Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2021

PR Agency Owner Started Making Homegrown PR Software; Today it’s a VC-backed Startup; Off Script No. Zach Cutler says he built a $1 million PR agency by age 28 and when he couldn’t find a PR software product for managing the work that he liked, he started developing one. 8 Innovations in Public Relations Technology to Watch.

Blogging 141

Blogging Software Google Content Marketing 141

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 104

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 104

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 9, 2024

Today’s PR pros must not only navigate, research and pitch in an increasingly complex media environment but also track (monitor) and measure the results in a way that resonates with stakeholders. This is especially challenging with the increasingly fragmented media ecosystem, but Burrelles can help ! We can help!

Pitching 96

Pitching Print Measurement Report 96

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.

SEO 103

SEO Software Resources Newspapers 103

Onclusive

DECEMBER 17, 2018

The next new AirPR solution to be released will be Author Intelligence , a media relations tool that provides insights around the journalists and bloggers who can have the biggest impact on a business. We have brought on a team with a unique blend of marketing, communication, analytics, and software experience.”.

Analytics 150

Analytics Data Big Data Technology 150

Stephen Waddington

JULY 28, 2020

Each has grown through acquisition from an original proposition of a database and media monitoring solution. Along the way content, distribution, analytics, and measurement tools have been acquired and bolted on. Kantar Media, itself owned by WPP, acquired Precise in 2014. They are also focused on earned media.

Tools 135

Tools Software Enterprise Measurement 135

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 21, 2018

At times, technology PR can feel like a shape-shifting beast — large, fast-moving, and even a little intimidating. For tech PR agencies who represent early-stage companies and other technology companies, the dominance of the giants extends into the mediascape, monopolizing the attention of key journalists. 5 tech PR trends.

Trends 157

Trends Privacy Data Reputation 157

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2021

That’s according to the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey – by Ned’s Job of the Week , an email newsletter and Sword and the Script Media, a PR and marketing consultancy for B2B technology. The media relations struggle. Making an effort to measure is half the battle. Communications technology.

Survey 121

Survey Communications Ethics Measurement 121

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. Then it analyzes those pitches, matches it against contacts in its database, and suggests media contacts for you to pitch that have written about related topics. Critical Mention adds “cast & crew” TV data.

Pitching 89

Pitching Report Software Survey 89

Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Building a PR tool platform A report published last week called Martech: 2020 and Beyond published by BDO, WARC, and the University of Bristol, estimates that worldwide marketing technology is $121.5 Marketing, sales and finance have all been modernised by technology and software as a service.

Tools 60

Tools Enterprise Software Technology 60

PRSay

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Seventy-five percent of marketers plan to increase PR spend over the next five years, and as trust and the effectiveness of paid media declines, it creates a wonderful opportunity for PR pros. However, paid media has historically had a significant advantage over earned when it comes to measuring success. Influencer Data.

Data 144

Data How To Storytelling Analytics 144

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

All the sessions were recorded, including the panel I participated on for media relations. And now, here’s this month’s PR technology summary…. Finally, it’s worth noting that Burton Taylor published a study earlier this year that estimated the market for PR software at about $4 billion.

Analytics 70

Analytics Report Technology Pitching 70

The Resolution Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Media relations is the core skill and transparency is the belief. Our firm was created and is grounded in the belief that total client transparency is the key to a successful media relations campaign. How do you measure success? What mix of skillets are behind your success? Email and a phone. We offer a U.S.

Education 120

Education Measurement B2B Meeting 120

The Resolution Blog

MAY 7, 2019

Adam Hirsh We recently got the chance to chat to Adam Hirsch , former COO at Mashable and current senior vice president of emerging media and technology at Edelman Digital , about AI in PR. I actually had the task of understanding all the technologies we use and finding the points where AI exists in those tools and platforms.

Technology 120

Technology Analysis Data Tools 120

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Modern marketing is constantly shifting, and the folks that are part of your marketing team need to be masters in all things technology, best practices, and trends. Look for opportunities to implement professional development programs to ensure and encourage that the marketing team is staying up on technology and trends. Technology.

Marketing 52

Marketing Technology Internal International 52

Flack's Revenge

MARCH 8, 2018

Their Spike and Analytics solutions provide a wealth of data that can shed light on social media buzz and content performance. But after seeing demos, and even playing around the software, it was unclear exactly how to put Newswhip to work to support media relations. Who sees it, shares, likes, comments? Newswhip Data.

Data 159

Data Media Software Viral 159

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). 3) Teletrax by 4C and iQ Media merge and form Kinetiq.

Industry 91

Industry Media Technology Employee 91

Shift Communications

JANUARY 2, 2017

The most cutting-edge public relations and media relations professionals will be investigating the forefront of artificial intelligence and how it can be used to generate massive amount of relevant content. Vice President, Marketing Technology. How can we use data, analytics, and algorithms to achieve awareness at scale?

Trends 83

Trends Publicity Analytics Software 83

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. The research firm Burson Taylor puts the PR software market at $4 billion , but it’s an educated guess.

Software 126

Software Case Study Advertising Advertising 126

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 13, 2019

In the course of putting together the monthly PR technology summary ( PR Tech Sum ), I’ve realized that no news site has compiled a complete list of all the acquisitions around Cision. Vocus , a provider of cloud-based PR software announces it will be acquired by GTCR for $447 million. 3) September 15, 2014: Visible Technologies.

