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. Years ago, I had the opportunity to be a PR director for a publicly-traded company that developed and sold software to the PR market.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

I’m the Technology Editor at IndustryWeek magazine. I write for the C-suite and technology leaders in the manufacturing industry about technologies and their practical benefits. I think it’s essential to make clear that technology initiatives are not the exclusive purview of huge companies with matching budgets.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 8, 2023

SaaS companies have an average of 38 active cases studies that are between 500-1,000 words in both HTML and PDF format; here’s how they incentives customers, sales and customer success to solicit new case studies Case studies are a pillar of B2B marketing, particularly in technology circles like software-as-a-service (SaaS).

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Specifically, it helps to understand external factors (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal and Environmental) and their impact on your company. Here are some examples of political factors to monitor: Current legislature Tax policies Fiscal policy Trade restrictions Corruption. Technological factors.

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NewsWhip

AUGUST 18, 2021

It seems these days as if every start-up is pushing some version of AI or machine learning, and that’s to say nothing of the established companies that are incorporating it into their own workflows. There are a number of examples from various industries, but one unifying theme was the pandemic speeding up the process of its implementation.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 30, 2019

As companies continue to talk about their AI, machine learning and data science capabilities, journalists are asking tougher questions about the way these technologies are built. Google’s ongoing AI ethics council controversy is another example of the AI industry’s diversity problem. These are embarrassing numbers. .

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 5, 2019

A high-impact PR program can be a technology company’s greatest asset – provided it’s well conceived and skillfully executed. Mark Cuban famously advised against it for most early-stage companies, and for some it’s simply premature. Here’s how any tech company can benefit from the right PR campaign.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 4, 2022

We download information and ask questions, probing for the key points of the narrative we envision will make the company stand out. They’re also important; in fact, a company shouldn’t be in business if it can’t point to high quality and talented employees. Insist on examples. We work hard to recruit the best.”

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 10, 2023

If PR teams aren’t at least exploring the best ways to incorporate this game-changing technology, are we even in the “AI arms race?” Boost productivity with the integrity of human involvement Yet many companies have mixed feelings about ChatGPT and the AI arms race. Let’s be practical. So, what does ChatGPT mean for the future of PR?

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 2, 2021

The first reason is to acquire a new piece of technology. For example, to gain a foothold in a new vertical market or geography. Years later, I’d land the company that bought the divested business as a client, so it was interesting to see the outcome compared with the rationale for buying and selling at the time. Did you know?

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Presspage

MARCH 15, 2023

AI frenzy Of course the sudden attention spurred companies to think and communicate about ways to incorporate AI in their service, genuinely interested in the value it could bring, or simply hoping to ride along with the market attention. Twitter is filled with hilarious examples of AI errors and fake news.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 20, 2024

Gareth Cunningham, director of SEO at Mod Op – our parent company – and his team develop SEO strategies that take into account three pillars: technology, content and authority. Technology – For a website to be successful in terms of SEO, it needs to be search-engine-friendly and technically sound.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 21, 2019

When Shonali reached out to me to ask if I’d write a guest post on technology in communication, I immediately jumped at the chance. In this post from last May by John Friedman , he wrote about a job where he traveled across North America to discover a company had lost the plot of what it was doing. Let me give you an example.

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Flack's Revenge

MARCH 9, 2021

In the first post, I explored the meaning and history of the term, and shared examples. If your secret sauce is so special, and can really make your company a market beater, why not give it a name? In the second post, I explained how to describe your IP in simple and clear terms (see the case study below for another example).

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 26, 2022

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. 5-8, 2023, with Media Days Jan.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 18, 2023

For example, is a Thanksgiving-themed opportunity meant to align a brand or service with that holiday to drive seasonal sales? For example, New York declared Diwali , the Hindu festival of lights, a state holiday, and new legislation proposes to make it our twelfth federal holiday.

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Cision

AUGUST 12, 2015

Many are using digital travel technology, a trend that is changing the way consumers interact with airlines, hotel chains and other companies. One key trend is wearable technology. To find out more about what Cision discovered in the Travel Technology study, click here. Here are five key takeaways from the study : 1.

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Stern + Associates

AUGUST 5, 2022

What kind of ideas will get you a coveted spot at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Media Lab, the most cutting-edge program at arguably the world’s top technological research institute? So what kind of innovative ideas and technologies are being put into practice? By Brian Sherry August 5, 2019.

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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. Think about how much time you can save each day if you apply this to a few tasks.

