Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

These AEs and CSMs serve as internal advocates for customers. If are using sales coaching software like Gong, it’s very easy to share call recordings, metrics and analytics around calls. In this case, I’d interview the customers and write up a contributed article to pitch. This is an effective way to manage customer accounts.

B2B 142

B2B Case Study Study Conference 142

Prowly

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Too many software solutions available and not enough information on which one to pick? As opposed to Prowly PR software, reviews say it doesn't have advanced data analytics, no media monitoring, and lacks tools to build reports that can be shared with clients. We get it, finding the perfect PR tool can be overwhelming.

Comparison 104

Comparison Software Tools Analytics 104

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 company helps leaders and communicators create, publish and distribute text and multimedia messages to an internal team.

International 148

International Internal Tools Software 148

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Against that backdrop, I’ve organized this year’s prediction roundup into the following categories: Predictions that have little or nothing to do with AI; Predictions that express caution about AI; Predictions that are enthusiastic about AI; Predictions from PR software executives; and One prediction from ChatGPT.

Writing 211

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 211

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2019

But according to the 2018 USC Annenberg Center for Public Relations Global Communications Report , writing is the skill most valued by PR recruiters. Successful PR people tend to be good writers; yet even more impressive than the quality of good PR writing is its versatility. Am I boring you? A blog-eat-blog world .

Case Study 231

Case Study Writing Pitching SEO 231

Sword and the Script

JUNE 4, 2019

The PR tech sum is one of three ways I’m working on developing broader exposure of PR software including product reviews and PR tech briefings. 1) PR software market estimated at $4 billion. It’s an unenviable but often necessary position for any software company that has tied its growth strategy to acquisitions. Here we go….

Software 117

Software Reddit Marketing Survey 117

PRSay

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Keep in mind that many global firms require writing samples, scenario-based assessments and other prescreening, so research these expectations and plan ahead. Businesses of all types hire interns for strategic communications, social media and public relations. This will help you identify leads and expand your network.

LinkedIn 87

LinkedIn Nonprofit Social Media Retail 87

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? 100 million internal comms platform. Internal comms platform Firstup said it “surpassed $100 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR).”

Analysis 173

Analysis Tools SMB Software 173

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

After graduating college many moons ago, I moved to California as a journalist working for International Data Group (IDG). Because I twitch at the utterance of business cliches, it feels like an electric shock jolting through my body to write that the media industry was going through “unprecedented change” at the time.

Software 0

Software Media Leadership Journalism 0

Cision

JULY 11, 2017

The first step is choosing the right monitoring software, and it’s important to consider which features will be most crucial to your organization’s needs. Perhaps you have a widespread international pickup to consider. Consider this when selecting a potential software provider. Present: Where is your brand now ?

How To 265

How To Media Software Agriculture 265

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

We write plans that cover several months and in our personal lives we may do the same. But we do have those days where it may be after hours and we need to be connected in case of an emergency, especially working with international media or companies. We are planners – This should come as no surprise.

Product Launch 296

Product Launch Training Interviews Software 296

Cision

DECEMBER 18, 2017

However, given the rise in popularity of content marketing, marketers now find value in having an internal content calendar to stay organized with what they publish on their blogs, websites, press releases and social media. You should also consider if you have the right software to help you achieve your goals.

How To 0

How To Content Marketing Conference Analytics 0

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2018

PR people routinely use apps for document design like BeFunky, the industry standard software Cision, and a wire distribution platform like PR Newswire. BuzzSumo remains a go-to tool to assist PR pros in keeping track of who’s writing about what topics, and the resulting social engagement from each placement.

Tools 108

Tools SMB Survey Software 108

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 28, 2020

Notified says some customers use this for internal communications too. A search of several review sites – G2, Capterra, TrustRadius and Software Advice – did not produce any reviews at the time of this writing. This provides you with the flexibility to decide where you want what content to be displayed. 8) History and backstory.

Software 130

Software Tools Publicity System 130

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 1, 2024

It covers August and September as news from the PR software community has been slow recently. Google Gemini to write press releases for PR Newswire “Generate high-quality press releases with just a few clicks.” For example, you can instruct the AI to write in a professional, or humorous tone if desired. No reason was noted.

Publicity 156

Publicity Software Google Reddit 156

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 29, 2019

Let’s say you’re working to promote a supply chain software sold to equipment manufacturers. Other resources may be internal. Once the strategy is nailed down you’re ready to write the PR plan. Tactics should be informed by strategy, but they’re separate. Bulletproof your strategy.

Strategy 265

Strategy How To Resources Employee 265

Prowly

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

All-in-one PR platforms ,such as Prowly , Cision , or Meltwater , come with a range of tools, including a rich media database, press release writing services, tools to pitch journalists, and much more. Drawbacks: Does not offer press release writing services; live chat support is not available. media outlets U.S.

Analytics 104

Analytics SEO Engineering Financial 104

PRSay

MARCH 11, 2019

Whether you are an impassioned employee or a socially conscious consumer, internal and external audiences are making their voices heard as never before.” The ways companies and leaders behave — or misbehave — have made major headlines in an unprecedented fashion this past year,” they write.

Trends 151

Trends Communications Employee Enterprise 151

Sword and the Script

JUNE 11, 2024

Staffbase launches beta for new internal comms tool; Muck Rack team up with Shankman; Agility PR Solutions parent touts LLM deal with “big tech” In an unscientific observation, I’ve noticed a lot of companies are hiring internal communications. The company aims to solve two key problems facing internal communications with this launch.

