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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Firstup

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/AFirstup (formerly Dynamic Signal & SocialChorus, merged in 2021) offers an Employee Communication and Engagement Platform that aims to create a connected, inclusive, and engaged workforce where people feel valued and empowered to be their best. Firstup can be used to generate UGC, enabling employees to share on-brand content with their social networks​, and keep employees engaged with gamification (e.g. leaderboards, competitions, etc.), and through making their thoughts known through surveys…N/A

    Skyword

    Score10 out of 10
    Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
    The Skyword Platform is designed to make it easy to produce, optimize, and promote content at any scale. The platform serves as the technical infrastructure for the content marketing process, providing a space for ideation, editorial and review, publishing, amplification, and measurement. According to the vendor, the platform’s robust marketing calendar, integration with Google Analytics, pitching and RFP capabilities, and customizable workflows, allows marketers to create a sustainable…N/A
    Pricing
    FirstupSkyword
    Editions & Modules
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    Pricing Offerings
    FirstupSkyword
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredOptional
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    Features
    FirstupSkyword
    Content Publishing
    Comparison of Content Publishing features of Firstup and Skyword
    Feature
    Firstup
    -
    Ratings
    Skyword
    8.2
    3 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Content hub00 Ratings8.53 Ratings
    Content distribution00 Ratings8.53 Ratings
    Content promotion00 Ratings7.52 Ratings
    Content Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Content Reporting & Analytics features of Firstup and Skyword
    Feature
    Firstup
    -
    Ratings
    Skyword
    8.5
    3 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Closed-loop tracking and reporting00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Content performance analytics00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
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    FirstupSkyword
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    Medium-sized Companies
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    Score9.4 out of 10
    CoSchedule Marketing Suite
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    Workplace from Meta (discontinued)
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    PathFactory
    Score8.3 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    FirstupSkyword
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.7
    (16 ratings)
    8.7
    (4 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    FirstupSkyword
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Firstup (Dynamic Signal + SocialChorus)
    Firstup is a well-suited solution for companies that would like to spread brand awareness and get employees to be their number one ambassadors. Employees like to share/brag about the company they work for so why not use them as a driving force in spreading brand awareness!
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    Skyword, Inc
    It's a great platform for freelance writers to use because everything - the brief, deadline, notes, edits along the way etc, are all in one handy location; which is easy to access. It's great to get picked up by one client, following the recommendation of another too. It's almost like a networking site in this respect too, where companies get matched or paired with the right writers.
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    Pros
    Firstup (Dynamic Signal + SocialChorus)
    • Intuitive, easy-to-use templates for posts, newsletters and email notifications.
    • Consistent upgrades and innovation that keeps the tool current with other apps.
    • Flexibility on how users can use the tool (i.e. comments, sharing photos, etc.) This decision is left to each organization, individually.
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    Skyword, Inc
    • Creating a lot of content quickly and efficiently
    • Identifying new and important topics and content areas to explore
    • Providing timely and helpful account service
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    Cons
    Firstup (Dynamic Signal + SocialChorus)
    • We'd love to see a calendar added that would show key upcoming dates.
    • It would be awesome if the Message feature had a drop-down directory you could scroll through vs. requiring you to type a few letters before the potential names came up.
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    Skyword, Inc
    • No current cons or issues with their services and platform.
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    Support Rating
    Firstup (Dynamic Signal + SocialChorus)
    No answers on this topic
    Skyword, Inc
    Very responsive to our requests. Always make themselves available. We also have a standing weekly status with their team, which keeps us on the same page.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Firstup (Dynamic Signal + SocialChorus)
    I can't really answer this as the platform was already in place when I took my current role.
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    Skyword, Inc
    SkyWord distinguishes itself by its efficiency and the capabilities it has with web design and management. It also has a strong variety of content production capabilities like video, social media, etc. Our procurement team has found SkyWord to be fair when it comes to prices, and this showed when we evaluated them against competitors.
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    Return on Investment
    Firstup (Dynamic Signal + SocialChorus)
    • We look at the earned media revenue tool that Firstup has, and we have earned media of over $4000 most months. Amazing!
    • We have been recognized by peers, clients, and partner agents who say they always see our Hilldrup news pop up on social media!
    • Marketing has been able to control the voice of the brand while amplifying the message to new audiences - amazing!
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    Skyword, Inc
    • High quality leads that increased our bottom line
    • Increased awareness and engagement with our social and digital activities
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    ScreenShots

    Skyword Screenshots

    Screenshot of Review submitted articles in the queue. Articles can be pushed to the next manager for review, sent back to the content creator, or published directly to client's website.Screenshot of Each article must receive a passing score on the Scorecard before being submitted. The Scorecard can be customized for certain requirements including meeting SEO and other content standards.Screenshot of Search our network of vetted contributors and influencers by location, language, expertise, Klout score, and more.Screenshot of Robust content analytics are available within the Skyword Platform.Screenshot of Streamline your video review process with time-stamped comments.Screenshot of The Skyword Marketing Calendar is built to align your strategy with the rest of marketing, and provide other teams across your organization visibility into your content marketing game plan.