Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

One thing that separates PR, and specifically media relations, from marketing and advertising is third-party validation: there’s nothing you can say about yourself that’s as powerful as someone else saying it about you. Another interesting number in the earning presentation is the total addressable market (TAM). TrueScope raised $6.2

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Software Case Study Advertising Advertising 119

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Onclusive adds features, becomes all-in-one PR software tool; Agility PR Solutions adds AI; Q4 releases IR event hosting tool; an odd rebrand by SocialChorus and Dynamic Signal; Intrado rebrands as Notified; Meltwater Q2 earnings. Here’s the monthly PR Tech Sum rounding news and links from the world of PR technology.

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Software Tools Print Technology 154

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 17, 2023

If you are striving to build your short list of PR and communications technology vendors, this long but neatly organized list of companies and resources might prove helpful . My last PR tech sum went up in November of last year – and very little in the way of substantive news has happened in the PR technology community since.

Technology 93

Technology Software Resources Pitching 93

Critical Mention

MARCH 19, 2021

NEW YORK — Zack Jenkins, Senior Vice President of Sales and Account Management at Critical Mention—the leading all-in-one media monitoring and intelligence platform—has been named to The Software Report’s list of The Top 25 Software Sales Executives of 2021.

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Software Energy Technology Internal 78

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 6, 2020

As I’ve done for the last couple of years, on the first Tuesday of the month, I summarize all of the news I’ve seen from the PR technology community. SEMrush acquires Prowly A software company that has traditionally made tools for SEOs is moving into PR. Let’s just hope 2020 ends on December 31 st. Here’s your monthly PR Tech Sum.

Software 176

Software SEO Company Tools 176

Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2019

The world of marketing and PR evolves rapidly. It’s critical to keep up with the latest trends, technologies, and methodologies so that your company doesn’t miss opportunities and get left behind. . Browse this curated list and then book tickets to kick off your best year of marketing and PR yet! Dates: Feb 25 – 26, 2020.

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Conference Marketing Case Study Measurement 329

Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Last week, we reviewed the ROI rankings of the top media monitoring and PR analytics software solutions, including Onclusive, Meltwater, Cision and Muck Rack, based on the G2 Crowd 2021 report. We are the category leaders when it comes to local, national and international media monitoring: What makes Onclusive stand out from the pack?

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Media Comparison Software Enterprise 370

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Internal comms tool SocialChorus acquired by a PE firm; Burton-Taylor digs up revenue numbers; Nexis Newsdesk Simplifies news search; Propel adds broadcast monitoring Welcome to the beginning of September. Though I do my best to keep tabs on news from PR technology providers for these roundups, I occasionally I miss one.

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Internal International Tools Software 147

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. Why do vendors in PR skip this part? PR tech mentions Video makers.

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Analysis Tools Software SMB 144

Sword and the Script

JULY 7, 2020

A handful of companies that make software for public relations are staking a claim on the term. Managing customer relationships is a business process that’s virtually impossible to perform at scale without technology, even as the term CRM has become synonymous with the technology. Welcome to the second half of 2020!

Technology 123

Technology Publicity Software Print 123

Sword and the Script

APRIL 11, 2023

PR software providers Notified (Globe Newswire), Propel, Muck Rack, Presspage and PRophet add generative AI to their platforms, joining Agility and Burrelles PR pros should keep an open mind about AI and how it can help them do their job. AI input optimization could evolve into a marketing specialization in the same way SEO did.

Software 78

Software Company Pitching Training 78

Sword and the Script

JUNE 4, 2019

I’ve started dedicating the first post of every month to summarizing news from vendors developing technology focused on public relations. The PR tech sum is one of three ways I’m working on developing broader exposure of PR software including product reviews and PR tech briefings. 1) PR software market estimated at $4 billion.

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Software Reddit Marketing Survey 101

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Welcome to the first PR technology summary ( PR tech sum ) of 2020. For those new to it, the PR tech sum, it’s a monthly roundup of all the news coming from the vendor community that develops and sells PR technology. And now, here’s this month’s PR technology summary…. 1) Security risk and ransomware visits PR software vendors.

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Software Analysis Data Tools 102

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 5, 2023

million seed round Twice in my career, I’ve worked for companies that acquired several software companies with the intent of mashing them together. In the PR software space, I think we have yet to see that – period. It last bought SocialChorus, perhaps one of the best-known internal comms platforms for $100 million in 2020.

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Software Reddit Technology B2B 132

Flack's Revenge

APRIL 13, 2022

Internal PR teams also rely on PR tech. 9 Corporate Characteristics to Look for When Buying Public Relations Software The PR Technology Landscape 2022 8 Innovations in Public Relations Technology to Watch The Making of Cision: A Brief History of 18 M&A Transactions that Consolidated a Sizable Chunk of the PR Tech Market into One Company.

