Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

OnePitch recommends reporters to pitch; ResponseSource shuts down #journorequest curation; Meltwater acquires Owler; Critical Mention adds “cast & crew” TV data. OnePitch feature recommends reporters to pitch. In a video tutorial, the company says it will start making recommendations after you’ve sent three or more pitches.

Pitching 88

Pitching Report Software Survey 88

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

In the process, I became a software product nerd. Over time, I took on leadership roles with larger companies that combined my knowledge of storytelling with software product geekery — most recently as the global head of product marketing for Oracle’s Marketing Cloud business.

Software 0

Software Media Leadership Journalism 0

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2023

PR and communications professional Elana brings her background in handling national and global consumer and B2B tech brands to the team as an account executive. Her industry experience spans the wellness, enterprise, cybersecurity, and advertising production sectors.

Agency 156

Agency Communications B2B Enterprise 156

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

In March, Meltwater acquired Linkfluence , a French company that uses artificial intelligence to mine social media for consumer insights, for $59 million. Universal Information Systems pitches itself as a “concierge service” for all things media monitoring. million in November of 2021. The company raised $6.2

Software 78

Software Case Study Technology Tools 78

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 28, 2020

Listen is where you establish searches and monitor media, including social media; Connect is the media contacts database – with an interesting twist; Publish allows you to publish releases, blogs and send pitches; Amplify allows you to showcase user generated content – like social media posts; and. Measure is the dashboard and analytics.

Software 113

Software Tools Publicity System 113

Onclusive

AUGUST 28, 2019

90% of consumers say they rely on editorial reviews and press coverage to make purchase decisions (Nielsen). It’s no surprise that consumers would trust an independent 3rd party review over your ad. Amplifying earned media is an efficient way to engage consumers with content that’s already been created on your behalf.

Media 240

Media LinkedIn Retail Consumer 240

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.

Technology 167

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 167

Flack's Revenge

JULY 11, 2018

The pitch is delivered, building to a crescendo – the “a ha” moment in which the idea comes into focus. Usually delivered via the pitch, the big idea captivated agency clients and brought each episode to a climax. PR is not as well-known as advertising or associated with glitzy pitches or Mad Men style theatrics.

Insurance 204

Insurance Insurance Advertising Advertising 204

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Are the company’s offerings geared toward consumers through products like antivirus and firewall solutions, or toward business and enterprise via security information and event management (SIEM) software suites? Approaching any one of them without understanding what they cover will ensure your pitch is ignored.

Enterprise 261

Enterprise Privacy Government Software 261

Sword and the Script

JUNE 7, 2022

There’s another factor at play here too – and that’s the track record of M&A in PR software. It’s worth noting, that several prominent PR software providers white label TVEyes in their own solutions. Michael Bade, CTO and co-founder of Truescope writes “predictions” about capabilities he says PR software will include this year.

Software 85

Software Internal International Pitching 85

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 15, 2020

While Google is a default monitoring tool for many agencies, it can be time-consuming, and it often misses coverage. Sometimes it can be difficult to land pitches, but with ProfNet, the media opportunities present themselves. Below are ten tools PR professionals can use to impress their clients and maximize efficiency. Google Trends.

Tools 232

Tools Radio Trends Pitching 232

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

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 9, 2019

However, no one can advise PRs better on how and what to pitch reporters than… reporters. Journalists love to take to Twitter to offer up best practices or, more likely, let off steam about the terrible pitches that clog their inboxes on a daily basis. Their style is sometimes brutal, but the advice is priceless.

Twitter 197

Twitter Ethics Pitching Product Launch 197

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. Why do I write about backlink pitches in a PR blog?

SEO 100

SEO Pitching Small Business Agency 100

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

PRSay

JUNE 16, 2023

In public relations, generative AI has the potential to automate routine tasks such as writing press releases, social media posts and email pitches, thus allowing practitioners to focus on strategic, big-picture work. However, managing social media accounts can be time-consuming, even overwhelming, especially for larger organizations.

Technology 141

Technology Crisis Management Social Media Training 141

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 7, 2021

It wasn’t that long ago that doing anything in public relations software required multiple clicks – with a wait in-between for the software to resolve the call. And, hey, PR Siri…what can I do to improve my chances of that PE reporter at the WSJ opening my pitch ? Talkwalker added Tik Tok analytics to its media monitoring tool.

Software 85

Software Publicity Technology Data 85

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Don’t make research a sales pitch. This is meant to be a soft sell, not a hard commercial pitch. Don’t run away from consumers. When B2B tech brands consider research options, they can be quick to write off developing data that polls or surveys consumers. For B2B tech brands, walking that line is important.

B2B 147

B2B Data Retail Survey 147

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. Remember to always include tracking links with your pitches. That way, you can track how your contacts are interacting with your pitches.

