Sword and the Script

JULY 7, 2020

Managing customer relationships is a business process that’s virtually impossible to perform at scale without technology, even as the term CRM has become synonymous with the technology. Welcome to the second half of 2020! Here’s the summary of news – the monthly PR Tech Sum – from the world of the PR technology vendors. >>>

Technology 128

Technology Publicity Software Print 128

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

So as we plan for 2020, we take stock of the events we’d like to attend. To share the knowledge wealth, below is my list of the 20 coolest marketing events in 2020 (coming to a venue somewhere in the U.S.). Disclaimer: Some of our favorite events have yet to release their dates for 2020. March 1 - 3, 2020 | San Diego, CA.

Conference 97

Conference Marketing Case Study Content Marketing 97

Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 20, 2020

I caught up with 12 founders this week in the PR Class of 2020 community on Guild and invited them to share their stories. But new models include a bespoke data platform, community as a service and performance driven public relations. It’s a group created by Hard Numbers’ founder Daryl Sparey. Headcount reflects the scale.

Agency 117

Agency SEO Groups Energy 117

Offleash

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

If Charles Dickens were writing “A Tale of Two Cities” in 2020, he might have changed “it was the best of times, it was the worst of times” to “it was the worst of times, no really, it was the worst of times.”. At Offleash, our technology clients depend on us to get their stories told and build their brands. By Joanna Kulesa.

Employee 100

Employee Agency Travel Community 100

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

He published a paper called PR 2020 on behalf of the CIPR in 2011 that examined the future of PR. The PR 2020 project was based on interviews with PR practitioners throughout the UK and the outlook for the forthcoming decade. They are all issues that will occupy us all in 2020. Here are the headlines. Issues in practice 1.

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

PR Job Coach

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Ageism: The Pause that Perplexes Patti Temple Rocks and Scott Monty Opine on the "Agedemic" at the PRSA Silicon Valley Friday Forum on November 20, 2020. Ageism, the practice of sunsetting experienced pros , has been with us in the work force for many years but today has become a routine practice in technology and many other industries.

Corporate 274

Corporate Leadership Advertising Advertising 274

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 2, 2020

Companies prioritize empathy in COVID-19 communications. New York, NY, June 2, 2020 — Crenshaw Communications , a New York-based public relations agency specializing in technology, today announced the analysis of dozens of B2C brand email marketing communications sent during the COVID-19 pandemic between mid-March and mid-May.

Study 170

Study Brand Branding B2C 170

5W PR

MARCH 26, 2020

Cannabis and CBD technology products have been on the rise in recent years, with many consumers using them daily thanks to CBD’s potential to provide medical and therapeutic benefits. To celebrate, we’re highlighting CBD technologies and products that are changing the industry, and the lives of consumers who use them. Topical Lotions.

Technology 88

Technology Industry Consumer Brand 88

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 event for the company’s public debut was held virtually, which was par for the course in 2020. Separately, Meltwater appointed John Box as the new CEO in November 2020. Welcome to 2021!

Pitching 157

Pitching YouTube Company Community 157

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 4, 2021

For a new technology business, the decision of to commit to a PR agency or in-house PR consultant is a consequential one. Others in the VC community argue that PR is essential to a successful fundraise, and they preach its ancillary benefits for talent recruiting, business development, and M&A. More media, more money.

Study 234

Study Course SEO B2B 234

Stephen Waddington

MAY 19, 2020

Construction, engineering and manufacturing closed down, but technology and infrastructure are booming. PR as a strategic management function is an issue that lies of the core of the #FuturePRoof community. Invest in building communities, customer databases and influencer networks. This is a big lesson for the future.

Government 151

Government Crisis Energy Community 151

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 4, 2020

Over time, the digital community warmed to the term again. 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. The event is free for 48 hours on August 19-20, 2020, after which access will cost $97. Earned media is sexy.

Media Relations 178

Media Relations Media Print Software 178

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. I believe the generative AI is based on OpenAI technology, which makes ChatGPT.

Analysis 173

Analysis Tools SMB Software 173

Sword and the Script

JUNE 27, 2020

How will it change PR and communications? 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). Read the full report here: State of PR 2020 via @MuckRack. The report was published in late May 2020.

Study 139

Study Publicity Survey International 139

5W PR

MARCH 10, 2025

billion in 2020, showing a clear demand for educational playthings. Parents and educators actively seek toys that combine learning with play, making STEM toys a growing segment of the toy market. According to the Toy Association, STEM/STEAM toy sales reached $2.1

Strategy 78

Strategy Education Video Storytelling 78

Sword and the Script

JULY 14, 2020

According to the Annual JOTW Communications Survey for 2020, the top PR challenges are: 1. You’re not alone; that’s the sentiment that came through in the “challenges” section of the 2020 JOTW Communications Survey. Second, on the list – an executive team that doesn’t understand communications – is closely related.

Survey 163

Survey Measurement System Education 163

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The largest PR and comms tech companies, along with many startups, are now controlled by PE firms; is this good for the PR community? This adds to a growing collection of private equity firms (PE) that have taken an ownership stake in software companies that provide tools to PR and communications professionals.

Software 182

Software Marketing Leadership B2B 182

Sword and the Script

MAY 18, 2021

37% said, “‘feel good’” stories on how companies and communities are helping others. 32% said, “how companies and communities are getting back to normal.”. 30% said, “new technologies that are helping businesses and consumers.”. 33% said, “stories on furthering diversity, inclusion and equality.”.

Study 179

Study Communications Survey Pitching 179

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.

