Onclusive

AUGUST 3, 2021

The technology to measure the business impact of communications on a company’s bottom line is now readily available, providing communicators with ample opportunities to develop data-driven PR strategies. Overall, 78% of PR pros measure their communications effectiveness.*

Brand 370

Brand Branding Media Measurement 370

Stuart Bruce

JANUARY 6, 2020

As someone who now describes myself as a PR Futurist I’ve spoken at a lot at conferences on the future of public relations and it’s … The post PR 2020 vision – AI, professional development, measurement, purpose appeared first on Stuart Bruce.

Measurement 117

Measurement Conference Publicity Ethics 117

Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 4, 2021

By any measure, 2020 was a tough year for the average worker. The post A year of burnout: Most found success more challenging in 2020 appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

Survey 148

Survey Employee Measurement Technology 148

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

Vendors are giving us reason to be optimistic about public relations technology – from AI that will predict your pitching success to more tangible PR measurement and attribution. About two years ago, I saw an opportunity to use that experience to fill an information void in PR technology. Need help with marketing or PR?

Technology 173

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 173

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 183

Survey Marketing B2B Study 183

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

In 2016 it acquired competitor AVG Technologies , and merged Avast Antivirus with AVG AntiVirus. On January 30th, 2020, Avast CEO, Ondrej Vlcek, announced that Jumpshot would be shut down immediately as “the data collection business is not in line with our privacy priorities as a company in 2020 and beyond.”

Media 273

Media Privacy Data Analytics 273

5W PR

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Managing public relations for international defense technology contracts requires careful consideration of multiple factors, from cultural sensitivities to regulatory compliance. Export control regulations affect what information can be disclosed about specific technologies or products.

Internal 78

Internal International Crisis Management Technology 78

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 21, 2025

Since I work in technology, which is by definition the application of science for practical use, there is some direct professional development value. These courses are probably going to take me months, and maybe years to work through, yet I benefit from what I learn immediately because so much of technology relies on math.

Google 156

Google Course Survey YouTube 156

Critical Mention

AUGUST 7, 2020

NEW YORK — Critical Mention, the leading earned media platform, has announced the promotion of Vishal Padhye to Chief Technology Officer. As exciting as this is for me personally, I am even more excited to be leading an incredible team of technology professionals into a new era at Critical Mention.”. About Critical Mention.

Technology 125

Technology Television Analytics Radio 125

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 127

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 127

5W PR

MARCH 13, 2025

Tech Sector: Speed and Transparency in the Digital Age Technology companies face unique challenges during crises, particularly regarding data privacy and security. In contrast, Microsoft’s handling of the 2020 SolarWinds hack demonstrated more effective crisis management.

Crisis 78

Crisis Examples Industry Crisis Management 78

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Several posts on PR technology made the top 10 posts on Sword and the Script as measured by reader clicks. The tech briefings, where I provide a close look at a PR technology tool, really seemed to resonate. The posts listed below are the those that were the most read as measured by clicks. Good riddance 2020!

SEO 118

SEO Software Resources Newspapers 118

Onclusive

DECEMBER 16, 2020

In 2020, we have all experienced a year like no other. Livestream gone mainstream 2020 proved that virtual events can result in online connection and collaboration that is just as effective as it’s traditionally been in person. 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

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

In 2016, Avast expanded it’s antivirus marketshare when it acquired competitor AVG Technologies. On January 30th, 2020, Avast CEO, Ondrej Vlcek, announced that Jumpshot would be shut down immediately as “the data collection business is not in line with our privacy priorities as a company in 2020 and beyond.”

Media 221

Media Privacy Data Analytics 221

5W PR

MARCH 6, 2020

Technological advancements have made a world of difference for the modern-day traveler. According to 5W’s 2020 Consumer Culture Report , travel and experiences are among the top-ranked categories consumers want to spend their money on. Trip Actions.

Travel 103

Travel Technology Transportation Airlines 103

Sword and the Script

JUNE 23, 2020

A study shows PR and communications can improve measurement with a little more effort; here’s a look at the metrics most commonly cited Measurement and proving value is the top challenge facing PR and communications , according to the 3 rd annual JOTW Communications Survey for 2020. So, how are communicators leveling up?

Measurement 97

Measurement Communications Survey B2B 97

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 8, 2021

For years, the enormous role technology plays in our lives and our reverence for brands like Apple and Amazon shielded the sector from greater taxation and regulation. ” The sector has dropped from being seen as our most trusted industry in 2020 to only the ninth most trusted business category in 2021. Show transparency.

