Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Onclusive adds features, becomes all-in-one PR software tool; Agility PR Solutions adds AI; Q4 releases IR event hosting tool; an odd rebrand by SocialChorus and Dynamic Signal; Intrado rebrands as Notified; Meltwater Q2 earnings. Here’s the monthly PR Tech Sum rounding news and links from the world of PR technology. Content picks.

Software 151

Software Tools Print Technology 151

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 12, 2023

He compiled and edited contributions from “20 practitioners and vendors on the latest AI technologies and tools and their practical application for public relations workflow.” 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.

Software 138

Software Tools Ethics Privacy 138

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

BuzzSumo edges into PR with journalist database for SMBs; Poppulo adds generative AI for internal comms; why don’t PR software vendors follow basic PR standard practices? I believe the generative AI is based on OpenAI technology, which makes ChatGPT. Tressa Robbins writes about the state of ethics in PR for Burrelles.

Analysis 140

Analysis Tools Software SMB 140

PRSay

MAY 18, 2023

One year later, many of us are grappling with the implications of artificial intelligence technology that can search the internet, write text, edit images, create videos and speak in lifelike voices. Software platforms now providing these services include ChatGPT, GPT-4, Synthesia, ElevenLabs’ Prime Voice AI and BeFunky.

Publicity 155

Publicity Software Education Technology 155

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

The company sells services and was using proprietary technology to assist in the delivery of those services. The publication cites Cision Chief Product & Technology Officer Jay Webster as saying: “Factmata’s unique expertise is helping brands and organizations identify risky narratives earlier and more reliably than a human can.

Software 78

Software Case Study Technology Tools 78

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 16, 2022

Automotive and vehicle technology suppliers: The Detroit auto show is back. The reconfigured and revitalized show will feature a blend of hands-on automotive activations, traditional vehicle exhibits and its expanded showcase of automotive innovation and technology, AutoMobili-D.

Technology 86

Technology Automotive Mobile Conference 86

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. Meltwater acquired as private equity tightens grip on PR software market [PR tech sum no.

Blogging 111

Blogging Software B2B Survey 111

Flack's Revenge

MARCH 9, 2021

The ultimate is when your product or technology is so widely adopted that it becomes synonymous with that function or kind of product – sometimes even becoming a verb. Sure, it starts with great technology, of the proverbial disruptive variety. Think Google or Xerox. How did they do this? Challenges.

Case Study 266

Case Study Marketing Software Technology 266

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Because I twitch at the utterance of business cliches, it feels like an electric shock jolting through my body to write that the media industry was going through “unprecedented change” at the time. In the process, I became a software product nerd. But there’s really no other way to describe it.

Software 0

Software Media Leadership Journalism 0

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 28, 2020

A search of several review sites – G2, Capterra, TrustRadius and Software Advice – did not produce any reviews at the time of this writing. This is something to bear in mind, as a point of negotiation, if you are in the market for PR technology and get to an evaluation phase with Notified. 8) History and backstory.

Software 113

Software Tools Publicity System 113

PRSay

JUNE 16, 2023

In public relations, generative AI has the potential to automate routine tasks such as writing press releases, social media posts and email pitches, thus allowing practitioners to focus on strategic, big-picture work. But the AI technology is not just about automation. Content generated by AI should be clearly labeled as such.

Technology 124

Technology Crisis Management Social Media Training 124

Critical Mention

AUGUST 2, 2018

The impact of technology on public relations is accelerating. As such, PR pros must determine how they can best leverage technology to stay current. In the end, technology is at the heart of most organizations. To maintain a competitive edge companies need to effectively use technology that makes sense for their specific needs.

Technology 60

Technology Crisis Communications Pitching Software 60

Newsfile

MAY 11, 2023

It’s no wonder then that many businesses choose to write a press release about ESG news. Write a Press Release About 11 Newsworthy ESG Topics Forbes reports that businesses that invest in ESG outperform others and have higher market values. Currently, technology companies are leading the way in digital education.

Writing 52

Writing Energy Training Education 52

Presspage

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Technology developments Presspage has been around for 15 years already. 15 Years of continuously innovating on PR and IR technology and improving the workflows for PR and IR teams means that we have a robust, feature-rich and very mature product. Is that a problem? Usually not. And that was our issue with the old CRM.

System 78

System Software Technology Privacy 78

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%. I often write about marketing surveys on these pages. The survey results suggest a fairly equitable distribution across hardware, software and services. 28% said software.

B2B 103

B2B Software Survey Study 103

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 15, 2021

A big part of my job is writing award entries for our various ad tech, martech, AI, and cybersecurity clients. Here are a few fundamentals I’ve gleaned by crafting award entries for our B2B technology clients. First, state the problem that the customer needed to solve with the use of your company’s technology.

Case Study 298

Case Study Study B2B Technology 298

Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

The survey found: 57% are crafting pitches; 48% are writing copy for social media; 48% are writing press releases; 44% are using it for research; and 25% say they are using it for strategy and planning. It’ll be interesting to see if the value proposition remains when Google and Microsoft embed gAI into their word-processing software.

Survey 142

Survey Software B2B Pitching 142

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. Yet, it’s important to pay attention to this stuff if your business buys PR software.

