Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The most effective blogs in B2B marketing tend to publish longer posts, more frequently, with visuals, paid distribution and analytical measurement Blogging doesn’t have the appeal that voice search, personalization or influencer marketing do in B2B marketing, but when it’s done right, it’s surely effective, according to a new study.

B2B 168

B2B Blogging Study Survey 168

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Here’s how the numbers on this blog have added up in 2022: Total blog posts: 46 – down from 51 last year ; Average length: 866 words; Shortest post: 306 words ; Longest post: 2,486 words ; Total words published: 39,852; Unique visitors: 236,756; and. Third-party mentions : 95 (most of which come simply from blogging consistently).

Blogging 172

Blogging B2B Software SEO 172

5W PR

MAY 21, 2024

Content creation AI can aid content creation by generating outlines, analyzing writing styles, and suggesting pertinent keywords. From tech specs to human connection Technology may be complex, but successful PR relies on the human element. Explain how the technology resolves real-world problems and enhances people’s lives.

Technology 127

Technology Trends Company Storytelling 127

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 13, 2019

Let’s not even start talking about more traditional online sources like blogs, news sites, and forums. Example of video recognition technology. Sentiment analysis technology used to have a bad rep in the PR industry because guess what? In order to make sense of all that “noise”, social listening, monitoring and analytics tools.

Training 399

Training Video Analysis Data 399

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Fortunately, there are several new studies that have been published about content marketing, blogging and webinars that provide solid benchmarks. Of those, 84% say they outsource content creation; distribution, technology, strategy and measurement were distant followers. 2) Blogging benchmarks. 1) Content marketing benchmarks.

Content Marketing 144

Content Marketing Study Blogging Marketing 144

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 21, 2025

I find fiction reading really improves my writing because, in the course of being entertained, Im consuming examples of how published authors describe abstract concepts. Since I work in technology, which is by definition the application of science for practical use, there is some direct professional development value. And I have.

Google 156

Google Course Survey YouTube 156

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 11, 2023

I’ve played around with ChatGPT; in fact, I asked it to write this blog post to see how useful it is for first-draft content. I’ve run into many of the same limitations I found with that experimental blog post with that kind of content. ChatGPT content, on the other hand, mostly reads like an actual person wrote it.

Tools 353

Tools Trends Creativity Web 353

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 2, 2017

Here are the top 10 tech blogs you need to read to prepare for promoting clients across a range of industries, including IoT, ad-tech, tech products and services and wearable technology. Our tech team recommends this list of blogs for the best information on relevant news, competitive moves, trends, and data insights.

Blogging 136

Blogging B2B Technology Pitching 136

5W PR

JANUARY 14, 2025

Stay abreast of the latest trends, technologies, and challenges. Conduct thorough research into their readership, editorial focus, and writing style. Publish thought leadership pieces, case studies, white papers, and blog posts that address key industry challenges and offer valuable insights.

How To 78

How To Media Case Study Technology 78

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 2, 2024

Blogs were raging. That next spring I started this blog, largely as a means of professional development. I could read about what was happening, test it out on my blog, and apply what I had learned to my daily job. In 2023, the 14 th year of publishing, I published 50 blog posts. Social media was blossoming.

Blogging 143

Blogging Software B2B Survey 143

Flack's Revenge

MARCH 9, 2021

The ultimate is when your product or technology is so widely adopted that it becomes synonymous with that function or kind of product – sometimes even becoming a verb. Sure, it starts with great technology, of the proverbial disruptive variety. I blogged about this approach , that was inspired by the book Play Bigger.

Case Study 266

Case Study Marketing Software Technology 266

5W PR

JANUARY 26, 2025

These tools process news articles, social media posts, and blog content to provide immediate insights about brand mentions and industry trends. The technology goes deeper than surface-level tracking. The technology also excels at content personalization. The technology also optimizes campaign performance in real-time.

Publicity 78

Publicity System Crisis Management Analysis 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 18, 2021

Over the past several years, the medium has grown in popularity along with the acceleration of mobile technology. The discussion can be released in edited video snippets, bylined articles, contributed blog posts, op-ed pieces, and even on-site interviews. That’s why podcasts should be on every media pitch list.

Case Study 390

Case Study B2B Study Interviews 390

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 10, 2017

There’s nothing like a grueling weekend spent unsuccessfully following up on pitches for coverage of a client’s innovative, disruptive, and ground-breaking new technology release to make you start daydreaming of starting your own firm. Not to mention all the conferences and travel you can write off!

Travel 281

Travel Technology Conference LinkedIn 281

5W PR

MAY 4, 2022

PR professionals use blockchain technology to track media coverage, develop new data points for analysis, and better measure campaign results. Blockchain technology can help PR professionals verify whether someone actually saw an ad or read an article about their business. Evolution of Blockchain Technology.

Technology 88

Technology Publicity Banking Newspapers 88

5W PR

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Training should address: Core brand messages and values Industry positioning Target audience preferences Content themes and topics Writing style guidelines Measuring Success and ROI Tracking program performance helps optimize strategies and demonstrate value.

Employee 88

Employee Social Media Reputation Guidelines 88

Onclusive

OCTOBER 23, 2019

We have developed the first technology platform for measuring and optimizing the true ROI of Communications and PR efforts. Create and publish various thought-leadership content, including case studies, webinars, blog posts and whitepapers. Exceptional writing skills. Skills/Attributes. Highly motivated and results oriented.

