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.

B2B 179

B2B Software Ethics Leadership 179

PRSay

JANUARY 22, 2021

The effects will be felt this year and beyond and fuel the10company’s top 10 2021 communications trends, each with significant implications for companies and executives: 1. Instilling trust is the 2021 challenge. Valerie Di Maria is principal at the10company , a strategic marketing and communications agency.

Trends 187

Trends Communications Skype Employee 187

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.

Agency 171

Agency Energy Travel Government 171

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.

Blogging 159

Blogging Software Google Content Marketing 159

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.

Agency 156

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 173

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 173

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.

Agency 122

Agency Creativity Marketing Government 122

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

Agency 170

Agency Media Software Pitching 170

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!

B2B 295

B2B Industry Company Case Study 295

5W PR

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Defense Public Relations plays a vital role in connecting defense technology companies with the general public. As defense technologies become more sophisticated, the need for clear communication between tech developers and citizens grows increasingly important.

Publicity 78

Publicity Privacy Technology Ethics 78

5W PR

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

For example, when Colonial Pipeline suffered its 2021 ransomware attack, they quickly released a statement confirming they were “the victim of a cybersecurity attack” and had “proactively taken certain systems offline to contain the threat.” Only then should you craft initial messaging.

Communications 78

Communications Crisis Communications Crisis System 78

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.

Blogging 96

Blogging Automotive YouTube Mobile 96

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 & […].

Agency 78

Agency Technology Industry Company 78

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.

Publicity 88

Publicity Technology Industry Social Media 88

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA) and California’s Consumer Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) both empower users to opt out of data collection and sale, but California’s law goes further by establishing the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) to enforce these rights.

Social Media 107

Social Media Privacy Branding Brand 107

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.

B2B 170

B2B Leadership Technology Web 170

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.

Technology 98

Technology Data Analysis Internal 98

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

5W PR

MARCH 18, 2025

Managing a public relations crisis in health technology requires careful planning, swift action, and clear communication to protect both patient safety and organizational reputation. Working with Regulatory Bodies Close coordination with the FDA and other relevant agencies ensures compliant recall management.

Crisis 60

Crisis Healthcare Crisis Communications Crisis Management 60

5W PR

MARCH 16, 2025

According to eMarketer, 83% of digital advertising relied on third-party cookies for targeting in 2021. Technology Infrastructure Updates Preparing for a cookieless future requires updating your marketing technology stack. Major browsers like Safari and Firefox already block third-party cookies by default.

Privacy 78

Privacy Marketing Advertising Advertising 78

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.

Ethics 178

Ethics Publicity Enterprise Groups 178

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.

Resources 195

Resources Technology Data Product Launch 195

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 148

Software Agency Pitching Analytics 148

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.

Automotive 97

Automotive Technology Communications Mobile 97

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.

Media 109

Media SEO Analytics Analysis 109

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?

Agency 92

Agency How To Tourism Retail 92

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.

Financial 98

Financial Agency Publicity Case Study 98

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.

Digital PR 161

Digital PR Tools Pitching Film 161

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.

Software 78

Software Resources Tools Agency 78

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.

Software 78

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.

Technology 65

Technology Marketing Tools Google 65

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.

Skype 122

Skype LinkedIn Media Training Agency 122

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

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.

Automotive 76

Automotive Mobile Technology Transportation 76

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.

Privacy 78

Privacy Crisis Communications Crisis Crisis Management 78

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

SEO vendor that dabbles in PR technology buys an audience and adds an influencer to their team. That acquisition opened up the potential for a new technology competitor in PR – attacking from the flanks. It raised $140 million in cash from an IPO in 2021. Here’s a roundup of other news and links from the world of PR technology.

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SEO Content Marketing Marketing Software 164

Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

The announcement pitches this as enabling “PR agencies to sell robust guaranteed placement packages to their clients.” It finished the full year 2021 with $403 million in sales and was cash-flow positive. million on R&D in 2021, which works out to about 10% of revenue. HubSpot spent 18% of revenue in 2021 on R&D.

Software 149

Software Case Study Advertising Advertising 149