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Software Tools Technology Resources 156

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

In the rapidly evolving automotive and mobility industry, staying ahead of the curve is essential for success, especially for newer entrants in this space offering software-defined vehicle tech, V2X, connectivity, lidar and other sensor and processing technologies for ADAS, autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, and shared vehicles.

Automotive 72

Automotive Mobile Technology Trade Shows 72

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

The following is a post from Cision’s new Chief Marketing Officer, Chris Lynch. After graduating college many moons ago, I moved to California as a journalist working for International Data Group (IDG). I hopped the proverbial fence from journalist to vendor to work in marketing. In the process, I became a software product nerd.

Software 0

Software Media Leadership Journalism 0

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

SEO vendor that dabbles in PR technology buys an audience and adds an influencer to their team. It doesn’t happen often, but we’ve seen software companies in the PR space run this play before. In any case, both of these were “audience buys” and proved to be savvy PR, content marketing and SEO moves. Case in point?

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Many of the top-performing posts are from the monthly roundup post on the PR and comms technology software vendors. That roundup, and some of the reviews I’ve written, stem from the observation that the trade publications in PR don’t consistently cover technology. Spending on PR Software Growing Again, Study Finds [PR Tech Sum].

Blogging 155

Blogging B2B Software SEO 155

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 20, 2023

As summer blooms along the French Riviera, the world’s leading creative talents are gathering once again for the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. ” Okay, so maybe people aren’t shouting about tools and software for advertisers.

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Creativity Meeting Advertising Advertising 156

Sword and the Script

JULY 30, 2019

Marketing technology (martech) is not marketing. Or consider these comparisons: Graphic design software is not creativity. So, where did this idea – that martech is marketing – originate. Because if martech is marketing, then businesses merely need to buy some technology. Martech is not marketing.

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Marketing Comparison Enterprise Technology 104

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. Yet, it’s important to pay attention to this stuff if your business buys PR software.

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Brand Branding Reddit Pitching 149

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 28, 2020

The media contacts section works completely differently than any other solution that I’ve seen on the market. Notified says some customers use this for internal communications too. A search of several review sites – G2, Capterra, TrustRadius and Software Advice – did not produce any reviews at the time of this writing.

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Software Tools Publicity System 115

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 189

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 189

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

Sword and the Script

MARCH 7, 2023

This month’s PR technology summary includes: Cision partners with video ad network Captivate; Q4 enhances investor relations CRM software; Updates from Notified, and Earnings from Meltwater and Q4; PR tech people on the move and more. Q4 releases software enhancements for investor relations Investor relations software provider Q4 Inc.

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Software Analytics Technology Video 126

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. There’s another factor at play here too – and that’s the track record of M&A in PR software. On one hand, dealmaking has brought sizable new competitors to the market.

Software 85

Software Internal International Pitching 85

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Dozens of marketing and PR professionals express aspirations for 2020 along with educated guesses about the future . I’ve grouped all predictions this year into categories, which is an effort to make it easier to read: Marketing predictions. Marketing predictions. Efficient marketing execution and measurement.

Marketing 168

Marketing Employee Content Marketing Training 168

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Propel releases AI-based “media war room”; Muck Rack has AI recommending reporters to PR; PRophet partners to bring influencer marketing and media alerts; Did you know Gartner has a Market Guide for Employee Communications? Generative AI may get all the attention these days, but it’s not the only “kind” of AI.

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Employee Software Survey Tools 135

Onclusive

JANUARY 10, 2018

With the explosion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, an increased focus from the C-suite on business- and metrics-driven KPIs, and a new trend toward Growth PR , PR & content marketing measurement is changing – radically and rapidly. I want marketers to think more creatively and broadly about what to measure.

Content Marketing 150

Content Marketing Measurement Interviews Marketing 150

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

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

Public relations professionals create and maintain a positive image for their organization, often through the use of marketing, branding, and communication strategies. Internal communications: PR practitioners may also be responsible for communicating with employees and stakeholders within an organization. It’s not a bad take.

Interviews 99

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 99

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

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Public relations and content marketing are powerful when they work together, particularly for B2B PR programs designed to educate prospective customers and push them down the funnel to a point of purchase. But when they work in concert, PR and content marketing are a 1+1+3 situation. Have joint planning sessions.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Pharmaceuticals Marketing Software 120

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

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Educational content is particularly useful for any category with a long purchase cycle and steep learning curve, like software or insurance. How can marketers cope? We love this type of piece because we represent high-growth technology companies often led by entrepreneurs, and they all have stories to tell. Call-to-Action.

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Leadership Insurance Insurance B2B 353

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 16, 2017

A Guest Post by Gail Nelson, Head of Marketing, SYZYGY & Amanda Degelmann, Marketing Coordinator, SYZYGY. We’re in the midst of millennial marketing mania. And was narcissism correlated with the exploding use of digital technology? Can technology bring the generations together? So, we decided to find out.

Marketing 119

Marketing Fashion Technology Study 119