Brand 144

Brand Branding Reddit Pitching 144

Sword and the Script

JUNE 7, 2022

There’s another factor at play here too – and that’s the track record of M&A in PR software. It’s worth noting, that several prominent PR software providers white label TVEyes in their own solutions. Vendors that white label TVEyes go to lengths to tell me they embed the technology within their own secret sauce to solve UX issues.

Software 85

Software Internal International Pitching 85

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 20, 2021

When a company shows how a known brand like Home Depot or Mercedes has achieved business objectives using a software solution, for example, it gains instant credibility. can show an inclusive and progressive environment through awards in the DEI and women in technology spaces. The right category can make a difference.

B2B 295

B2B Industry Company Case Study 295

PRSay

DECEMBER 18, 2023

John Elsasser, editor-in-chief of PRSA’s award-winning publication Strategies & Tactics and host of S&T Live , asked Perry how PR professionals can begin adopting artificial intelligence technology while also keeping its ethical implications in mind. Relatively speaking, [AI] is still very new.

Communications 72

Communications Guidelines Technology Tools 72

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

SEO vendor that dabbles in PR technology buys an audience and adds an influencer to their team. It doesn’t happen often, but we’ve seen software companies in the PR space run this play before. Semrush did the inverse: the SEO software company acquired the European PR software Prowly in 2020. Case in point?

SEO 128

SEO Content Marketing Marketing Software 128

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

We write plans that cover several months and in our personal lives we may do the same. 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. We are planners – This should come as no surprise.

Product Launch 296

Product Launch Training Interviews Software 296

Onclusive

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Here are the key elements of a well-rounded communications budget to consider: Team headcount and salaries Agency retainers, including media relations & crisis communications Owned media and contributed content development Technology tools, such as media monitoring, media database and internal communication platforms for employee engagement.

Resources 195

Resources Technology Data Tools 195

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Many of us already utilize these technologies to help measure and attribute our success, gain insights into performance against competitors and report results back to the C-Suite. AirPR recently launched Research Trends TM into its software platform, which allows users to search content in real-time and discover: Article frequency trends.

Brand 170

Brand Branding How To Trends 170

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

ChatGPT seems to miss emerging themes if there isn’t a wide body of writing already on a topic. Adaptability: PR is a rapidly evolving field, and PR practitioners must be able to adapt to new trends and technologies in order to be successful. How is technology being used in public relations? But just 2% said “always.”.

Interviews 97

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 97

5W PR

AUGUST 9, 2022

In a world where technology has changed how business is conducted, SaaS companies must establish a solid public relations strategy. While traditional software companies have to figure out how to sell products to individual customers, SaaS companies must convince companies of varying sizes that they should be using their software.

Company 78

Company Strategy Software Writing 78

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Though I do my best to keep tabs on news from PR technology providers for these roundups, I occasionally I miss one. billion global market for Media Intelligence/PR software and information solutions.” Critical Mention named Vishal Padhye as chief technology officer; Padhye joined the company in 2013 as a network and systems engineer.

Internal 146

Internal International Tools Software 146

Onclusive

JANUARY 17, 2018

It’s hard to open Facebook or Twitter, watch the news on TV or go to your favorite site this week without finding a roundup of the coolest gadgets and most cutting-edge technologies featured at 2018’s Consumer Electronics Show. Which authors are writing about that topic. Which brands, however, are making the biggest splash?

Trends 191

Trends Brand Branding Software 191

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

PR professionals must craft appealing content that conveys relevant messages that resonate with specific audiences, from buyers of business software to new parents. Don’t fear the data The stereotypical PR person is an English, Journalism or Communications major with a facility for writing and a love of media. Just ask Google.

Analytics 170

Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

I’m the founder and president of my own company , Newcomm LLC, which provides automotive technology content, consulting and conference-programming services. I currently write for Automobile magazine, Autoblog , Popular Mechanics , TrueCar , PCMag.com , WardsAuto , SAE Engineering and others.

Automotive 85

Automotive Meeting Media Mobile 85

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

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. Some say that every company is a software or tech company. Indeed, Joan Westerberg writes: “The demand for technology news is bigger than ever. The appetite is there.

Writing 177

Writing Pitching Report Industry 177

Onclusive

JUNE 21, 2017

We created technology that tracks all mentions, not just when there’s a link back to the company’s website.”. Technology has largely enabled this.” Start by familiarizing yourself with today’s PR technologies so you’re in the know, even if you don’t consider yourself an expert user yet. Don’t make them come to you.).

Storytelling 329

Storytelling SEO Community Engineering 329

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

PR Fuel

OCTOBER 8, 2022

Maybe you just started using new technologies in your dental office? Technology. Another industry that can benefit greatly from distributing press releases is the technology industry. Let’s say that your company is releasing new software. Perhaps you just hired a new physician? e-releases has you covered.

Industry 104

Industry Company Real Estate Tourism 104

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 9, 2024

We understand the importance of intuitive, easy-to-use solutions leveraging advanced technologies like AI and image recognition to help you build winning communications programs. If one thing is certain, technology and the media will continue to change. Alternatively, you can try our Live Chat to connect with a human ( no chatbots )!

Pitching 95

Pitching Print Measurement Report 95