Reputation 305

Reputation Privacy Data Advertising 305

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. Innovation includes account-based marketing, behavioural insights, integrated marketing, measurement, and SEO PR. It’s a group created by Hard Numbers’ founder Daryl Sparey. Headcount reflects the scale.

Agency 117

Agency SEO Groups Energy 117

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. If true, it bodes very well for PR, which specialized in the powerful but maddeningly hard-to-measure mentions.

Trends 124

Trends SEO Leadership Print 124

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

5W PR

MARCH 10, 2025

billion in 2020, showing a clear demand for educational playthings. Consider: Student showcase features Teacher spotlight series Parent testimonial campaigns Behind-the-scenes looks at learning in action Measuring PR Campaign Success Tracking PR campaign effectiveness helps refine strategies and demonstrate ROI.

Strategy 78

Strategy Education Video Storytelling 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2016

It’s expected to reach $20 billion by the year 2020. A PR agency employee starting in the business today will be creating programs, telling stories, and reporting to clients in ways very different from just a few years ago, in part due to the rise of digital technology and the blurring of lines between paid, earned, and owned media.

SEO 204

SEO Analytics B2B Measurement 204

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. The other half measures their efforts just “sometimes,” (38%) “rarely,” (11%) and even “never” (2%).

Survey 163

Survey Measurement System Education 163

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. PR is a social science. Here are the headlines.

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 4, 2020

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. Below is the summary of news from the world of the PR technology vendors.

Media Relations 178

Media Relations Media Print Software 178

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 measurement. PR technology.

Survey 143

Survey Measurement Public Affairs Storytelling 143

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

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The total count of posts published is down from 86 in 2020. A report analyzing more than 100,000 virtual events by ON24 found attendees spent 57 minutes viewing webinars in 2020 – and these are driving pipeline and revenue. 8 Innovations in Public Relations Technology to Watch. If you want to build an audience of subscribers….

Blogging 159

Blogging Software Google Content Marketing 159

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. Making an effort to measure is half the battle. More than half (60%) of respondents say they measure their comms efforts “always” or often.”

Survey 133

Survey Communications Ethics Measurement 133

PRSay

APRIL 23, 2024

When trying to demonstrate the value of their work, “One of the biggest challenges that PR professionals have is that we measure outputs instead of outcomes,” Gini Dietrich said. When we looked at the model in 2020, we realized there were things in it like Google+ and Vine that no longer existed,” she said. “We It is amazing.”

SEO 137

SEO Television Measurement Google 137

Stephen Waddington

MAY 19, 2020

Construction, engineering and manufacturing closed down, but technology and infrastructure are booming. Planning and measurement If you work in media relations, COVID-19 could be an extinction event. Since that point, the health of the business-to-business market has been mixed.

Government 151

Government Crisis Energy Community 151

PRSay

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Baby boomers and members of Generation X spent decades in traditional workplaces prior to the pandemic disruptions that began in 2020. The youngest generation in the workplace, Gen Z’ers, or as I like to call them, “ZEOs,” are digital natives and early technology adopters. They all provide value.

How To 179

How To Employee Nonprofit Technology 179

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

SEO vendor that dabbles in PR technology buys an audience and adds an influencer to their team. For example, the domain authority (DA) metric invented by Semrush rival Moz, has become the defacto standard for measuring the quality of third-party sites. Here’s a roundup of other news and links from the world of PR technology.

SEO 164

SEO Content Marketing Marketing Software 164

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. In remembrance.

Brand 172

Brand Branding Reddit Pitching 172

Sword and the Script

APRIL 7, 2020

Some PR technology vendors have made pandemic-related announcements, but there’s a bit of “business as usual” too On the first Tuesday of the month, I publish a summary of news from the vendors building PR technology tool ( PR tech sum ). The company uses AI to power its media monitoring technology.

Technology 124

Technology System Tools Government 124

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. The internet created an obsession among marketers for measurement, but it overcorrected over the last 10 years or so.

Marketing 212

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 212

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 22, 2019

To that end, I’ve poured over two surveys and re-visited a third to see what the wisdom the marketing crowds had to say about 2020 marketing budgets. but most CMOs (61%) expect “their budgets to rebound in 2020” according to The CMO Spend Survey by Gartner. Have you seen a survey or study on 2020 budgets worth a look?

Marketing 71

Marketing Survey Study B2B 71