PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Regardless of whether marketers embrace AI, it is accelerating change in the industry: Consumers demand greater personalization, and want to control data and privacy. Technology will get smarter, intelligently automating traditionally human-powered activities while adding layers of complexity. Career paths will evolve.

Case Study 92

Case Study Study Brand Branding 92

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Business and tech media in particular have an ongoing appetite for research, studies and surveys. Our first study drove story volume and quality while also presenting Uberall and its team as rightful authorities on location-based marketing. But, more often than not, internal data doesn’t work for B2B PR. This is natural.

B2B 147

B2B Data Retail Survey 147

Wadds Inc.

APRIL 26, 2023

The consumer slowdown started early in 2022, impacted by the cost of living crisis, energy costs and Brexit. Technology and media layoffs and a slowdown in private equity funding are also having an impact. This is inevitably impacting business and consumer confidence. We knew it was coming, but the whiplash is no less acute.

Agency 98

Agency Publicity Marketing Banking 98

Cision

MAY 16, 2017

Businesses already recognize how mobile technologies and the Internet of Things are transforming the concept of brand value. In fact, more than 70 percent of respondents to the SoDA Report believe that being perceived as an early adopter of technology is “key” or “important” to their brand positioning.

Hotels 198

Hotels Mobile Travel Automotive 198

PRSay

APRIL 21, 2021

Mark Weiner, a longtime PRSA member and the chief insights officer for Cognito, an international research-based communications consulting firm, is the report’s lead writer. Combine these three elements — technology, sector expertise and statistical acumen — and you have a winning combination. My mantra is “begin simply.

Measurement 185

Measurement Communications Analysis Data 185

Shift Communications

AUGUST 22, 2018

You attend lectures, study, take tests, complete projects, and hopefully learn all you can. I was used to the consumer side of PR, but here I am learning about B2B Tech PR and Marketing Technology…What?! These two areas are piquing my interest and offer challenges that you don’t see with consumer PR. Jamie Forestiere.

Internal 68

Internal International Transportation B2B 68

PRSay

MAY 15, 2019

Some of the questions they’re addressing are just plain hard, like how to coherently explain blockchain, a technology little understood outside of a small group of experts, to consumers who soon may be relying on it to secure their online transactions and protect their privacy on social networks.

Publicity 147

Publicity Privacy Crisis Communications Ethics 147

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 26, 2018

A positive recommendation in a Gartner or IDC is a valuable third-party endorsements for an up-and-coming B2B technology player. Taming the technology beast. But PR agency teams today can face an extra challenge when it comes to poorly understood sectors like digital advertising technology or blockchain, for example.

Privacy 149

Privacy Technology B2B Data 149

Cision

JULY 8, 2015

In an effort to curb large-scale data breaches and incidences of credit card fraud, card issuers in the United States continue to roll out new EMV (Europay, MasterCard and Visa) chip-card technology. In particular, skepticism about chip-and-PIN technology and continued security risks created heavy consumer conversation.

Retail 120

Retail Travel Mobile Technology 120

PRSay

JANUARY 29, 2019

According to a study published in the Daily Mail , employees are connected to technology at work for an average of 12 hours per day. Being able to stay on top of how people consume information is critical to even making a small dent.”. When Graham joined Amazon Web Services in 2016, there were 10,000 employees.

Tourism 150

Tourism Employee Web Travel 150

Stern + Associates

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Why study behavior?” Co-author of the international bestseller “ Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness ” with Richard Thaler, Sunstein has become world renowned for his key insights into decision-making processes. Sunstein asks. When people think X is more fun than Y, the choice of X is starting to look better.”

Tools 110

Tools Employee Government Strategy 110

Sword and the Script

JUNE 7, 2022

Scale to compete with incumbents; Prowly adds media monitoring; Cision releases internal DE&I report; World’s First-Ever NFT Press Release. I took a business ethics course when I was studying for my MBA. This isn’t a PR tech story per se, but it is an interesting use of technology in PR. Internal comms metrics.

