Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

A new Forrester report explores the application of social media listening tools and characterises the market. It’s a nascent market but one that has grown sufficiently large to attract the attention of enterprise analyst and research company Forrester. Most tools are reliant on third-party aggregators such as webhose.io

Web 68

Web Social Media Tools Enterprise 68

Cision

JULY 6, 2016

Here are a few ways you can regain your freedom when it comes to certain marketing tasks. That number might be even higher if you’re the one sending the marketing, sales or customer service emails. Beef Up Your Social Media Activity. Get Smarter with Your Emails. Automate Workflows. You just saved five minutes.

Marketing 159

Marketing Customer Service Software Tools 159

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Being on social media is the online pastime that everyone loves. billion people were using social media globally. So, it’s a no-brainer for e-commerce (aka ecommerce) brands to team up with social media to make those sales happen. In contrast to social media marketing, social commerce goes the extra mile.

Social Media 87

Social Media Media Mobile SEO 87

Onclusive

AUGUST 30, 2023

As the guardians of a company’s image and narrative, PR, comms, and marketing professionals have the unique power to shape perceptions , amplify awareness, and cultivate customer loyalty. But the task of building and maintaining a lasting brand value is a t ricky one, requiring careful strategy and dedicated execution.

Brand 195

Brand Branding How To Reputation 195

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Marketing and PR predictions aren’t merely forecasts, but often a reflection of our aspirations and perhaps advice – mistakes we’ve made we’d like to help others avoid. “Be Pay to pay, content grows; influencer marketing cools. “I b) More pay-to-play opportunities to participate in national media relations opportunities.

Marketing 196

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 196

5W PR

MAY 23, 2022

For this reason, marketing professionals now need to create new strategies without any kind of guideline present. Traditional methods of engaging the customer may not work in this day and age, and new tools are constantly being developed to help marketers achieve their goals. What is Conversational Marketing?

Marketing 88

Marketing Guidelines Customer Service Technology 88

Prohibition

MARCH 21, 2024

Social media analysis and trend identification is an important aspect to any social media strategy. The insight obtained is fundamental in maximising social media results and with the help of AI, social media teams can gather details and process large amounts of data efficiently.

Social Media 62

Social Media Trends Analysis Media 62

Cision

APRIL 19, 2016

Bigger and better than ever, Social Media Marketing World 2016 didn’t disappoint on day one. Back-to-back sessions on social media, content marketing, customer service, employee advocacy and social tools hosted over 3,000 social media marketers from across the globe. Customer Service.

Social Media 0

Social Media Marketing Media Customer Service 0

5W PR

APRIL 18, 2022

While some form of word-of-mouth marketing has always been around, in the last couple of decades, thanks to the rise of various tools, technologies, and platforms, it’s become a lot more sophisticated. Many companies have realized the power of social media and digital PR reviews to impact their reputation and bottom lines.

Strategy 88

Strategy Marketing Reputation Survey 88

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is completely transforming how we consume media. With the social media landscape undergoing a fascinating transformation, we’re seeing the changes happen in real time. In today’s hyper digital era, tools have been designed to generate copy, social content, images and even videos too!

Social Media 62

Social Media Trends Media Guidelines 62

Sword and the Script

JULY 30, 2019

Marketing technology (martech) is not marketing. Not any more than, a CRM database is customer service. So, where did this idea – that martech is marketing – originate. for a martech conference by Third Door Media , which I’d also hasten to add, prints three newsletters that I have read almost daily for many years.

Marketing 104

Marketing Comparison Enterprise Technology 104

NewsWhip

JUNE 8, 2023

Staying Ahead of PR Crisis: Understanding Brand Reputation Through Media Monitoring In the digital age, access to online information has created new expectations for businesses to choose how they present brand messages. PR crises have the potential to not only affect a brand’s reputation but also its market share and financial success.

Reputation 60

Reputation Crisis Brand Branding 60

Critical Mention

MARCH 15, 2019

With so much of the population spending so much time on mobile devices these days, optimizing marketing efforts for mobile is crucial for businesses. In fact, in 2018, Statista stated that 54 percent of all consumers now browse social media on a mobile device at least once a day. Make your Facebook page mobile-friendly. Shorten URLs.

Mobile 109

Mobile Social Media Marketing Media 109

The Hoyt Organization

APRIL 17, 2024

To keep track of customer sentiments, rankings, and keywords PR professionals use several tools at a go, which can be tasking. Imagine having a tool that monitors the web and delivers free business news and information to you. However, it does not track social media posts. This is exactly what Google Alerts does.

Google 96

Google Publicity Customer Service Web 96

5W PR

MAY 27, 2024

The importance of crisis management A crisis may come in various forms – a product safety concern, a data breach, a social media scandal, or even a marketing campaign that fails to hit the mark. Press releases for media, social media updates, emails to customers, and website updates are recommended.

Crisis Management 88

Crisis Management Crisis Brand Branding 88

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 11, 2017

Avid podcast listeners consume an average of five a week – listening for four hours and 10 minutes (chart nearby used with permission by The Marketing Companion ). Not only is this a significant amount of time – but it’s quality time and so marketing has joined the crowd. As such, podcasts are an old tool with a new twist.

Tools 60

Tools Pinterest Marketing Media 60

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 4, 2020

Summary of monthly PR tech news: Critical Mention adds a media database; Talkwalker acquires Nielson Social; Watch out for fine print in media monitoring contracts As a term, earned media made a big splash in search trends in late 2004 or early 2005…and then interest waned. Earned media is sexy.

