ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 6, 2020

And while data breaches, ransomware and malware attacks are among the “normal” cybersec vulnerabilities, 2020 brings additional issues that will warrant increased exposure. Today, every company is a technology company. A varied threat landscape has driven extensive cybersec media coverage.

Trends 156

Trends Healthcare Government Leadership 156

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Internal comms tool SocialChorus acquired by a PE firm; Burton-Taylor digs up revenue numbers; Nexis Newsdesk Simplifies news search; Propel adds broadcast monitoring Welcome to the beginning of September. The year 2020 has been many things including a warp in the time-space continuum. from a year earlier in Q2 2020 and up 9.3%

International 147

International Internal Tools Software 147

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 120

Technology Publicity Software Print 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Public relations statistics from 2020. Content marketing statistics from 2020.

Survey 172

Survey Marketing B2B Study 172

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

In PR and elsewhere, 2020 has been a year like no other. So, the sooner we finish our 2020 roundup posts and forecasts for the coming year, the quicker we can put it all behind us. Remote work will be a permanent option for many employees, and all internal and externally focused campaigns must be fully digital.

Trends 407

Trends Communications Employee Corporate 407

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.

Technology 88

Technology Industry Consumer Brand 88

PR in High Definition

AUGUST 24, 2020

For the comms world, 2020 plans have been redrafted, maybe redrafted again, some parts pushed back, some brought forward, no doubt some curve balls in there too. I’d like to follow with my thoughts on re-thinking ways of working and equipping your team and/or agency to finish 2020 on a high note, and face 2021 in a strong position.

Guidelines 102

Guidelines LinkedIn Course Examples 102

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. Members range from one person organisations to founder teams, and agencies already scaling to subsidiaries of international firms. It’s a group created by Hard Numbers’ founder Daryl Sparey.

Agency 117

Agency SEO Groups Energy 117

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

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

And now on with the marketing and PR predictions for 2020. In 2020 I think we will see analytics playing a bigger role in helping teams become more proactive in their approach with customers and less reactive. Podcast advertising revenue will exceed $1 billion in 2020. Indeed, my own predictions are at the very bottom.

Marketing 99

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 99

Onclusive

JUNE 24, 2020

Seek internal experts. Your internal staff are the true experts on your company and your offerings, so don’t hesitate to recruit them to create material. We will also be hosting a webinar on the topic on June 25th, 2020. We will continue that discussion with three more strategies that we’ve seen modern communicators use.

Strategy 418

Strategy Media Advertising Advertising 418

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

Doctor Spin

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Spin Academy | Online PR Courses Digital Transformation Digital transformation is a multifaceted process driven by advanced digital technologies requiring significant organisational change and adaptation. Research-Technology Management, 65, 11 — 17. technologies. Source: Long Range Planning 1 Warner, K., & Wäger, M.

Financial 52

Financial eBook Journalism Big Data 52

Onclusive

DECEMBER 16, 2020

In 2020, we have all experienced a year like no other. Increased focus on internal communications As companies transition to the “new normal,” remote work is here to stay and everything we do will become increasingly digital. So, what does next year look like from this vantage point? Ready to gain a leg up on your competition?

Industry 221

Industry Content Marketing Corporate Analytics 221

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. 100 million internal comms platform. Kick-ass” PR blogs.

Analysis 140

Analysis Tools SMB Software 140

Wadds Inc.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

This includes challenges such as international conflicts, trade tensions and political instability. Organisations are less inclined to speak out externally because of political and societal polarisation and prioritise internal, employee concerns. Geopolitics, regulatory uncertainty and reputational risks are top concerns.

Corporate 98

Corporate Reputation Telecommunications Study 98

NewsWhip

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Since 2020, our partner base has widened again, to include some of the world’s top brands such as Google, Meta and Ford. How to Reveal the Stories Shaping the World What are the key ingredients of a technology that reveals the stories shaping the world? AI is a key technology in enabling our long term mission.

Viral 78

Viral Privacy Ethics Technology 78

Sword and the Script

JUNE 27, 2020

Public relations has wrestled with messaging during the COVID-19 pandemic, but studies also show it has improved business collaboration and internal communications The events of 9/11 changed air travel. About: The survey results were first published in mid-March 2020 – just a few days before the WHO declared the Coronavirus a pandemic.

