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.

Software 156

Software Pitching System Analytics 156

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. Yet the PR software community has been taking this to new levels.

Software 162

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. The research firm Burson Taylor puts the PR software market at $4 billion , but it’s an educated guess.

Software 150

Software Case Study Advertising Advertising 150

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 12, 2017

We’re kicking off #PRStudChat in 2017, and you won’t want to miss a Twitter chat focused on the nuances of media relations and lessons learned from the field. We hope you’ll join us on January 25th for a dynamic discussion on the nuances of media relations in 2017. On Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at 8:30 p.m.

Media Relations 150

Media Relations Media Pitching Television 150

Cision

MAY 19, 2015

Stacey Miller , the senior social and media relations manager at Cision , was a recent guest on the TechnologyAdvice Expert Interview Series to share her insights on PR and marketing software. How can companies use technology to add more value to their customer’s lives?

Analytics 120

Analytics Media Relations Media Software 120

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!

Technology 129

Technology Publicity Software Print 129

5W PR

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Crisis management in the defense technology sector requires meticulous planning, precise execution, and constant readiness. Tools might include: Digital communication platforms Social media simulators News feed generators Response tracking systems Evaluating Team Readiness Assessment forms a critical component of crisis simulation programs.

Crisis 78

Crisis Crisis Management Technology Exercises 78

Sword and the Script

MARCH 14, 2023

Former PR agency leader is a building software product focused on improving PR pitches with two different types of artificial intelligence I’ve started to use ChatGPT to rewrite and suggest alternate headlines. I kept thinking about this example as Aaron Kwittken demoed the software his company, PRophet , is developing.

Software 87

Software Media Relations Media Pitching 87

Sword and the Script

MAY 3, 2022

Annual spending on PR software grew 14.7% While many mistake PR with just “media relations” or worse with “press release” the fact is the function does overlap with many other activities in business. The lines are burry which makes the size of the PR market, and subsequently the size of the PR software market, hard to define.

Software 103

Software Study Pitching Analysis 103

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.

Software 121

Software Analysis Data Technology 121

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.

Software 148

Software Agency Pitching Analytics 148

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

Advanced vehicle technology captivated much of the attention at the recent CES 2024 (formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas as the event enjoyed a major resurgence with more than 135,000 attendees, more than 4,300 exhibitors and more than 2.5 You can see more automotive technology there than anywhere else in the world.”

Automotive 111

Automotive Technology Transportation Trade Shows 111

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 12, 2023

While “Generative AI gets much attention” in PR circles, “reductive AI is more interesting and powerful” Stephen Waddington recently published a new book – #PRstack: AI tools for marketing, media and public relations – on the use of generative AI in public relations.

Software 172

Software Tools Ethics Privacy 172

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 27, 2021

InfoWorld is published for IT leaders who hope to bring their companies a competitive edge through understanding emerging technologies and advances. It focuses on personal computing in enterprise and offers reliable product information to corporate volume buyers who are purchasing for client-server environments. . Krebs on Security.

Enterprise 296

Enterprise Journalism Trends Resources 296

Ronn Torossian

APRIL 13, 2016

Just a decade ago, public relations mostly entailed media relations and the occasional press release. Today, public relations involve a higher level of creativity and innovation to get the same results. Use Innovative Technology Because of the new digital age, PR specialists must remain open to innovations in technology.

Software 150

Software Technology Creativity Media Relations 150

5W PR

JANUARY 29, 2025

Essential Tools Consider implementing: Content management systems Media monitoring platforms Social media management tools Analytics and reporting software Project management solutions Content Repurposing and Adaptation Make content work harder by adapting it for different channels and audiences.

Content Marketing 78

Content Marketing Marketing Storytelling Analytics 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

We geek out over the latest tech announcements – For anyone who doesn’t work in tech, things like the latest product launch or software update are not important. Tech PR teams keep key dates on our radar to see if we can newsjack technology announcements or breaking stories for our clients.

Product Launch 296

Product Launch Training Interviews Software 296

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Educational content is particularly useful for any category with a long purchase cycle and steep learning curve, like software or insurance. We love this type of piece because we represent high-growth technology companies often led by entrepreneurs, and they all have stories to tell. Personal/Lessons Learned.

Leadership 353

Leadership Insurance Insurance B2B 353

Critical Mention

MARCH 19, 2021

NEW YORK — Zack Jenkins, Senior Vice President of Sales and Account Management at Critical Mention—the leading all-in-one media monitoring and intelligence platform—has been named to The Software Report’s list of The Top 25 Software Sales Executives of 2021.

Software 78

Software Energy Technology Internal 78

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

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 2, 2024

AI Use Cases in PR Software: Executives from Solutions Providers Describe How AI is being Used ChatGPT is getting much of the headlines recently, but PR might be surprised to learn it has been using it – and other subsets of AI – for a while now. An “Interview” with ChatGPT: What is Public Relations?

