Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

OnePitch recommends reporters to pitch; ResponseSource shuts down #journorequest curation; Meltwater acquires Owler; Critical Mention adds “cast & crew” TV data. This month’s roundup of PR technology news is a two-fer: there’s two months’ worth of news here. OnePitch feature recommends reporters to pitch.

Pitching 88

Pitching Report Software Survey 88

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. PR measurement evangelist Mark Weiner passed in December. In remembrance.

Brand 147

Brand Branding Reddit Pitching 147

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. You can even give PR CoPilot a custom prompt, and it will incorporate it into your press release or media pitch email within seconds.

Pitching 94

Pitching Print Measurement Report 94

Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 5, 2019

There’s no doubt that technology continues to have an impact on the PR industry. Let’s look at the trends discovered in the 2019 edition of this report — PR: Tech – The Future of Technology in Communication. PR:tech – The Future of Technology in Communication. Technology also brings opportunities for PR pros.

Technology 66

Technology Trends Survey Report 66

Onclusive

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Think of it as a sales pitch with robust data and justification. Improved technology is on the wish list, as well. Using data & technology to support your business case. That’s why PR measurement and C-suite friendly reporting tools are a worthwhile addition to your communications function.

Resources 195

Resources Technology Data Tools 195

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

While traditionally PR work consisted of press releases, pitching, and occasional damage control, today’s PR teams must have a diverse digital skill set, including SEO strategy, social media savvy, data analysis and more. The practice of public relations has probably evolved more rapidly in the past several years than ever before.

Analytics 170

Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

Onclusive

JUNE 21, 2017

In the past, PR professionals pitched the media and threw events with little proof of how PR moved the needle. Today’s PR strategies are more iterative, forming a continuous loop where outcomes are measured and insights are frequently incorporated back into the strategy. Technology has largely enabled this.”

Storytelling 329

Storytelling SEO Community Engineering 329

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

Universal Information Systems pitches itself as a “concierge service” for all things media monitoring. The company sells services and was using proprietary technology to assist in the delivery of those services. Social media tools offer AI to write social media posts. Email tools will offer AI to help write emails.

Software 78

Software Case Study Technology Tools 78

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A typical PR agency toolkit can include some or all of the following: Strategic counsel and advice Reputation management Crisis management Media relations, including outreach and pitching Analyst relations (e.g. technology, CPG, financial services, etc.)—make

Agency 195

Agency Strategy Communications How To 195

OnePitch

AUGUST 16, 2022

He is the tech news editor at Gizmodo where he oversees a team of reporters covering technology news. . During the episode, Blake shares his love of writing, his recommendation for building a working relationship together, his honest opinion on embargoes, and lots more. His Thoughts on Pitches. ? ? ? ? ? ? [00:06:59]

Pitching 83

Pitching Government Writing Report 83

Wadds Inc.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

The technology has developed slowly over the past ten years following innovation in data processing and natural language development, but then incredibly quickly in the past 12 months. Transparent data management and security policies are required before the technology can be deployed in commercial applications.

Report 119

Report Publicity Training Policies 119

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

How is public relations measured? Public relations (PR) practitioners use a variety of methods to measure the effectiveness of their campaigns. Overall, there are many ways to measure the effectiveness of PR campaigns, and the best approach will depend on the goals of the campaign and the organization.”.

Interviews 98

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 98

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 4, 2020

Many of the PR technology vendors I track for the monthly PR Tech Sum put a greater emphasis on earned media than media relations in their messaging. Below is the summary of news from the world of the PR technology vendors. Talkwalker characterized the product as “social measurement and audience insights software.”

Media Relations 147

Media Relations Media Print Software 147

Mindful Marketing

JANUARY 10, 2017

This was PR measurement. And even as PR became more digital and social media was adopted as a common PR medium, PR measurement did not seem to keep pace – mostly we just went from reporting impressions to reporting unique monthly visitors, likes, followers and other vanity metrics. I was so proud of the resulting report.

Measurement 50

Measurement Comparison Analytics Agency 50

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 30, 2024

When I am writing or editing others’ work, I personally use Grammarly Premium. When I am writing or editing others’ work, I personally use Grammarly Premium. Our blog posts are human-written, and if we use any sort of AI-assisted writing tool, we will disclose it.

Ethics 96

Ethics Crisis Transportation Airlines 96

Wadds Inc.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

PRstack: AI tools for marketing, media, and public relations features insights from 20 practitioners and vendors on the latest AI technologies and tools and their practical application to help public relations practitioners work smarter and more effectively. Writing a book about a fast-moving area of technology has challenges.

Tools 52

Tools Handbook Publicity Analysis 52

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 30, 2022

This summary of PR technology news – the PR Tech Sum – is back after a two-month hiatus. I couldn’t find any financial data on the deal but in a separate piece for Media Post Laurie Sullivan writes that Kelp has 10 employees and “Signal AI has about 220 employees.” I do have a sense of humor. Onclusive buying spree continues.

Publicity 85

Publicity Survey Enterprise Pitching 85

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

As I wrapped up the writing on this post, I figured I had done three of these so far but surprised myself when I realized this is the fifth one. If you write a nice note, I might just give it to you. And now, here’s this month’s PR technology summary…. However, Sean Czarnecki published an informative write up on the report.

Analytics 67

Analytics Report Technology Pitching 67

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Clients now expect PR people to also be search experts, content experts, working knowledge of Google Analytics, knowledge of all sorts of tracking tools to measure effectiveness, while filming, producing, and editing video and managing multiple social media accounts.”. Pressure on measurement. Additional duties. In multiple mediums.”.

