Stephen Waddington

JULY 16, 2021

There are several forces in play: Areas of the economy that shut down are reopening and organisations are firmly in recovery-mode The pandemic has created a new set of roles is areas such as employee engagement and sustainability Entry level roles are reopening as organisation begin to figure out the balance between home and office working.

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5W PR

APRIL 3, 2024

Tactical PR maneuvers like crafty press releases, savvy media outreach initiatives, and participation in industry events are like beacons that shine a light on companies. Engaging media interviews allow founders and key personnel to directly communicate the company’s vision and values.

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Company Product Launch Resources Employee 78

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Though I do my best to keep tabs on news from PR technology providers for these roundups, I occasionally I miss one. The announcement said, “financial backers Kohlberg Ventures and Arrowroot Capital will continue as significant investors in the company, alongside the founders and management.” Or thereabouts. million (USD), down 10.0%

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Internal International Tools Software 147

5W PR

MARCH 12, 2020

5WPR is celebrating Women’s History Month internally, by thanking our female employees for everything they do, and externally, by highlighting female founded startups that are making an impact. The Financial Gym is a national personal financial services company that takes a fitness-inspired approach to its clients’ finances.

Apparel 152

Apparel Financial Community Employee 152

Shift Communications

JULY 26, 2022

By Amanda Munroe, SVP, Technology Practice. In our Workplace Tech and Services practice at SHIFT, we’ve worked with clients on building up narratives around the resulting labor shortage and what it means to the American worker, workplace technology adoption and the future of work. But we’re planning for a change in the narrative.

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Brand Branding SEO Employee 78

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

I’ve spent the past few weeks breaking down the survey results from The 5th Annual JOTW Strategic Communications Survey for 2022 (see these posts covering the executive summary , top challenges , organizational trust in media and views on media bias ). What are those non-financial factors? Internal comms demand more focus. “62%

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Survey Corporate Communications Financial 82

Onclusive

DECEMBER 16, 2020

As companies continue to capitalize on the power of livestream, there will be a lot of room for creativity and innovation around employee and customer communications, including hybrid events and programs for both virtual and physical participants. Ready to gain a leg up on your competition?

Industry 221

Industry Content Marketing Corporate Analytics 221

Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

The survey found: 57% are crafting pitches; 48% are writing copy for social media; 48% are writing press releases; 44% are using it for research; and 25% say they are using it for strategy and planning. One AI tools surfaces relevant media contacts based on your pitch or press release – and strives to predict how it will be received.

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Survey Software B2B Pitching 149

PRSay

JUNE 23, 2021

Identify and engage a team with the skills and experience needed to simultaneously defend your company’s systems, reputation, customer relationships, and legal and financial interests. Enlist employees. Build a dedicated cyber-crisis team. Exercise regularly.

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Crisis Insurance Insurance Exercises 146

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 3, 2016

In the wake of these tragedies, what’s the appropriate social media behavior? If we were to stop our social postings for every event, we’d literally never be able to post on social media again. If an incident occurs in our hometown, obviously be sure our employees, loved ones, etc. Vice President, Marketing Technology.

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Guidelines Social Media Media Crisis Communications 158

Stern + Associates

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

How can organizations confidently take advantage of the benefits associated with modern technology while avoiding negative impacts on surrounding communities? By nurturing these relationships, organizations see their time and financial investments return as their solutions are adopted for best understanding customer need.

Local 99

Local Community Ethics Education 99

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 9, 2024

In this edition: Cision silently rebrands HARO; Meltwater’s dealmaking continues; PR tech briefs and mentions content picks There have been so many private equity (PE) deals among PR technology companies, that it’s easy to lose track of who owns what. Practical tips for pitching a skeptical media. Employee engagement.

