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.

Internal 147

Internal International Tools Software 147

Wadds Inc.

MARCH 15, 2023

A review of PR, Technology, Data & Insights: Igniting a Positive Return on Your Communications Investment by Mark Weiner. He seeks to enable help public relations and communications teams to get better results and demonstrate value to senior leaders, with the unequivocal advice to get to grips with data and technology.

Technology 98

Technology Data Analysis Internal 98

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Earlier this week, we made the case for raising your internal PR game. The technological and social changes over the past few years have both made internal communications more important, and also opened up opportunities to revolutionize it. 5 ways to raise internal PR standards. Consider technology tools.

Internal 147

Internal International Employee Mobile 147

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 31, 2018

As we’ve pointed out, PR pros use many tech tools to do their jobs on a daily basis. Most are used for internal and external communications, and they work well. If anything, technology tools allow mistakes to travel faster and further then ever before.

Technology 149

Technology Travel Interviews Meeting 149

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

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

This is my deck from a PR Moment event today for agencies and communication teams about building a PR tool stack. We’ve had to adopt new tools to work virtually. This discussion about the use of tools in public relations is a timely reflection about what we’ve learnt and how we move forward. Tools serve two purposes in PR.

Tools 175

Tools How To Agency SEO 175

Stephen Waddington

JULY 29, 2020

A new CIPR #AIinPR project finds that AI tool vendors are not addressing the PR market. Tool adoption is almost entirely limited to automation tools. Technology is impacting practice in a variety of ways, including the simplification of tasks; listening and monitoring; and automation.

Tools 100

Tools Analysis Technology Internal 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Those can extend beyond personal connections to the professional tools and trends that have captured our hearts in the PR industry. So as we celebrate the month of romance, it’s a good moment to send some love to the tools that PR professionals value every day. Today, PR strategy is often informed by data insights.

Data-Driven PR 212

Data-Driven PR Training Tools Data 212

5W PR

JULY 31, 2023

The 2023 North American International Toy Fair is a highly anticipated event in the toy industry. These trends can include popular licensed properties, technological advancements, eco-friendly toys, interactive play experiences, and inclusivity. Industry experts share their experiences and expertise.

Internal 78

Internal International Retail Trade Shows 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 4, 2023

And as technology advances, readers are gravitating toward websites and platforms that offer a seamless mobile user experience. How Mobile Technology Can Shape PR Strategies and Tactics PR media placements Platforms that offer a strong mobile experience are catching everyone’s attention.

Mobile 334

Mobile Advertising Advertising Trends 334

Sword and the Script

JULY 7, 2020

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. Here’s the summary of news – the monthly PR Tech Sum – from the world of the PR technology vendors. >>> Give our services a try.

Technology 123

Technology Publicity Software Print 123

PR in High Definition

AUGUST 31, 2022

Maintaining robust internal communications. Internal communication has always been vital to the overall strategy of any firm. Video conferencing technology is an incredible tool and without it the last couple of years would have been very rocky indeed, but it can also be stunted. Know thyself. was deafening.

Internal 62

Internal International Communications Exercises 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2021

PR pros and comms teams should consider developments in relevant international regions as a way to expand thought leadership for company executives. Moreover, given how interconnected the business world is today, international news stories, trends, and policy changes often have ripple effects that impact the U.S.

Retail 368

Retail Media B2B Pitching 368

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.

Software 153

Software Tools Print Technology 153

Stern + Associates

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Co-author of the international bestseller “ Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness ” with Richard Thaler, Sunstein has become world renowned for his key insights into decision-making processes. The post The Undeniable Allure of Fun: A New Tool to Nudge Behavior appeared first on Stern Strategy Group.

Tools 110

Tools Employee Government Strategy 110

Onclusive

JUNE 1, 2023

Forward-thinking brands are already embracing the strategic advantages that social listening tools can offer when it comes to managing brand reputation, crisis detection, and optimising comms strategy. When a journalist writes a negative article, internal stakeholders may jump to conclusions about the impact that will have on your brand.

Strategy 370

Strategy Communications Reputation Tools 370

Communications Conversations

APRIL 30, 2018

Two-fifths (42 percent) report missing critical information necessary to do their job caused by ineffective communication tools, with nearly half saying this was at least a weekly frustration. I believe a big reason employees are using words like this to describe corporate communications is simple: There’s simply much technology.

Employee 94

Employee Technology Communications Corporate 94

Newsfile

DECEMBER 20, 2023

At the forefront of this shift is Artificial Intelligence (AI), revolutionizing AI tools for ESG reporting and making it more transparent and efficient. Also, it can provide companies with the tools to report more accurately on key ESG metrics, including carbon emissions and energy efficiency, aligning with the 1.5°C

Report 52

Report Tools Energy Case Study 52

Melissa Agnes

JUNE 22, 2014

Mobile technology can do wonders for today’s crisis communication. Within this podcast, Jim Spicuzza, CEO of CrisisGo, and I discuss the power of mobile technology in your crisis communications. Mobile technology is not only convenient but also available to us, so why not incorporate it and leverage it to your organization’s advantage?

Crisis Communications 216

Crisis Communications Mobile Technology Crisis 216

Onclusive

MARCH 29, 2022

Besides the support you can request from your marketing colleagues, there are many solutions and tools available on the market. Your needs, requirements and budget will depend on your industry, your company size, whether you want a measurement tool that is basic, intermediate or highly sophisticated, and the resources available to you.

