Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Tell us about your new book and why you decided to write it? Writing a book about a fast-moving area of technology has challenges. Data privacy and security are also a concern. I’ve written extensively about the vendors in our space and their efforts to bring generative AI to market – so I was keen to ask him about the book.

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Software Tools Ethics Privacy 140

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 17, 2024

Common reasons for not exploring generative AI included unpredictable outputs (45%), “I don’t think it will help my job” (39%), and concerns about privacy (39%). The report also has a section on “anti-AI PR pros.” But the top reason was “other,” with responses covering a wide range of reasons.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I’ve been writing this monthly column about PR technology companies for nearly five years – and I’m still continuously reminded that while these companies make software for communicators, they are not typically communication experts. Tressa Robbins writes about the state of ethics in PR for Burrelles. Content picks PR ethics.

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PRSay

APRIL 25, 2018

However, deleting my account is a permanent decision that would undoubtedly affect almost every aspect of my relationship with the internet, destroying years of both professional and personal image cultivation and placing in me in the uncomfortable situation of having to write my friends’ birthdays on an actual calendar.

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Facebook Privacy Data Survey 134

Flack's Revenge

JANUARY 17, 2019

And: what do the strides mean for things like privacy and jobs? After all, there already are algorithms writing and editing news stories. Can we expect an army of PR writing and pitching flack-bots any time soon? The demos were pretty incredible (you can check them out in the video link above).

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Insurance Insurance Privacy Interviews 234

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 10, 2022

At the first meeting, be sure to set some ground rules such as privacy agreements surrounding colleagues sharing results and feelings. It may be hard for people to write it down publicly, so an alternative could be to encourage them to write it on their personal computer.

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The Hoyt Organization

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

It is important for companies to be aware of any potential privacy and compliance issues, as well as any potential biases or prejudices embedded within their AI algorithms. It’s the reality that humans are gradually adapting their writing to match that of machines. Retaining this balance is essential.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 9, 2020

For the last five years, Sarah has been heading publisher coverage at AdExchanger, writing stories about the future of digital media, ad tech, and programmatic advertising, as well as moderating panels at industry events like including Programmatic IO, Industry Preview, Advertising Week and DMEXCO. Sarah Sluis | @SarahSluis.

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Wadds Inc.

JUNE 19, 2023

This includes bias, copyright, privacy, and misinformation. There is also the need to engage with machines called prompt engineering which is the task of writing AI instructions. AI and management AI has the potential to help organisations improve efficiency and effectiveness, but it also gives rise to several areas of risk.

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Presspage

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

But this also means that all the technology you wrote yesterday, would be better technology if you’d write it today. Because we also changed the underlying data structure, this also meant having to reconsider a lot of workflows while always keeping our strict data privacy policy in mind. Is that a problem? Usually not.

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The Hoyt Organization

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

It also demonstrates professionalism and respect for the individual’s privacy with the negative experience. For example, you might write: “Thank you, (Reviewer’s Name), for sharing your experience. This approach shows other customers that you’re proactive in resolving complaints.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Many AI-related headlines in the news have taken a more negative slant (inaccuracies, privacy concerns, etc.). Some of those tools include Social Media Post Generator so that after you finish writing a document, like a blog post, you can paste it into the tool and the AI provides recommended language to use on sites like LinkedIn.

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Enterprise Tools Technology Privacy 183

Wadds Inc.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

It explores how they can be used in generative and reductive productivity-boosting applications, from writing and pattern recognition to summarising large documents. Writing a book about a fast-moving area of technology has challenges. It also carries a heavy duty disclaimer about data privacy, security and fact-checking.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Write the book on it. ’s CEO Aaron Levie has been speaking out on issues of trust in tech and privacy regulations in the last few months, taking a strong point of view in reaction to the reputation struggles of big tech. Last month, Inc. SaaS company Box Inc.’s

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Cision

JULY 6, 2017

Literally write it out as clear as day: “FREE STUFF! 6: Take reader privacy seriously. To elicit trust, you may want to add a privacy policy to your site that tells readers how you’re planning to use their information — reassuring them that you won’t sell or share their personal data. ” Rule No.

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Blogging How To Privacy Mobile 168

Critical Mention

APRIL 17, 2019

With the data privacy scandal that rocked Facebook in 2018, transparency became a critical social media trend this year. For this reason, a lot of businesses started hiring professional writers or writing agencies to craft unique content strategies and deliver compelling social media posts. Transparency. Personalization.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 8, 2023

I have been writing about vehicle infotainment centers and connectivity. I’m particularly interested in the new and interesting ways automakers are designing and outfitting the user interface, and some of the potential issues — distraction, data privacy and additional costs for features, among others.

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Melissa Agnes

APRIL 16, 2014

A note about HIPAA: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is essentially medical privacy legislation that, for purposes of this blog, prevents physicians from discussing patients and information about their health. Internet Defamation Online Privacy Laws and Regulations Online Reputation Management'

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Flack's Revenge

AUGUST 28, 2018

It is the reality that pollutes our discourse, ironically isolates and has wrought havoc on creative fields like photography, music, and writing. We have met the enemy and they are each and every one of us).

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 4, 2018

Public relations has become very specialized, so in addition to core skills like journalistic writing or visual content production, it pays to learn about the various segments you may target in a job search or career plan. That’s a great foundation for anything that comes later. Research specialist sectors.