Media Relations 156

Media Relations Media Print Software 156

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 7, 2020

A few months back, Agility PR Solutions announced it updated its media monitoring tool. All in all, I had access to the platform for about two months and several phone and email exchanges – questions and answers – with both marketing and support representatives. MediaMiser was based in Canada and provided media monitoring tools.

Tools 83

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Cision

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Most communications or marketing professionals realize that social media management is difficult to scale without some automated solution. Inevitably many companies choose a platform that offers monitoring (such as Cision’s new Communication Cloud™ ) to handle their social media. Customer Service (Social Care).

Social Media 120

Social Media How To Media Customer Service 120

5W PR

JULY 15, 2020

A media kit, also referred to as a press kit, is a pre-packaged set of marketing materials that promote a person, business, or cause. Media kits are an excellent way to introduce the brand to people who may be unfamiliar with it, such as influencers, event attendees, journalists, or prospective clients.

How To 176

How To Media Guidelines Pitching 176

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Earned Media & Media Relations In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Critical Mention

JANUARY 30, 2019

Uncertainty in the Earned Media and Media Monitoring Landscape: What It Means For You. If you work in public relations or marketing—or in the business world generally—you have likely heard about several major developments in the media monitoring marketplace.

Media 60

Media Marketing Analytics Television 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 8, 2018

We associate social media platforms with splashy consumer campaigns, but social is increasingly important in B2B public relations. According to an IDC study , 75% of B2B buyers and 84% of C-level/vice president executives use social media to make purchasing decisions. Cultivate media and influencers. Gather intelligence.

B2B 170

B2B Social Media Media Education 170

Critical Mention

APRIL 17, 2019

Today, nearly 90 percent of companies are using social media marketing and Dreamgrow reports over 60 percent of customers expect companies to offer customer service through their social channels. With the data privacy scandal that rocked Facebook in 2018, transparency became a critical social media trend this year.

Social Media 156

Social Media Trends Media Instagram 156

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Earned Media & Media Relations. In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

5W PR

JULY 19, 2023

To stand out in this crowded marketplace, brands must employ successful apparel marketing strategies that capture interest and leave a lasting impact. Brand identity In a saturated market, it’s crucial for brands in the apparel industry to have a distinct and compelling brand identity. This strategy attracts attention.

Apparel 78

Apparel Industry Customer Service Pinterest 78

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

While some marketers may be concerned that AI could threaten their job security, the truth is that AI will more likely be a tool that makes it easier to deliver effective marketing campaigns. In this blog, we outline how AI is changing the face of marketing in 2019 and beyond. ” The rise of customer segmentation.

Marketing 118

Marketing Data B2C Big Data 118

5W PR

JUNE 13, 2023

It gives customers the confidence to make informed purchasing decisions without physically trying the products. Skincare Analysis and Customization AI can analyze skin conditions and provide personalized skincare analysis. Brands can develop AI-powered tools that assess factors like skin type, concerns, and environmental influences.

Analysis 88

Analysis Customer Service Data Trends 88

Ronn Torossian

AUGUST 4, 2018

While social media is one of the powerful PR tools in the digital world, it’s also one of the most difficult avenues for modern brands to understand. Being successful on channels like Twitter today isn’t just about delivering exceptional customer service and useful content.

Twitter 199

Twitter Customer Service Social Media Tools 199

5W PR

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

User-generated content (UGC) is a valuable tool for businesses in the digital age. UGC includes reviews, testimonials, images, videos, and social media posts created by customers to promote a brand. Customers who engage in UGC feel a stronger connection to that brand, which leads to brand loyalty.

How To 78

How To Community Customer Service Tools 78

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Today’s reliance on social media platforms to search and shop by all generations continues to shine a light on every social media marketing phase. Accountability is the final reason for employing a social media approval process. Social media campaigns are usually time-sensitive. Why is this important? Optimization.

Social Media 88

Social Media Media Case Study Construction 88

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 16, 2024

That’s true in any market – and public relations (PR) is notwithstanding. Today’s post is focused on Propel an all-in-one PR software tool. 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.

Software 144

Software Pitching System Analytics 144

Onclusive

APRIL 5, 2018

When shopping for software, there are a few elements that stick out to a communications or marketing professional. Thankfully, there are companies who are devoted to sharing the user experience of software services such as G2 Crowd, the Yelp of business solutions. 91% of users rated it 4 or 5 stars. Christine K.

Software 199

Software Analytics Customer Service Comparison 199

Landis PR

APRIL 1, 2024

While AI-powered robots and customer service tools are intriguing, many are wondering how AI will impact the day-in-day-out marketing world as we know it. Well, I have to say my jaw dropped when I saw the quality of content generative AI image tools can already produce.

Conference 59

Conference Technology Training Customer Service 59

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 6, 2023

But to the marketing and communications worlds, the reality is that it has been used in various forms for years, having started gaining momentum around 2015. For the last several years, marketers primarily used AI for data analysis and predictive modeling. To the average consumer, AI likely snuck up like a mysterious, unknown entity.

Communications 40

Communications Marketing Technology Data 40

PR 20/20

JUNE 6, 2023

HubSpot started as a marketing automation platform in 2006, and users have experienced a treasure trove of growth since. The platform is now a comprehensive suite of tools and services to help businesses with their marketing, sales, customer service, and operations.

Knowledge Base 52

Knowledge Base Customer Service System Analytics 52

5W PR

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Digital marketing comes heavily into play around the closing part of the year as consumers gear up for the holiday season. One of the new tools designed to assist businesses with their work is a new enhancement for the messaging platforms on both Facebook and Instagram.

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