Software 85

Software Internal International Pitching 85

Deirdre Breakenridge

AUGUST 26, 2014

Throughout my 25 year career I’ve worked with clients from an array of industries – aviation, healthcare, government, museums, education, technology, and more. In that case, your journey might lead you towards a job in internal communications working for a corporation where you promote the company’s various products, services and experts.

Industry 316

Industry Fashion Travel Tourism 316

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 26, 2018

A positive recommendation in a Gartner or IDC is a valuable third-party endorsements for an up-and-coming B2B technology player. Taming the technology beast. But PR agency teams today can face an extra challenge when it comes to poorly understood sectors like digital advertising technology or blockchain, for example.

Privacy 120

Privacy Technology B2B Data 120

Prohibition

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Tom is award winning international B2B specialist, Editor, and Director of Sticky Tactics, a data-driven digital marketing and advertising consultancy focused on real ROI. We’re consumed by content these days, so there’s a need for B2B marketers to look at alternative methods for capturing data.

B2B 77

B2B Trends Strategy Marketing 77

PRSay

APRIL 15, 2019

Pursuing the APR was challenging, consuming and often stressful. By late September, I realized my study plan was not working. I adjusted by seeking out study skills tips from newly minted APRs and moving forward on the best path for me. I call it my one-year intensive. No flashcards or Quizlet or Facebook groups.

Nonprofit 118

Nonprofit Conference Study Retail 118

Cision

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

As a marketing leader, you are bound by an agency’s schedule and timeline, whereas with an internal team, you have complete control over your deadlines and can push campaigns out more quickly. There’s also less of a learning curve involved in working with internal team members. Rather, it’s evolving.

Agency 189

Agency Creativity Internal International 189

PRSay

OCTOBER 2, 2017

10 at PRSA’s 2017 International Conference in Boston. Most companies would agree that consumer trust is a valuable commodity — one that can’t be bought or sold. According to Nielsen’s Global Trust in Advertising study , consumers trust earned media and recommendations from friends and family more than any other source.

Data 145

Data How To Storytelling Analytics 145

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

As Paul Roetzer ( @paulroetzer ) states in Chapter 8 of The Marketing Performance Blueprint : “Every marketing plan should start with an honest internal marketing assessment. Modern marketing is constantly shifting, and the folks that are part of your marketing team need to be masters in all things technology, best practices, and trends.

Marketing 52

Marketing Technology Internal International 52

Cision

OCTOBER 2, 2017

While many people who identify as Hispanic in the United States receive their news in English, that trend may be due to a lack of Spanish translations rather than a desire to consume news in English. According to a study examining the largest Hispanic TV markets in the United States , cities like Los Angeles and New York have 1.5-2

Community 225

Community Pinterest Mobile Television 225

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In an era where consumers are increasingly sceptical of advertising and corporate speak, PR offers a more authentic and credible way to communicate with the public. Improve internal communications. You cannot “do marketing” towards these groups; their informational needs differ from those of potential consumers. A Case Study.

Publicity 52

Publicity Public Affairs Journalism Corporate 52

Business Wire

JANUARY 19, 2017

Trends and technical advancements have influenced how news is both distributed and consumed. TRUSTED SOURCE The credibility and tradition of trust earned from journalists and other downstream consumers of Business Wire content enables companies of all sizes to confidently submit press releases for distribution across the wire.

Financial 164

Financial Video Consumer Data 164

Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

This month’s roundup of PR technology news is a two-fer: there’s two months’ worth of news here. The pricing is based on the number of categories you subscribe to receive – i.e. technology, health care, etc. ResponseSource also offers press release distribution and a media database. Critical Mention adds “cast & crew” TV data.

Pitching 89

Pitching Report Software Survey 89

The Hoffman Agency

AUGUST 10, 2023

After studying business, psychology and computer science, I was lucky to participate in a student-run television program that introduced me to my first role in PR. I was fascinated by how a well-thought-out campaign can add an ethical, humanitarian component to an otherwise rigid business-to-consumer relationship.

