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. Earned media is sexy. It’s larger than media relations, but only in the abstract. At the same time, the words vendors use have shifted.

Media Relations 152

Media Relations Media Print Software 152

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 12, 2023

While “Generative AI gets much attention” in PR circles, “reductive AI is more interesting and powerful” Stephen Waddington recently published a new book – #PRstack: AI tools for marketing, media and public relations – on the use of generative AI in public relations.

Software 145

Software Tools Ethics Privacy 145

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 2, 2024

AI Use Cases in PR Software: Executives from Solutions Providers Describe How AI is being Used ChatGPT is getting much of the headlines recently, but PR might be surprised to learn it has been using it – and other subsets of AI – for a while now. An “Interview” with ChatGPT: What is Public Relations? How has PR Changed?

Blogging 115

Blogging Software B2B Survey 115

Sword and the Script

MARCH 9, 2021

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. The idea that PR software is like customer relationship management (CRM) for public relations has been around for a while.

Software 146

Software Agency Pitching Analytics 146

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 12, 2017

We’re kicking off #PRStudChat in 2017, and you won’t want to miss a Twitter chat focused on the nuances of media relations and lessons learned from the field. We hope you’ll join us on January 25th for a dynamic discussion on the nuances of media relations in 2017. On Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at 8:30 p.m.

Media Relations 150

Media Relations Media Pitching Television 150

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

We interviewed ChatGPT about public relations and while it does well with high-level questions, it becomes repetitive when those questions were more nuanced; the system says it is “unlikely” that it “or any other AI system will fully replace public relations (PR) professionals”. What is public relations?

Interviews 100

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 100

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 178

Reddit Software B2B Technology 178

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

In the rapidly evolving automotive and mobility industry, staying ahead of the curve is essential for success, especially for newer entrants in this space offering software-defined vehicle tech, V2X, connectivity, lidar and other sensor and processing technologies for ADAS, autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, and shared vehicles.

Automotive 72

Automotive Mobile Technology Trade Shows 72

Cision

MAY 19, 2015

Stacey Miller , the senior social and media relations manager at Cision , was a recent guest on the TechnologyAdvice Expert Interview Series to share her insights on PR and marketing software. Stacey joined Buckner to discuss public relations, social media programs and understanding your target audience.

Analytics 120

Analytics Media Relations Media Software 120

Onclusive

AUGUST 24, 2020

In the world of PR and Communications, our heroes are typically Chief Communications Officers, PR agency chiefs, masterful account executives who continually craft the right stories, and media relations experts who consistently garner great coverage. Rarely is that distinction conferred upon a technologist.

Analytics 347

Analytics Engineering System Software 347

Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 11, 2023

There are clear applications for artificial intelligence (AI) content generation tools in marketing and public relations but make sure that you fact check. It generated a plausible definition of public relations from the 600 or more in research literature on the click of a button.

Publicity 98

Publicity Wikipedia Marketing Training 98

Newsfile

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

By Melissa Strle As we near the year’s end, the spotlight turns to year-end filings – a vital aspect of investor relations and public relations. Utilize Financial Software : Export all required reports for the reporting period or complete fiscal year. Companies use various tools.

Financial 110

Financial Software System Data 110

Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The trends of electrified, connected, autonomous and shared vehicles are rapidly changing the game … not only for automakers but also for the entire vehicle technology supply chain ecosystem. During that time, we have also dealt with many changes in the traditional and digital media and public relations environments.

Automotive 68

Automotive Technology Engineering Trade Shows 68

Sword and the Script

MARCH 7, 2023

This month’s PR technology summary includes: Cision partners with video ad network Captivate; Q4 enhances investor relations CRM software; Updates from Notified, and Earnings from Meltwater and Q4; PR tech people on the move and more. Some gas stations have embedded video monitors in their pumps.

Software 128

Software Analytics Technology Video 128

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 137

Blogging Software Google Content Marketing 137

Ronn Torossian

APRIL 13, 2016

Just a decade ago, public relations mostly entailed media relations and the occasional press release. Today, public relations involve a higher level of creativity and innovation to get the same results. This involves trying new software, programs, and services.

Software 150

Software Technology Creativity Media Relations 150

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 27, 2021

Trade publications can be just as important as top outlets like The New York Times or Wall Street Journal. In fact, if you work in cybersecurity PR you should be reading these top publications on a daily basis. . They often break news before anyone else. Dark Reading. Krebs on Security. infoRisk Today.

Enterprise 296

Enterprise Trends Journalism Resources 296

Presspage

MAY 31, 2023

In this blog post, we delve into: the concept of brand narrative control: the reasons behind the struggle; and how software solutions enable communication teams to overcome these challenges Only then Communication teams unlock the full potential of their storytelling! But fear not, a solution is near by!