Technology 12

Technology Software Company Marketing 12

OnePitch

APRIL 14, 2022

Today, she currently serves as ARPR’s HealthIT Practice Group Director, overseeing the management and strategy of her agency’s robust – and growing – healthcare technology client roster. And this is a perfect example of why I love working in healthcare technology – the work some of our clients are doing is truly life-changing!

Healthcare 52

Healthcare How To Pitching Product Launch 52

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Against that backdrop, I’ve organized this year’s prediction roundup into the following categories: Predictions that have little or nothing to do with AI; Predictions that express caution about AI; Predictions that are enthusiastic about AI; Predictions from PR software executives; and One prediction from ChatGPT.

Writing 198

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 198

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 29, 2019

He demonstrated the software and I asked questions – so my observations from this engagement – not a product test – are the source for this PR Tech Briefing. Mr. Wynants pointed out it’s an optional feature and customers that use it tend to link it up with a dedicated email address that is just used for media relations.

Pitching 64

Pitching Analytics Enterprise System 64

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2020

Business leaders that understand PR value it more A survey – How Executives in Large Companies Perceive PR – by a UK-based tech company that develops software for PR shops, found that few executives understand PR. It Depends on the Organization Too Because I work in the B2B technology sector I tend to look at things through those lenses.

Report 118

Report Publicity Survey B2B 118

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. My own predictions are listed at the very bottom.

Marketing 196

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 196

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 17, 2023

We use technology for everything from banking and shopping to communication and entertainment. Understanding the risks, adopting best practices, and investing in robust cybersecurity measures are crucial for safeguarding our digital realm and ensuring a secure and prosperous future.

Education 112

Education Employee Measurement Agency 112

Prohibition

JANUARY 7, 2022

Technological breakdowns. A technological crisis also called a technical failure or system crash is an unforeseen event that interrupts the normal function of a computer system. This normally happens in cases where the technology fails to work as planned, or when there is a delay in the scheduled arrival of a particular service/good.

Crisis Management 62

Crisis Management Crisis Reputation Financial 62

Prohibition

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Technological crisis. A technological crisis is a massive problem within a business that is created by technology. This is the implementation of contingency plans even after putting proactive measures in place. As a case study, consider a technology breakdown. Establish preventive measures. Build the plan.

Crisis Management 62

Crisis Management Crisis Financial Reputation 62

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Buyers of B2B software want published pricing. Yet, B2B software companies are resistant to publishing pricing online because they feel it removes leverage. You’re kidding yourself if you think a motivated buyer doesn’t know what they are going to pay for your software. Annual spending on PR software grew 14.7%

B2B 122

B2B Marketing Survey Software 122

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

AI hunts bias in a new “media war room” by Israeli startup Propel Propel, an Israeli startup that’s building out an all-in-one PR platform, has packaged its software into an offering it’s calling the “Media War Room” that leverages AI for managing crisis communications. Onward with this month’s PR Tech Sum.

Employee 141

Employee Software Survey Tools 141

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

That’s one reason the $5 million fundraise by AirPR, which builds analytics tools to measure PR’s impact, was notable in PR and technology startup circles. Even top PR and media relations professionals need to refresh their methods with new tools and technologies. Use new tools. Find original data.

Television 120

Television Interviews Engineering Tools 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 6, 2021

Many B2B categories, like software, have long selling cycles where customers spend significant time learning about products and services. Influencer content and measurement goals . Don’t count out influencers for B2B PR. Working with micro-influencers is also a way to manage risk and stretch a marketing or PR budget.

B2B 191

B2B Social Media Radio Fashion 191

Cision

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Unfortunately, the “batch and blast” method of media relations is still prevalent in the industry. Bob’s note is a good reminder that despite much advancement in data, technology, and guidance on best practices companies like Cision have introduced to help on this issue, we’ve still got a long way to go.

Media 149

Media Pitching Data Technology 149

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Budgets and the business of free There traditionally hasn’t been a line item in a budget for tools in PR agencies and communications teams beyond a media relations database and media monitoring. There’s an in-built disincentive in PR agencies who'd model is to sell time to adopt technology which saves time for repetitive tasks.

Tools 175

Tools How To Agency SEO 175

Marketwired

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

#CreativePR, the hashtag, caught our attention at last year’s PRSA conference when Deirdre Breakenridge, Jason Sprenger and Heather Whaling teamed up for their presentation, “Creative PR: Delivering Your Story From Narrative and Design to Measurement.” On the contrary, it’s meaningful content to excite your audience with measurable impact.

Creativity 100

Creativity Pitching Writing Conference 100

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 16, 2018

The technology would create the perfect message, deliver to the right people, at the right time, score the leads appropriately, and then hand a list of buy-ready names to sales. Utopian perhaps, but technology in and of itself may not be an advantage unless you have the capacity to use it effectively. It just doesn’t work that way.

Marketing 56

Marketing Real Estate Analytics Interviews 56

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Either way, using tools and technologies to aid your marketing strategy has never been more impactful than in the age of AI. In PR, where users spend hours researching contacts and monitoring media placements, the need to streamline processes is always at a premium. Or a food journalist for print media.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62