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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Technology Publicity Software Pitching 169

Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The show is on track to surpass CES 2023 exhibit space, with global companies debuting innovation that will solve our most pressing global challenges,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO at Consumer Technology Association (CTA). “… CES 2024 will shine a light on tech innovation that will change our world for the better.”

Automotive 87

Automotive Mobile Software Technology 87

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

And last I heard, the newswire business is doing well thank you, still a hearty institution supported by an ecosystem that generates, distributes and consumes the “news.” ” But people have been saying press releases have been dead for years, since the advent of social media. It is not just us. Well, it is Inc.

Writing 177

Writing Pitching Report Industry 177

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 3, 2021

PR Tech Sum: LexisNexis launches press release service; Talkwalker filters out automated accounts; Forrester released its “Wave” report for consumer intelligence; OnePitch allows you to rate your reporter matches. Forrester released its “Wave” report for consumer intelligence. Alas, it’s a war of words I cannot win.

Software 85

Software Case Study Pitching Technology 85

Cision

MAY 24, 2016

In fact, 83 percent of consumers trust recommendations from their peers over branded content. Gauge the success of your media relations program using media monitoring software. Gauge the success of your media relations program using media monitoring software.

Measurement 222

Measurement Leadership Pitching Software 222

Landis PR

JULY 31, 2023

Now, more than a half century since the birth of artificial intelligence, mass interest and adoption of the technology has accelerated in recent months, thanks to publicly available software like ChatGPT and Character.ai. The other day, I asked ChatGPT to do a pitch for me, and it gave me this four paragraph long pitch.

Communications 97

Communications Marketing Pitching Technology 97

Rock the Status Quo

MAY 4, 2015

The Differences in Pitch Style & Purpose Are Helpful to Understand I love PR, I love SEO and I really love how well they intersect to grow client reach and conversion. How that pitch is written can be VERY revealing. It’s not a practice exclusive to public relations specialists like it used to be.

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SEO Pitching Small Business Agency 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 21, 2018

Data-driven pitches win points with journalists. Journalists look for pitches that are backed up by data in the form of charts, graphs, tables, or interactive infographics. It offers a clear story map and lends credibility to the pitch. Here are some compelling reasons why tech PRs should embrace the trend.

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Storytelling Data Data-Driven PR Infographics 189

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Earned Media/Media Relations. Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. Media Training. Relationship building takes time. Executive Thought Leadership. Data Journalism.

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Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Sword and the Script

JULY 7, 2020

Summary of monthly PR tech news: Muck Rack focuses on public relations management; Prowly enhances media database; new execs at Meltwater and Signal AI The term “public relations management” sounds like an advanced college class but shaping up for something else. Most draw analogy to customer relationship management, or CRM.

Technology 123

Technology Publicity Software Print 123

Flatiron Communications

JANUARY 11, 2018

They now include the use of sophisticated consumer data sets to inform messaging and media channels, tapping social influencers to drive brand esteem and consumer behavior, and even getting into bed with the Facebook-Google advertising duopoly to deliver impressions, engagement and conversion. most of you?),

Pitching 43

Pitching Journalism Tools Agency 43

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 21, 2018

For those who work in tech PR, AI has not yet radically changed the way we do business, though it has affected who we do business with — clients in everything from analytics to supply-chain software now use AI to enhance their products and services. On the blockchain gang.

Trends 157

Trends Privacy Data Reputation 157

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 3, 2021

I want a story that makes sense to the consumer, that shows them how their minivan is going to make the crazy of family life easier or how the four-wheel-drive on their SUV is going to help them make the most out of off-roading. I want a story that lets me relate a car to the consumer who might buy it.

Automotive 86

Automotive Meeting Media Pitching 86

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Media databases provide detailed information about media outlets, like contact info and past coverage. This information helps digital PR teams understand the media landscape and craft targeted pitches or campaigns. Or a food journalist for print media. Meltwater is a PR platform with approximately 400,000 contacts.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Media databases provide detailed information about media outlets, like contact info and past coverage. This information helps digital PR teams understand the media landscape and craft targeted pitches or campaigns. Or a food journalist for print media. Meltwater is a PR platform with approximately 400,000 contacts.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Image: CES / Consumer Technology Association. Gary Shapiro, president and CEO at Consumer Technology Association (CTA), which hosts the event, recently said that excitement is building, as CTA is expecting attendance to surpass 100,000 people. 839,000+ mentions of CES2020 across social media platforms.

Automotive 128

Automotive Mobile Technology Hotels 128

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Each December public relations agencies spend time crafting pitches and byline articles capturing clients’ takeaways for their particular industry. As well, we conduct quarterly consumer surveys that look at everything from millennial housing fears to consumer shopping habits. 2017 PR Takeaways.

YouTube 136

YouTube Training Video Survey 136

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

While the vehicles themselves tend to get the above-the-fold headline treatment, there are also massive opportunities in charging, on both the hardware and software sides. Improving the charging experience is going to go a long way in improving the consumer EV adoption rate. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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Meeting Automotive Media Newspapers 75

Stern + Associates

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Ditch the Jargon Making a splash in such a noisy space requires relaying messaging about your product and its value in a clear, concise way for the general consumer or potential client. Build Your Owned Media Presence Compiling a steady stream of earned media results can be difficult in such a crowded space where innovation occurs daily.