Brand 151

Brand Branding Reddit Pitching 151

Sword and the Script

APRIL 30, 2019

There isn’t a whole lot of coverage about PR technology. Vocus owned or acquired brands like PRWeb, Help A Reporter Out (HARO), iContact, and several lesser-known social media technologies. c) PR Tech Reviews based on my review of the technology (1-2 per year). And with that, here’s a go at the first PR Tech Sum….

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Industry Media Technology Employee 87

Wadds Inc.

MARCH 2, 2023

A survey by Cision in 2021 reported that media relations came third in the list of reasons for distributing a press release via a wire service after brand visibility (68%) and thought leadership (36%). Almost 20 years ago technology writer Tom Foremski wrote a polemic against the press release.

Engineering 98

Engineering Television Travel Financial 98

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

On the other hand, measuring some PR activities, like earned media , is far more challenging than other forms of marketing and communications. 1) Earned media is sales enablement. A tech PR firm recently published a study that showed promising effects media relations can have on the sales cycle for B2B marketing organizations.

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Study Media Relations Media Measurement 140

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 6, 2017

First, a video of founder Travis Kalanick arguing with a driver made the rounds on social media, prompting Kalanick to issue a rare and soul-searching admission that he needs to “grow up.” And Uber’s not alone in grappling with the impact of information supplied by its own employees. Use feedback tools.

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Reputation How To Employee Financial 159

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

I was 27, and my wife and I didn’t have any personal savings to fall back on, so the loan gave me a six-month financial runway to make it work. Enhanced Services and Resources : Blue Cypress brings financial, educational and operational resources that dramatically enhance the impact we can have on our clients’ businesses.

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Financial Conference Agency Resources 98

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 29, 2023

While the United States stands as one of the globe’s most ethnically diverse nations, the world of mass media has often lagged in echoing the true complexion of our nation. Along those same lines, a recent study conducted jointly by the Institute for Public Relations (IPR) and Voya Financial found some frustrating inconsistencies.

Brand 89

Brand Branding Marketing Ethics 89

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 20, 2020

Most have learned from early mistakes or half-measures and have designed campaigns that make a positive impact for employees, customers, and communities. Quite a few launched ad campaigns recognizing their own employees. But the announcement brought jeers on social media because no one thought Shake Shack was sincere.

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Brand Branding Small Business Retail 284

Reputation Us

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

What’s more, given that social media may post a damaging story instantly, your business may find itself scrambling to perform damage control. The proliferation of data, technology and automation has transformed the composition of companies’ assets. Employee abuse. Social-media activity may fall under this coverage as well.

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Insurance Insurance Exercises Reputation 97

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

SEO vendor that dabbles in PR technology buys an audience and adds an influencer to their team. HARO, as it’s known colloquially, was an ad-support email newsletter that sent media opportunities from 30,000 reporters and bloggers to a subscriber list of 100,000 PR pros and small businesses. Case in point?

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SEO Content Marketing Marketing Software 135

Critical Mention

JUNE 14, 2018

We’re here to show you how you can learn from the best pitches so you can seal the deal with an excellent media placement. The examples below will highlight key strategies to keep in mind when pitching to the media: Sell me this pen. The employee asked, “Can you do me a favor, can you write your name down on the napkin for me?”

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Pitching Media Employee Privacy 70

Reputation Us

MARCH 19, 2021

In the wake of the pandemic and the challenges that surfaced as a result, 2021 appears to be another year that credit unions consider merging with another financial institution. Of the acquired clients surveyed, 48% had either already switched financial institutions or reported a switch was likely. having the same core provider).

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Reputation Financial Banking Employee 78

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 30, 2022

This summary of PR technology news – the PR Tech Sum – is back after a two-month hiatus. a reputation platform,” according to reporting by Ray Shultz for Media Post. The former “founded Weber Shandwick’s analytics practice” and the latter “was former head of strategy at Publicis Media.”. I do have a sense of humor.