Communications 120

Communications Crisis Internal International 120

Cision

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

Everyone wants the latest tool or technology to help their PR campaign. Pitching to media professionals and influencers is a delicate process. According to Cision’s 2015 Social Journalism Study , 83 percent of media professionals prefer receiving pitches through email. Also, keep track of whom you pitch and monitor the results.

Pitching 120

Pitching Study Measurement Journalism 120

Cision

OCTOBER 22, 2015

New technology continues to emerge and digital tools change constantly, affecting how we communicate and get our work done. Writing Press Releases. No matter which press release distribution service your brand uses, the skills needed to write a press release remain the same. Pitching Reporters and Influencers.

Pitching 120

Pitching Community Travel Social Media 120

Critical Mention

MAY 12, 2021

Critical Mention’s Licensed Content offering makes it incredibly simple for media pros to track and measure mentions within worldwide news sources and industry trade journals. . Early on in her career, she developed a passion for marketing, writing and anything within the communication field. SCHEDULE A DEMO. Priscilla Osorio.

Radio 174

Radio Sports Journalism Analytics 174

PR Fuel

JANUARY 24, 2022

It’s no secret that PR tactics have evolved to keep up with the ever-changing technology. Consider the SMART method (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-based) as your template. Under the SMART method, determine the desired outcome, metrics for measuring success, and the achievability of the campaign.

Creativity 111

Creativity Data Measurement Product Launch 111

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. Within this interview, we break down real examples of how she landed top-tier coverage, what worked, and her tips for replicating it for your own pitches.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare How To Pitching Product Launch 52

Sword and the Script

APRIL 6, 2021

I took a quick look back to review what was going on then, and thought the subhead accurately summarizes that snapshot in time: Some PR technology vendors have made pandemic-related announcements, but there’s a bit of “business as usual” too. An email requesting clarification to the company was not answered.

Media 105

Media SEO Analytics Analysis 105

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 26, 2019

Any public relations agency today needs nearly instant resources — from details on media preferences to data that informs our pitches and programs. There’s only so much time to spend on routine work like monitoring and measuring, yet these tasks are extremely important to any ongoing PR agency-client relationship.

Pitching 136

Pitching Tools Agency Resources 136

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

In addition, this same disruption – led by the 2024 election, the speed of misinformation and continued economic uncertainty – will require a strong measure of GRIT. Performance marketing has led the community to this wild notion that B2B marketing should only engage in measurable tactics. Audiences know the difference.

Writing 190

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 190

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The most effective blogs in B2B marketing tend to publish longer posts, more frequently, with visuals, paid distribution and analytical measurement Blogging doesn’t have the appeal that voice search, personalization or influencer marketing do in B2B marketing, but when it’s done right, it’s surely effective, according to a new study.

B2B 147

B2B Study Blogging Marketing 147

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 28, 2020

Notified calls these functions – listen, connect, publish amplify and measure. Measure is the dashboard and analytics. Notice in this example, its place is above the blog posts you might have published earlier: 6) Measure: dashboards and visualization. 4) Publish: multi-option distribution and publishing.

Software 113

Software Tools Publicity System 113

5W PR

MARCH 16, 2019

When you think of successful set of skills required for a career, the first things that come to mind are research, writing, visual storytelling and analytics. Unlike hard skills, soft skills are intangible and difficult to measure. As a PR professional, you’re writing press releases and you’re behind building the brand’s messaging.

Pitching 68

Pitching Storytelling Analytics Writing 68

Sword and the Script

JUNE 3, 2020

The company strives to “measure the complete impact and value of the airtime” sponsors earn by sponsoring live events. 4) Cision tool measures the visibility of coverage If you earn coverage for your employer or client – can you tell how many people read that article?

Product Launch 94

Product Launch Survey Banking Pharmaceuticals 94

Marketwired

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

How to think about PR in 3 steps: STEP 1: Stop thinking about pitching a publication, start thinking about pitching a channel. STEP 2: Stop thinking about a pitch or press release, start thinking about the best format to communicate with your audience, customer, employees, etc. She is currently a columnist for Mashable, Inc.,

Conference 100

Conference Big Data Pitching Employee 100

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Once upon a time, many moons ago, I worked at a large PR agency as part of the consumer technology team. The endless media pitch calling and subsequent rejections were exhausting. Client Turnover — can lead to instability and the need to perform new business pitches constantly. When I began, I had no idea what to expect.

Agency 88

Agency Energy Crisis Management Industry 88

Business Wire

MARCH 7, 2017

This section covers working with influencers, measuring your success, and maintaining the best communications for your brand. Do not expect influencers to write for free. Once the influencer has agreed to be a part of your influencer program, it is time to write and sign a contract. Do not forget this step!

Marketing 156

Marketing Guidelines Measurement Analytics 156

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Those guys preach “data-driven PR” so that PR professionals and brand marketers get smarter about how and what they measure when a campaign comes to a close. Turning PR into a measurable science means there is no longer room for personal preference. This is the challenge my friends at AirPR are solving, one data dashboard at a time.

Data-Driven PR 150

Data-Driven PR Strategy Data Measurement 150

PRSay

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Emphasize projects where you had a measurable impact on your organization. Although you may have more experience than that student, you can also gain fresh insights from them, such as how they communicate with their peers using the latest technology. Make sure it’s two pages or less. Enter an awards competition. Be grateful.

Nonprofit 160

Nonprofit Local LinkedIn Big Data 160

Critical Mention

JANUARY 8, 2019

Once your goals are crystal-clear and you launch your campaign, you can also set tangible metrics to measure its results. By measuring your results, you can see what worked, what did not, and how to move forward in your PR strategy. Develop your own pitch style. Do not leave the journalist guessing! Until next time!

Strategy 72

Strategy Pitching Measurement LinkedIn 72