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Will AI replace PR people in the next 10 years? Answers from 13 PR software executives

Sword and the Script

Most PR software executives indicate artificial intelligence (AI) will enhance PR pros work and can’t replace imagination and human touch; yet some point out tech innovation invariably does eliminate some jobs. To help make sense of it all, a while back I queried several executives from PR software companies.

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PR Placing a Premium on Creativity; Findings from 5 Studies in Public Relations

Sword and the Script

88% of PR pros say creativity is more important in the era of Covid. PR places a premium on creativity in Covid era. Nearly nine in 10 (88%) to the Creativity in PR study “believe creativity will be either ‘extremely’ or ‘very’ important to business recovery post-Covid.”

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Content analysis tool BuzzSumo adds journalist database for SMBs [PR tech sum no. 48]

Sword and the Script

BuzzSumo edges into PR with journalist database for SMBs; Poppulo adds generative AI for internal comms; why don’t PR software vendors follow basic PR standard practices? The database also has built-in features for list-building and a generative AI feature for pitching. Pitch podcasts by noon.

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Crenshaw Communications Adds Adweek and Agency Talent

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Before joining Crenshaw Communications, Elana held a position at Hotwire Global, where she excelled in creating and maintaining editorial databases, crafting pitches and bylines, and participating in media campaigns for B2B tech companies.

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Dealmaking Sizzles Again Among PR Software Providers and Here Comes Another Side Dish of Generative AI for Comms [PR Tech Sum]

Sword and the Script

Universal Information Systems pitches itself as a “concierge service” for all things media monitoring. There are several that pitch generative AI to marketers for creating blog posts. Next is article abstracts or story pitches (13%), press kits (9%), contributed article by a subject matter expert (6%), and case studies (5%).”

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Prezly

Frederik Vincx

Role As a co-founder, my role was broad, mostly focussed on the creative aspects. Step by step, creating a more effective software system to manage contacts, publish stories online, and pitch the right contacts. Frederik’s diverse creative skills, resourcefulness, and honest feedback make him a vital team member.

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7 Skills PR Teams Can’t Do Without

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

While traditionally PR work consisted of press releases, pitching, and occasional damage control, today’s PR teams must have a diverse digital skill set, including SEO strategy, social media savvy, data analysis and more. This requires a combination of creative thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to develop and execute against plan.

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