Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

Top stories in today’s summary of PR news: Cision shutters the HARO brand; Agility adds “Intelligent Insights”; PR tech company replaces employees with AI On the first Tuesday of every month, I sort through all the news I can find on PR technology or comms tech and present it in a summary post like this one. Measurement templates.

Reddit 176

Reddit Software B2B Technology 176

Cision

OCTOBER 3, 2016

If you answered “no” to either question, you may be missing a media monitoring software in your communication strategy, or underutilizing your current platform. How can what was measured last month be used to guide strategy for the following month? Does your media monitoring software do all of this?

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Software Comparison Media System 0

Onclusive

DECEMBER 10, 2020

There are several metrics that can be used to measure the cost-benefit analysis of any technology platform. It should be the goal of any organization to achieve a return as quickly and efficiently as possible on any technology platform they’ve implemented. This regional data is shared to help guide marketing plans.

Media 195

Media Software Analytics Measurement 195

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

Talkwalker hired a new CEO and new CMO in late 2022 and appears to have done a round of layoffs in sales and marketing, according to multiple social media updates I’ve observed. In April, it acquired Klear , an Israeli influencer marketing platform for $17.8 Email tools will offer AI to help write emails.

Software 78

Software Case Study Technology Tools 78

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. The company says it’s developing a product that uses “large language models” [plural] for PR measurement.

Software 132

Software Reddit Technology B2B 132

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 28, 2020

Notified calls these functions – listen, connect, publish amplify and measure. Measure is the dashboard and analytics. The media contacts section works completely differently than any other solution that I’ve seen on the market. 3) Connect: beyond a media contact database. 8) History and backstory. 9) PR tech assessment.

Software 115

Software Tools Publicity System 115

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?

SEO 132

SEO Content Marketing Marketing Software 132

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

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Many PR software companies claim to be able to measure the impact of Earned Media. Unfortunately, understanding what technologies can truly measure the ROI of your efforts can be confusing. Increasingly, CMOs and CEOs are looking for integrated marketing communications measurement. Email us: Demo@AirPR.com.

Media 186

Media Measurement Software Storytelling 186

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

58% of marketers say martech cybersecurity was the top consideration in procuring marketing software tools. I recently read an account by an executive summarizing his experience buying a marketing technology (martech) tool. The findings remind me of a trend I’ve seen in other technology sectors.

Survey 112

Survey Software Technology Tools 112

Onclusive

MARCH 19, 2019

However, the challenge with the Communications industry has always been the lack of credible metrics, much less the ability to measure how these investments map to quantifiable business outcomes. Onclusive is a marketing analytics company revolutionizing the Communications industry with data science. Skills/Attributes. Requirements.

Software 150

Software Measurement Analytics Data 150

Onclusive

MARCH 19, 2019

However, the challenge with the Communications industry has always been the lack of credible metrics, much less the ability to measure how these investments map to quantifiable business outcomes. Onclusive is a marketing analytics company revolutionizing the Communications industry with data science. Skills/Attributes. Requirements.

Software 150

Software Measurement Analytics Data 150

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

However, the challenge with the communications industry has always been the lack of credible metrics, much less the ability to measure how these investments map to quantifiable business outcomes. Onclusive is a marketing analytics company revolutionizing the communications industry with data science. Position Scope. Responsibilities.

Software 150

Software Analytics Data Technology 150

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

We talk a lot about measuring PR on this blog and as a reader, you know that not all PR tactics directly impact the bottom line. If you don’t already have measurement tools and dashboards in place, these questions commonly asked by clients and brand management alike can be a good indicator that it’s well past time to get started.

Measurement 140

Measurement Tools Analytics Data 140

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.

Resources 195

Resources Technology Data Tools 195

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Fortunately, in the age of social media and digital marketing, we have more tools and resources than ever to understand our audiences, to know how we’re doing. As I write about marketing and PR, I’d hope that at least a portion of my audience’s biographies indicate that they’d be interested in marketing and PR. Looking good.

Measurement 161

Measurement Data-Driven PR How To Exercises 161

Communications Conversations

JULY 26, 2018

I’ve seen a number of articles recently that have focused on a growing–and increasingly troublesome–trend in our industry: Our complete over-reliance on tools and technology. Brands don’t need to be purchasing more technology–they need to be purchasing less. I would almost under-invest in technology.

Technology 84

Technology Social Media Tools Trends 84

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Technological Issues One of the foremost barriers to effective internal communications is the technological gap within organizations. Inadequate technology can impede internal comms through several avenues. Providing comprehensive user training and support ensures maximum adoption and proficiency with the chosen technology.

Internal 95

Internal International Communications Employee 95

Onclusive

MAY 1, 2018

Three essentials of measuring your financial earnings news and developing the right message. For investor relations and communications professionals, it is this color and insight that can make or break their company’s reputation in the market. The post Investor Relations: Your Earnings Are Out, Now What? appeared first on AirPR.

