Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

Just 28% of 1,034 PR professionals surveyed by Muck Rack in March and April 2023 say they are using generative AI (gAI). Another 33% say they “plan to explore it” although the timeline was not clear in the survey results. That cohort certainly shouldn’t be counted as among those who are using AI, although it has been.

Survey 146

Survey Software B2B Pitching 146

Sword and the Script

APRIL 27, 2019

Is the process of media relations getting harder? Yes, it is according to 68% of PR professionals polled for the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey. That’s up 17% from the same survey last year. Part of the answer is rethinking traditional PR efforts – and another part is studying the media to understand how it’s changing.

Survey 91

Survey Journalism Study Pitching 91

Agility PR Solutions

OCTOBER 28, 2019

With media newsrooms moving at lightning speed around the clock, new research from the International Center for Journalists (ICF) finds editors and reporters around the world increasingly turning to digital technology to help address challenges such as the spread of misinformation and growing attacks on reporters.

Technology 60

Technology Media Survey Internal 60

Scott Public Relations

JULY 13, 2023

The recent layoffs in the technology and startup funding winter have shaken things to a great degree adding to the ambiguity of the future. Media relations, strategic communication and content production are in particularly high demand in 2023. Change communication and internal communication are not far behind either. “As

Ethics 52

Ethics Survey Insurance Insurance 52

Landis PR

APRIL 29, 2024

In this week’s blog, our Public Relations Global Network partner, Taru Tujunen from Ellun Kanat , writes about the business environment in Finland. The blog covers Finland’s history of innovation and current investment opportunities, particularly in sectors like bio & circular economy and sustainable technology.

Radio 59

Radio Pinterest Television Government 59

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

PR practitioners use a variety of methods to get their message out, including press releases, media relations, social media, and more. What are some examples of public relations? Media relations: This involves building relationships with journalists and getting media coverage for an organization or individual.

Interviews 99

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 99

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Many of the blog posts published here are based on survey research, analytical studies or other sources of data. Every entry links to both the article I originally wrote – and to the underlying source, report or survey. Some 68% of B2B professionals surveyed say it takes longer to complete B2B sales cycles compared to a year ago.

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Survey Marketing B2B Study 176

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Propel, which is headquartered in Tel Aviv said its technology is currently being used by elements of the Israeli government and NGOs in its armed conflict with Hamas. Muck Rack AI recommends reporters to PR Muck Rack says a proprietary AI will now create a curated list of recommended journalists based on your existing media list.

Employee 135

Employee Software Survey Tools 135

Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The Institute for Public Relations and PR NEWS have published a study of corporate communication teams and their contribution to organisations. 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.

Corporate 135

Corporate Communications Public Affairs Resources 135

Cision

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

In 2013, a KMPG survey of the top 100 largest businesses in 41 different countries found that 71 percent of these companies report on their CSR performance and more than half include CSR in their annual financial reports. By 2010, more than half of all Fortune 500 companies reported on their CSR activities.

Media Relations 120

Media Relations Trends Media Corporate 120

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2020

For example, a recent survey by Ragan Communications found that about 50% of PR professionals say they are working more collaboratively with the C-Suite as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. A handful of survey takers wrote in with nuanced answers. Out of curiosity, I posted a survey question to Twitter.

Report 118

Report Publicity Survey B2B 118

Sword and the Script

MAY 4, 2021

You can see it in this month’s summary of news – the 24 th edition of the PR Tech Sum – there’s a corporate transaction, a few new products and a handful of PR surveys at the end. >>> Meltwater acquires social media influencer platform. While we’re on pitching, Spin Sucks looks at tips from recent surveys.

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Tools Survey Pitching Analytics 100

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 24, 2019

I review a lot of marketing studies and surveys – and write about the one I think will be helpful for readers. Read more: Would you Run Your Internal Data Through this Media Monitoring AI? but most CMOs (61%) expect “their budgets to rebound in 2020” according to The CMO Spend Survey by Gartner. of revenue to 10.5%

Marketing 78

Marketing Publicity Survey Study 78

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 8, 2017

Almost four in 10 respondents to a survey of corporate communications, marketing and industry leaders for CommunicationsMatch’s new PR and Communications Agency Search Report said they were looking to hire new agencies in 2017. What do these priorities mean for the importance of public relations as a discipline? With 5,000 U.S.

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Agency Survey SEO Social Media 223

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. b) More pay-to-play opportunities to participate in national media relations opportunities. Internal comms takes center comms stage in hybrid work.

Marketing 189

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 189

Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

This month’s roundup of PR technology news is a two-fer: there’s two months’ worth of news here. The pricing is based on the number of categories you subscribe to receive – i.e. technology, health care, etc. ResponseSource also offers press release distribution and a media database. PR tech mentions. New PR tech.

Pitching 89

Pitching Report Software Survey 89

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. Here’s a roundup of other news and links from the world of PR technology. Million and Eyes the U.S.

Software 119

Software Case Study Advertising Advertising 119

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 12, 2018

Bernays surveyed thousands of doctors (the original third-party influencers), and most said that a large breakfast was conducive to good health. Today, statistically valid surveys like his are still used to create news and build credibility. Lee was a leader in media relations. Lee also proposed to John D. Rockefeller Jr.

