Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The largest PR and comms tech companies, along with many startups, are now controlled by PE firms; is this good for the PR community? This adds to a growing collection of private equity firms (PE) that have taken an ownership stake in software companies that provide tools to PR and communications professionals.

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Software Marketing Leadership B2B 167

Sword and the Script

MAY 2, 2023

Some might find that refreshing because the larger market discussion of AI has covered a lot of ground – from awe to panic. That brings us to the first story in this month’s PR tech sum – which covers news from the vendor community over the last month. >>> Looking for help with B2B marketing and PR? PR Tech Sum No.

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Pitching Study Technology Report 126

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 3, 2022

B2B Sales & Marketing Exchange (August, Boston). B2B media outlet Demand Gen Report produces this and the winter B2B Marketing Exchange events annually. This is HubSpot’s annual event that unites thought leaders from over 161 countries across marketing, sales, customer success, revenue operations, and more.

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Conference B2B Content Marketing Case Study 304

Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Public relations professionals must understand and embrace artificial intelligence (AI), machine language, and big data, from the resources that keep them up to speed to how brands are using advanced technologies that may affect their roles in communications. In what ways, has your job/studies/life been affected by AI?

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Community Big Data Media Resources 148

Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 1, 2021

ESG (environmental, social, and governance) reporting is rapidly becoming the hottest trend for mobility, automotive and vehicle technology suppliers. We’ve all seen the headlines … read the articles … review the studies … and spoken to clients about this hot topic. SK Group surveyed 1,500 U.S. adults in May 2021 to gauge U.S.

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Automotive Technology Communications Mobile 97

PRSay

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Last year also saw advances in measurement technologies that allow PR pros to tangibly prove their business impact. In doing so, the profession has earned itself a seat at the table of overall business metrics that have historically been ruled by lower-funnel marketing tactics, such as lead generation. Short-form video reigns.

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Trends Video B2C Measurement 186

Sword and the Script

JUNE 27, 2020

Public relations has wrestled with messaging during the COVID-19 pandemic, but studies also show it has improved business collaboration and internal communications The events of 9/11 changed air travel. How will it change PR and communications? The recession of 2008 changed housing. Click any image for a higher resolution. >>>

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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. That’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing Links [UML]. The study suggests announcements about financial transactions like funding or acquisitions didn’t convert.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 29, 2023

Regrettably, advertising and marketing seem to remain a notable instance of this disparity. In advertising and marketing, however, this rich mixture has historically been depicted through the lens of Caucasian individuals. Brand marketing is a key arena where the call for inclusivity has grown louder and more resonant than ever before.

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Brand Branding Marketing Ethics 89

The Awards Blog

JANUARY 31, 2020

Ironically, I started Technology Awards List because I wanted to exit the PR and marketing industry. . I was laid off from one of the best jobs I’d ever had: I was an analyst covering social media and collaborative technologies at a large, well-known industry analyst firm. And that is when Technology Awards List was born.

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Technology Web System Course 59

wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2022

In 2007, David mentioned my fledgling blog wiredPRworks in his book, “ The New Rules of Marketing and PR.”. In a stroke of marketing brilliance, David included over 160 bloggers/contributors in the first edition. When I found David’s work and read his first book, I knew I’d found the roadmap to the future of marketing and PR.

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Marketing Social Media Trends Instagram 118

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 2, 2024

The content readers viewed the most were largely about the topics of generative AI in PR and marketing – with a touch of Twitter and a sprinkle of marketing budgets In 2008 I came home from a long deployment to find the PR and marketing world had changed. Blogs were raging. Social media was blossoming.

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Blogging Software B2B Survey 115

Sword and the Script

JUNE 15, 2021

If B2B marketing writers aren’t in direct contact with customers in developing content, you are probably just making it all up. The first step in communications is audience identification. And most B2B marketing writers are indeed making it up. less-than half (48%) participate in online communities with their audience.

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Survey B2B Marketing Interviews 119

The Awards Blog

JANUARY 31, 2020

Ironically, I started the Technology Awards List because I wanted to exit the PR and marketing industry. . I was laid off from one of the best jobs I’d ever had: I was an analyst covering social media and collaborative technologies at a large, well-known industry analyst firm. Back in 2012, my chips were down.

Technology 52

Technology Web System Course 52

5W PR

MARCH 26, 2024

Explore industry magazines, make the company’s presence felt at relevant conferences, and put platforms like LinkedIn to good use to pinpoint the movers and shakers in the company’s market. Undertake market research to pinpoint their pain points and craft the communication to tackle these issues head-on.

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B2B Strategy Communications Case Study 78

Cision

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Last week, I attended MarketingProfs B2B Forum, a place specifically geared to educate business-to-business marketers. I decided to compile five of the best quotes from the forum for some B2B marketing inspiration. Many times we do ‘much of the same’ in our marketing campaigns. Photo via Lee Odden ‏@leeodden.

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PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Artificial intelligence is forecast to have trillions of dollars in annual impact, yet most marketers still struggle to understand what AI is and how to pilot it in their organizations. As a marketing agency, we realized our business and our clients were going to be affected by AI, as would the marketing industry.

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PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Marketing conferences have shaped my top team memories. To share the knowledge wealth, below is my list of the 20 coolest marketing events in 2020 (coming to a venue somewhere in the U.S.). Social Media Marketing World. Discover the best social media marketing techniques from the world’s top experts.”.

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Conference Marketing Case Study Content Marketing 97

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

58% of marketers say martech cybersecurity was the top consideration in procuring marketing software tools. I recently read an account by an executive summarizing his experience buying a marketing technology (martech) tool. The findings remind me of a trend I’ve seen in other technology sectors. 38% said budget.