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5W PR

APRIL 13, 2022

When companies in the SaaS industry use a sound PR strategy , they benefit from brand awareness, media coverage, and attracting the right consumers. However, companies in the SaaS industry don’t always have the privilege of working with PR professionals and partnering with agencies. Data and Insights. Familiar Story Angles.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 28, 2020

In our case, we focus on the best media approach to attract the attention of key technology journalists who want to cover the company and its story. But the right strategy will work for any type of company. . With that in mind, here are five tips for a successful media strategy for technology companies: .

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Landis PR

APRIL 17, 2023

Based on that extensive experience, we have learned the best opportunity for achieving great success is when we do work that is values-aligned with our company, staff, community and clientele. For example, we would happily represent alternative energy clients. But oil companies? Not so much. I’d love to hear about it.

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Onclusive

JANUARY 26, 2022

In this blog series, we’re sharing a proven data- and technology-driven process for building the perfect pitch and nurturing your media relationships, which has been used by Onclusive’s customers to achieve extraordinary outcomes for their brands. One way to do that is to use smart technology to help you out. Earning their attention.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 23, 2019

Three question areas in particular – about goals, issues and technology – stood out to me. For example, a study conducted by Edelman in 2018 found “nearly two-thirds (64 percent) of consumers around the world now buy on belief, a remarkable increase of 13 points since 2017.”. 3) PR Technology is about Customer Experience.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2021

For example, you invest a lot of time into research and planning. When the time comes to pitch your plan to the leadership, you begin to realize they don’t have a clue what you’re talking about. – found just seven percent of companies have 7% of companies have digitally savvy executive teams.”.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2021

headlines can be a gold mine for reactive news opportunities, where a company latches on to a breaking news story with a smart take or point of view and gets coverage for it. But with many companies doing business internationally it’s smart to look outside our own media market for openings. Look globally for reactive news.

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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. But have you also looked at their potential Return on Investment, or ROI? quarterly website visitors driven by their media coverage.

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Critical Mention

AUGUST 2, 2018

The impact of technology on public relations is accelerating. As such, PR pros must determine how they can best leverage technology to stay current. In the end, technology is at the heart of most organizations. To maintain a competitive edge companies need to effectively use technology that makes sense for their specific needs.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 4, 2023

And as technology advances, readers are gravitating toward websites and platforms that offer a seamless mobile user experience. How Mobile Technology Can Shape PR Strategies and Tactics PR media placements Platforms that offer a strong mobile experience are catching everyone’s attention.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 31, 2023

As PR pros, we must continually adapt to emerging technologies that impact consumer behavior. Content marketing Creating high-quality, informative content that answers common voice search queries can position a company or their leader as an industry expert and increase its chances of being featured in voice search results.

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 1, 2020

It’s why you’re seeing more videos from senior-level leaders at companies on LinkedIn. But, what companies are doing this well? Let’s take a look at four great examples. For example, here they discussed food trends with the vice president of consumer insights at Mills. So, brands are turning to video.

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PR for Anyone

JANUARY 28, 2024

In this episode, Erica sits down with Christina to discuss the impact of technology both in the workplace and our education system, evolving dynamics between generational workforces, current issues such as remote work, and recent shifts occurring in the professional landscape that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Disruptive – In a technology PR context, disruption is not only overused, but misused. Few of these technologies or products are actually disruptive. And, the truth is, a company can be extremely successful without being disruptive. Very few products or technologies are truly groundbreaking. The problem?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 30, 2022

In technology PR, it can be challenging to explain technical issues or products to a general audience. Prepare examples and analogies. One way to explain a technical product or avoid a long-winded explanation is to use an example. Warby Parker drove a 32% sales increase with our contextual technology.”)

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Presspage

APRIL 11, 2024

How does a small Dutch company grow from a good idea into a thriving global brand within just a few years? To keep up the momentum for the next 15, the founders look back on the early days, talk about how far the company has come and give us a preview of what's in store for the future. That’s how Presspage was born."

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

I am currently the technology editor at IndustryWeek where I focus on helping readers make sense of new and evolving technologies. Farming is not really my beat, but these are perfect examples of factories on wheels. Whenever I can tie the technology to an actual use case, the result is a winning story.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

But for B2B companies — particularly in the technology space — sometimes the best way to get in front of a key audience isn’t just with trade and business press, but through industry analyst reports that influence media and customers. With that in mind, here are a few things B2B companies need to know when it comes to AR.

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