Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Social media platforms Bluesky and Threads will continue to become attractive substitutions for X (formerly Twitter).” ~ Marc C. On the positive side, AI can be a helpful tool in terms of generating ideas and headlines. .” ~ Morgan McLintic , CEO, Firebrand Communications 6. The question is, for good or bad?

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Often, people write about journalists as “journalists” – a nebulous bunch of undifferentiated people who perform the same tasks (perhaps in different verticals). The Cision 2017 Global Social Journalism Study provides some very tangible insights into the social media perception and behaviors of journalists.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Key Points of Distribution Media Outlets: Newspapers, magazines, TV and radio stations receive your press release. Social Media: Platforms like Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook can be used to amplify your message. Media Coverage Once your press release is distributed, media outlets may decide to cover your story.

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Remote PR Jobs

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Social media and PR are no longer separate entities, but rather building blocks that work together to produce stellar results. Specifically, social media can help you craft a PR campaign that will grow your brand awareness and help you stay competitive in the industry. 1 Social Media Allows you to Easily Track Results.

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Stern + Associates

DECEMBER 8, 2022

With an ongoing need for companies to cultivate trust with customers, building an executive’s social media presence is a critical way to communicate company values in a humanized and authentic way. Understand why creating a social media strategy is important for your brand and your executive.

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

You may have seen this graphic last week–it was making the rounds on social media (even I shared it). It’s from LinkedIn, which aggregated data to share with us the “top skills” of today’s social media manager. Yes, social media pros do need to understand how to manage social ad campaigns.

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Contently - Strategy

MAY 9, 2024

Writing a white paper is the heavyweight bout of content creation. Here are some tips for writing a white paper, from choosing a topic to sharing your content with the world. Take a look at the topics of content you’ve already created, like blogs, social media posts, and podcast episodes, for inspiration.

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Onclusive

JUNE 1, 2023

Social media listening is fast becoming an essential part of the PR and Comms toolkit. Forward-thinking brands are already embracing the strategic advantages that social listening tools can offer when it comes to managing brand reputation, crisis detection, and optimising comms strategy.

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NewsWhip

JULY 6, 2023

Governments globally, particularly in conflict zones, confront the persistent threat of social media manipulation, as evidenced by ongoing information warfare in regions like Ukraine. How AI-generated content impacts misinformation The ability to generate different versions of content using AI tools presents a challenge.

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Buzzstream

AUGUST 12, 2024

AI tools can save time and energy and, in many cases, improve our PR campaigns and workflows. Luckily, I tested most of the top tools listed on other ranking posts to save you the trouble. Some tools that other posts talk about aren’t even related to PR, so I’ve removed them. It’s time to embrace it.

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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. Each reporter profile includes links to content, topics, social profiles among others.

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Critical Mention

APRIL 17, 2019

Today, nearly 90 percent of companies are using social media marketing and Dreamgrow reports over 60 percent of customers expect companies to offer customer service through their social channels. To help you create your social media marketing strategy, we have 15 of the top social media trends you need to follow in 2019!

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NewsWhip

APRIL 27, 2023

The use of comms tools has increased as a result, but there isn’t one solution that meets every need. Communications professionals are now creating a suite of best class tools to help them successfully do their job. This is done by analyzing millions of social media engagements, and hundreds of news websites in real time.

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Cision

MAY 25, 2016

Last month, I talked to six professionals who use social media marketing to further their brands. You got some insightful tips on how to go beyond the basics of social media, and since so many people gave such useful advice, I needed to write round two! Let Apps and Tools Do the Work. Don’t work so hard.”.

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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. Utilize keyword research tools like Google Keyword Planner, SEMrush, or Ahrefs to find high-ranking keywords with moderate competition. Write for your audience, not just for search engines. “One

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Business Wire

MARCH 14, 2018

(These rules are loosely adapted from the 2018 All for Content conference ) By Simona Colletta – International Media Relations Specialist, Paris Social Media is changing the way businesses interact with customers. The way a brand conducts business through social media is a direct reflection of the company.

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Contently - Strategy

JUNE 27, 2024

Whether you’re crafting your overall content strategy or an argument about why publishing story-driven content is just as important as writing yet another sales sheet, one thing can make your life easier: Data. To get those insights, you need to make use of the best marketing analytics tool for your goals.

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Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 24, 2021

Consider the current situation for today’s social media specialist or manager who’s in charge of developing content for a company’s channels. They’re typically fairly overworked — too many responsibilities to focus all that much on the writing/creation process. Apparently, not so much. What can we do about this?

