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. Yet now and then a software product comes along and makes an impression. click any image for higher resolution) 1.

Software 156

Software Pitching System Analytics 156

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Earned Media/Media Relations. Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis. Writing/Editing of Miscellaneous PR Assets.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Corporate 397

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

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

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

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 14, 2021

Software solutions are expensive, and buyers under pressure to make the right choice seek as much information as possible to vet the quality of a SaaS, AI, cybersecurity, or data product. The content can nearly always be purposed for multiple PR tactics, from media pitching to white paper and blog content. Here’s how it works.

B2B 334

B2B Company Case Study Conference 334

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

1) Security risk and ransomware visits PR software vendors. Clearly, it has a lot of broadcast media to monitor, given the Democratic caucuses in Iowa and campaigning in other early-voting states happening this week. TVEyes wasn’t the only PR software company to feel the pinch of cybersecurity risks recently. Sign up here.

Software 121

Software Analysis Data Technology 121

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Tell us about your new book and why you decided to write it? SW: We’re only beginning to understand AI’s impact on public relations practice. Writing a book about a fast-moving area of technology has challenges. What are some of the PR software makers doing that’s interesting? The book seeks to readdress the balance.

Software 172

Software Tools Ethics Privacy 172

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Earned Media & Media Relations. In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 370

Training Media Training Crisis Communications Reputation 370

Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 18, 2022

A big misconception about public relations is that the only thing PR pros do is media relations. Here's how the Public Relations Society of America defines public relations : “Public relations is a strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their publics.”.

Media Relations 97

Media Relations Media Social Media Internal 97

Cision

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Using keywords that will help the right people find your website is essential for every facet of your marketing strategy from search engine optimization to social media to blogging to PR. Naturally, anyone writing content for your owned media needs researched keywords to ensure that the content appears in the right search results.

Brand 208

Brand Branding How To SEO 208

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

We write plans that cover several months and in our personal lives we may do the same. 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. We are planners – This should come as no surprise.

Product Launch 296

Product Launch Training Interviews Software 296

Prowly

DECEMBER 11, 2024

What you'll learn How to hyper-target journalists and audiences What it means to thoroughly research your story How to get more engagement from each pitch TRY MEDIA DATABASE FOR FREE Background Surviving as a media outlet in todays fast-paced, fragmented media world filled with newsertainment is easier said than done.

Pitching 104

Pitching How To Media Tools 104

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

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 8, 2017

It’s the media pitch met with silence. Even the best media relations pros – with well-researched pitches – face the dilemma of no response one time or another. Do you write a new pitch all together? This is where NewsAI , an emerging PR software platform, solves a big problem in the media relations process.

Software 79

Software Tools Pitching Media Relations 79

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

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. In this case, with PR software, I was both of those things. In media relations , you are constantly on the hunt for reporters and influencers writing about your industry.

Technology 173

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 173

Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 12, 2021

More importantly to media pros, can AI write a good subject line and a solid pitch? New research from PR link building and outreach software BuzzStream and boutique content marketing firm Fractl seeks to find out. The post Can AI write a better pitch than you? Will humanity become obsolete in AI’s wake?

Writing 86

Writing Pitching Software Media 86

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. Some say that every company is a software or tech company. Indeed, Joan Westerberg writes: “The demand for technology news is bigger than ever. The appetite is there.

Writing 177

Writing Pitching Report Industry 177

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. Finally, about 40% either have no plans to use it, or simply aren’t sure. How does PR’s use of gAI compare to marketing?

Survey 179

Survey Software B2B Pitching 179

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. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Georgia Tech to help their media relations teams reach new levels of success. Smart approach.

Pitching 140

Pitching Travel Software Groups 140

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. Online BASIC U.S. State BASIC U.S.

Analytics 104

Analytics SEO Engineering Financial 104

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

PRSay

APRIL 13, 2018

Who writes/produces those kinds of stories? . He dug into the backstory of the donor, which had some promising novelty and connection to the region his media targets care about. The third pro had already done the hard thinking — she’s pitching a startup software company in a very competitive space.