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How To Nonprofit Interviews Privacy 189

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Re-writing the AI draft “We’ll spend more time rewriting ChatGPT’s draft press releases, and less time finding relevant topics, reporters… thanks to it as well.” Write a 2-4 sentence prediction for marketing and PR in 2024.] ” ~ Mark Schaefer , Executive Director, Schaefer Marketing Solutions 18.

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PR in High Definition

MAY 26, 2020

Zoom has been a go-to platform for many despite the security and privacy concerns, but the big tech firms have finally arrived with their products to take on Zoom. CityAM has a write up of the new service, currently on trial via Taster, the online platform the BBC uses to test new technologies. The Independent has the full story.

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Google Privacy Conference Facebook 62

Flack's Revenge

AUGUST 1, 2018

Free has created a world in which we blithely volunteer our info and ditch privacy to access addictive apps and social platforms; it’s grown in synch with big tech, companies that don’t play by the same rules as the media. But it is not really fair just to blame tech, as who doesn’t like Free?

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Content Marketing Privacy Government Web 149

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Filling PR agency positions is harder than in the past, when press relationships, networking ability, and writing chops were all that mattered. In B2B tech, the threats can be even worse, with data privacy and compliance issues potentially often lurking below the surface of the public conversation.

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B2B Apparel Product Launch Agency 159

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2018

In a nutshell, issues have surfaced over the past couple of years (related to fake news, online manipulation, growing privacy concerns as examples) that I believe drive the need to take stock and possibly reevaluate digital strategies. I have been blogging about challenges confronting digital PR and social media marketing.

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Social Media Marketing Media B2B 149

Solo PR Pro

JULY 3, 2019

Privacy and overuse are causing Internet and social media users to actively consider their usage. Privacy Concerns and Their Impact on Advertising. Facebook, GDPR, the new CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) plus changes being made by Facebook and iOS will all impact targeting in advertising. There are currently 3.8

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Report Privacy Pinterest Retail 45

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 7, 2018

Many tech-oriented narratives, from ongoing privacy breaches to Facebook’s role as a tool for Russian disinformation in the 2016 election will be discussed for months and years after the fact. Others will also write follow-ups that lean on your SME’s expertise. After that, you can broaden the outreach in a follow-up.

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Pitching Media Privacy YouTube 136

ReimaginePR

MARCH 8, 2016

Sam suggested writing a blog on the basics of Sending and Formatting Emails, and we thought this was a great idea because we get a lot of awesome emails from students and young emerging PR stars in the making asking if we’re hiring. So this post is for the young up and comers who take the time and effort to write us. Over to you, Sam!

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PR in High Definition

MAY 26, 2020

Zoom has been a go-to platform for many despite the security and privacy concerns, but the big tech firms have finally arrived with their products to take on Zoom. CityAM has a write up of the new service, currently on trial via Taster, the online platform the BBC uses to test new technologies. The Independent has the full story.

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Google Privacy Conference Facebook 48

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Yet the original social network’s early challenges over platform changes, competitive practices, and even some user privacy policies seem almost quaint compared to today’s knotty issues. Now that he finally seems to understand the problem, there may be hope that he can do something about it.”

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Facebook Reputation Mobile Privacy 157

Shift Communications

AUGUST 4, 2015

If you are writing about (COMPANY) or a competitor, use your real name, identify that you work for (COMPANY), and be clear about your role. Make sure your efforts to be transparent don’t violate (COMPANY)’s privacy, confidentiality, and legal guidelines for external commercial speech. Google has a long memory.

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Guidelines Social Media Media Privacy 60

Stephen Waddington

AUGUST 13, 2018

Log into your account and head to the settings and privacy section. Write your profile headline to appeal to your target audience. The best way to drive conversation and attention is to write on industry trends or share commentary about the day’s news. The first job is to make sure that your account isn’t set to anonymous.

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Critical Mention

JUNE 14, 2018

The employee asked, “Can you do me a favor, can you write your name down on the napkin for me?” Write about what you know and pitch something that meets the needs of your audience. They’re capitalizing on being extraordinarily relevant and piggybacking on the data privacy lawsuit Facebook is currently facing. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

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Mindful Marketing

JANUARY 25, 2020

So, the investigation turned to Farook’s locked iPhone: “Agents wanted Apple to write a new operating system that would bypass the 10-attempt limit on the security code and other security measures. In fact, such entry would likely introduce many more issues ranging from invasion of privacy to physical harm.

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Privacy Banking Government Engineering 71

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 23, 2019

The conversation about user privacy is growing louder. Platforms are attempting to get ahead of the issue by improving privacy management. I’m taking another week off from writing my letter next week. . #8 Splinternet: multiple internets The internet is fracturing along the lines of platforms and local regulation.

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PRSay

MARCH 25, 2019

For your most sensitive communications, consider face-to-face meetings, or phone calls, instead of putting it in writing. There will be times, for legal and other reasons, that you will have to put sensitive materials in writing. While there is a greater risk of someone misunderstanding you, the added security is usually worth it.

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Critical Mention

APRIL 17, 2019

With the data privacy scandal that rocked Facebook in 2018, transparency became a critical social media trend this year. For this reason, a lot of businesses started hiring professional writers or writing agencies to craft unique content strategies and deliver compelling social media posts. Transparency. Personalization.

Social Media 61

Social Media Trends Media Instagram 61