Sword and the Script

MAY 18, 2021

That’s according to a survey of 750 communicators tallied up in the 2021 Communications Benchmark Report by Ragan Communications. According to a survey, comms professionals gave themselves good grades. This mirrors the sentiment in a separate survey that quantified a self-assessment by CMOs. click image for higher resolution).

Study 170

Study Communications Survey Pitching 170

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Another edition of the bi-annual survey of CMOs published by Christine Moorman , a professor at the business school at Duke University, was published at the end of August. I’ve read and written about the survey since about 2013 and have found it to be an interesting indicator of industry benchmarks. of the marketing budget on print.

Survey 99

Survey B2B Marketing Trade Shows 99

Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 5, 2019

There’s no doubt that technology continues to have an impact on the PR industry. So much so that the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism issues an annual Global Communications Report based on survey results from PR professionals and students and, new this year, CEOs of small, mid-size, and large organizations.

Technology 66

Technology Trends Survey Report 66

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

The 2018 State of the Media report by Cision is an annual survey of reporters that offers some insight. The company maintains and sells access to an online media contact database, which serves as the population from which the survey sample is drawn. The survey suggests reporter views of the top challenges they face is splintered.

Survey 102

Survey Report Media B2B 102

Buzzstream

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Can AI write a subject line – a good one at that – and follow with a solid pitch? . To determine the quality of writing produced by AI, BuzzStream and Fractl asked 500 public relations specialists, journalists, and other media professionals to rate a series of subject lines and pitches generated using OpenAI’s GPT-3 text generator.

Writing 62

Writing Pitching Survey Digital PR 62

Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

Just 28% of 1,034 PR professionals surveyed by Muck Rack in March and April 2023 say they are using generative AI (gAI). Another 33% say they “plan to explore it” although the timeline was not clear in the survey results. That cohort certainly shouldn’t be counted as among those who are using AI, although it has been.

Survey 149

Survey Software B2B Pitching 149

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 7, 2021

To build trust, and to encourage a response to a solid pitch, even if the answer is no. This was not new technology and the name was virtually unknown in the States. We recognized that the launch alone was not going to make much of a splash, so we created a survey around retailers and their fear of being outpriced by Amazon.

Agency 353

Agency Interviews Pitching Retail 353

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JULY 17, 2023

Media relations and PR pros must heed Godin’s advice or suffer the consequences of being ignored, or worse, getting blocked by a journalist when trying to pitch them. Journalists already have to juggle and master information management – especially when you consider that many are receiving over 100 pitches a day. Watch word counts.

Pitching 54

Pitching Media Media Relations Writing 54

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 18, 2021

The findings or data from a white paper can also be pitched out to the media. Over the past several years, the medium has grown in popularity along with the acceleration of mobile technology. That’s why podcasts should be on every media pitch list.

Case Study 390

Case Study B2B Study Interviews 390

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 2, 2024

5 point memo to PR about Twitter from a survey of 2,000 journalists (to get the best results from PR, you must put effort into Twitter) A survey by Muck Rack found 78% of journalists say Twitter is the most valuable network; 7 in 10 journalists still use Twitter to find sources. An “Interview” with ChatGPT: What is Public Relations?

Blogging 115

Blogging Software B2B Survey 115

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. Content picks Pitch results. Tried and true pitching tips. Sober AI edits.

Brand 151

Brand Branding Reddit Pitching 151

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 2, 2023

A recent Harris survey found that 40% of workers familiar with ChatGPT are concerned that the AI-powered chatbot will replace them. Brainstorm fresh pitch angles One challenge for PR teams is generating fresh and timely ideas to generate coverage. Use of the same ideas leads to predictable pitches or even lazy PR programs.

Retail 156

Retail Video Pitching Technology 156

Contently - Strategy

APRIL 11, 2024

Of course, it’s not a job requirement to believe in the technology you market. That’s according to two separate surveys by the Content Marketing Institute (CMI) and MarketingProfs—one surveying technology marketers and the other polling B2B marketers. Plus, your job would be a slog.