Publicity 86

Publicity Survey Enterprise Pitching 86

Cision

JULY 27, 2017

From the vantage point of the C-Suite, we tend to assess our brand’s success based on financials. Talk to Customers & Employees. Your employees have a different perspective of your brand than you do, so talk to them as well. Your employees have a different perspective of your brand than you do, so talk to them as well.

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Brand Branding Employee Data 231

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

PR professionals craft compelling narratives and critical messages that resonate with stakeholders , influencers , and publics , and they disseminate these through various channels, including traditional media, social media , and direct communications. Shareholders, investors, financial institutions, etc. That’s marketing !

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Publicity Public Affairs Journalism Corporate 52

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Of those, 84% say they outsource content creation; distribution, technology, strategy and measurement were distant followers. It’s higher in large companies (5), defined as 1000+ employees, and lower in small companies (3), defined as 1-99 employees. Most marketers used paid media to fuel owned media.

Content Marketing 138

Content Marketing Study Blogging Marketing 138

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

Talkwalker hired a new CEO and new CMO in late 2022 and appears to have done a round of layoffs in sales and marketing, according to multiple social media updates I’ve observed. In March, Meltwater acquired Linkfluence , a French company that uses artificial intelligence to mine social media for consumer insights, for $59 million.

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Software Case Study Technology Tools 78

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 1, 2017

What started as a social media experiment has quickly become an integral part of the Socialfly brand, company culture and our favorite part of the week! Video content is the future of social media and for brands, businesses or influencers questioning the benefits, we detail five ways going live has improved our agency.

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Video Facebook Social Media Creativity 283

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Worse, they may let the news trickle out without a proper media strategy. That isn’t true; earned media is generated by hard work, research, and creativity. Part of the art of public relations is leveraging the initial stories into a longer, more important narrative for top-tier media and influencers. Inadequate resources.

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Agency Pitching Internal International 205

Reputation Us

AUGUST 25, 2022

Now, as the world moves toward Web3 with employees still working remotely and perhaps living a Metaverse life, we predict the focus on good “reputation hygiene” will become widely recognized as essential. It is described as the “new web,” characterized by decentralization and blockchain technology. Solidify good habits today, on Web2.

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Reputation Web System Data 78

Business Wire

MAY 18, 2017

By Jean-Adrien Delicano, Media Relations Specialist, Business Wire Another month, another round of layoffs and “restructuring” in the Canadian media world. The struggles faced by Canadian news media professionals are well-documented. Perhaps none have been affected more than print newspapers.

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Newspapers Industry Print Journalism 177

Shift Communications

JUNE 21, 2022

To me,” he writes, “the answer begins with rejecting the binary” that technology can be either good or bad. It’s not only possible, but normal, for a technology to do both good and harm at the same time. crypto markets are now in a freefall that’s bringing companies and their employees down with them.

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Marketing Financial System Conference 60

Sword and the Script

MARCH 2, 2021

The first reason is to acquire a new piece of technology. 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. The second reason is to acquire customers. Did you know?

Company 151

Company Tools Technology Software 151

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

I was 27, and my wife and I didn’t have any personal savings to fall back on, so the loan gave me a six-month financial runway to make it work. Enhanced Services and Resources : Blue Cypress brings financial, educational and operational resources that dramatically enhance the impact we can have on our clients’ businesses.

Financial 52

Financial Conference Agency Resources 52

Maxim Behar

JANUARY 17, 2024

Rather, what you already know from social media , if you see it happening in practice, it can fill in the “picture” and make sense of it, which makes life meaningful and good. It’s also important that a young person in Bulgaria often has a much greater need for financial support compared to their peers in developed markets.

Survey 64

Survey Study Course Financial 64

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Tools and Tactics Public Relations: PR uses tools such as press releases , events, community involvement, web- and social media publishing, and interactions with the news media to earn public attention and goodwill. Shareholders, investors, financial institutions, etc. That’s marketing !

Publicity 52

Publicity Marketing eBook Public Affairs 52