Shift Communications

JANUARY 3, 2022

By Natalie Marinaro, VP, Technology. In the last year, we have seen one of the largest labor market shifts in history. Remote work environments were concretely established with 81% of Americans using videoconferencing technology. You’re literally killing employee performance and making it easy for employees to quit.”.

Technology 78

Technology Trends Employee Mobile 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 23, 2023

As a PR firm focused on high-growth technology companies, we talk to prospective clients all the time about their goals. Despite layoffs at major tech employers, it’s still a buyer’s market for many jobs. Most say they want to build visibility to attract more customers, or to gain a competitive advantage in their sector.

Brand 156

Brand Branding How To Employee 156

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

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? I believe the generative AI is based on OpenAI technology, which makes ChatGPT. 100 million internal comms platform. PR tech mentions Video makers.

Analysis 144

Analysis Tools Software SMB 144

The Proactive Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

How you communicate, both with the public, and internally within your company or organization, dictates how successful you will be in whatever venture you embark upon. Technology has transformed the practice of Public Relations and marketing. These technology advances continue to escalate and create new challenges.

Communications 130

Communications Social Media Employee Crisis 130

Prohibition

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Struggling to make your B2B marketing ‘sexy’? In our latest podcast episode, we have the pleasure of discussing this topic with seasoned growth marketing specialist, Tom Basgil. It’s one of the biggest struggles facing marketing directors today, with over 19% of marketers saying its their biggest hurdle.

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B2B Trends Strategy Marketing 77

Onclusive

AUGUST 10, 2021

Great content lies at the heart of everything communications does, including employee and leadership communications and PR. What do your key stakeholders, including employees, customers, shareholders and analysts, care about the most? One of the sources of this information is media monitoring and social listening technology.

Strategy 418

Strategy Survey Automotive Data 418

Stephen Waddington

JULY 16, 2021

The market for roles is booming as we learn to live with COVID-19. I worked as part of a team of professional marketing and communications associations on behalf of the Government Communication Service at the outset of the crisis. Employees were a particularly complex stakeholder group during lockdown.

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Publicity Government Crisis Employee 199

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 15, 2020

There were some clear misses in my original essay: social media activism, internal communications, storytelling and professionalism in PR. The resurgence of internal communications Internal communications is one of the hottest areas of contemporary PR. I’ve developed each of these themes below. It is enjoying significant growth.

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Storytelling Internal International Social Media 78

Wadds Inc.

APRIL 26, 2023

The agency market has switched from being relatively buoyant at the end of Q3 2022 to a slowdown. The relationship between agency employers and employees has reset. Technology and media layoffs and a slowdown in private equity funding are also having an impact. The first four months of the year have been a grind.

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Agency Publicity Marketing Banking 98

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

A s marketers, a failed campaign is our worst nightmare. But sadly, failed marketing attempts happen every day and everywhere. So, how can teams pinpoint what went wrong and redirect marketing energy? The time is now to transform your marketing program. Some roles to consider on your marketing dream team : Content writer.

Marketing 52

Marketing Technology Internal International 52

The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Copyright : [link] , Christopher Burns (@christopher__burns) As the landscape continues to evolve and new trends and technologies redefine industry standards, we invite you to join us as we explore the frontiers of the marketing and communications world in 2024. The key to this is a strengths-based attitude. Home sweet home?

B2C 73

B2C B2B Agency Trends 73

Onclusive

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Increased focus on internal communications As companies transition to the “new normal,” remote work is here to stay and everything we do will become increasingly digital. Fusion of PR and content marketing Content marketing is a proven way to break through the noise, as long as the content is highly visible.

Industry 221

Industry Content Marketing Corporate Analytics 221

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

SEO vendor that dabbles in PR technology buys an audience and adds an influencer to their team. In any case, both of these were “audience buys” and proved to be savvy PR, content marketing and SEO moves. Semrush is focusing on building up their marketing education,” wrote Backlinko founder Brian Dean in a LinkedIn post.

SEO 132

SEO Content Marketing Marketing Software 132

PRSay

JULY 9, 2021

An example that immediately comes to mind involves technology. As changes in the media landscape force brands to tell their stories through digital platforms, the new generation of workers — being tech-savvy, digital natives — might devise novel ways to increase a brand’s share-of-voice in a crowded market. Photo credit: netflix ].

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Nonprofit Employee Internal International 218

Onclusive

APRIL 12, 2018

Kathy Seegebrecht is SVP and Chief Marketing Officer for UL (Underwriters Laboratories). Kathy has also worked in a variety of marketing and sales roles at Navistar and BP. Kathy: I am the SVP, Chief Marketing Officer at UL. When I joined UL three years ago, corporate marketing was a small central function.

Content Marketing 170

Content Marketing Interviews Marketing Leadership 170

PRSay

JANUARY 22, 2021

After dealing daily with the health and financial concerns for employees and their families in a COVID world, genuine empathy will underpin all communications as never before. The imperative is creating a unique culture for all employees when many will not be in the office full-time — or at all. Avoid remote culture shock.

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Trends Communications Skype Employee 184

Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

How does PR’s use of gAI compare to marketing? The results present a stark contrast to the number of marketers that are using AI. Nearly three-quarters (73%) say they are using gAI, according, to a survey of 1,000 B2B and B2C marketing professionals in March by Botco.AI. How is it being used?

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Survey Software B2B Pitching 146

PRSay

APRIL 29, 2020

For PR professionals, the job market “is going to be rough” in the second quarter of this year, said panelist Jessamyn Katz , president of the San Francisco office of Heyman Associates, a communications and marketing recruiter. There’s a hyper-focus on internal communications right now,” she said.

