Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 7, 2021

Now is a great time to go freelance or to start an agency. If you’re an agency founder it’s also a good time to think about creating additional value, scaling and growth. Are we only a week in the week of 2021? So why my optimism around freelancing, new agency starts and scaling? Don’t get me wrong. Hold in there.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 6, 2023

Sasha joined the B2B tech PR firm in 2021 as PR director and was quickly promoted into a VP role. As VP, Sasha oversees strategy and execution for many of the firm’s sales tech and other enterprise technology clients. She also contributes to new business efforts and continuing education for agency team members.

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Agency Communications Enterprise B2B 156

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. Did you know? Check out our services.].

Technology 167

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 167

Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The agency market is in flux as the economy reinflates. Agencies are facing the following opportunities. What’s your take on the industry and what are other agencies doing? Here are five areas in which I’m helping my agency clients work through the current business environment. But there’s plenty of opportunity.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 29, 2022

For a PR agency team, few things are more important than having media contacts at the ready. That may sound easy enough, but check out any reporter’s Twitter feed and you’ll probably see complaints about agencies who reach out to irrelevant or outdated contacts, or target their pitches in clumsy ways. Media contacts aren’t magic….they’re

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 20, 2021

can show an inclusive and progressive environment through awards in the DEI and women in technology spaces. Magazine’s Best WorkPlaces 2021 – earning visibility for job seekers who can now afford to be selective about where to grow their careers. If you have a PR agency, definitely get them to do it!

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Following a tumultuous year, 80% of PR and comms professionals say organizations place a greater value on comms, according to the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey. PR Agency Owner Started Making Homegrown PR Software; Today it’s a VC-backed Startup; Off Script No. Need an extra pair of hands in 2021? 48: Dr. Tim Furche.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2021

2021 has been a year of resilience and bouncing back from the challenges of the pandemic, supply chain snafus and the “Great Resignation” for many PR and marketing communications professionals. So, in case you missed them, we’ve curated the 10 most-visited blog posts on our site for 2021. 8 Questions to Ask in Your PR Agency Search.

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Agility PR Solutions

AUGUST 17, 2021

With blockchain taking the world by storm, one transaction at a time, companies regardless of industry are lining up to leverage the technology to their advantage. Gone are the days when blockchain was a technology just for techies and companies that can decode complex jargon. The case is not any different in the Media & […].

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

With the PR world, and the standard Public Relations lifestyle progressing constantly, particularly with the rise in technology and uncertainties in economic trends, PR pros have to be prepared for positive and negative developments that will change how PR works. Technology and PR. Nurturing Fruitful Relationships.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 14, 2021

New York, NY, October 14, 2021 — Crenshaw Communications , a leading New York-based public relations agency specializing in PR for B2B and SaaS technology brands, today announced key personnel moves in support of its growing ad tech PR unit. Additionally, Hannah Kasoff has joined the agency’s ad tech group.

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Wadds Inc.

MARCH 15, 2023

A review of PR, Technology, Data & Insights: Igniting a Positive Return on Your Communications Investment by Mark Weiner. He seeks to enable help public relations and communications teams to get better results and demonstrate value to senior leaders, with the unequivocal advice to get to grips with data and technology.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

As we close out 2021, we are seeking a Content Director, Account Supervisor and a Senior Account Executive to join our dynamic B2B technology team. within a PR agency setting or in-house. The ideal team member will have worked with various top B2B tech companies (e.g.,

Communications 156

Communications Enterprise Retail B2B 156

Stephen Waddington

MARCH 24, 2021

The PRCA Ethics Council has published its annual perspective of ethical challenging facing PR practice in 2021. Here are ten of the ethical issues facing practitioners highlighted in PRCA Ethics Council Annual Perspective 2021. Stéphane Billiet, PRCA Ethics Council Member and CEO, WE Agency 2.

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 12, 2021

This initiative can be anything from a new product launch, to a proposal to increase spend on a branding campaign, or a significant investment with a new agency—to name a few. Improved technology is on the wish list, as well. Source: Ragan Communications, Communications Benchmark Report 2021.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 1, 2021

ESG (environmental, social, and governance) reporting is rapidly becoming the hottest trend for mobility, automotive and vehicle technology suppliers. adults in May 2021 to gauge U.S. We’ve all seen the headlines … read the articles … review the studies … and spoken to clients about this hot topic. SK Group surveyed 1,500 U.S.

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Automotive Technology Communications Mobile 97

Sword and the Script

MARCH 9, 2021

Zach Cutler says he built a $1 million PR agency by age 28 and when he couldn’t find a PR software product for managing the work that he liked, he started developing one. ZC: I was growing my agency and once we reached about 15 people, I wanted to improve our workflow, data insights and accountability across the team and campaigns.

Software 145

Software Agency Pitching Analytics 145

Stephen Waddington

JULY 7, 2020

COVID-19 is an opportunity for assertive agencies to scale and grow. As we kick off the new quarter and lockdown lifts, agency bosses are planning for the remainder of the year and looking to 2021. Independent agencies that specialise in sectors hit by COVID-19 have had the toughest time. Where is the opportunity?

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Wadds Inc.