B2B 52

B2B Marketing Enterprise Survey 52

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Technology is a priority business investment for 2022; 53% of IT buyers expect tech spending to grow – and budgets will grow on average by 26%. The publishing organization conducted the survey in July 2021, and the report is based on polling of “1,145 IT buyers from organizations across North America and Europe. 30% said hardware.

B2B 107

B2B Software Survey Study 107

OnePitch

JUNE 28, 2022

Our guest on the podcast this week is Chris Teale , the technology reporter for Morning Consult. As the technology reporter, Chris uses proprietary polling data, external data sets and interviews with experts from across the sector to write feature-length and short articles about technology trends and news. Let’s do it.”

Survey 78

Survey Pitching Technology Writing 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Business and tech media in particular have an ongoing appetite for research, studies and surveys. For leading data management platform Lotame , for example, their data and third-party surveys are both important, and they often work together. Don’t make research a sales pitch. Focus on the findings instead.

B2B 147

B2B Data Retail Survey 147

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

90% of comms pros surveyed say their work has changed some, and of those, 50% say communications work has changed significantly. That’s according to The 5th Annual JOTW Strategic Communications Survey for 2022 , which polled 483 communications professionals – mostly in the US. in an open-ended follow-up question. In multiple mediums.”.

Communications 124

Communications Crisis Internal International 124

Sword and the Script

JUNE 27, 2020

Several surveys offer a glimpse into the collective thinking of the public relations community – and that’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing Links (UML). About: The survey results were first published in mid-March 2020 – just a few days before the WHO declared the Coronavirus a pandemic.

Study 134

Study Publicity Survey Internal 134

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Following a tumultuous year, 80% of PR and comms professionals say organizations place a greater value on comms, according to the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey. Meltwater lists on a Swedish stock exchange; startup Propel hits 50 customers; Vetted launches – it’s like HARO or ProfNet with no pitching. 48: Dr. Tim Furche.

Blogging 137

Blogging Software Google Content Marketing 137

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 30, 2022

This summary of PR technology news – the PR Tech Sum – is back after a two-month hiatus. Digimind’s technology uses AI solutions and machine learning to provide global social media listening and comprehensive analysis across all major social platforms,” the company said in a press release. AI-assisted pitches. “AI

Publicity 86

Publicity Survey Enterprise Pitching 86

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Nearly 80% of the 1,279 bloggers in the 7 th annual Orbit Media blogger survey say blogging drives some marketing results – and 25% say it draws “strong marketing results.” According to the survey, the average blog post is 1,269 words. Multiple surveys and data studies support this conclusion.

B2B 151

B2B Study Blogging Marketing 151

Wadds Inc.

MARCH 8, 2023

Its first customer is Coca-Cola which aims to use generative technology for marketing and consumer experiences. A common approach to innovation in a mature organisation is breaking down existing workflow into discrete tasks to see how it might be disrupted by new technology. 15% say they are using it frequently or fairly frequently.

Tools 98

Tools Writing Pitching Web 98

Sword and the Script

JULY 3, 2018

Outbrain is one most recognizable brands in advertising technology (adtech). Usually, it’s a handful of eye-catching photos and click-bait style headlines that pitch insurance, credit cards and indoor antennas. I’m pretty confident if I ran a survey, 99% would decline such an opportunity. What Exactly was Outbrain Pitching?

Content Marketing 64

Content Marketing Pitching Marketing Advertising 64

Sword and the Script

MAY 4, 2021

You can see it in this month’s summary of news – the 24 th edition of the PR Tech Sum – there’s a corporate transaction, a few new products and a handful of PR surveys at the end. >>> In other words, we’ll be set-up to track team activities, pitch performance and more in one place.”. Give our services a try. Content picks.

Tools 101

Tools Survey Pitching Analytics 101

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

PR analytics technology, such as Onclusive, can help by automatically tracking all of your worldwide media coverage, including digital, newswire, print, broadcast and radio, and analyzing which channels drove the most impact for your brand. You can also create an editorial schedule where you plan to release periodic industry trends (e.g.