International 95

International Internal B2B System 95

Buzzstream

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Being in the forefront of all conversations with clients, I quickly realized that simply writing down notes, searching for conversations buried in emails and chasing people for deliverables would be risky if I didn’t have a more structured system. Create a project and move tasks from sheets or mentioned on emails to the software.

Software 151

Software How To SEO System 151

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. It’ll be interesting to see if the value proposition remains when Google and Microsoft embed gAI into their word-processing software.

Survey 179

Survey Software B2B Pitching 179

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Many of the top-performing posts are from the monthly roundup post on the PR and comms technology software vendors. And because I’ve spent time in-house on the vendor side I can write about this topic in depth. Can a PR Software Vendor Provide “Guaranteed” Editorial Placements? [PR Annual spending on PR software grew 14.7%

Blogging 173

Blogging B2B Software SEO 173

Sword and the Script

APRIL 11, 2023

PR software providers Notified (Globe Newswire), Propel, Muck Rack, Presspage and PRophet add generative AI to their platforms, joining Agility and Burrelles PR pros should keep an open mind about AI and how it can help them do their job. The company says, “AMIGA offers advanced research and writing capabilities including generating pitches.”

Software 78

Software Company Pitching Training 78

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

PR pros will need to either write content themselves or help to drive strategy with a team of writers, editors and guest blog contributors. Internal Communications Internal communications are crucial in determining how things are accomplished in any organization. How do you know what’s working?

Training 195

Training Media Training Crisis Communications Reputation 195

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 15, 2017

Most new hires will get broad exposure to the range of essential PR skills, from writing to research, to media outreach, and their work may touch several different PR sectors, from financial to fashion. While some PR firms boast comprehensive intern or entry-level programs, they may be short on actual PR practice and long on busy work.

Skype 147

Skype Agency Meeting Software 147

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Lead and track multiple cross team projects to successful delivery.The projects will range from software tools development to cross-org process changes. . Proactively look for opportunities to meet internal customer and all stakeholder needs . Writing User Stories for new products / Creating Wireframe. Responsibilities: .

Engineering 150

Engineering Enterprise Construction Software 150

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 21, 2019

Crenshaw client Bizzabo, a leading event software company, wanted to take action after research confirmed that tech events overwhelming feature male speakers and attendees to the tune of 70% and 80% respectively. See this post for tips on writing stellar bylines. Corporate activism.

Company 174

Company Conference Corporate Leadership 174

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

It doesn’t happen often, but we’ve seen software companies in the PR space run this play before. Semrush did the inverse: the SEO software company acquired the European PR software Prowly in 2020. Internal comms platform Firstup – formerly known as SocialChorus – named Nicole Alvino as CEO. Case in point?

SEO 165

SEO Content Marketing Marketing Software 165

Cision

JULY 10, 2017

Let’s say you sell human resources software solutions, and you want to hit the mark with your blog’s content. Be open to letting employees in different departments write content for your blog, as long as it keeps in line with your overall content objective. In your internal communications system. Here’s an example.

Content Marketing 126

Content Marketing Marketing Employee Pinterest 126

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 9, 2024

Yet, it’s important to pay attention to this stuff if your business buys PR software. You wind up seeing the products you used to love get watered down, stripped and mashed into other software in weird ways. For example, I just pulled up a HARO email as I write this and found a query looking for case studies on CRM implementations.

Branding 172

Branding Brand Reddit Pitching 172

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

When you invite internal and external subject matter experts to contribute to your content marketing program, it’s important to have guidelines for them to follow. Want to write for Cision®? It will reinforce Cision as the world’s best-in-class software provider of monitoring, targeting, creation, distribution and analytics services.

How To 177

How To Guidelines Content Marketing Video 177

PRSay

JUNE 16, 2023

In public relations, generative AI has the potential to automate routine tasks such as writing press releases, social media posts and email pitches, thus allowing practitioners to focus on strategic, big-picture work. This, in turn, can lead to better outcomes for clients and organizations.

Technology 146

Technology Crisis Management Social Media Training 146

Sword and the Script

MARCH 2, 2021

Over the course of my career, I’ve lived through two acquisitions, contributed to internal and external comms for several more, and at different organizations, and even did a divestiture. AI is something that is missing from most of the incumbent PR software tools. Catch up time in AI. Top publishers they’ve written for (linked).

Company 161

Company Tools Technology Software 161

Onclusive

JUNE 28, 2017

“The typical marketing or PR report is meaningless to business leaders because its contents are not connected to anything the business cares about — revenue, margin, cash flow, market share, and other key metrics,” said Mark Stouse , founder and CEO of analytics and marketing software Proof. Consider the ordering of information.

Report 150

Report Marketing Guidelines Internal 150

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In my experience, this usually stems from a scenario like this: A team of one or two content marketers is responsible for all the content; Nobody else on the marketing team writes, but everyone has opinions on editing; and There is little process – especially for review and approval. Everybody on the marketing team writes.

Content Marketing 200

Content Marketing B2B Marketing How To 200

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Every year I read and write about dozens of reports on B2B marketing and PR. Buyers of B2B software want published pricing. Yet, B2B software companies are resistant to publishing pricing online because they feel it removes leverage. Annual spending on PR software grew 14.7% B2B prospects want published pricing.

B2B 148

B2B Marketing Survey Software 148

PRSay

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Edelsburg, chief operating officer of Muck Rack , a PR and communications-software company based in New York, is a third-generation PR professional. He interned at a company that builds technology applications for PR professionals, and enjoys showing colleagues how technology can help them accomplish their goals. “In PR connections.

Publicity 151

Publicity Radio Technology Sports 151