Cision have introduced to help on this issue, we’ve still got a long way to go. We show what they cover, what they write about and what they care about. Connect With the Best Influencers for the Story.

Media 149

Media Pitching Data Technology 149

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

At Crenshaw we work with clients in B2B technology industries like adtech and cybersecurity, and it’s a challenge to understand every specific niche and sub-niche. The art of writing a pitch is one thing, but having the journalist actually engage with the pitch is a different beast. Use strong language. Have an engaging pitch.

Pitching 140

Pitching B2B Infographics Study 140

Cision

APRIL 7, 2017

Kristin Daher, the President and founder of Powerhouse Communications , spearheads the creative communications agency providing a wide range of media relations, brand strategy, and social media services with a specialty in the foodservice and franchise space. I was destined to work in the field of communications.

Pitching 228

Pitching Agency Social Media Creativity 228

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Data and analytics capabilities will mature to allow companies to predict the best possible experience and communication touchpoints throughout the entire customer journey. We’re used to seeing communications and interactions with brands that are personalized. ” Jo Detavernier , SCMP, APR | Detavernier Strategic Communication.

Marketing 108

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 108

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Some 67% of customers rely on email to communicate in the B2B space, but vendors are mucking up the channel with irrelevancy, according to a report. “Of Most respondents with communications or PR responsibilities report to the head of marketing (41%) according to the 3 rd annual JOTW Communications Survey for 2020.

Survey 178

Survey Marketing B2B Study 178

Marketwired

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Rethink writing: Michelle Messenger Garrett. Creative PR means thinking outside the box—so while I believe in using traditional tools like a press release or a media pitch, make sure you get a bit creative by constructing your written communications as follows: Start with visuals: Visuals are becoming increasingly important in PR.

Creativity 100

Creativity Pitching Writing Conference 100

Contently - Strategy

APRIL 14, 2021

“Third parties have already begun using non-cookie technologies like Tracking Pixels, which provide many of the same features as cookies,” Shavell noted. Because of this shift, brands may adopt a more straightforward approach to content—at least in the short-term—in order to clearly communicate their offerings to consumers.

Privacy 124

Privacy Google Advertising Advertising 124

Landis PR

AUGUST 23, 2021

Landis Communications Inc.’s Drilling down even further, we cover everything from warehousing and distribution to transportation, sustainability, procurement, risk mitigation, software, technologies and workforce development. I also think it’s wacky when I get asked to publish an infographic. What is your dream assignment?

Meeting 69

Meeting Media B2B Transportation 69

Shift Communications

APRIL 23, 2015

One of the more enjoyable elements of being an executive in communications today is that my work brings me into contact with a wide variety of individuals. Many times, I’m asked by younger communicators what skills they should concentrate on as they finish their degree or begin seeking an agency role.

Communications 60

Communications Analytics Infographics Data-Driven PR 60

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

In our infographic below, you’ll find 11 tips that show you how to design a great Facebook ad and put it into play in your next campaign. Passionate about all things communications, Jolie found her dream job as a copywriter with Critical Mention, where she’s continuing her passion for writing and editing. Until next time!

Facebook 62

Facebook Infographics Financial Writing 62

Contently - Strategy

MARCH 15, 2019

In 2019, many companies in marketing, media, or communications now rely on freelance contributors. Introduce the team and technology. Set rules for communication. Before you hire any freelance creators, decide on a system that includes how you’re going to communicate with them. Gather a portfolio of past success.

Company 111

Company Pitching System Interviews 111

Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

In an article on its website, MarketingProfs shared an infographic by US Presort that debunks direct mail myths, one of them being that millennials don’t even look through their mail. When she’s not writing you can find her at music festivals, hiking or snowboarding.

Advertising 84

Advertising Advertising Privacy Analytics 84

Flack's Revenge

MARCH 4, 2015

It is about communicating clearly and powerfully. Time your Communications. The latest technology and research opens the door to a more nuanced approach. In his book Hierarchy of Contagiousness, he writes about “contra-competitive timing”, essentially an open spaces approach to social media.

Marketing 120

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Infographics 120

Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 5, 2019

This number includes content creation, distribution, technology, and talent. However, the other industries like travel, technology, and healthcare boasted a better average engagement rate (70 percent) and finish rate (60 percent) in 2019. Create social videos and infographics. Create social-friendly videos and infographics.

Financial 111

Financial Industry Report Insurance 111

Cision

AUGUST 26, 2015

You know there’s at least one person saying “Damn Twitter, I can’t write a Direct Message in under 10k characters.” Managed by Ann Handley, Head of Content at MarketingProfs; author of the WSJ bestseller, “Everybody Writes” The 10 Most Expensive Paid Search Keywords [link]. — ” https://t.co/XuswAAsGAo.

Social Media 120

Social Media Twitter Media Nonprofit 120

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 31, 2014

So don’t focus on creating lots of content stuffed with keywords, focus on answering the question with your blog post, infographic, contributed content, or guest post. Keep these practices to a minimum and when you DO write for someone else, make sure the post highly relevant to their audiences. Disavow harmful links.

SEO 155

SEO Google Web Infographics 155

PR 20/20

AUGUST 11, 2016

Newhouse School of Public Communications as well as Marketing Management in the Martin J. New technology is being introduced in the marketing world every day, and the demand for top talent is greater than ever before. A basic understanding of coding helps marketers understand how technology can assist in any campaign.