Measurement 370

Measurement How To Analysis Data 370

Business Wire

DECEMBER 19, 2017

by Ai Arakawa, Senior International Media Relations Specialist Many of us in the PR/Communications business spend our days focusing on our work with local media. Ted Kemp just moved to Singapore to serve as managing editor, Digital of CNBC International. But maybe it's OK to dream big in this constantly changing media landscape.

Internal 152

Internal International Media Pitching 152

Sword and the Script

MAY 4, 2021

In a video review of the product, (embedded nearby) the Influencer Marketing Hub called Klear a “ hybrid social listening and analytics tool.” The company has long provided broadcast monitoring tools, which are often embedded as white label solutions for other media monitoring vendors. SocialChorus redesigns FirstUp Studio.

Tools 100

Tools Survey Pitching Analytics 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 3, 2018

Plus, communications technology plays a crucial role in the plot. Yet despite the procedures, preparation drills, and continual updates to internal stakeholders (the crew), the plan proves inadequate because it hinges on a compromise between two officers who cannot agree. Crimson Tide (1995) — Crisis Planning. Lesson learned!

Tools 170

Tools Government Crisis Public Affairs 170

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Now, every public relations team needs reliable tech tools for media monitoring, instant messaging, task management, and media-list building, just to name a few. Apps and web tools come and go like Silicon Valley startups, and the choices can feel endless. 7 great tools for the tech PR workshop. Here’s our must-have list.

Tools 108

Tools SMB Software Survey 108

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

I’ve used the Global Alliance Capability Framework to create a self-assessment tool to guide learning and development. To communicate effectively across a full range of platforms and technologies Organisational Capabilities 5. To facilitate relationships and build trust with internal and external stakeholders and communities 6.

Tools 115

Tools Publicity Ethics Google 115

Sword and the Script

MARCH 15, 2022

Truescope is a new media monitoring tool that just raised $6.2 Truescope is a new media monitoring technology that’s launching in the U.S. Instead, these are analogous to the way technology vendors brief Gartner or Forrester. The product does everything you’d expect from a media monitoring tool. Background on Truescope.

Tools 158

Tools Media Software Analysis 158

PRSay

AUGUST 14, 2020

Quentin Langley, chair of PRSA’s Global Affairs Committee, teaches PR, marketing and journalism at the Fashion Institute of Technology and at Fordham University, both in New York City. We have long been trying to understand the international perceptions of America. Proximity to a hub airport is not a driving factor anymore.

Internal 100

Internal International Banking Financial 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 31, 2023

As PR pros, we must continually adapt to emerging technologies that impact consumer behavior. For PR pros, understanding and adapting to this shift is crucial for maintaining relevance and delivering value to internal and external clients. One new kid on the block that’s still underused in PR is voice search. billion by 2024.

SEO 339

SEO Reputation Local Consumer 339

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 20, 2024

Moz, a leading SEO tool, defines SEO as “practices designed to improve the appearance, positioning, and usefulness of multiple types of content in the organic search results.” Technology – For a website to be successful in terms of SEO, it needs to be search-engine-friendly and technically sound. What is SEO?

SEO 203

SEO Engineering Google Examples 203

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 most common approach to social media management is an agency or junior member armed with a monitoring tool and limited ability to feedback to operational areas of the business.

Storytelling 78

Storytelling Social Media Internal International 78

Presspage

JANUARY 23, 2024

‘Still, if you’re a PR or communications professional, the last thing you want is to waste precious time using outdated software and tools. To stay agile and work more efficiently, the solution is to embrace a digital PR ecosystem that offers you all the right tools. Our message is clear: Control your narrative. Connect with your team.

Software 78

Software Internal International Digital PR 78

Onclusive

JANUARY 25, 2024

Media analysis tools provide real-time data on trending topics and themes within your industry. Our tool uses the power of AI technology to access and convert large, unstructured datasets into a single source of valuable information. This makes viewing and sharing your data insights with internal stakeholders easier.

Analysis 195

Analysis Media Trends Data 195

PRSay

JUNE 16, 2023

Instead, I predict that PR practitioners who are slow to add AI to their skillsets may be replaced by communicators who learn to leverage the evolving technology. Many PR agencies and departments are already using generative-AI tools to improve their efficiency and productivity. But the AI technology is not just about automation.

Technology 146

Technology Crisis Management Social Media Training 146

Flack's Revenge

APRIL 13, 2022

Internal PR teams also rely on PR tech. He speaks in detail on the topics and others: The latest and greatest, from the incumbents and challengers Where to invest for best results How to DIY with free tools The impact of AI and NLP Areas for improvement. A Look at the Media Monitoring Tool Truescope is Bringing to the U.S. [PR

Software 156

Software Tools Technology Interviews 156

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. Despite the economic downturn, these giants remain key players at Cannes.

Creativity 156

Creativity Meeting Advertising Advertising 156

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 17, 2020

From pitches to landing coverage and everything in between, Digital PR can be done without a single tool. During my three years in the industry, I worked with a range of tools, some that I found extremely useful and others that I rarely touched for long periods of time. Finding inspiration for ideation can be incredibly tricky.

Digital PR 161

Digital PR Tools Pitching Film 161

5W PR

MARCH 19, 2024

The International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference (IECSC) always serves as a vital hub for the latest trends and innovations in the beauty industry. This year’s expo was no exception, offering a glimpse into the evolving landscape of skincare, grooming, fragrance, and haircare.

Trends 88

Trends Consumer Technology Conference 88