Communications 62

Communications Technology Software Resources 62

OnePitch

APRIL 14, 2022

While her role has shifted over the last couple of years, her true PR passion remains media relations, strategizing with her team and clients to land strategic placements that drive results. What’s the best pitch of yours that resulted in coverage and what elements made it successful? I love this question!

Healthcare 52

Healthcare How To Pitching Product Launch 52

Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Show host, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), said in May 2021 that the number of exhibitors signed up for the Transportation and Vehicle Technology category has already surpassed the record number from the last in-person event, CES2020, and that more suppliers and brands are continuing to sign up as the U.S.

Automotive 79

Automotive Mobile Transportation Trade Shows 79

The Resolution Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Media relations is the core skill and transparency is the belief. Our firm was created and is grounded in the belief that total client transparency is the key to a successful media relations campaign. This “intelligence profile” is where all the initial pitches and campaign ideas are formed.

Education 120

Education Measurement B2B Meeting 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

b) More pay-to-play opportunities to participate in national media relations opportunities. c) More companies create their own content and channels to reach audiences instead of traditional media channels. That’s the reason consumers and professionals are turning to online communities. “I see a few things. The good news?

Marketing 189

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 189

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 6, 2023

To the average consumer, AI likely snuck up like a mysterious, unknown entity. These techniques have helped marketers understand consumer behavior, segment audiences, and personalize marketing campaigns. Imagine your grandpa trying to download software on his new iPhone, and you get the picture.

Communications 40

Communications Marketing Technology Data 40

Bad Pitch Blog

MARCH 19, 2010

Maybe it''s because opening day is right around the corner, but this Bad Pitch seems timely. Our latest pitch falls into the "too much automation may make you efficient, but not effective" zone. Off Target: Chris started pitching me in December of 2009. Not clicking for fear I''ll start getting bad pitches from Drapes Chalet.

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Pitching Blogging Customer Service Software 43

MaccaPR

OCTOBER 26, 2015

You remember those predictions just two years ago heralding the Death of Public Relations? We’ll never forget the panic in the PR world as tens of thousands of journalists (aka our PR pitch targets) at newspapers, TV stations and magazines were laid off. Exhibits C, D and E: Invasion of the Ad Blockers! What’s a marketer to do? “To

Content Marketing 48

Content Marketing Marketing Advertising Advertising 48

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

More and more prospects are seeking counsel of friends and peers in making buying decisions for software and other products. Jennifer Tomlinson | Qorus Software. I think consumers expect and are demanding the brands they support to have a position, and this can be uncharted territory for some brands. Marketing be nimble.

Marketing 168

Marketing Employee Content Marketing Training 168

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

Automoblog is a consumer-focused website that helps readers understand more about cars and driving. Along this same line of thinking is consumer education. In automotive, engineers and product developers are moving toward software-defined architectures versus mechanical ones. The people I work with are constantly on my mind.

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Meeting Automotive Media Technology 78

Cision

MARCH 31, 2016

Want to improve your media relations? Read Cision’s free “State of the Media 2016 Report!” Instead, they pitched me on a position they had open. As I mentioned, I’ve done all sorts of things in media. What was behind your decision to switch from journalism to PR? And they told a good story.

Newspapers 120

Newspapers Reddit Journalism Technology 120

Frederik Vincx

DECEMBER 11, 2015

PR teams need to adapt to the changing consumer. All communication teams are striving for the attention of the fickle consumer. Predominantly left-brained industries, like software development and internet startups, further popularized the methods of Toyota. An example media relations workflow is set out below.

How To 60

How To Software System Employee 60

Ethical Voices

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

I first met him when I pitched him for a client, and we soon discovered we both went to Syracuse around the same time and had friends in common and wanted to talk about ethics. I’ve been going to the Consumer Electronics Show. I’m seeing more and more of the larger business and consumer media are doing it.

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Ethics Travel Writing YouTube 82

Bad Pitch Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2006

Bad pitches are like snowflakes. And our next pitch is in the danger zone as it represents the second time this person has pitched Canuckflack. As a result, he/she might also become the second person outed on the Bad Pitch blog. We usually fillet consumer pitches here. No two suck alike.

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Pitching Automotive Engineering System 40

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Against that backdrop, I’ve organized this year’s prediction roundup into the following categories: Predictions that have little or nothing to do with AI; Predictions that express caution about AI; Predictions that are enthusiastic about AI; Predictions from PR software executives; and One prediction from ChatGPT.

Writing 192

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 192

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Buyers of B2B software want published pricing. Yet, B2B software companies are resistant to publishing pricing online because they feel it removes leverage. You’re kidding yourself if you think a motivated buyer doesn’t know what they are going to pay for your software. Annual spending on PR software grew 14.7%

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B2B Marketing Survey Software 116