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By our News Team | 2023
PR has long been a people-centric field. However, we’re witnessing a paradigm shift as AI complements and enhances human efforts.
As we navigate an ever-changing digital landscape, artificial intelligence is empowering PR professionals to work smarter, not harder, enabling data-driven decisions and hyper-targeted communications.
This is according to Dr Jaco Pienaar of the University of Johannesburg in South Africa, a knowledge management expert and commentator in the mass media analysis space.
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In a recent blog post, he says the PR industry has long been a people-centric field, reliant on human intuition and emotional intelligence to engage audiences and build trust.
However, with the rapid advancements in AI and machine learning, we’re witnessing a paradigm shift as AI complements and enhances human efforts.
Pienaar lists four ways that he believes AI is revolutionising the PR landscape:
Smarter media monitoring and analysis
AI-powered tools can now sift through vast amounts of data, analyse sentiment, and identify patterns in real time. In practice, this means the PR professional can monitor brand reputation and respond to any potential crises far more effectively.
Personalisation of messaging
AI algorithms excel at crunching numbers and analysing patterns, making it possible to identify the ideal audience segments for a specific campaign. With AI, public relations practitioners can craft highly personalised messages that resonate with their target audience, ensuring a stronger connection and lasting impact.
Enhanced content creation and curation
PR professionals know that content is king. AI-powered tools like natural language processing and generation can assist in creating and curating engaging content. By automating repetitive tasks, PR teams can focus on strategic thinking and creativity – the core elements that set a campaign apart.
Predictive analytics and forecasting
Understanding future trends is crucial for any communications strategy. AI allows practitioners to analyse historical data and predict potential outcomes, empowering them to make pro-active, data-driven decisions.
“While AI cannot replace the human touch in PR, it undeniably has a significant role to play in enhancing and streamlining PR efforts,” Pienaar says.
“By embracing AI, PR professionals can harness the power of data, optimise their strategies, and deliver more impactful results.”
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