Marketing 176

Marketing Financial Crisis Communications Print 176

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

This time around survey polled 341 senior marketers – 95% of which hold the title of vice president or higher – to produce the survey. About 34% of respondents identified themselves as employed by B2B product companies, while another 31% said B2B services, so overall about 60% of respondents are senior leaders in B2B marketing organizations.

Survey 98

Survey B2B Marketing Trade Shows 98

Landis PR

APRIL 29, 2024

The blog covers Finland’s history of innovation and current investment opportunities, particularly in sectors like bio & circular economy and sustainable technology. The government’s plans include renewing the labor market in a way that has created major friction between the Government and labor unions.

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Radio Pinterest Television Government 59

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Public relations vs marketing—what are the differences? Public relations (PR) and marketing are closely related, but few know the differences. Some organisations have Communications Departments for their public relations needs and some have Marketing Departments for their promotional needs.

Publicity 52

Publicity Marketing eBook Public Affairs 52

Cision

AUGUST 22, 2017

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. I did the same thing when I was at Oracle Marketing Cloud. Then you have the not-so-easy task of bringing it all together. Everything.

Company 267

Company How To Employee Customer Service 267

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. Employee engagement. Staffbase has started a podcast dedicated to internal comms.

Brand 149

Brand Branding Reddit Pitching 149

Onclusive

APRIL 22, 2021

Some of these will be different for every company—depending on factors like your scale, organizational structure, the technology you leverage, and your geographic location. For example, a certain technology is your main competitive advantage, your organization may be more prone to a technological crisis. Expect the unexpected.

Crisis 195

Crisis How To Crisis Management Crisis Communications 195

5W PR

OCTOBER 31, 2023

10 Networking Events for PR Professionals In the fast-paced world of public relations (PR) and marketing, staying updated with the latest trends, technologies, and strategies is vital. Beyond purpose, it addresses critical industry topics like AI, employee engagement, the future of work, and more.

Conference 78

Conference Nonprofit Education Healthcare 78

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The addition of marketing, analysis, trade show consultation, managing professional organizational memberships and everything else has made every day a whirlwind of tasks, to-do lists and semi-controlled chaos.”. Lines between what constitutes PR and content marketing continue to blur. More internal comms. More internal comms.

Communications 122

Communications Crisis Internal International 122

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Are the social media waters still safe for marketing? This is because social media is a channel and just one of many in the marketing mix. You need to have a way of activating stakeholders on social media, like employees, because their efforts are likely to go further and advance a brand’s efforts. What comes after social media?

Social Media 149

Social Media Marketing Media Facebook 149

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. It’s been said, “failing to plan is planning to fail.”

Brand 78

Brand Branding SEO Employee 78

Onclusive

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Here are the key elements of a well-rounded communications budget to consider: Team headcount and salaries Agency retainers, including media relations & crisis communications Owned media and contributed content development Technology tools, such as media monitoring, media database and internal communication platforms for employee engagement.

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Resources Technology Data Tools 195

The Hoyt Organization

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Now that we are in the fourth quarter of 2023, it’s time to ask yourself if your PR strategy is up-to-date with the latest pr trends and technology. As the PR industry’s worth grows, so do analytics and PR reporting technology. Personalized PR Pitches For a long time, personalization has been the focus of marketing.

Trends 89

Trends Brand Branding Analytics 89

Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The Evolving Communication Function reports that the strength of internal relationships and reporting lines are the greatest indicator of the performance of a corporate communication team. The communication function is commonly combined with marketing, followed by public affairs, and advertising. It’s a useful piece of work.

Corporate 135

Corporate Communications Public Affairs Resources 135

Sword and the Script

MARCH 22, 2022

director analyst in the Gartner Marketing & Communications practice. It’s not every day the technology analysts at Gartner poll communications leaders, which I think lends credence to the idea of influence. Gartner tends to serve clients in the B2B technology sector, so I imagine the results are weighted here.

Survey 96

Survey Communications Employee Technology 96

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

This can include the media, customers, employees, and the general public. Public relations professionals create and maintain a positive image for their organization, often through the use of marketing, branding, and communication strategies. How is public relations different from marketing?

Interviews 99

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 99

NewsWhip

MARCH 15, 2024

I was open and searching for an entry-level marketing role that would let me stay at Disney, and I met a phenomenal leader who was willing to take a chance on me and teach me about the world of social media listening! Can you talk about the role technology has played throughout that journey? Short answer: both!

Data 78

Data Social Media Consumer Trends 78

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 6, 2023

One thing is certain, this giant step in the technological revolution is here to stay and only growing more extensive and impactful daily. 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.

Communications 40

Communications Marketing Technology Data 40

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 15, 2023

With three months until the show opens, organizers report there are ample opportunities for suppliers of all sizes to engage with customers, automakers, media, analysts, investors and potential employees at one of the industry’s premier events. Technology Days/AutoMobili-D and the Mobility Global Forum are slated for Wednesday, Sept.

Automotive 78

Automotive Mobile Technology Transportation 78

PRSay

APRIL 5, 2023

The promise and peril of artificial intelligence Eight out of 10 public relations professionals surveyed said they were “likely” or “very likely” to use artificial intelligence (AI) technology in 2023. The global CBD market is estimated to reach $47 billion by 2028 , according to Vantage Market Research.

Survey 86

Survey Measurement Employee Retail 86