Measurement 356

Measurement SEO Web Social Media 356

Sword and the Script

JUNE 7, 2022

Vendors that white label TVEyes go to lengths to tell me they embed the technology within their own secret sauce to solve UX issues. They have bitten off a lot in a short period of time – and undoubtedly have much work to do on integrating people, process and technology – so we’ll have to see where this turns out. earned $13.9

Software 86

Software Pitching Internal International 86

Wadds Inc.

MAY 17, 2023

A common organisational approach to innovation is breaking down existing workflow into discrete tasks to see how it might be disrupted by new technology. We published a case study in March showing how we used AI to generate headlines, a press release, and a pitch for a report. Thank you.

Publicity 141

Publicity Case Study Privacy Ethics 141

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 8, 2023

SaaS companies have an average of 38 active cases studies that are between 500-1,000 words in both HTML and PDF format; here’s how they incentives customers, sales and customer success to solicit new case studies Case studies are a pillar of B2B marketing, particularly in technology circles like software-as-a-service (SaaS).

Case Study 124

Case Study Study Company B2B 124

Flack's Revenge

MAY 14, 2019

Yes, it is according to 68% of PR professionals polled for the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey. That’s up 17% from the same survey last year.”. These can include commissioning research, surveys, even PR stunts. If so, this could drive a pitch that lands. Little wonder that it is harder to get media attention and results.

Survey 195

Survey Journalism Agency Data 195

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

In addition to that, it is a helpful tool for many journalists who really are asking for more information than a simple, pithy email pitch provides. There is no shortage of competitors on our new business pitches, and other tech PR shops are doing quite well thank you, best I can gather. It is not just us. Well, it is Inc.

Writing 177

Writing Pitching Report Industry 177

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

And now, here’s this month’s PR technology summary…. PR Week published a story about a new vendor out of Tel Aviv that’s has launched what it pitches as a CRM for PR. The tool also breaks down the pitching activity of each team member, including metrics for open, response and coverage rates.”.

Analytics 68

Analytics Report Technology Pitching 68

Cision

MARCH 3, 2016

Technology, from smartphones to social media, has shifted the way people consume, share and discuss content. According to the journalists surveyed in Cision’s State of the Media 2016 Report , communication professionals need to work on four key areas of media outreach. Tailor Pitches. Understand Who You’re Pitching.

Media Relations 120

Media Relations Media Pitching Survey 120

Presspage

AUGUST 9, 2023

As companies look to streamline their value chains, all while cutting costs, more business executives are using innovative technology to redefine their relationships with investors. Journalists and investors get bombarded with messages, news and pitches. The industry is more complex, yet agile, than a few years ago.

Strategy 78

Strategy Technology Tools Government 78

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 8, 2016

For example, I’d venture MailChimp , a vendor based in my adopted hometown of Atlanta, used email to pitch the New York Times on this feature: MailChimp and the Un-Silicon Valley Way to Make It as a Start-Up. That’s a good pitch that landed a fantastic story about growing a business. Beyond PR 101: 3 Truly Unique Pitching Tips [UML].

Marketing 114

Marketing Pitching Survey Study 114

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

This is largely a reflection of what PR professionals say they measure, according to The JOTW Strategic Communications Survey for 2022. You can find the survey answers from 483 communicators here: PR measurement. I’ve done two surveys of my own on this question of the general public and of professional communicators.

Interviews 100

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 100

Shift Communications

JULY 26, 2022

By Amanda Munroe, SVP, Technology Practice. In our Workplace Tech and Services practice at SHIFT, we’ve worked with clients on building up narratives around the resulting labor shortage and what it means to the American worker, workplace technology adoption and the future of work. A Recession-Ready External Narrative.

Brand 78

Brand Branding SEO Employee 78

Cision

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Marijane Funess, a director at Crenshaw Communications for the past six years, pioneers a communications company uniquely positioned at the intersection of design and technology. Is your company prepared to deal with the growing technological marketplace needing some communications help? How can they overcome them?

Communications 253

Communications Data Local Survey 253