PRSay

APRIL 3, 2019

According to USC Annenberg’s 2019 Global Communication Report , PR practitioners see pros and cons to innovations in communication technology. Though communicators feel these new technologies will be integral to the profession in the coming decades, many aren’t sure of their role today.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 3, 2019

In each one, I aim to explain in jargon-free language, what is new with the vendors making technology that helps PR pros to do their jobs. 1) The most interesting PR tech announcements from 2019. My main motive for buying the shares was to track the company, for this column and out of personal interest in the PR technology space.

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Data Enterprise Survey Instagram 104

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 17, 2023

If you are striving to build your short list of PR and communications technology vendors, this long but neatly organized list of companies and resources might prove helpful . My last PR tech sum went up in November of last year – and very little in the way of substantive news has happened in the PR technology community since.

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Technology Software Resources Pitching 95

5W PR

MARCH 5, 2025

The Trade Desk Response (2021) Following a potential data exposure, The Trade Desk: Conducted a rapid security audit Published detailed findings Implemented new security protocols Offered affected clients additional protections Their methodical response helped minimize negative impact on stock value and client relationships.

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Privacy Crisis Communications Crisis Crisis Management 78

Sword and the Script

MARCH 2, 2021

The first reason is to acquire a new piece of technology. Over the course of my career, I’ve lived through two acquisitions, contributed to internal and external comms for several more, and at different organizations, and even did a divestiture. There are several reasons why one business would acquire another. Did you know?

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Stephen Waddington

JULY 1, 2021

The case for Corporate Digital Responsibility CDR is a broad set of responsibilities related to the application and management of data and digital technologies that has emerged as a critical risk issue for boards in light of high-profile failures in data and digital governance, regulatory issues and data breaches.

Corporate 141

Corporate Report Privacy Government 141

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 6, 2020

2019 was a landmark year for those who work in cybersecurity PR, and not in a good way. Today, every company is a technology company. 2019 alone has seen a spike in reports that show how easy it is to hack smart speakers. A varied threat landscape has driven extensive cybersec media coverage.

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Trends Healthcare Government Leadership 156

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Symphony Technology Group acquired four of PR tech companies including Onclusive, PRgloo, and, later , Critical Mention – and folded them all under the Onclusive brand. Sumeru Equity Partners acquired a majority stake in the internal comms platform SocialChorus. The operations, the technology and the cultures are rarely compatible.

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Software Marketing Leadership B2B 182

Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2020

The in-housing trend appears to have slowed; just 30% of respondents say they’ve observed more work going in-house compared with 47% in 2019. That’s up from 68% in 2019 and 51% in 2018. PR technology. Media relations only gets harder. 75% of PR pros say media relations is getting harder. The complete survey is embedded nearby.

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Survey Measurement Public Affairs Storytelling 143

Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The Evolving Communication Function reports that the strength of internal relationships and reporting lines are the greatest indicator of the performance of a corporate communication team. The study was conducted from November 2019 to March 2021. It reports on the factors that determine effectiveness. It’s a useful piece of work.

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Corporate Communications Public Affairs Resources 135

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Here’s a reverse-chronological look at how 2019 shaped up. Read more: Would you Run Your Internal Data Through this Media Monitoring AI? Technology and innovation may be intertwined, but marketer leaders say their responsibility for both have grown. 77% say they have “more” or “much more” responsibility for technology.

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Marketing Publicity Survey Study 79

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 6, 2020

2019 was a landmark year for those who work in cybersecurity PR, and not in a good way. Today, every company is a technology company. 2019 alone has seen a spike in reports that show how easy it is to hack smart speakers. A varied threat landscape has driven extensive cybersec media coverage.

Trends 156

Trends Healthcare Government Leadership 156

Sword and the Script

APRIL 13, 2019

For example, more companies are returning to “channel partners to go-to-market in 2019” after a dip of about two years. Full Report: The CMO Survey February 2019 (opens in PDF; also on SlideShare ). 60% plan to run regular internal training and development programs. Want to Boost Revenues By 5.8% with One Easy Fix?

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 30, 2019

There isn’t a whole lot of coverage about PR technology. Vocus owned or acquired brands like PRWeb, Help A Reporter Out (HARO), iContact, and several lesser-known social media technologies. c) PR Tech Reviews based on my review of the technology (1-2 per year). And with that, here’s a go at the first PR Tech Sum….

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Here’s the monthly PR Tech Sum rounding news and links from the world of PR technology. In my view, SocialChorus is really the only tech player in internal comms – and the company has been doing interesting things. In 2019, West rebranded as Intrado and acquired Notified, an all-in-one PR tech startup out of Sweden.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Every month when I go to write this PR technology summary, I’m surprised at just how many new tools and features are being brought to market. This month was no exception, and perhaps because many of the launches were timed with annual PRSA International Conference which wrapped up recently. What sort of data? GTCR and Cision made $2.25

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International Internal Data Media 71

PR 20/20

JANUARY 15, 2019

If the “same old, same old” mentality applies to your marketing goals and campaigns in 2019, it’s time to take a step back and evaluate how important success is to you. Without a refreshed outlook and adoption of current marketing trends and technologies, you can’t expect to outperform last year. Top Marketing Trends for 2019, Curated.

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Trends Marketing Software Video 57

Critical Mention

APRIL 17, 2019

To help you create your social media marketing strategy, we have 15 of the top social media trends you need to follow in 2019! The goal of social media marketing in 2019 is to tailor content to fit the interests of specific users or micro-groups. This new technology enables 24/7 availability. Transparency. Personalization.