Brand 78

Brand Branding Storytelling Software 78

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. I was surprised at how well these performed but then, there isn’t another publication that provides such a service.

SEO 102

SEO Software Resources Newspapers 102

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2020

CMOs want PR to report to marketing The Evolution of the Marketing Organization , a study by Deloitte and the CMO Club, found that while 11 different marketing disciplines reported to the CMO , public relations was not often among them. However, 56% of respondents said PR should report to the CMO. Unbundle PR.

Report 119

Report Publicity Survey B2B 119

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Many wish to continue to write off public relations and kick it to the curb – by coldly saying that the profession and/or its trappings are dead. So, how to account for the bullish growth numbers for public relations more generally? Some say that every company is a software or tech company.

Writing 177

Writing Pitching Report Industry 177

Landis PR

OCTOBER 2, 2023

By Brianne Murphy Miller Note: This is a reposted blog by Public Relations Global Network. I’m talking about a two-pager (google sheet, tracker, project management software, whatever) that itemizes activities in weeks, months, quarters. Use the technology we all have access to. For the original blog, please visit here.

Agency 64

Agency Technology Meeting Software 64

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 9, 2024

Doing more with less seems to be a never-ending trend in the public relations profession. 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. And this year was no exception.

Pitching 96

Pitching Print Measurement Report 96

Onclusive

DECEMBER 17, 2018

San Francisco, December 18, 2018 – AirPR ( www.airpr.com ), the data science company for communication and public relations, today announced the closing of its Series C financing of 8 million dollars. 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

PRSay

APRIL 24, 2020

When pitching story ideas to journalists during the COVID-19 crisis, PR pros should use email, find local news angles and make experts available for video interviews, according to Cision’s “ 2020 State of the Media Report ,” released on April 21. Story ideas should be important for the public, not just for PR clients.

Report 168

Report Pitching Media Survey 168

Shift Communications

JANUARY 2, 2017

What does the public relations industry have to look forward to in 2017? Just in news publications alone, we saw an astonishing 72 million news stories written in 2016 according to Google News, an all-time high. Better to have 100 hits in trade publications, or 0.05% of the day’s news, than 1 hit in business press.

Trends 83

Trends Publicity Analytics Software 83

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 68

Analytics Report Technology Pitching 68

PRSay

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

This was the classic tech pitch — writing to “introduce” a technological tool that gauges public sentiment on issues and purports to use AI to deliver new and different insights. The pitch listed all the claims about the technology, complete with buzzwords and jargon. Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here.

Pitching 139

Pitching Travel Software Groups 139

Stephen Waddington

JULY 28, 2020

Cision has spent more than $1bn on the acquisitions of Visible Technologies (2014), Vocus (2014), Gorkana (2016), PRNewswire (2015), Prime Research (2017), Falcon.io (2019) and Trendkite (2019). Kantar Media, itself owned by WPP, acquired Precise in 2014. They are also focused on earned media.

Tools 135

Tools Software Enterprise Measurement 135

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. This feature tracks outreach and journalists’ responses.”.

Pitching 90

Pitching Report Software Survey 90

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

We geek out over the latest tech announcements – For anyone who doesn’t work in tech, things like the latest product launch or software update are not important. Tech PR teams keep key dates on our radar to see if we can newsjack technology announcements or breaking stories for our clients.

Product Launch 296

Product Launch Training Interviews Software 296

Stern + Associates

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

ChatGPT’s sudden emergence into the limelight was enough to shock the world, giving observers a glimpse of the awesome power of novel technologies. The emerging technology media landscape is fluid, with new inventions and subsequently new questions and considerations arising each day.

Communications 62

Communications Technology Software Resources 62

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

PR technology summary: new podcast monitoring option from Critical Mention; Cision updates its media contact database More than 100 million Americans listen to podcasts monthly, according to The Infinite Dial 2020 by Edison Research. The company has traditionally had a strong offering in media monitoring including broadcast monitoring.

Instagram 140

Instagram Technology Resources Employee 140

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 5, 2023

I am the Midwest Bureau Chief freightwaves.com , a software as a service (SaaS) business with a robust media operation that includes web and about 20 hours a week of live streamed TV. About 70% of my reporting focuses on trucking technology, specifically startups, electrification and autonomy.

Meeting 75

Meeting Automotive Media Transportation 75

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 17, 2021

Embrace technology. Technology has allowed teams to work from anywhere, anytime. Tools like instant messaging apps, video chats, task management software, and progress trackers enable anyone on your team to strategize and update teams on their progress at different times of day.

How To 272

How To Employee Meeting Internal 272

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. The cool thing is, you can explore by topic.

Data 159

Data Media Software Viral 159

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