Marketing 46

Marketing Case Study Software Analytics 46

Ronn Torossian

JANUARY 16, 2019

Technology is constantly shifting and the PR landscape is forever evolving. To be successful in PR, you need a dynamic set of skills including but not limited to research, writing, people skills, and […]. The post Five Essential skills for a modern PR professional appeared first on 5WPR CEO Ronn Torossian Founder's Blog.

Technology 170

Technology Writing Blogging Communications 170

Cision

JANUARY 11, 2018

There were also a lot of big changes here at Cision, including a complete rebrand , celebrating our 150-year heritage by going public and launching new technology that makes PR measurement possible. Cision now offers the technology to measure PR campaigns from awareness to conversion. How to Write a Press Release That Converts.

Communications 225

Communications Marketing Radio Airlines 225

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

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Every pro has her go-to channel for tracking news developments in technology. Our own account supervisor Erica Schain says it’s the best place to get a summary in real time of what’s trending across the tech blogs, offering a bird’s eye view of what reporters are writing about.

Tools 108

Tools SMB Survey Software 108

Remote PR Jobs

JULY 19, 2024

Types of Events to Consider: Industry Conferences: Large professional gatherings that focus on specific industries such as technology, healthcare, or fashion offer opportunities to meet potential clients who may need industry-specific PR expertise.

Case Study 227

Case Study Conference Local Trade Shows 227

Sword and the Script

APRIL 1, 2025

PRophet adds influencer marketing; Equiniti (EQ) to Acquire Notified; Semrush names Bill Wagner new CEO One of the biggest technology vendors in the communications space was talking about a new interface for PR software years ago but its the startups that seem to be making it a reality. Now it says you can do the same for influencers.

Software 158

Software Pitching SEO Tools 158

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

In her role as director of innovation and CEO communications at Microsoft, Bonnie McCracken has a pivotal role in shaping the narrative for groundbreaking research and cutting-edge technologies, particularly with the company’s investments in AI. How do you think AI differs from how we’ve worked with other new technologies in the past?

Enterprise 187

Enterprise Technology Tools Privacy 187

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In today’s digital landscape, content writing plays a pivotal role in attracting and engaging both human readers and search engines. To optimize content writing for both people and search engines, focus on producing high-quality, valuable, and engaging content that meets the needs of your target audience.

Engineering 100

Engineering Writing Mobile SEO 100

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Many of us already utilize these technologies to help measure and attribute our success, gain insights into performance against competitors and report results back to the C-Suite. Which authors are writing about that topic. But AI tools can help build a brand narrative and establish insights before you ever begin your campaign.

Brand 170

Brand Branding How To Trends 170

Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

By sharing their stories, it encourages women to pursue a career in technology. They might be those who share your content consistently, comment on articles you produce, engage with you on the social networks, or write handwritten letters to your executive team. Interview them on your company’s blog and invite them to write for you.

Brand 256

Brand Branding Social Media Employee 256

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

PR in High Definition

OCTOBER 25, 2024

In times of dramatic technology shifts, it’s important for PR professionals to familiarise, and hone in on the human skills that we all value. Think about when you write a press release, if it’s 600 words, you have, consciously or subconsciously made roughly 600 or more choices.

Hotels 62

Hotels Technology Crisis Data 62

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Welcome back to our blog series about building a perfect pitch and nurturing your media relationships! Using data and technology can help you make pitching even more targeted and precise. This is where your research on what impactful authors write about and in which style comes in handy. Then answer this question in your intro.

Pitching 195

Pitching Data Technology Storytelling 195

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Her new memoir, Whistleblower , recounts the events that drove her to document the harassment and objectification she experienced in the now-legendary blog post about her “very, very strange year at Uber.” ” Lepore writes, “Businesses have regulations, compliance departments, and inspections. A mixed legacy.

Corporate 272

Corporate Reputation Employee Policies 272

Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

The survey found: 57% are crafting pitches; 48% are writing copy for social media; 48% are writing press releases; 44% are using it for research; and 25% say they are using it for strategy and planning. As I wrote this time last month , Notified, Muck Rack, and PRophet both offer gAI based on OpenAI technology.

Survey 178

Survey Software B2B Pitching 178

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Many wish to continue to write off public relations and kick it to the curb – by coldly saying that the profession and/or its trappings are dead. So why have a blog with “revenge” in the name if I can’t get me some? Or at least blog a strongly worded rebuttal. Is the Press Release Truly Dead?

Writing 177

Writing Pitching Report Industry 177

Cision

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Ah, the “boring press release” — we’ve all read them, and most of us are guilty of writing one. Blog Posts. Yes, I’m talking about blogging. Blogging is no longer an experimental trend that might be a waste of time. No, there is overwhelming evidence that shows maintaining a blog yields business results.

Infographics 235

Infographics Case Study Content Marketing Video 235

Cision

JUNE 21, 2016

Jessica Van Eyck, a recruiter for Vaco Memphis – which offers consulting, contract and direct hire solutions in the areas of accounting, finance, technology, health care, operations and administration – confirms that it’s imperative that candidates have an online portfolio, especially those in the creative industry.

Brand 189

Brand Branding Real Estate Tourism 189

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. Articles, blog posts and content picks. Did you know?

Company 161

Company Tools Technology Software 161

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 20, 2024

As someone who started my career ghostwriting blogs at a PR agency, I’ve long been fascinated by the relationship between PR and search engine optimization (SEO). Gareth Cunningham, director of SEO at Mod Op – our parent company – and his team develop SEO strategies that take into account three pillars: technology, content and authority.

SEO 203

SEO Engineering Google Examples 203