Snooze or News: AI for PR -- Shama Hyder // Zen Media
Oct 9, 2023
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Shama Hyder, CEO of Zen Media, discusses Snooze or News, an AI tool for PR. It helps determine newsworthiness, provides editing suggestions, and enhances distribution. The episode highlights the purpose of press releases, leveraging big announcements, turning a local event into national news with a bold publicity stunt, and the role of creativity in marketing amidst a shift away from data-driven strategies.
Snooze or News is an AI-powered tool that grades press releases based on novelty and clarity, helping brands determine their newsworthiness and target audience.
Creativity and storytelling are crucial in PR and marketing efforts, especially in an era where data-driven marketing is facing limitations.
Deep dives
Introducing Zen Media's Snooze or News Tool
Shama Heider, founder and CEO of Zen Media, discusses the new tool called Snooze or News, which helps brands determine if their press release is newsworthy. The tool grades press releases based on novelty and clarity, giving a score to assess its newsworthiness. Snooze or News also provides insights on the channels that the news is suitable for, helping brands understand the target audience for their announcements. By using this AI-powered tool, Zen Media aims to leverage technology to support and enhance their PR services.
The Purpose of Press Releases and Moment-based Momentum
Shama explains that the purpose of a press release goes beyond the announcement itself. It's an opportunity to tell a story and create momentum for the brand. For instance, a funding announcement can be leveraged to share the impact it will have on the industry and society, rather than just mentioning the funding amount. Shama emphasizes the importance of creativity in PR and marketing efforts, sharing an example where they turned a local Turkey Trot event into a national news story by setting a Guinness World Record for the highest number of people dressed as turkeys. In an era where data-driven marketing is facing limitations, creativity and storytelling become crucial.
The Role of AI in PR and the Benefits of Snooze or News
Shama discusses the role of AI in PR and the need for PR agencies to embrace new technologies. She highlights the importance of using AI tools, like Snooze or News, to assess the newsworthiness of press releases. The tool provides a fun and helpful way to determine if an announcement is news or a snooze. It not only grades the press release but also suggests edits and recommends suitable channels for distribution. By immersing themselves in AI technology, Zen Media aims to help brands think differently about PR and media, encouraging them to embrace creativity and take a playful approach while communicating their stories.
Shama Hyder, Founder and CEO of Zen Media, explores artificial intelligence and public relations. In a world inundated with data and technology, it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters in the realm of public relations. This is where Snooze or News comes into play – an innovative tool born out of the necessity to cut through the noise and find what's truly newsworthy. Today, Shama discusses Snooze or News: Artificial Intelligence for PR. Show Notes