Sword and the Script

JANUARY 9, 2024

Yet, it’s important to pay attention to this stuff if your business buys PR software. You wind up seeing the products you used to love get watered down, stripped and mashed into other software in weird ways. This is because many of the queries aren’t from bona fide journalists, but from corporate bloggers.

Brand 155

Brand Branding Reddit Pitching 155

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

1) Security risk and ransomware visits PR software vendors. TVEyes wasn’t the only PR software company to feel the pinch of cybersecurity risks recently. It’s worth pointing out despite making software for PR pros, enterprises like this are primarily technology companies and not typically PR experts. Sign up here.

Software 104

Software Analysis Data Tools 104

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The PR pro either writes some of this content themselves or helps drive strategy with a team of writers/editors and/or guest blog contributors. Corporate Communications. Corporate communicators regularly work with stakeholders across the organization to develop and distribute pertinent info to employees and key affiliates.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Ethical Voices

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Joining me on this week’s episode is Ethan McCarty , the founder and CEO of Integral , an award-winning employee activation agency serving leaders of communications, HR, marketing, and technology. Ethical perils in personalizing employee communications. You’re creating that shared belief for 400,000 employees.

Ethics 80

Ethics Employee Communications System 80

Sword and the Script

JUNE 11, 2024

In other words, rather than a vehicle for upper management to stay in touch with employees, these roles are evolving into consultative positions that help other employees understand the market, the buyer and get the message right. Prowly rolled out an assistant based on generative AI for writing press releases.

Internal 89

Internal International B2B System 89

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

The product name and press release position the tool as a writing assistant of sorts, “to create initial draft frameworks for press releases and outreach communications.” Social media tools offer AI to write social media posts. Email tools will offer AI to help write emails. We’re going to see a lot more tools like this in 2023.

Software 78

Software Case Study Technology Tools 78

PRSay

MARCH 11, 2019

In their annual analysis of trends in business and communications, the10company sees 2019 as a year of influence for employees and consumers. Whether you are an impassioned employee or a socially conscious consumer, internal and external audiences are making their voices heard as never before.”

Trends 151

Trends Communications Employee Enterprise 151

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Propel releases AI-based “media war room”; Muck Rack has AI recommending reporters to PR; PRophet partners to bring influencer marketing and media alerts; Did you know Gartner has a Market Guide for Employee Communications? Generative AI may get all the attention these days, but it’s not the only “kind” of AI.

Employee 141

Employee Software Survey Tools 141

PR Conversations

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

I’ve sat through convention and forum talks where various oracles pronounced that: employees just want to be loved. Just look at the many different ways Elisabeth Kubler-Ross’s work on death and dying , and her change curve turns up in jolly presentations about employee motivation. Will it help us to listen better to employees?

Employee 103

Employee Communications Internal International 103

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

In my assessment, SocialChorus is an interesting internal communications platform – in a time when employee communications is more important than ever. billion global market for Media Intelligence/PR software and information solutions.” It says it has “hundreds of customers…10 of the Fortune 50.” million (USD), down 10.0%

Internal 147

Internal International Tools Software 147

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 17, 2023

1) I’ve modified the list to only cover those software providers that are in my assessment primarily or heavily focused on PR and communications. This is an effort to provide an impartial, but candid opinion, based on my experience on the vendor side and monthly research and writing. All-in-one PR software incumbents.

Technology 93

Technology Software Resources Pitching 93

Cision

JULY 27, 2017

Talk to Customers & Employees. Your employees have a different perspective of your brand than you do, so talk to them as well. Use dialogue with your customers and employees to also understand what weaknesses they observe. Don’t just write this feedback down — actually do something about it.

Brand 231

Brand Branding Employee Data 231

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Twenty-nine months ago, when I started writing these monthly summaries , there weren’t many PR software companies talking about artificial intelligence (AI). Intrado was formerly known as West Corporation. billion PR software market. GlobeNewswire is owned by Notified, a recently re-branded division of Intrado.

Software 93

Software Banking Technology Data 93

Sword and the Script

MARCH 2, 2021

AI is something that is missing from most of the incumbent PR software tools. Even so, it speaks volumes that the company has closed on 16 other corporate transactions in recent history before it got around to thinking about AI. Shama Hyder writes a contribution for Forbes comparing Cision, Meltwater and Propel.

Company 154

Company Tools Technology Software 154

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Write the book on it. The small B2B software provider Basecamp set out to be different from the moment is began in 1999. We are now in an era of burgeoning corporate social responsibility, in which many in the millennial generation expect companies to take a stand on issue(s) or initiatives designed to contribute to the social good.

Brand 196

Brand Branding Reddit B2B 196

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. This will contribute to even more noise, and it will make high-quality corporate content both more appreciated and harder to find.”.

Marketing 196

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 196

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

This can include the media, customers, employees, and the general public. Internal communications: PR practitioners may also be responsible for communicating with employees and stakeholders within an organization. ChatGPT seems to miss emerging themes if there isn’t a wide body of writing already on a topic.

Interviews 104

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 104

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 30, 2022

These are both terrible terms, but I’ve adopted the latter as the moniker for these monthly roundups about the PR software vendor community – and I’m inclined to keep it. The corporate reputation sector saw some consolidation this week, as Signal AI, which bills itself as a global external intelligence company, acquired KELP Inc.,

Publicity 85

Publicity Survey Enterprise Pitching 85

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 15, 2017

Most new hires will get broad exposure to the range of essential PR skills, from writing to research, to media outreach, and their work may touch several different PR sectors, from financial to fashion. We also encourage everyone – even interns – to write blog posts and try their hand at short videos for social sharing.