Study 130

Study Publicity Survey Internal 130

Stern + Associates

JUNE 5, 2023

This transformative technology is already impacting industries around the world. They unpack the trends while cutting through the hype with their accessible frameworks and scalable strategies for approaching this disruptive technology. From Hollywood writers to U.S.

Technology 116

Technology Ethics Leadership Groups 116

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

Wadds Inc.

MAY 19, 2024

I described this shift in a paper for the Government Communication Service in 2020. The report argues that the current role of corporate communications has been elevated significantly because of geopolitical uncertainty, technological disruption, societal shifts, and heightened stakeholder expectations.

Report 64

Report Communications Public Affairs Ethics 64

Stephen Waddington

AUGUST 12, 2020

GDP fell by more than 20% in Q2 2020 according to data published yesterday by ONS. Authentic Comms | Adam Driver | April 2020. We help brands, organisations and businesses develop and deploy measurable communications through PR, internal comms, digital marketing, SEO, social media and advertising. Adam Driver. What’s your why?

Agency 161

Agency Meeting Retail Energy 161

PRSay

JANUARY 22, 2021

Now that everyone is getting used to Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Meetings and other technologies, the ability to deliver engaging, interactive internal and external events and presentations will be elevated. Internal communication goes beyond the employee. Mastering virtual meetings have become must-have skills.

Trends 184

Trends Communications Skype Employee 184

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

Sword and the Script

MAY 21, 2024

in 2023, even further below the 10% industry benchmark , and off more than 3% from its all-time high in 2020. You can see the spike in paid media is coming at the expense of in-house talent, marketing technology and outside help. There’s headcount pressure so they can’t hire internally. Overall marketing budgets tallied at 7.7%

Agency 107

Agency Survey B2B Media 107

Wadds Inc.

MAY 4, 2023

I first met BHM’s Ayeni during the lockdown in 2020 and helped him launch the business in the UK the following year. BHM helps organisations outside Africa understand the African market and organisations in Africa develop into international markets. Ayeni is building an international operation. What’s next?

Financial 98

Financial Agency Publicity Case Study 98

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 148

Pitching YouTube Community Company 148

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. In 2020, the company quietly went IPO raising $400 million. Employee engagement.

Branding 145

Branding Brand Reddit Pitching 145

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. The book describes how internal communications has become a primary function for communications teams working round the clock to keep staff updated and safe.

Healthcare 131

Healthcare Privacy Print Community 131

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We are pleased to share the first in a series of in-depth profiles of a key international market written by one of our PRGN partners. The tourism sector significantly boosts the economy, with millions of international visitors supporting hospitality, retail, and entertainment sectors. million users LinkedIn : Very few users, only 2.5%

Marketing 106

Marketing Newspapers Print Corporate 106

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 18, 2022

The audited data from the CES 2022 show is one source of information that can provide some useful data points to the automotive and mobility technology companies looking to engage in CES 2023. Anticipate an international, diverse audience. For comparison, CES 2021 reported 5,535 verified media, which was a 15% decrease from CES 2020.

Automotive 64

Automotive Mobile Data Comparison 64

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

Internal 63

Internal International Data Media 63

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.

Software 161

Software Marketing Leadership B2B 161

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 30, 2019

billion by 2020 — an increase of more than five billion from just three years ago. As more brands seek to expand into new markets, or drive greater visibility in existing ones, they’re ramping up public relations to maximize international opportunities. . Global PR revenue is expected to climb to a record $19.3

Internal 268

Internal International Agency Examples 268

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 6, 2024

If I start interviews, they will be occasional, and my instincts are to start with the PR technology community. The company will use technology from Clear, which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange, to verify user identity. It’s often an assistant account executive or an intern. Let me know what you think about that.

Privacy 88

Privacy B2B Pitching Analysis 88

NewsWhip

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Week 1: December 2019 / January 2020. January 2nd 2020. Week 2: January 6th – 12th 2020. This was the week that the virus began to pick up coverage in the mainstream press, with a number of national and international outlets writing about the topic. january 8TH 2020. January 9TH 2020. January 11th 2020.

Journalism 163

Journalism Viral Writing Report 163

Stephen Waddington

MARCH 24, 2021

Artificial intelligence, paid influence, mental health and fake news are all issues identified by a group of international practitioners in a series of reflective essays published by the PRCA. The Council was launched in May 2020 to raise ethical standards in PR around the world. The tech sector has been no stranger to this movement.

Ethics 178

Ethics Publicity Enterprise Groups 178