Technology 95

Technology Software Resources Pitching 95

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2017

According to The Holmes Report, only 27% of agency leaders responding to the survey think the term “public relations” will clearly and adequately describe the work they do by the year 2020. Here are the top new trends that are accelerating change in the practice of public relations and challenging old-timers as we move into 2017. .”)

Trends 124

Trends SEO Leadership Print 124

PRSay

APRIL 8, 2020

Garland Stansell, APR, PRSA’s 2020 chair, says leaders must ensure that they, and their loved ones, are safe and are practicing social distancing and other prevention practices during the outbreak. . During any crisis, the well-being of employees is always paramount, especially now, as both health and budgetary factors are colliding.

How To 193

How To Crisis Employee Resources 193

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

SEO vendor that dabbles in PR technology buys an audience and adds an influencer to their team. Second, these weren’t just emails lists from downloaded content – but communities of engaged readers. Semrush did the inverse: the SEO software company acquired the European PR software Prowly in 2020. Case in point? PR tech mentions.

SEO 164

SEO Content Marketing Marketing Software 164

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

The impact of COVID-19 on NHS comms documents the scale of the challenge faced by professional NHS communicators since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic in early 2020. This healthcare-focused edition follows #FuturePRoof Three: The NHS at 70 with lessons for the wider PR community, published in 2018.

Healthcare 131

Healthcare Privacy Print Community 131

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. a) Many community newspapers going away and hopefully still being available in some kind of online format. I see a few things.

Marketing 212

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 212

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 29, 2021

Our COVID-19 UK Public Relations report has kickstarted a series of industry conversations about what drives innovation in communication and professional services. A discussion in The House of Marketing, Media and PR community of practice suggested that R&D tax relief credits provided a direct intervention for established companies.

Agency 171

Agency Enterprise Software Financial 171

Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2020

72% of communications professionals say partisan politics makes their job harder, according to third annual JOTW Communications Survey for 2020 The majority of professional communicators say partisan politics has complicated communications for brands and businesses. PR technology.

Survey 143

Survey Measurement Public Affairs Storytelling 143

PRSay

AUGUST 6, 2019

By 2020, Gen Z will account for 40 percent of all consumers according to an Accenture report , and some experts estimate their current spending power to be as much as $140 billion. They are digital natives, tech smart, entrepreneurial- spirited, community-minded, socially conscious and purpose driven. Brands can’t simply pander to us.

Television 158

Television Instagram Consumer Newspapers 158

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 25, 2023

There are other, similar platforms, but Substack is probably the most suitable for B2B topics and technology issues. Her newsletter has over a million subscribers, making her, as of December 2020, the most successful individual author of a paid publication on Substack. What kind of writers are on Substack? politics and history.

Analysis 156

Analysis B2B Interviews Tools 156

Shift Communications

MARCH 27, 2015

There are a few interrelated themes that have gotten a lot of play in technology press over the past few months. Against this backdrop, and with our HQ here in Massachusetts, the conversation that took place at the Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council in mid-March was of special interest. of the technology IPOs (6).

Technology 60

Technology Local Transportation Leadership 60

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. Isentia “appointed Rainer Rhedey as chief technology officer,” Mumbrella reported. “In

Software 153

Software Analytics Technology Video 153

Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 21, 2021

According to the PRCA 2020 Census a fifth of the 97,300 practitioners that work in the industry attended a fee-paying school versus seven percent of the population. We’ve brought together a team of more than 25 leading practitioners to teach core skills, creativity, planning, financial management and technology.

Creativity 149

Creativity Industry Policies Mobile 149

Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 22, 2019

workforce by 2020. I’ve been speaking with Millennials for the last six months, conducting one-on-one interviews as a part of my FEEL First before you communicate , Millennial passion project. Share personal community stories; go into the communities and get to know the social activists and well-known people who can create change.

Social Media 177

Social Media Media Interviews Instagram 177

NewsWhip

OCTOBER 21, 2020

It’s called Crisis Dashboard , and it will enable both communicators and journalists to unpack, in real time, all the public dimensions of any acute news event. According to Gartner’s 2020 survey , CMOs, who once sought brand awareness above all else, now seek positive brand perception and trust. The Crisis Information Gap.

Crisis 158

Crisis Reddit Reputation Tools 158

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

There are unpolished phrases the marketing community kicks around to describe the outsized role content marketing has in the sales cycle. According to a survey by Spiceworks Ziff Davis, about half (47%) of B2B technology decision-makers say they consumed 11 or more piece of vendor content over one year. Consumption.

B2B 117

B2B Consumer Marketing Survey 117

Stephen Waddington

APRIL 23, 2020

The PESTLE framework (political, economic, social, technology, legal and environmental) is useful to help define a micro or macro environment Map the uncertainties related to the crisis and how these impact your organisation Explore likely outcomes and discuss the implication and pathway for each scenario. Let’s hope that continues.

Government 132

Government Crisis Exercises Retail 132

Sword and the Script

APRIL 6, 2021

I took a quick look back to review what was going on then, and thought the subhead accurately summarizes that snapshot in time: Some PR technology vendors have made pandemic-related announcements, but there’s a bit of “business as usual” too. The publication also said, SEMrush “reported a $7 million net loss for 2020 on $124.9

Media 109

Media SEO Analytics Analysis 109

Offleash

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Think of all the technology innovation we’ve witnessed over the past two decades. Technology trends and the very tools powering our business now weren’t more than a twinkle in a founder’s eye when the agency started. Our purpose is to make a mark on the world for our clients, colleagues, and our community.

Skype 122

Skype LinkedIn Media Training Agency 122