ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 5, 2019

A high-impact PR program can be a technology company’s greatest asset – provided it’s well conceived and skillfully executed. In today’s frothy tech market, where the venture dollars are flowing and 32 new unicorns were created last year, PR can be a strategic weapon. News creates a market presence.

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Technology Company Banking Education 246

Sword and the Script

APRIL 23, 2024

The two organizations teamed up to survey “sales and marketing executives at about 1,100 US software and cloud hosting companies.” Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media. Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media.

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Software B2B Company Marketing 152

Cision

MARCH 10, 2021

How to make the case for investing in better PR technology.

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Software Marketing Technology How To 227

Flack's Revenge

MARCH 9, 2021

Here is the third installment in my series about maximizing “secret sauce” in tech marketing. If your secret sauce is so special, and can really make your company a market beater, why not give it a name? Sure, it starts with great technology, of the proverbial disruptive variety. To Brand or Not to Brand.

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Case Study Marketing Software Technology 266

Onclusive

DECEMBER 1, 2021

If you’ve ever evaluated PR agencies or communications technology providers, you have likely considered how their solutions compare to each other and how they fit your needs. Why technology ROI matters. But have you also looked at their potential Return on Investment, or ROI?

How To 397

How To Media Software Analytics 397

Onclusive

JANUARY 4, 2022

Today, I am pleased to announce that Symphony Technology Group “STG” completes its acquisition of Onclusive, Kantar ’s Reputation Intelligence business, and PRgloo. Last year STG made clear its intention to create a market leading insights and software company through the proposed acquisition of Kantar Reputation Intelligence.

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Groups Technology Reputation Software 195

Onclusive

DECEMBER 20, 2021

As we’re closing out this year, we’re also wrapping up our 2021 top media monitoring and PR analytics software comparison blog series with one final review of what each provider offers in terms of product direction and customer support. Are they thinking about where the market will be in 1, 3 or 5 years from now? Request a Demo today.

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Technology Comparison How To Software 195

Onclusive

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Onclusive is a marketing analytics company revolutionizing the communications industry with data science. We have developed the first technology platform for measuring and optimizing the true ROI of Communications and PR efforts. Capture and synthesize market intelligence from buyers, users, competitors . Position Scope.

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Marketing Case Study Software Analytics 46

Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2019

The world of marketing and PR evolves rapidly. It’s critical to keep up with the latest trends, technologies, and methodologies so that your company doesn’t miss opportunities and get left behind. . Browse this curated list and then book tickets to kick off your best year of marketing and PR yet! Dates: Feb 25 – 26, 2020.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

This adds to a growing collection of private equity firms (PE) that have taken an ownership stake in software companies that provide tools to PR and communications professionals. The operations, the technology and the cultures are rarely compatible. Have an interesting announcement from a PR technology vendor? PE lacks PR savvy.

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Software Marketing Leadership B2B 182

Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Last week, we reviewed the ROI rankings of the top media monitoring and PR analytics software solutions, including Onclusive, Meltwater, Cision and Muck Rack, based on the G2 Crowd 2021 report. Global Marketing Strategy, IFAW. The G2 Crowd Report for User Satisfaction Ratings is one of the most trusted voices in the industry.

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Media Comparison Software Enterprise 370

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Onclusive adds features, becomes all-in-one PR software tool; Agility PR Solutions adds AI; Q4 releases IR event hosting tool; an odd rebrand by SocialChorus and Dynamic Signal; Intrado rebrands as Notified; Meltwater Q2 earnings. Here’s the monthly PR Tech Sum rounding news and links from the world of PR technology.

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Software Tools Print Technology 182

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. Years ago, I had the opportunity to be a PR director for a publicly-traded company that developed and sold software to the PR market. Did you know?

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Technology Publicity Software Pitching 173

5W PR

JANUARY 29, 2025

Integrating Storytelling Across PR, Blogs, and Branded Content Public relations and content marketing share a common foundation: storytelling that connects with audiences and builds lasting relationships. According to a study by Cision, 91% of PR professionals believe content marketing is becoming more important to their success.

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Content Marketing Marketing Storytelling Analytics 78

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

While generative AI is enjoying all the limelight recently there many different varieties of AI in use in PR software already. I reached out to a dozen or so PR software solution providers by email to ask for their perspective – and details some their answers below. Your marketing team will own the PR activities.”

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Software Pitching Analysis Community 162

Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

One thing that separates PR, and specifically media relations, from marketing and advertising is third-party validation: there’s nothing you can say about yourself that’s as powerful as someone else saying it about you. Another interesting number in the earning presentation is the total addressable market (TAM). TrueScope raised $6.2

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Software Case Study Advertising Advertising 150

Sword and the Script

MARCH 5, 2024

Propel rolls our new UX, AI plugins for email; Meltwater signs Microsoft for monitoring; Onclusive wrestles with a cyberattack and outage The last 60 days have been pretty slow in terms of news from the PR software vendor community. Some PR software vendors haven’t had an announcement for two or more years. What do you think?

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Software B2B Pitching Data 147

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 16, 2024

This PR software company was started by a former PR agency owner; pitch analytics is where Propel really shines I have a soft spot for startups because I’ve been employed or consulted with many of them over my career. That’s true in any market – and public relations (PR) is notwithstanding. click any image for higher resolution) 1.

