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 142

Analysis Tools Software SMB 142

Sword and the Script

JULY 30, 2019

Marketing technology (martech) is not marketing. Enterprise search is not knowledge management. So, where did this idea – that martech is marketing – originate. Because if martech is marketing, then businesses merely need to buy some technology. Technology is the practical application of science.

Marketing 103

Marketing Comparison Enterprise Technology 103

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.

Storytelling 78

Storytelling Internal International Social Media 78

Presspage

APRIL 11, 2024

With Bart in charge of sales, Sébastien running the business and Tim attending to the tech development, the three brought Presspage to the market in 2011. Within one year, the company had already caught the attention of major enterprise clients like KLM, Velux and Epson. By 2015, it had opened a second office in Chicago.

Enterprise 117

Enterprise Automotive Company Airlines 117

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 d) Influencer marketing to cool off as far as the amounts of money companies are paying influencers.”.

Marketing 187

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 187

Shift Communications

MAY 3, 2016

Keeping pace with the rate of change in marketing technology has become a full time job. Heck, just keeping up with the news is a challenge, never mind closing the gap on technological skill sets you need to execute effectively. So, how in this wave of ever changing technology do we keep our heads above water here at SHIFT?

Technology 60

Technology Marketing eBook Training 60

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 31, 2017

We get that annual planning is a beast, and marketers everywhere are wrought with expectation and reporting woes. You need an actionable, original marketing plan —driven by purposeful planning and backed by data—to truly gain executive buy-in. 7 Tips & Tools for Marketing Strategy & Performance. Marketing team.

Enterprise 57

Enterprise Tools Strategy Marketing 57

Onclusive

MARCH 29, 2022

Besides the support you can request from your marketing colleagues, there are many solutions and tools available on the market. Do they have a standard done-for-you offering, and /or a customizable enterprise solution? What are their international and global capabilities?

Measurement 195

Measurement How To Analysis Data 195

Presspage

AUGUST 12, 2022

Whereas those yet to reach enterprise size may be first-name terms with every customer … yet have trouble finding the technologies and practices that’ll get them to the next level. Not only at enterprise scale – but at all scales, from minor bits of negative coverage to company-threatening market upheavals. We empathize.

Enterprise 78

Enterprise Communications Privacy Pharmaceuticals 78

Presspage

AUGUST 12, 2022

Whereas those yet to reach enterprise size may be first-name terms with every customer … yet have trouble finding the technologies and practices that’ll get them to the next level. Not only at enterprise scale – but at all scales, from minor bits of negative coverage to company-threatening market upheavals. We empathize.

Enterprise 78

Enterprise Communications Privacy Pharmaceuticals 78

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 13, 2016

A new study from Skyword and Researchscape International found that the majority of enterprise marketers have yet to take all of the steps necessary to set their departments up for success. “This dictates a shift in mindset from pure product marketing and interruption advertising to an editorial focus on building audience.

Marketing 100

Marketing Digital PR Enterprise Technology 100

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 13, 2016

A new study from Skyword and Researchscape International found that the majority of enterprise marketers have yet to take all of the steps necessary to set their departments up for success. “This dictates a shift in mindset from pure product marketing and interruption advertising to an editorial focus on building audience.

Marketing 100

Marketing Digital PR Enterprise Technology 100

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 13, 2016

A new study from Skyword and Researchscape International found that the majority of enterprise marketers have yet to take all of the steps necessary to set their departments up for success. “This dictates a shift in mindset from pure product marketing and interruption advertising to an editorial focus on building audience.

Marketing 100

Marketing Digital PR Enterprise Technology 100

PR 20/20

MARCH 6, 2023

W hat if there was a single product that helped streamline all marketing tasks, improved lead management, and impacted overall revenue? It’s marketing automation, and unless you’re stuck in the marketing stone age, you’ve probably at least heard of it. The Five Factors to Consider When Selecting Marketing Automation Software 1.

Software 77

Software Marketing Comparison Enterprise 77

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Proactively look for opportunities to meet internal customer and all stakeholder needs . Assesses market competition by comparing the company’s product to competitors’ products. Bring products to market. Experience driving the product | product feature vision, go-to-market strategy, and design discussions.

Engineering 150

Engineering Enterprise Construction Software 150

Stephen Waddington

MARCH 24, 2021

Artificial intelligence, paid influence, mental health and fake news are all issues identified by a group of international practitioners in a series of reflective essays published by the PRCA. Katie De Cozar, PRCA Technology Group Chair and Head of Enterprise Technology, CCgroup 4. Who would you work for?

Ethics 178

Ethics Publicity Enterprise Groups 178

PRSay

APRIL 21, 2021

Mark Weiner, a longtime PRSA member and the chief insights officer for Cognito, an international research-based communications consulting firm, is the report’s lead writer. Combine these three elements — technology, sector expertise and statistical acumen — and you have a winning combination. My mantra is “begin simply.

Measurement 180

Measurement Communications Analysis Data 180

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The proliferation of marketing channels, apps, mobile devices, social networks, and content has given consumers more choices and greater control while increasing complexity for marketers. We want to help simplify and optimize the marketing planning process for your business. Step 1: Complete a marketing assessment.

Marketing 52

Marketing Analytics eBook System 52

Cision

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

As new tools emerge, the technology and media landscapes continue to shift. . But B2B businesses aren’t changing the way they plan and shape their marketing strategy quickly enough, and are left feeling the effects of staying behind the times. Only 30 percent of B2B companies say their content marketing is effective.

Nonprofit 120

Nonprofit Marketing B2B Crisis 120

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Every month when I go to write this PR technology summary, I’m surprised at just how many new tools and features are being brought to market. This month was no exception, and perhaps because many of the launches were timed with annual PRSA International Conference which wrapped up recently. What sort of data?

