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Study Reveals Gaps Between the CEO and PR in Communications Goals, Issues and Technology

Sword and the Script

But a new survey out of the Center for Public Relations at USC Annenberg shows that isn’t happening among some PR pros and corporate communicators. Three question areas in particular – about goals, issues and technology – stood out to me. 3) PR Technology is about Customer Experience.

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Does Too Much Technology Make Us Bored?

Waxing UnLyrical

And in doing so, I experienced two very different attitudes to customer service, and technology, all in the same day. When I asked what the average lifespan of the machines was, she said, “The technology will be obsolete by then, but you’re looking at _.” Technology, for better or worse.

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The Myth Of The Social CEO

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

And most CEOs acknowledge the benefits of social engagement for their personal and corporate brands. A strong leader is expected to be a brand ambassador, a voice for corporate reputation, and even a social media influencer. For business leaders, the rise of social media has powered a shift from public relations to public engagement.

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How to Lead the Rebrand of a Global Company

Cision

As both a company and a leader, you’re always in motion, keeping your finger on the pulse of what customers want, as well as navigating political changes, multiple technologies and diverse cultures. That messaging should be consistent across all channels: your website, your marketing strategy, advertising, sales, customer service.

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Propel is a viable alternative for all-in-one PR software [PR Tech Briefing]

Sword and the Script

As a professional services leader, he says he struggled to find technology built around his team’s needs – especially those that would help his firm manage media relationships. Here again, like many solution providers Propel has done their own customizations to embed the technology. They’ve got 4.5

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M&A: The Top Reasons Why One Company Acquires Another [PR Tech Sum]

Sword and the Script

The first reason is to acquire a new piece of technology. The second reason is to acquire customers. And it’s top of mind this month because the largest PR technology vendor is back to doing acquisitions. It leads this edition of the PR Tech Sum – a monthly roundup of all the news from the PR technology market.

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The Importance of Executive Brand Situational Awareness

Cision

Use dialogue with your customers and employees to also understand what weaknesses they observe. Especially in the case when a corporation acquires many other brands, the way Cision has done, it’s imperative that you monitor brand identity. At Cision, many of our team members have worked at other technology corporations.

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