Skype 147

Skype Agency Meeting Software 147

Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

In my own defense, it’s the only one I’ve missed since I started writing the PR Tech Sum roundups 25 months ago. Notified by Intrado is the only other PR software tool I’m aware of that recommends contacts to consider pitching. Vuelio is an all-in-one PR software tool based in the UK and acquired ResponseSource in 2018 for £5.5

Pitching 89

Pitching Report Software Survey 89

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

It’s higher in large companies (5), defined as 1000+ employees, and lower in small companies (3), defined as 1-99 employees. How long does it take to write the average blog post? 3 hours and 57 minutes; 38% of bloggers report it takes more than 4 hours to write a post; and. Most content is aimed at building awareness.

Content Marketing 138

Content Marketing Study Blogging Marketing 138

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 198

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 198

PR Insiders

AUGUST 26, 2021

In the last PR Insider, I shared with you some of the results from the 12th annual Global State of the Media report compiled by Cision , a PR software and services provider. For a financial professional, we might write an article with the headline “5 Ways to Save More for Retirement.”

Survey 78

Survey Pitching Newspapers Software 78

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 24, 2019

I review a lot of marketing studies and surveys – and write about the one I think will be helpful for readers. How long does it take to write the average blog post? 3 hours and 57 minutes; 38% of bloggers report it takes more than 4 hours to write a post; and 19% say it takes six or more hours. Advertising is a distant third.

Marketing 78

Marketing Publicity Survey Study 78

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Today it has “hundreds” of employees, “thousands” of customers, and Mr. Galant told me he’s focused on “sustainable” growth. From here, you can create an alert for reporters that write about your refined search results. He noted one customer has 1,000 users on the account – the company’s biggest software deployment.

Pitching 87

Pitching Media System Tools 87

Beyond PR

JULY 28, 2017

Talk to Customers & Employees. Your employees have a different perspective of your brand than you do, so talk to them as well. Use dialogue with your customers and employees to also understand what weaknesses they observe. Don’t just write this feedback down — actually do something about it.

Employee 80

Employee Journalism Data Technology 80

Frederik Vincx

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Each time an employee gets replaced, knowledge is lost. Employees are frustrated with aspects of their work. Predominantly left-brained industries, like software development and internet startups, further popularized the methods of Toyota. It is simple: participants first write their ideas without discussion on Post-it notes.

How To 60

How To Software System Employee 60

PR Conversations

APRIL 21, 2016

One would hope that a similar consciousness of respect is at the heart of most corporate communications functions , particularly when companies are large enough to commit resources not just to HR but also staff (or a team) dedicated to internal communications. Consciously think of it as in-sourcing communication and employee engagement.

Employee 40

Employee Internal International Corporate 40

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 30, 2017

Our new owners immediately began to eliminate redundancies, as they say in corporate M&A. Subsequently, many employees, including me, were let go and granted severance pay. Not long after that I started this blog and began writing. 7) NewsAI: An Impressive New PR Software Tool [Product Review]. And it’s about time.

Blogging 73

Blogging B2B Content Marketing Trade Shows 73

PR 20/20

MAY 8, 2019

Platform companies like HubSpot are building smarter features into their software, while also opening up new possibilities through third-party integrations with AI-powered solutions. And I’ve presented 60+ keynotes and workshops on AI at industry conferences and corporate events around the world.

Agency 84

Agency Enterprise Technology Analytics 84

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

That’s why we’ve created a platform uniting software, education, and community to help businesses grow better every day. Early on in her career, she developed a passion for marketing, writing and anything within the communication field. PRNEWS Blog. SCHEDULE A DEMO. Priscilla Osorio.

Blogging 68

Blogging Education Resources Creativity 68

PR Conversations

JULY 5, 2017

In my experience, employees from Communications department spend their lives performing the following functions: 1. He or she chooses the most appropriate channels (for instance, LinkedIn is ideal for B2B, while Pinterest or Instagram are best for B2C segment), sets up corporate accounts, proposes content directions (quotes?

Infographics 63

Infographics Corporate Policies Reputation 63

Sword and the Script

JULY 2, 2019

At the beginning of every new month, I take a look back and the news and notes stemming from the software developers that make tools for PR pros. 3) Fewer Reporters Write a Higher Volume of Shorter Articles, says Onclusive. If you enjoyed this post, you might also like: How Big is the Market for PR Software? Here we go….

Trends 60

Trends Media Report Technology 60

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Agility PR Solutions launched “their reimagined media monitoring software” this month. The use cases are plentiful, from search suggestions, as Agility says they’ve done here, to analyzing media coverage and notifying you of new reporter and influencers you have not reached out to but are writing about topics you are pitching.

Pitching 62

Pitching Analysis Report Video 62

MaccaPR

JUNE 3, 2014

Our move to inbound marketing meant emails that took, say, 10 employees several weeks could now be coordinated and highly-targeted by just 2-3 people in a week.". Because inbound marketing requires a corporation to come together to move forward, it’s important to have internal champion(s). At the time, Deluxe Corp.

Marketing 91

Marketing Small Business Internal International 91

Sword and the Script

JULY 14, 2015

A few weeks ago I saw some referral traffic coming from Forbes in Google Analytics for a corporate blog. That blog is published in support of a single software and technology division, among many divisions, for a giant company that is one piece of an enormous holdings company. Big ships turn slowly. Consistency is truly pivotal.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Brand Branding Marketing 60

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 29, 2019

He demonstrated the software and I asked questions – so my observations from this engagement – not a product test – are the source for this PR Tech Briefing. Agencies can manage the newsrooms for multiple clients with Prezly or corporate communications can opt for their own instance. click any image for higher resolution).

Pitching 64

Pitching Analytics Enterprise System 64