Corporate 178

Corporate Mobile Energy Public Affairs 178

Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Mia Moody-Ramirez on social media management using focus groups and a convenience sample. A colleague introduced me to Nicole Lee at an academic conference and she helped develop the survey instrument and with data analysis. My current research is focused on ethics and internal communication. – Marlene Neill.

Publicity 150

Publicity Policies Social Media Study 150

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 23, 2023

Dentsu recently came out with a survey regarding consumers’ summer travel plans. As you can imagine, this increased demand is driving up airfares on most routes, with ticket prices for international flights increasing by more than 30%. According to AAA data , Europe and Canada are the most popular international destinations.

Travel 40

Travel Tourism Airlines Hotels 40

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….

Industry 86

Industry Media Technology Employee 86

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2016

If you’ve ever worked with a top technology PR agency , you know the business of developing public relations programs for hot tech companies or startups can be challenging. Life at a growing technology company — especially a startup — can be a whirlwind, round-the-clock kind of existence. Have news to share?

Agency 149

Agency Tools Technology Media Training 149

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

If you ask 10 different public relations (PR) professionals what they do for a living, you’d get 10 different answers. For example, the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey posed this question to 223 PR and communications pros…and we received a wide variety of answers from respondents. Communication teams must straddle all worlds.”.

Employee 148

Employee Print Writing Survey 148

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Whatever your view of Brexit or the future of our relationship with the EU, public relations practitioners have an important role in helping unite the country and heal the tear in society that has resulted. These forward-thinking organisations are using new technologies as a means of listening and engaging with employees.

Publicity 120

Publicity Analysis Measurement Tools 120

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. Content Creation and Curation: AI technologies can assist marketers in creating and curating content. Related: AI in Customer Service: The Race to the Bottom?

Communications 40

Communications Marketing Technology Data 40

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

I’m keen to start a conversation about the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in media and public relations. Content creation, media relations and planning were cited as the top three skills in public relations by practitioners in the CIPR State of the Profession survey for 2017.

Publicity 86

Publicity Ethics Survey Google 86

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 18, 2017

Look at leaders in fashion, music, and technology for inspiration. Mark Zuckerberg famously quit school (though that’s not so uncommon among technology founders.) According to a survey by Intercall, more than 60 percent of call participants admit to doing other work on conference calls. Not convinced? Not so fast.

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Skype Conference Agency Product Launch 136

Cision

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

When tech expert Katie Linendoll dishes on her favorite trends in technology, people pay attention. While consumer trust in advertisements and even in traditional media sources continues to decline, Twitter says we now trust influencers as much as our friends. Maris Callahan is the director of public relations for Donuts Inc.

Trends 120

Trends Leadership Small Business Analytics 120

Scott Public Relations

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Communicators can shape internal messaging to give employees a better understanding of their purpose and make their message resonate from the top down. Communicators can make sure that information and feedback are flowing freely within their organization, often by first getting feedback from employees with surveys and group sessions.

Insurance 49

Insurance Insurance Healthcare Communications 49

Stephen Waddington

MAY 23, 2018

A new report published by the CIPR examines how much of what we do in public relations is threatened by technology. These findings are from a new report called Humans still needed: An analysis of skills and tools in public relations , published today by the CIPR’s #AIinPR panel. It’s an important piece of work.

Analysis 60

Analysis Technology Tools Exercises 60

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…. What does this have to do with PR technology?

Software 102

Software Analysis Data Tools 102

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

I shared a first draft of this article as a Google Document via Twitter; with MA PR students at Newcastle University; and with colleagues at Ketchum on an international webinar. I’ve also published a blog of key international events in the public relations calendar as part of the project.

Publicity 164

Publicity Ethics Data Community 164

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 1, 2019

And now onward this month’s PR technology summary…. 1) Agility reimagines media monitoring. Agility PR Solutions launched “their reimagined media monitoring software” this month. 7) TVEyes Broadcast Media Monitoring Explained. b) The most popular outlets & articles covering technology in 2019 via Muck Rack.

Pitching 61

Pitching Analysis Report Video 61

Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

Constantly on my radar and well-received by HDT’s audience is: emerging technology, alternative fuel, and autonomous advancement. When I covered the rail industry for Progressive Railroading , I wrote a few stories on how freight railroads use drones to survey tracks and bridges. Like every reporter, I’m a sincerely curious person.

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Meeting Automotive Media Transportation 81

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Note: Professor Moorman also champions The CMO Survey. The early adopters have been educating the market in the last few years about the successes that can be had with integrating own, earned and paid media. Firms that stick to being mere providers of media relations will continue to lose market share.”

Marketing 100

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 100

PR Conversations

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Undoubtedly there are numerous pressures affecting public relations currently, but one of the greatest challenges is availability of the right talent to deploy at the right time. There has started to be some discussion around the use of technology (most recently AI) and agile planning methods as ways to adapt to the changing work environment.

Survey 82

Survey Resources Agency Training 82

Scott Public Relations

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Communications professionals in all industries are facing new challenges to maintaining credibility and the strength of their brands, but a survey of European operators discovered they don’t all view the issue in the same way. Follow Scott Public Relations on LinkedIn , Twitter , Facebook , Pinterest , and Google+.

Insurance 45

Insurance Insurance Healthcare Pinterest 45