MAY 4, 2023

A single-minded proposition, hard work and a commitment to clients, people, and community, are key to growing an agency. BHM is a case study of building a successful agency and professional services organisation in the public relations market. The agency’s work is underpinned by data and research.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 17, 2020

To get more complete information, I reached out to a range of experts in the industry to gain their insights on the go-to tools for their teams or agencies. Ruth Barrett , Head of Content and Digital PR at Inspired Agency , has another use for the tool, too, utilising it as a way to fine-tune pitches and angles before outreach.

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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. SEMrush started trading on the NYSE under the ticker SEMR on March 29, 2021. SEMrush goes IPO.

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Presspage

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

As companies seek to reduce costs for 2021 –or at least keep them under control–, the PR budget is often one of the first to face cuts. First things first: Setting goals for 2021. Salaries, agencies, and freelancers are among the biggest costs in a PR budget. Leverage technology. Empower your in-house team.

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Presspage

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

As companies seek to reduce costs for 2021 –or at least keep them under control–, the PR budget is often one of the first to face cuts. First things first: Setting goals for 2021. Salaries, agencies, and freelancers are among the biggest costs in a PR budget. Leverage technology. Empower your in-house team.

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Software Resources Tools Agency 78

PR 20/20

JANUARY 14, 2021

Like, for example, a new start for your marketing technology (martech) stack. Note that a few of these are agency partners or benefactors of Marketing AI Institute , our sister brand. 10 Marketing Technologies We Can’t Live Without. As HubSpot’s first-ever agency partner in 2007, we might be biased, but the data says it all.

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Offleash

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

By Robin Bulanti and Julie Tangen Twenty years ago, Joanna Kulesa made her mark on Silicon Valley, launching a unique high tech PR agency model unbound by convention. We took the master class in running business as an art form from Joanna, who retired in 2021 and remains our trusted advisor. The year was 2003.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 17, 2022

Ranging in length from a few minutes to over one hour, the podcasts focus on topics that can help automotive and technology executives stay on top of leading industry trends and gain insight on the future of mobility, helping them keep up with this rapidly changing and competitive market. Top 10 PR Blog Posts of 2021.

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Automotive Mobile Technology Transportation 77

Shift Communications

JANUARY 3, 2022

By Natalie Marinaro, VP, Technology. Remote work environments were concretely established with 81% of Americans using videoconferencing technology. As we enter 2022, SHIFT’s Workplace Technology Practice has the privilege of hearing from many leaders (our clients) about what’s next in the workplace.

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Technology Trends Employee Mobile 78

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Business may be getting a tad personal as B2B buyers put “I feel safe signing a contract with them” at the top of their decision criteria Dentsu a global creative agency is out with a new study about B2B buying decisions. The report is partly based on 3,528 interviews – and more than 14,000 interviews since 2021.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

This was true of every industry, except PR technology. I think it suggests a general lack of R&D among the traditional technology providers in PR. Here’s a list of PR technology companies I’m watching , and here’s how vendors can get on my radar. >>> For the most part, they still are silent.

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Stephen Waddington

MAY 24, 2021

The European Communication Monitor (ECM) 2021 reports on the adoption of technology in communications and the role of communication management. Technology: media and workflow Most practitioners across Europe highlighted the importance of digitalising stakeholder communications (87.7%) and building a digital infrastructure (83.9%).

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PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

I started PR 20/20 in November 2005 out of a spare bedroom in my Cleveland home with a $25,000 loan and a belief that there was a better way to build an agency. Fueled by a mix of youthful exuberance, adrenaline and caffeine, I set out to redefine the marketing agency model with a focus on standardized services and value-based pricing.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 5, 2021

Welcome to 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 gives agencies a way to manage (and pay for) clients serving as experts. Michelle Garrett rounds up digital marketing advice for 2021. * * *.

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Konnect Agency

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Nothing seems to ring more true than how quickly 2021 flew by! It’s always an exciting time of the year when we get to look back at what trends and tactics were successful, and which emerging practices can be implemented by a public relations agency to make our clients “All-Stars” in the new year ahead. How do we bridge the two camps?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Image: CES / Consumer Technology Association. After two years without a full-fledged, in-person CES, automotive suppliers and vehicle technology providers – and their customers – are eager for CES 2023, which is just a few months away. CES remains a great venue for vehicle technology companies to show their stuff.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 2, 2021

The first reason is to acquire a new piece of technology. And it’s top of mind this month because the largest PR technology vendor is back to doing acquisitions. It leads this edition of the PR Tech Sum – a monthly roundup of all the news from the PR technology market. The second reason is to acquire customers. Did you know?

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Agility PR Solutions

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Following the pandemic-fueled disruption of 2021, retail brands made a strong showing this year for establishing emotional connections with consumers—the industry ranked third overall, behind technology & telecom, and media & entertainment, in the latest Brand Intimacy Study from marketing intimacy agency MBLM.

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Stephen Waddington

JULY 16, 2021

Reuben Sinclair was among several recruiters that reported increasing demand talent in January 2021. The shift to digital media accelerates – changing content and media consumption landscape Audience understanding Content and channel planning Horizon scanning Technology adoption 6.

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