Software 150

Software Financial Measurement Report 150

Presspage

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Why Data Analytics is Important in Investor Relations Data analytics is particularly impactful in anticipating market trends in the IR space, allowing IROs to identify patterns and forecast shifts in investor sentiment & market dynamics. However, this technological shift does not come without ethical considerations and challenges.

Analytics 78

Analytics Data Ethics Privacy 78

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 29, 2023

Regrettably, advertising and marketing seem to remain a notable instance of this disparity. In advertising and marketing, however, this rich mixture has historically been depicted through the lens of Caucasian individuals. Brand marketing is a key arena where the call for inclusivity has grown louder and more resonant than ever before.

Brand 89

Brand Branding Marketing Ethics 89

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2021

However, the cadence of publishing still meets one absolute requirement of content marketing : consistency in publishing matters as much as anything else. If you want content marketing to augment PR, social media and other marketing activities…. We’re an extension of your marketing and PR team. If you want social proof….

Blogging 135

Blogging Software Google Content Marketing 135

Cision

JANUARY 2, 2018

It’s 2018: Do you know where your marketing campaigns are focused? Facebook has gained a reputation for being a marketing shortcut of sorts; its ads have an average click-through rate of.9 But becoming overly reliant on Facebook marketing techniques isn’t simply keeping up with the times — it’s lazy.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 15, 2021

They also work well for sales and marketing. Here are a few fundamentals I’ve gleaned by crafting award entries for our B2B technology clients. First, state the problem that the customer needed to solve with the use of your company’s technology. The types of KPIs vary depending on the purpose of the technology spotlighted.

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Case Study Study B2B Technology 298

Onclusive

JUNE 21, 2017

Today’s PR strategies are more iterative, forming a continuous loop where outcomes are measured and insights are frequently incorporated back into the strategy. Maybe running a targeted marketing campaign in tandem with PR is your best bet. PR and marketing are converging. Technology has largely enabled this.”

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Storytelling SEO Community Engineering 329

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Fortunately, there are several new studies that have been published about content marketing, blogging and webinars that provide solid benchmarks. 1) Content marketing benchmarks. MarketingProfs and the Content Marketing Institute published their 10 th Annual B2B Marketing report with benchmarks, budgets and trends.

Content Marketing 137

Content Marketing Study Blogging Marketing 137

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

We need to be able to use social media platforms to reach and engage curated audiences, as well as measure the success of our campaigns. This includes familiarity with social media management, content creation, and influencer marketing. Some even admit to a secret fear of so-called left-brain skills like data analytics.

Analytics 170

Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Annual marketing salary survey shows remote interviews and shorter hiring process have become the norm as a consequence of the pandemic The was a cartoon going around the business world a few weeks ago that asked “who led the digital transformation in your company?” CEO CTO COVID-19 In the cartoon, the correct answer is COVID-19.

Survey 100

Survey Trends Marketing Creativity 100

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. How is public relations different from marketing? Public relations (PR) and marketing are related, but they are not the same thing. It’s not a bad take.

Interviews 99

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 99

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Several posts on PR technology made the top 10 posts on Sword and the Script as measured by reader clicks. The tech briefings, where I provide a close look at a PR technology tool, really seemed to resonate. The posts listed below are the those that were the most read as measured by clicks. Thank you for reading!

SEO 101

SEO Software Resources Newspapers 101

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

Onclusive

MARCH 8, 2018

Last week, AirPR hosted the webinar “How AI Will Be a PR Pro’s Dream Come True” with industry leaders Wendy Marx, President of Marx Communications, Sharam Fouladgar-Mercer, CEO of AirPR Software, and Heidi Sullivan, President of HKSully Consulting. How AI will impact the role of PR and content marketing professionals. Meanwhile, 1.9%

Case Study 170

Case Study Engineering Measurement Big Data 170

Onclusive

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Tae Hea Nahm of Storm Ventures, an early investor in Marketo, shared, “I see significant parallels between how companies like Marketo and others took marketing to a new level based on data and analytics and what AirPR is doing for PR and the communication function.”.

Analytics 150

Analytics Data Big Data Technology 150

Stephen Waddington

JULY 28, 2020

A market gets the tools that it deserves. The PR industry tool market emerged from Cision , Kantar Media formerly Precise, and Meltwater. Along the way content, distribution, analytics, and measurement tools have been acquired and bolted on. There is a long-standing joke in the PR industry that the most popular tool is Excel.

Tools 135

Tools Software Enterprise Measurement 135

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 16, 2014

From the latest tool or piece of automation software to measurement or campaign tactics, very few things we come across in the communications industry are truly unique. Most “major” technological advancements are just that, advancements on an idea that has actually been around for a long time. Marketing Analyst.

Marketing 116

Marketing Technology Software Creativity 116

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

Onclusive

OCTOBER 23, 2019

However, the challenge with the communications industry has always been the lack of credible metrics, much less the ability to measure how these investments map to quantifiable business outcomes. Onclusive is a marketing analytics company revolutionizing the communications industry with data science. Position Scope. Responsibilities.

Marketing 46

Marketing Case Study Software Analytics 46