Pitching 126

Pitching Nonprofit Software Media Relations 126

Prowly

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Tip: Make sure to invest in good media monitoring software (such as Prowly) to prevent potential crises, especially if you plan to incorporate a bit of controversy into your digital strategy. Public relations is still fundamentally about media relations and building connections.

Digital PR 104

Digital PR Case Study SEO Measurement 104

Rock the Status Quo

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Review a product or piece of software. Like many people who are extremely active on social media, people bombard me with requests. Like many people who are extremely active on social media, people bombard me with requests. They want to use me as a media platform. Rock The Pitch media relations pitching Twitter'

Pitching 157

Pitching Twitter Print Software 157

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

Sword and the Script

MAY 7, 2019

These are earned, much in the same way media relations outreach earns coverage. This falls into the classic purview of public relations. These are earned, much in the same way media relations outreach earns coverage. Non-key word anchor text: Sword and the Script Media writes about public relations.

Google 156

Google Banking Engineering Web 156

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Earned Media & Media Relations In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 195

Training Media Training Crisis Communications Reputation 195

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

PR practitioners use a variety of methods to get their message out, including press releases, media relations, social media, and more. What are some examples of public relations? Media relations: This involves building relationships with journalists and getting media coverage for an organization or individual.

Interviews 113

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 113

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Many of the things I choose to write about are reports and surveys that give us a sense of what’s happening in the industry. Sometimes I write a complete blog post on a report – and other times it’s just a blub. At the end of the year, I go back through all my writings and pick out some of the statistics that stand out to me.

B2B 109

B2B Survey Pitching Software 109

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 6, 2021

Many B2B categories, like software, have long selling cycles where customers spend significant time learning about products and services. – Write a series or blog together. Don’t count out influencers for B2B PR. Creating content with an influencer is a great way to build a relationship. – Record a podcast episode.

B2B 191

B2B Social Media Radio Fashion 191

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 24, 2018

The association and advocacy of unbiased industry experts is a time-honored way to build brand trust through earned media, high-quality content, or special events. Influencer relations is a logical extension of media relations , but less transactional and more collaborative. 6 Sources of B2B influencers. Bylined content.

B2B 136

B2B Brand Branding Trade Shows 136

Sword and the Script

JULY 2, 2024

For those interested, I took a detailed look at the PRophet product about a year ago and wrote it up here: This AI is ‘Taylor’ Made for Media Relations; PRophet Adds Generative AI to PR Software [PR Tech Briefing]. Spin Sucks posts tips of creating ChatGPT prompts for public relations. Prompts for PR. What’s old is new.

Print 158

Print Newspapers Google B2B 158

The Resolution Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2015

We’ve met a handful of PR professionals learning from software development in order to better integrate campaigns and work more reactively. A few members of the board had been inspired by the Agile movement in the software development world so we decided to explore it further. We needed a change. He is so much happier in his job.

Banking 120

Banking Communications Software Google 120

Beyond PR

DECEMBER 7, 2017

A good media relations campaign involves reaching out to those who are already inundated with a variety of pitches in their inboxes, making it essential for your campaign to stand out and be easily digestible. Use Software. Write a Captivating Subject Line. About Kayla Matthews.

Pitching 72

Pitching Software Writing Construction 72

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

AI hunts bias in a new “media war room” by Israeli startup Propel Propel, an Israeli startup that’s building out an all-in-one PR platform, has packaged its software into an offering it’s calling the “Media War Room” that leverages AI for managing crisis communications. Onward with this month’s PR Tech Sum.

Employee 156

Employee Software Survey Report 156

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

So, says Propel, which provides PR software. If this sounds interesting, consider reading my in-depth briefing on their platform : Propel is a viable alternative for all-in-one PR software. Read more: The Propel Media Barometer – Q1 2024 by Propel (click image for higher resolution) 2. Is that good?

Report 109

Report Publicity Marketing Pitching 109