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Prowly

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Too many software solutions available and not enough information on which one to pick? Best suited for those who want to earn media coverage through creative storytelling, personalization, and the latest technology. We get it, finding the perfect PR tool can be overwhelming. What features does it offer? What features does it offer?

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Comparison Software Tools Analytics 104

Agility PR Solutions

OCTOBER 13, 2021

New research from software marketplace G2 reveals signs of accelerated technology adoption, shorter buying cycles, and a shift away from traditional resources. The post New G2 study finds software buyers will spend more in 2022, with 86% turning to peer reviews appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Software Study Enterprise Survey 146

5W PR

APRIL 14, 2025

Marketing technology companies face unique challenges when building brand awareness and credibility in today’s crowded marketplace. For Martech startups, this means focusing outreach on technology and marketing publications while developing relationships with reporters who cover marketing software, automation, and analytics.

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Digital PR Leadership Strategy Analysis 78

Onclusive

JUNE 21, 2017

Maybe running a targeted marketing campaign in tandem with PR is your best bet. PR and marketing are converging. PR professionals and marketers alike are beginning to see PR attribution as a mandatory mechanism for accurate marketing measurement. “ Technology has largely enabled this.” said Furey, “Probably not.”

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Storytelling SEO Community Insurance 329

Sword and the Script

JUNE 4, 2019

I’ve started dedicating the first post of every month to summarizing news from vendors developing technology focused on public relations. 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.

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Software Reddit Marketing Survey 117

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Technology companies gearing up for a new product launches know full well they’re adding to a crowded marketplace. Increasingly, reporters in the tech, advertising and marketing space are less inclined to do traditional product launch coverage unless the company is a top gun. How can they make it big to the people who matter?

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Technology Product Launch B2B Facebook 157

5W PR

MAY 21, 2024

Invest in PR software Numerous tools are available to track media mentions, analyze social media sentiment, and measure campaign performance. Cultivate a data-driven culture Foster collaboration between the PR and marketing teams, enabling them to capitalize on data insights for campaign creation and optimization.

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Technology Trends Company Storytelling 127

5W PR

DECEMBER 3, 2024

In the competitive landscape of SaaS (Software as a Service), customer retention is paramount to long-term success. Personalized marketing automation with the help of a SaaS digital marketing agency offers a powerful solution to enhance customer loyalty, satisfaction, and overall business growth.

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How To Marketing Privacy Data 78

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 27, 2024

SaaS companies have slashed marketing budgets, effectively cutting off communications with customers; and now some are imposing harsh terms to protect margins at the expense of trust There’s an old saying, it’s not the circumstances that matter as much as your response to them.

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B2B Company Software LinkedIn 103

Sword and the Script

JULY 7, 2020

A handful of companies that make software for public relations are staking a claim on the term. Managing customer relationships is a business process that’s virtually impossible to perform at scale without technology, even as the term CRM has become synonymous with the technology. Welcome to the second half of 2020!

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Technology Publicity Software Print 129

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2023

The PR software community has taken note and they are responding. This is the first time I’ve seen a PR software company introduce generative AI focused on creative content, like images. Meltwater’s generative AI capabilities are built on OpenAI technology, though the company has made it’s own investments in AI.

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Software Pitching Ethics Technology 146

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Some marketing and communications predictions suggest AI will change the world; others see a tailspin of noise and and see humanity as a path for differentiation Most marketing and PR professionals have formed strong viewpoints on AI. That much is apparent I compiled this year’s list of marketing and communications predictions.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 4, 2022

So we may ask, “What’s different about Typical Software Co.?” We represented a technology company that had almost closed after its preloaded audiobook business failed to catch on with readers. Not every sector is exciting or accessible, especially in B2B technology. Delve into market research data.

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How To Transportation Software Employee 310

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Welcome to the first PR technology summary ( PR tech sum ) of 2020. For those new to it, the PR tech sum, it’s a monthly roundup of all the news coming from the vendor community that develops and sells PR technology. And now, here’s this month’s PR technology summary…. 1) Security risk and ransomware visits PR software vendors.

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Software Analysis Data Technology 121

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

The following is a post from Cision’s new Chief Marketing Officer, Chris Lynch. I hopped the proverbial fence from journalist to vendor to work in marketing. In the process, I became a software product nerd. Ok, so those were the personal reasons I came to lead Cision’s marketing team.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 3, 2022

Annual spending on PR software grew 14.7% The lines are burry which makes the size of the PR market, and subsequently the size of the PR software market, hard to define. That’s the first story in this month’s roundup of PR technology news. That’s up from the firm’s last report which put the market at $4.8

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Software Study Pitching Analysis 103

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. The idea that PR software is like customer relationship management (CRM) for public relations has been around for a while.

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Software Agency Pitching Analytics 148

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

SEO vendor that dabbles in PR technology buys an audience and adds an influencer to their team. It doesn’t happen often, but we’ve seen software companies in the PR space run this play before. In any case, both of these were “audience buys” and proved to be savvy PR, content marketing and SEO moves. Case in point?

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

At last week’s The New PR Conference hosted by AirPR Software in San Francisco, discussion swirled around ‘New PR’ and an evolution of public relations, including PR’s place in the greater marketing mix. The marketing discipline will need to be recentered around communications, which is not where it has been in the past.”.

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Communications Marketing Enterprise Case Study 170