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Prohibition

JANUARY 19, 2024

Looking for the latest social media updates? Instagram trends report revealed Instagram has released it’s 2024 trends report after surveying Gen Z (ages 11-26 at the time of writing) across five countries, highlighting that fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and food content are growth areas that are appealing to younger audiences.

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Cision

JULY 26, 2017

Since the inception of social media platforms, one of the biggest challenges has been how to properly reach your desired audience. Its capability for paid social targeting may surprise you, however. Just as Facebook’s targeting tool begins with geographic options, so does Twitter.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 16, 2017

So we thought it was time for a look at some new tech tools and apps to help our industry find more effective ways to save time and increase productivity. Because we can all improve our writing. Manage multiple social media accounts from a single “compose box” with Sendible. It even shortens the links for you.

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Maxim Behar

MAY 13, 2024

Maxim: First, I'm surprised there's such a day because every day should be a day of freedom of speech, especially now that we have social media. Everything has changed in the last twenty years, mostly thanks to social media. Now we have 4 billion publishers worldwide, which means 4 billion people who own media.

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Doctor Spin

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Social media logic is not too different—but amplified. In this blog post, social media logic refers to the media effects that social media platforms have on communication and content dissemination. Apart from a heightened level of complexity, social media logic is similar to classic media logic.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

You’ve heard carpenters are only as good as their tools. Or is it that a good carpenter never blames their tools? Either way, using tools and technologies to aid your marketing strategy has never been more impactful than in the age of AI. Here are some of the top list-building tools for building and managing your prospects.

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Cision

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Most communications or marketing professionals realize that social media management is difficult to scale without some automated solution. Keeping track of platforms, direct and indirect messages, social care opportunities, and the competition is difficult for nearly any business, and size makes managing these more daunting.

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Cision

MAY 2, 2017

It’s the same thing with social media and PR. Social Media = Peanut Butter. Think of social media as the peanut butter. As a business owner, you must be on social media. If you don’t think you need to be on social media, consider the fact that there are over 2.7 PR = Jelly.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 20, 2014

Editor’s note: How and when should social media be incorporated into today’s higher education? Carolyn Mae Kim, a hands-on professor teaching in the Journalism & Integrated Media department at Biola University, has some great tips and strategies to help today’s educators answer this important question.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 27, 2022

But tools like press releases and feature story placements are just the beginning. Social media adds value. Social media posts can be more than company news and updates. Brands get creative on social channels. Brands can also use social media channels to share thought leadership insights.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 9, 2018

If you have to write a research report, how could that research help your client’s business? If you are taking a social media class that talks about paid advertising, ask your teacher where you should go to learn more about advertising. Pick an organization you are interested in, even if your teacher does not tell you to.

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PR 20/20

MARCH 8, 2023

These tools were designed to help marketers better engage with customers and streamline their content creation process. In case we need to find a report on our social media performance. I n the marketing world, a big topic of discussion is how businesses can use AI (artificial intelligence) to their advantage.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 28, 2023

That’s why building a tool kit is essential. Without the right tools, you’ll waste time on menial tasks and diving down research rabbit holes. Here are my go-to tools for blogger outreach and some tips on how to use them effectively. There are a variety of tools available. Built for 1. Pricing: Free trial. $29/mo

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Tech tools make me seem like a better writer than I am. If left to my own devices I write in a passive voice, I habitually use compound sentences, and my vocabulary choice is less than ideal (humblebrag – I use too many syllables). What I want to do in this post is examine tech tools that improve different dimensions of your writing.

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The Resolution Blog

MARCH 25, 2019

Today, there are tons of tools that help streamline systems and optimise research to get more meaningful press materials out quicker than ever before. Not only does the tool generate loads of content ideas, but the results are based on solid search data that shows the real questions people are plugging into Google.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 17, 2022

Of course, ad tech PR teams don’t need to be experts in every new platform or tech tool, but we need to understand industry trends, issues, and key players. Obviously it’s important to know who is writing about ad tech and identify the different beats – from social media marketing to streaming to data privacy or brand safety.

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Are you looking to interact with your social media audience, post trending content that’ll boost social engagement and practice top social strategies that’ll increase brand awareness? . Practice Social Media Brand-Consistency. Create a Social Media Posting Schedule. Find your Target Audience.

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Flack's Revenge

MAY 15, 2015

I attended and really enjoyed the Social Tools Summit in Boston earlier this week. The day was chock full of discussions and helpful information about the many aspects of social media marketing – it covered challenges, best practices, and yes – tools.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JULY 25, 2023

Fortunately, there are many business data management tools and systems that aim to centralize processes, track projects, and collect valuable insights on how the public might perceive specific campaigns. Finding the right tools for the project Of course, ERPs are not one-size-fits-all. Which tools are leading to the most conversions?

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