Case Study 36

Case Study Storytelling Television Energy 36

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Technology Public Relations (Tech PR) involves managing and enhancing the public image of technology-related companies and products. Tech PR professionals work to generate favorable publicity, manage crises, and position technology brands as industry leaders. This is especially effective for consumer technology products.

Technology 78

Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

Cision

JUNE 10, 2016

According to a 2013 study by ThinkGoogle , the average consumer consults 12 sources before making a purchasing decision. The study looked at the different networking and communication models between baby boomers and Gen Y, who grew up with the ‘hierarchy’ value model, and millennials and Gen Z who have created the ‘networking’ model.

How To 120

How To Marketing YouTube Study 120

PR in High Definition

APRIL 25, 2022

Researchers in Denmark studied a range of media types; from movie ticket purchasing habits, popular books, Tweets, as well as Wikipedia attention time. Not just with audiences, but with your internal comms too. Using engaging internal comms strategies to hold attention will also ensure this is reflected externally.

Wikipedia 62

Wikipedia Viral Reputation Internal 62

Contently - Strategy

MAY 8, 2019

Some sellers know their companies have a library of content but don’t put in the effort to find and study it. Technology has played a huge role in the growth of content marketing by simplifying communication, automating tasks, and collecting data. The modern seller is more of a helpful consultant.

Content Marketing 92

Content Marketing Marketing Case Study Education 92

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 13, 2015

i] At the International Consumer Electronics Show I attended last week, of the twenty-two keynote speeches, only three were delivered by women. At Orate , we often hear that event organizers struggle to find female speakers for their events, particularly in the technology sector. Inside Higher Ed. January 7, 2014.

Conference 150

Conference Training Healthcare Policies 150

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Whether handled internally or outside a PR agency or department, it’s helpful for the teams to plan and brainstorm together so that each can learn from the other. It’s still extremely important for any B2B or consumer content marketing program. Have joint planning sessions. Never discount earned media.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Pharmaceuticals Marketing Software 120

5W PR

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Advertising is a fascinating study in social strategy and messaging, and marketers tend to be observant of the initiatives other brands are taking to reach consumers. Several key factors likely played into this strategy to push out mainstream advertising in order to update a brand’s reputation or make a push for consumer involvement.

Advertising 68

Advertising Advertising Privacy Facebook 68

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Once upon a time, many moons ago, I worked at a large PR agency as part of the consumer technology team. Studying for a public relations or mass communications degree is the most traditional route into the industry today, but it’s not the only route. When I began, I had no idea what to expect.

Agency 88

Agency Energy Crisis Management Industry 88

Solo PR Pro

APRIL 5, 2022

For me, that meant getting my accreditation in public relations, but it doesn’t have to be an intensive year of study. I’ve long understood that there’s no technology, customer base or business paradigm I can’t gain at least a working knowledge of with a little old-fashioned research up front. Bottom line?

How To 104

How To Fashion Banking Industry 104

Scott Public Relations

APRIL 2, 2020

According to a just released study by the Knight Foundation, more than 100 million Americans did not vote in the 2016 election, representing 43% of the eligible voting-age population. Young people in the study: Consume significant media, but news is not a primary category in that consumption. Why is this important?

Insurance 71

Insurance Insurance Healthcare Technology 71

Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Public sentiment toward technology vendors is undergoing a significant shift. The shift reflects a growing skepticism in the claims technology providers make about their products and services. Currently, the skepticism is mainly focused on consumer facing vendors such as Google and Facebook.

B2B 60

B2B Leadership Crisis Communications Technology 60

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

When you invite internal and external subject matter experts to contribute to your content marketing program, it’s important to have guidelines for them to follow. Our audience is diverse, ranging from communications, PR and marketing professionals to technology professionals of all types. Video Guide. What does this mean?

How To 177

How To Guidelines Content Marketing Video 177

The Hoffman Agency

APRIL 9, 2020

As a profession, PR has been slow to take up new technology. For the past two years, Kerry Sheehan has been studying AI and its implications for the public relations industry. What is its relationship to data, and what are its potential applications for improving internal processes? What’s that got to do with Public Relations?

Ethics 36

Ethics Leadership Technology Creativity 36