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Survey Software Technology Tools 114

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 19, 2013

I recently received a notification from another influencer marketing tool seeking to engage me by flattering my ego, which will inevitably re-stir the frenzy of excited tweets, criticism , and everything in between. Their new face now portrays a friendly, vibrant, community-focused advocate for the common good. The changing narrative.

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Community Communications Case Study Customer Service 95

Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The Institute for Public Relations and PR NEWS have published a study of corporate communication teams and their contribution to organisations. The Evolving Communication Function reports that the strength of internal relationships and reporting lines are the greatest indicator of the performance of a corporate communication team.

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Corporate Communications Public Affairs Resources 135

Communications Conversations

APRIL 15, 2021

According to a recent study by LinkedIn, “digital marketing jobs” were among the top 15 most in-demand jobs in the U.S. But, we also know the labels “digital marketing” and “social media marketing'” are pretty broad. Almost the same thing for “social media marketer.”

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Social Media Media LinkedIn Community 179

PRSay

JULY 29, 2022

For communicators in today’s hyper-globalized world, achieving an organization’s goals is becoming more complex. A growing multiplicity of voices and communications channels accompanies disruptive technologies and radical new business models. Humanize digital experiences. Facundo Luque is a product manager jr.

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Communications Public Affairs Insurance Insurance 157

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

A s marketers, a failed campaign is our worst nightmare. But sadly, failed marketing attempts happen every day and everywhere. So, how can teams pinpoint what went wrong and redirect marketing energy? The time is now to transform your marketing program. Some roles to consider on your marketing dream team : Content writer.

Marketing 52

Marketing Technology Internal International 52

wiredPRworks

APRIL 27, 2021

There’s a huge market for podcasting, but how can podcasters grow their audience with so much competition? Barbara Rozgonyi will present a Podcast Marketing PR Master Class case study with strategies for growing podcasts. Podcast Marketing PR Master Class for Podcasters. Podcast Marketing PR Master Class for Podcasters.

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Strategy Case Study Marketing Energy 52

Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

How does PR’s use of gAI compare to marketing? The results present a stark contrast to the number of marketers that are using AI. Nearly three-quarters (73%) say they are using gAI, according, to a survey of 1,000 B2B and B2C marketing professionals in March by Botco.AI. How is it being used?

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Survey Software B2B Pitching 149

Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Despite its uncertainty in the stock market, Facebook continues to be an excellent way to connect with your client base and potential customers. But like any other marketing strategy, growing your B2B Facebook community simply requires an investment of time and genuine engagement. Image: goiabarea via Flickr, CC 2.0.

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B2B Community Facebook How To 92

The Proactive Report

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Back in 1999 The Cluetrain Manifesto stated that markets are conversations, and that the Internet is enabling conversations that were simply not possible in the era of mass media. There is a ton of information available in the social networks and conversations, but it takes technology, commitment, and work to find all the threads.

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Social Media Media Analysis Data 162

Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 24, 2017

We gather and form mini-communities around our work, interests, locations and more. Technology has amplified that trait. Long before social media, Harley-Davidson created a deep connection with their brand by enabling community. When you purchase a Harley Davidson you are joining a community with a strong bond and long history.

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Community Case Study Sports Groups 40

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2018

Those hours, of course, include studying trade journals, reviews, and analyst reports. Wired describes itself as covering the intersection of technology, science, art, and culture. Trade pubs are a community network. Digital and print trades in a given sector are tantamount to a virtual business community.

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Pitching Real Estate B2B Journalism 168

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

The pitch was about a study they had done. The reporter responded she hadn’t seen the study yet and would review it. The interesting thing is, I had pitched her on that study by email already. This is why content marketing plays such a crucial role in media relations , among many other aspects of PR and corporate communications.

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Content Marketing Marketing Pitching Survey 90

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Mainstream marketers are gradually losing their reluctance to advocate for politically and socially charged issues in their paid content and corporate social responsibility positions. In 2018 we’re likely to experience more technology-assisted visual storytelling and experimentation by brands. Get ready for more of the same in 2018.

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Trends Storytelling Corporate Leadership 185

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2019

It mirrors a trend that’s already underway in PR’s sibling departments in marketing and advertising. For example, there have been numerous surveys and a pile of anecdotal evidence that CMOs are bringing more marketing work in-house. The legal community, and more specifically the in-house effect on law firms bear insight.

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Agency Trends Marketing Survey 95

PR 20/20

APRIL 1, 2021

Editors Note: This article was originally published on Marketing AI Institute's blog. Marketing AI Institute helps marketers build a competitive advantage with AI by providing expert content, online education, interactive tools, strategic consulting and live events. There are four million entry-level marketers.

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Education Marketing Conference Agriculture 52

Critical Mention

MAY 10, 2019

With the rise of AI in marketing in recent years, data-driven decision making has become an integral part of marketing’s fabric. For example, case studies and eBooks are excellent ways to showcase your knowledge. Speak to, not at your audience. Until next time! Critical Mention. Jolie Shapiro. jolie_shapiro. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

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Marketing eBook Case Study Measurement 75

Presspage

AUGUST 9, 2023

There has been a visible shift in today's capital markets, which has changed the investor relations (IR) space. As companies look to streamline their value chains, all while cutting costs, more business executives are using innovative technology to redefine their relationships with investors.

Strategy 78

Strategy Technology Tools Government 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 20, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended long-planned marketing and PR campaigns for nearly every major brand. Most have learned from early mistakes or half-measures and have designed campaigns that make a positive impact for employees, customers, and communities. It’s not about the logo. That’s putting your money where the mouths are.

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Brand Branding Small Business Retail 284