Internal 63

Internal International Data Media 63

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

For a B2B marketer, these headlines can feel very consumer oriented and likely not relevant. They are most concerned with data that falls into their marketing domain (email, web traffic, social, earned media measurement) and feeding sales as much as possible. Data is Just for Consumers and Science Projects, right?

B2B 60

B2B Data Data-Driven PR Enterprise 60

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Not every one that winds up in the marketing and PR space started there. After college, he spent seven years in capital markets, “trading corporate and high yield bonds for a large regional money manager.”. The company provides custom software development and helps companies of all sizes form SaaS startups to enterprise innovation.

Agency 63

Agency Software Enterprise Marketing 63

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Marketing conferences have shaped my top team memories. To share the knowledge wealth, below is my list of the 20 coolest marketing events in 2020 (coming to a venue somewhere in the U.S.). Social Media Marketing World. Discover the best social media marketing techniques from the world’s top experts.”. Tech industry.

Conference 97

Conference Marketing Case Study Content Marketing 97

The Hoffman Agency

DECEMBER 22, 2023

As Asian tech companies rise in global stature, Western MNCs cannot afford to fall behind in APAC (image source: CES) Sustained investment in technology across select Asian markets has made the region an innovation force to be reckoned with: it now accounts for more than half the world’s patents , according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Government 36

Government Local Technology Transportation 36

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 20, 2018

As the landscape stands today, I tend to be more bullish on augmented reality (AR) than virtual reality (VR) in B2B marketing. That fits more readily into the modern marketing and sales dynamic, which is still highly dependent on conversations and relationships. Help Me, Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney Video.

Case Study 97

Case Study B2B Study Marketing 97

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

If B2B marketing isn’t careful with how these are sourced and created, then interest could plateau or decline. These are fundamental building blocks of effective marketing. And so buyer personas are the theme of this week’s Unscripted Marketing links (UML). Market Research Mistake: Falling in Love with an Idea.

B2B 114

B2B Marketing How To Survey 114

Presspage

JUNE 23, 2021

Internal communication flows It’s important to set up transparent information flows between team members. External communications Just like internal audiences, external ones – clients, partners, shareholders, and media – must receive the same core message, but tailored to their needs.

Communications 210

Communications Measurement Tools Enterprise 210

Sword and the Script

JUNE 7, 2022

Scale to compete with incumbents; Prowly adds media monitoring; Cision releases internal DE&I report; World’s First-Ever NFT Press Release. On one hand, dealmaking has brought sizable new competitors to the market. That’s consistent with the feedback I’ve heard in the market about TVEyes. Third largest in the U.S.

Software 85

Software Internal International Pitching 85

Flack's Revenge

JUNE 6, 2018

Walking through the bustling underground markets and sites that are thousands of years old seemed to take me back in time. I spoke with Doron Ish Shalom , Director of Program Development, and Pnina Ben Ami , VP Marketing. The Old City must be seen to be believed. There was the chance to do some business while there too.

Media 168

Media Transportation Enterprise Course 168

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Here’s the monthly PR Tech Sum rounding news and links from the world of PR technology. I’ve come to view Onclusive as an enterprise-strength media monitoring solution. The company has done a couple of things historically that allow it to stand out in the market. Onclusive adds media database and social listening.

Software 152

Software Tools Print Technology 152

Barokas

JANUARY 19, 2018

We’ll be managing their social media, internal communications, media relations and content development programming as they scale their dually-headquartered team in both Seattle and Detroit. Hosting the PlanetM Awards at AutoMobili-D at the North American International Auto Show.

Automotive 109

Automotive Mobile Transportation Enterprise 109

Barokas

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Content has become synonymous with marketing. Gone are the days when marketers could push content to the back-burner, focusing on it only when they had a little extra time. To remain competitive today, marketers must oversee and create content that compels readers while mapping back to strategy, messaging and brand voice.

How To 60

How To Marketing Resources Journalism 60

PR 20/20

AUGUST 22, 2017

At times, working in a marketing department can feel like being on trial. HubSpot’s 2017 State of Inbound Marketing annual report asked marketing teams about their top challenges. The primary reason I’ve seen inbound marketing programs get squashed is not lack of resources, lack of data or lack of success, but lack of buy-in.

Marketing 87

Marketing Resources Technology Internal 87

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Fraudulent press releases go out on two major wire services; IR comms platform Q4 has $100M IPO; internal comms tech strives to overcome email deluge; Innodata CEO talks up AI in Agility PR on an earnings call. Here’s the monthly PR Tech Sum rounding news and links from the world of PR technology. Fake press releases on major wires.

Software 92

Software Banking Technology Data 92

PR 20/20

JUNE 13, 2017

This post originally appeared on the Marketing Artificial Intelligence Institute's blog. We started the Marketing Artificial Intelligence Institute to connect the dots for marketers, executives and entrepreneurs who want to learn how AI will impact their companies, industries and careers. See even more like it here.

Marketing 51

Marketing Technology Content Marketing Conference 51

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

At the same time public relations has become elevated as the eyes and ears of an organisation not just in the public sector as means of public engagement, but in corporate communications, internal communications, and marketing. The influencer marketing tool market is burgeoning. Tools serve two purposes in PR.

Tools 175

Tools How To Agency SEO 175

Wadds Inc.

AUGUST 14, 2023

A positive outlook and new found resilience underpins the UK and EU marketing communications marketplace, with acquisition opportunities for businesses offering strong propositions and sought-after capabilities. Paul Winterflood How is the UK market performing right now? We are bullish about the market for the medium term.

Agency 52

Agency Sports Public Affairs Creativity 52