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Social Media Trends Media Instagram 61

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 5, 2023

It last bought SocialChorus, perhaps one of the best-known internal comms platforms for $100 million in 2020. Last year, Symphony Technology Group acquired four PR tech companies including Onclusive, PRgloo, and, later , Critical Mention. LLMs are at the heart of generative AI technology. “With the buyout, Q4 Inc.

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Software Technology Reddit B2B 155

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

“You’ll leave with best practices and relevant case studies from real-world marketers thriving at the intersection of marketing, technology, and management.”. Programmed by Scott Brinker (you probably know him from his blog ChiefMartec.com ), the MarTech Conference takes a graduate-level look at marketing, technology and management topics.

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Conference Marketing Case Study Content Marketing 97

PRSay

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Mobile technology is transforming how businesses communicate. Grounded in these accomplishments, we build the PRSA 2017–2019 Strategic Plan, “Framework for the Future,” on a strong foundation, and focus on a more strategic future. Millennials have surpassed baby boomers as the largest segment in the workforce.

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Privacy Mobile Ethics Conference 60

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

It’s not always easy for PR pros to reach their target audience in the highly competitive landscape of 2019. This resource has been crucial for MediaSource projects like the Opioid Technology Challenge , which garnered record-breaking web traffic and hundreds of entries in a short period. No, that doesn’t mean just creating videos.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 5, 2021

For the last couple years, I’ve been curating news from the PR technology community into a monthly summary I call the PR Tech Sum. The company took in just shy of $40 million in revenue for the year ending 2019 – with a loss of $6 million according to PitchBook , which does the conversion math automatically. Welcome to 2021!

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. Internal comms takes center comms stage in hybrid work. There is no order of merit, these predictions are listed by the order in which they were received.

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Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 212

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2021

That’s according to the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey – by Ned’s Job of the Week , an email newsletter and Sword and the Script Media, a PR and marketing consultancy for B2B technology. Communications technology. 2019 JOTW Communications Survey. Presentation: The 2019 JOTW Communications Survey.

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Survey Communications Ethics Measurement 133

Ethical Voices

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Joining me this week’s episode is Tatevik Simonyan , the co-founder and director of communications and international relations at SPRING PR company in Armenia. Besides SPRING PR, I’m the founder of the Doing Digital International Forum , one of the largest tech events in the region. It’s a huge dilemma.

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PRSay

MAY 7, 2021

At our International Conference that year, the Committee met with the PRSA Board of Directors for lunch. While I was on the Board, we established a Technology Committee and voted to create an innovation fund that would allow us to invest in future technology and better serve our members for many years to come.

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Education Technology Policies Leadership 122

NewsWhip

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The new coronavirus that originated in Wuhan at the end of 2019 has gone from unheard of to being declared a global health emergency in the space of a month. Week 1: December 2019 / January 2020. She’s most interested in the future of technology and its impact on humanity. How the coronavirus has spread online.

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Journalism Writing Viral Report 163

Shift Communications

AUGUST 22, 2018

I am currently in graduate school in Boston, anticipating graduating in May 2019 (fingers crossed!). I was used to the consumer side of PR, but here I am learning about B2B Tech PR and Marketing Technology…What?! cta] The post Intern 101: How one SHIFTer landed the job (and how you can, too!) A little bit of background on me.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Early September is an excellent time for a review to date, as part of a check-in meeting with the client (whether internal or external.) For some sectors, like consumer technology, Christmas actually starts in July, when media holiday gift guides are planned and retailers are finalizing plans for the giving season.

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Retail Creativity Leadership Agency 136

Stephen Waddington

JULY 29, 2020

Technology is impacting practice in a variety of ways, including the simplification of tasks; listening and monitoring; and automation. Valin, working with a team of 17 international practitioners to benchmark tools against skills, found that 12% of PR skills can already be undertaken or significantly enhanced by artificial intelligence.

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Tools Analysis Technology Internal 100

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

When you invite internal and external subject matter experts to contribute to your content marketing program, it’s important to have guidelines for them to follow. Our audience is diverse, ranging from communications, PR and marketing professionals to technology professionals of all types. What does this mean?

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How To Guidelines Content Marketing Video 177

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2020

Two respondents noted a split structure with internal communications reporting to HR, and external communications reporting through sales. The 2019 edition of the survey had similar findings with 38% of respondents saying they report to the CEO while 35% reported through marketing (click image for higher resolution). What about HR?

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PRSay

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Shaw, corporate vice president of communications at Microsoft, during the lunchtime keynote session Monday at the 2019 PRSA International Conference in San Diego. Understand the role we play in the world, and technology, asking questions and seeking the truth.”. The art of the lie extends far beyond politics, he said.

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Conference Communications Storytelling Social Media 113

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

But it’s easy to imagine this technology being used in more subtle but dangerous ways, such as politicians ‘saying’ things that are not totally out of character but more extreme or subversive than anything they would really say. .” Clear and present AI “A renewed focus on and commitment to internal communications.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

For example, the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey posed this question to 223 PR and communications pros…and we received a wide variety of answers from respondents. 10) “Write and create content for internal and external audiences about my company.”. Some of this variety stems from the organizational chart. 8) “Consult, coach, teach.”.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 25, 2019

It can range from the technology tools marketing uses – to measures aimed at prevention and user education around the products sold. Another pitfall for small businesses to avoid is inconsistency with how they go to market, which generates confusion not only internally but also externally with buyers and partners.

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