Marketing 43

Marketing Mobile Engineering Technology 43

PR 20/20

AUGUST 11, 2016

Newhouse School of Public Communications as well as Marketing Management in the Martin J. New technology is being introduced in the marketing world every day, and the demand for top talent is greater than ever before. A basic understanding of coding helps marketers understand how technology can assist in any campaign.

Marketing 40

Marketing Mobile Engineering Technology 40

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 10, 2015

You know how branding works in writing – promoting unity across a brand’s messaging creates a coherent identity. Images for promotions, such as ads or social media images, are generally more like pitches than other types of writing. Think of these images as more similar to in-depth types of writing. Create Unity Across Images.

Infographics 60

Infographics Tools Guidelines Writing 60

PR 20/20

MAY 23, 2017

Ann Handley , author of Everybody Writes , heads up content at ‘Profs. Avinash often writes in-depth pieces backed by research, and chock-full of strategic tips. Buffer authors do their research, writing in-depth posts with ample resources to back up their intelligence. Need a mid-day break? a match made in heaven).

Resources 53

Resources Marketing SEO Engineering 53

Critical Mention

JANUARY 15, 2019

Samantha Rushford, the SEO expert at AssignmentGeek , says the most important thing here is to create attractive images and memes or make relevant industry charts and infographics: “Try to create evergreen content that has the potential to preserve credibility and stick around for a long time. Feel free to contact her at Twitter.

How To 60

How To SEO Mobile Google 60

Sword and the Script

JUNE 7, 2016

The skills deemed least important were corporate communications (7%), direct mail (6%) and corporate marketing (1%) according to the data. That’s according to a survey of 262 business technology buyers by the Arketi Group , a PR firm based in Atlanta as reported by MarketingProfs.

Survey 60

Survey Marketing B2B Infographics 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 24, 2019

I review a lot of marketing studies and surveys – and write about the one I think will be helpful for readers. How long does it take to write the average blog post? 3 hours and 57 minutes; 38% of bloggers report it takes more than 4 hours to write a post; and 19% say it takes six or more hours. Read more: What is PR?

Marketing 78

Marketing Publicity Survey Study 78

MaccaPR

DECEMBER 19, 2016

In 2017, let's all agree to maximize the ROI of our writing efforts by focusing equal efforts on distribution. Each year, members of the communications team add the words, " Check out our Farm to Fork Report ," to their email signatures to help spread the word. Here's how: 33 Content Marketing Promotion Ideas.

Marketing 48

Marketing Content Marketing Pinterest LinkedIn 48

5W PR

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Digital media has become an integral part of people’s lives, shaping how they’re able to communicate, entertain themselves, consumer information, and more. Start with user-friendly tools and online tutorials to practice writing, editing, designing, and creating any sort of content consistently.

Media 78

Media YouTube Transportation eBook 78

Contently - Strategy

JUNE 11, 2020

Over 2,400 years later, technology, science, and medicine have evolved exponentially, but many words in the oath are still remarkably relevant: “I will remember that there is art to medicine as well as science, and that warmth, sympathy, and understanding may outweigh the surgeon’s knife or the chemist’s drug.

Healthcare 136

Healthcare Content Marketing Industry Trends 136

PR Fuel

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Before you start writing your first news release, take a moment to research your target audience. Otherwise, you might write a release that fails to match their interests. When writing your release, it’s important to grab the reader’s attention immediately. Determine why you’re writing this press release.

Brand 94

Brand Branding How To SEO 94

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Over 2,400 years later, technology, science, and medicine have evolved exponentially, but many words in the oath are still remarkably relevant: “I will remember that there is art to medicine as well as science, and that warmth, sympathy, and understanding may outweigh the surgeon’s knife or the chemist’s drug.

Healthcare 59

Healthcare Content Marketing Industry Trends 59

Sword and the Script

JUNE 4, 2019

I’ve started dedicating the first post of every month to summarizing news from vendors developing technology focused on public relations. Consulting firm Burton-Taylor published a report that benchmarks market size and market share for a category of technology the company describes as “Media Intelligence and PR Software.”

Software 108

Software Reddit Marketing Survey 108

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Though she says writing has always been part of her career, her “first ‘real’ PR job landed me out in the Bay Area working for a tech company.” MG: The technology. Even with all the technology and social media, etc., Telling stories, creating messages, writing – it’s all in a PR pro’s repertoire. >>>

Publicity 63

Publicity Storytelling Pitching Nonprofit 63

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 31, 2016

At World of Watson, IBM data scientists demonstrated the latest technology solutions for delving through millions of papers, articles, and data to find hidden patterns and powerful insights. As an industry, we must stop fearing technology. It was people at desks writing, researching, and sending out information. Christopher S.

Analytics 60

Analytics Data Analysis Technology 60

Frederik Vincx

DECEMBER 11, 2015

The goal is to make your team adaptable for increasingly fast changing communication requirements. Invest in automation and technology. A large part of your audience communicates via this medium. All communication teams are striving for the attention of the fickle consumer. The result? Choose workflow experiments.

How To 60

How To Software System Employee 60