Blogging 144

Blogging Software B2B Survey 144

Onclusive

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Here are the key elements of a well-rounded communications budget to consider: Team headcount and salaries Agency retainers, including media relations & crisis communications Owned media and contributed content development Technology tools, such as media monitoring, media database and internal communication platforms for employee engagement.

Resources 195

Resources Technology Data Measurement 195

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 29, 2022

For a PR agency team, few things are more important than having media contacts at the ready. In fact, a media placement strategy with the perfect balance of quality and quantity is one of the unsung secret of great PR and media relations. Media contacts aren’t magic….they’re But media contacts aren’t magic.

Agency 170

Agency Media Software Pitching 170

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2021

PR Agency Owner Started Making Homegrown PR Software; Today it’s a VC-backed Startup; Off Script No. 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. 8 Innovations in Public Relations Technology to Watch.

Blogging 160

Blogging Software Google Content Marketing 160

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

Top stories in today’s summary of PR news: Cision shutters the HARO brand; Agility adds “Intelligent Insights”; PR tech company replaces employees with AI On the first Tuesday of every month, I sort through all the news I can find on PR technology or comms tech and present it in a summary post like this one. Measurement templates.

Reddit 183

Reddit Software B2B Technology 183

Sword and the Script

MARCH 7, 2023

This month’s PR technology summary includes: Cision partners with video ad network Captivate; Q4 enhances investor relations CRM software; Updates from Notified, and Earnings from Meltwater and Q4; PR tech people on the move and more. Isentia “appointed Rainer Rhedey as chief technology officer,” Mumbrella reported.

Software 154

Software Analytics Technology Video 154

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 17, 2021

Embrace technology. Technology has allowed teams to work from anywhere, anytime. Tools like instant messaging apps, video chats, task management software, and progress trackers enable anyone on your team to strategize and update teams on their progress at different times of day.

How To 272

How To Employee Meeting Internal 272

Shift Communications

JANUARY 2, 2017

The most cutting-edge public relations and media relations professionals will be investigating the forefront of artificial intelligence and how it can be used to generate massive amount of relevant content. Vice President, Marketing Technology. How can we use data, analytics, and algorithms to achieve awareness at scale?

Trends 83

Trends Publicity Analytics Software 83

PRSay

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

This was the classic tech pitch — writing to “introduce” a technological tool that gauges public sentiment on issues and purports to use AI to deliver new and different insights. The pitch listed all the claims about the technology, complete with buzzwords and jargon. Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here.

Pitching 140

Pitching Travel Software Groups 140

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 21, 2018

For many B2B technology brands, data is not only a business asset, but a PR tool. What we call a “data bureau” – the ongoing release of fresh and relevant information as part of a B2B PR program – can generate strong media interest in the absence of hard news. 5 reasons to embrace data-driven PR.

Storytelling 189

Storytelling Data Data-Driven PR Infographics 189

Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

PR has a reputation for being notoriously slow to adopt technology – so if you want an easy way to get ahead of your peers – try experimenting with this stuff a little bit. Like other vendors that have already released features or products, the Meltwater gAI feature is based on OpenAI technology, which is the company behind ChatGPT.

Survey 179

Survey Software B2B Pitching 179

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 21, 2018

At times, technology PR can feel like a shape-shifting beast — large, fast-moving, and even a little intimidating. For tech PR agencies who represent early-stage companies and other technology companies, the dominance of the giants extends into the mediascape, monopolizing the attention of key journalists. 5 tech PR trends.

Trends 157

Trends Privacy Data Reputation 157

PRSay

APRIL 24, 2020

When pitching story ideas to journalists during the COVID-19 crisis, PR pros should use email, find local news angles and make experts available for video interviews, according to Cision’s “ 2020 State of the Media Report ,” released on April 21.

Report 170

Report Pitching Media Survey 170

Onclusive

DECEMBER 17, 2018

The next new AirPR solution to be released will be Author Intelligence , a media relations tool that provides insights around the journalists and bloggers who can have the biggest impact on a business. We have brought on a team with a unique blend of marketing, communication, analytics, and software experience.”.

Analytics 150

Analytics Data Big Data Technology 150

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 7, 2017

A PR firm may also think that doing media relations for well known brands can be easier than work for unknowns, because journalists are eager to cover them. Small businesses today are empowered through digital technology. Technology is a great equalizer for a business. Everyone likes an underdog.

Small Business 168

Small Business SMB Local Viral 168

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

Sword and the Script

JULY 2, 2024

Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media. PRophet adds Google AI models Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW ), the parent company of the PR technology startup PRophet , has added large language model (LLM) capabilities from Google to a range of products, including PRophet. Prompts for PR. What’s old is new.

Print 158

Print Newspapers Google B2B 158