Measurement 222

Measurement Leadership Pitching Software 222

Sword and the Script

APRIL 6, 2021

Meltwater said it agreed to acquire Linkfluence, a French company with software that uses artificial intelligence to mine social media for consumer insights. Its software is sold as a subscription-based service. Proof was founded by Mark Stouse who made a name in the PR industry as the top comms person for BMC Software.

Media 105

Media SEO Analytics Analysis 105

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.

Storytelling 189

Storytelling Data Data-Driven PR Infographics 189

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

On any given day, we can be asked to craft media pitches, bylined articles, PR plans, or blogs posts. With media pitches, PR pros must tell or tease a story to a journalist – and fast. Leave your “innovative software developed by a true visionary that will revolutionize the world” at home and focus on clear and powerful language.

Writing 147

Writing Storytelling Pitching Creativity 147

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.” In addition to that, it is a helpful tool for many journalists who really are asking for more information than a simple, pithy email pitch provides.

Writing 177

Writing Pitching Report Industry 177

PRSay

JULY 9, 2021

Input for agency pitches or campaign planning is another area where younger professionals can shine. Combined, millennials and Gen-Z employees now constitute the largest segment of the workforce and a burgeoning consumer market. This is just the tip of the iceberg. The possibilities are endless. Photo credit: netflix ].

Nonprofit 218

Nonprofit Employee Internal International 218

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 5, 2021

Meltwater lists on a Swedish stock exchange; startup Propel hits 50 customers; Vetted launches – it’s like HARO or ProfNet with no pitching. These include a media database, online and broadcast monitoring, and “PitchPrefer” a feature that analyzes pitching preferences with AI. Vetted” is like HARO or ProfNet with no pitching.

Pitching 148

Pitching YouTube Community Company 148

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The PR pro sends thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engages with reporters on social media, sends swag (when appropriate), maintains relevant media lists, and manages all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Relationship building takes time. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Media Training. Executive Thought Leadership. Data Journalism.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Cision

AUGUST 9, 2017

Because consumers trust earned media more than any other marketing form. Reach the best audience: With media targeting software , it’s easy to tailor your campaigns for maximum impact. You can find the best media contacts, uncover vital pitching insights and keep track of all your outreach in a single location.

Communications 185

Communications How To Media Measurement 185

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Anything to do with car technology and at the moment I’m focusing on subjects such as software-defined vehicles, autonomy, electronic architectures, EVs and issues surrounding them, such as charging, ownership, policy and infrastructure. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? I also review new vehicles.

Automotive 85

Automotive Meeting Media Mobile 85

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 8, 2018

We associate social media platforms with splashy consumer campaigns, but social is increasingly important in B2B public relations. Because of the longer selling cycle for business products like insurance or software, engagement through social channels may actually pay greater dividends for B2B products and services.

B2B 170

B2B Social Media Media Education 170

Cision

AUGUST 15, 2015

With smartphones, particularly the iPhone, it is easy to download and consume episodes, and awareness of the audio content medium has doubled since 2006. Once they’ve prepared a strategy , picked a host and pitched to potential guests, it’s time to shop. Another great free audio software option is Audacity.

Tools 120

Tools Skype Software Content Marketing 120

Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

At the time, I had heard about Tableau but wasn’t able to download the software to my MacBook Air. You can select research on a variety of topics, from understanding consumer behavior and mobile search to research on the new multi-screen world and YouTube insights. Then, a peer recommended SumAll, after a lengthy Facebook discussion.

Communications 383

Communications Tools Google Resources 383

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.

Pitching 43

Pitching Journalism Tools Agency 43

Sword and the Script

JULY 7, 2020

A handful of companies that make software for public relations are staking a claim on the term. Around 2010, I worked for a PR software vendor that occasionally rattled the CRM idea, but it never really got traction in the market. Most draw analogy to customer relationship management, or CRM. The concept of CRM for PR isn’t new.

Technology 122

Technology Publicity Software Print 122

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 28, 2023

However, in the ten years I’ve been doing blogger outreach in various industries, I’ve found one common theme: blog outreach can be time-consuming for the underprepared. Prospecting and Blog Discovery Tools The first step to blogger outreach is finding blogs to pitch. That’s why building a tool kit is essential. Pricing: Free trial. $29/mo

Tools 71

Tools Blogging Pitching Google 71

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 28, 2023

However, in the ten years I’ve been doing blogger outreach in various industries, I’ve found one common theme: blog outreach can be time-consuming for the underprepared. Prospecting and Blog Discovery Tools The first step to blogger outreach is finding blogs to pitch. That’s why building a tool kit is essential. Pricing: Free trial. $29/mo

Tools 71

Tools Blogging Pitching Google 71

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 27, 2018

A study by event success software provider Bizzabo indicates that 62% of senior marketers plan on investing more in live events in 2019. We also know that Millennials ( and all consumers) prioritize experiences over things. See this earlier post for tips on reactive media pitching. Get experiential. Start an executive blog.

Video 160

Video Banking Data Software 160