Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Contrary to conventional wisdom, 68% of people follow brands on social media to stay informed but they do it quietly and want it without all the buzzwords; 51% say the most memorable brands on social media do one simple thing: Respond A new report by Sprout Social offers further evidence of how social media is evolving.

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JANUARY 20, 2023

Last year was a big one for change and trends across social media, with the Instagram reels shift, Elon Musk and Twitter Blue, TikTok’s continued popularity, the introduction of BeReal and LinkedIn continually moving toward a more humanised platform – there was lots that came into play to keep us social media marketers on our toes.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2023

SOCi’s Threads Launch Commentary When Instagram unveiled “Threads,” Meta’s equivalent to Twitter, it created a social media frenzy. SOCi offered insights on Threads’ implications for social media marketing, showcasing their expertise and thought leadership.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising is a critical component of any digital marketing strategy. Because digital marketers are finding an increase in performance with pay-per-click advertising methods. Here, we will educate you on everything social PPC! What is paid social media? How does Social PPC work?

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

You can’t just spend your way to success in social media advertising. They can and do comment on paid promotions as this advertisement for AT&T Fiber demonstrates. For sure, Twitter is not the real world. For example, bring your PR and customer service teams into the advertising planning process.

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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. Social Targeting on Twitter. According to SEO expert Andrew Bruce Smith, only 6 percent of Twitter users are active on any given day.

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 11, 2018

I have been writing about issues challenging social media and digital communications, and speaking with thought leaders on the topic. In this installment, I interview Frank Strong, Founder & President of Sword & Script Media, LLC. Frank Strong, Founder & President, Sword & Script Media.

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Konnect Agency

MAY 11, 2023

Unlocking the secrets of Gen Z’s social media prowess is akin to discovering a treasure trove in the digital realm. With smartphones, social media platforms, and unfettered access to information as their daily companions, Gen Z has become synonymous with connectivity and unwavering social awareness.

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5W PR

DECEMBER 7, 2020

However, predicting what lies ahead next year in social media may be a more slippery slope depending on the source. Here’s what social media management platform Hootsuite uncovered after surveying more than 11,000 marketers during the third quarter of this year and combining other gathered data. 78% said so.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 30, 2024

Sometimes statistics shared on social media take on a life of their own – that’s a problem if we don’t understand the source and methodology; here’s the source on the “95:5 rule” Only 5% of B2B prospects that vendors are trying to reach are in the market for a product. I couldn’t agree more. >>>

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APRIL 7, 2022

With the social media landscape ever-changing, there are always different updates and trends emerging that social media managers need to be mindful of. Here, we’ve put together a round up of the most recent trends to be aware of across various social channels. Twitter users take a stand to call for action.

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NewsWhip

MARCH 31, 2021

What happens when influence outshines advertising? They explore MSL’s approach to linking up earned, owned, and paid media in a world where consumers are in the driving seat. They explore MSL’s approach to linking up earned, owned, and paid media in a world where consumers are in the driving seat.

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Reputation Us

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Elon Musk is revolutionizing Twitter — for good or ill, depending on which of a million fiery headlines you agree with. Elon Musk’s approach to the acquisition of Twitter — via inflammatory tweets, friends’ money, and the Delaware Chancery Court — has spilled a lot of ink. Musk’s ultimate goal is to make Twitter profitable.

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JANUARY 23, 2023

Strong visuals or animation, supported with powerful audio, captivates audiences and can generate genuine feelings of sentiment among consumers towards your brand or business. With that said, this blog will detail what video content works for some channels and what kind of video doesn’t work for other social media sites.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

An analysis of more than 22 million posts from over 56,000 business sites identified some revealing industry benchmarks on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter. What it found is that Instagram appeared to be the rising star among advertisers in 2020. The post Social Media Benchmarks – How Does the Brand Stack Up? 07% in 2019.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Twitter communication is transactional. The Dan Ariely quote above may illustrate that conventional wisdom social media interaction is often wrong, especially on Twitter. Most businesses are segmenting communication to serve the needs of the different targets within social platforms. Who Uses Twitter and Why?

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Communications Conversations

JULY 2, 2019

But, it continues to be a topic of discussion–mostly because not every brand has the budget of Walmart and can continue to sink hundreds of thousands of dollars each year into social media advertising. Twitter average organic engagement rate – 0.19%. On Twitter, that’s even worse. They bought in.

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APRIL 7, 2022

With the social media landscape ever-changing, there are always different updates and trends emerging that social media managers need to be mindful of. If you prefer a quick video to learn for the latest social media trends here are the highlights from our latest webinar.

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5W PR

AUGUST 22, 2017

By: Kelsea, Social Media Director. Social media has grown from a simple place to connect friends and family to a marketplace for brands of all sizes. The FTC’s mission is to protect consumers from unfair or misleading acts in commerce. Basically, they make sure consumers know when they are being advertised to. .

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Cision

MARCH 30, 2015

The check-in may be dead on Foursquare, but the app is alive and well – and increasing Twitter’s “social media on steroids” effect for brands. Well, Twitter has just teamed up with Foursquare to tag locations in tweets. Twitter (@twitter) March 23, 2015. But how does this differ from Yelp? Coming soon!

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PR in High Definition

AUGUST 24, 2020

Is social media too powerful? I wondered if this is really what social networking meant? When our PR agency Firefly was born, I could not have imagined the mere existence of social media, let alone the impact it would have. Does social media actually have too much power and influence?

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wiredPRworks

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

A new FTC advertising disclosures document and video gives online influencers guidance on how to ensure consumers are aware of advertising relationships. As a brand influencer , I appreciate knowing when and how to disclose ads on social channels. FTC Disclosures 101 for Social Media Influencers.

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Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Social Media’s popularity is growing faster than ever before. Whether you’re a social media pro or new to the industry, it is pivotal for organizations to keep track of their social media mentions. To start, social media mentions provide great brand-building opportunities. Influencer Impact.

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JULY 7, 2023

Going live on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and more recently TikTok can offer immense opportunities to connect with your followers on a deeper level and create more genuine, engaging relationships with consumers. Going live on social media can be an exhilarating experience. However, going live can be nerve-wracking.

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NewsWhip

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

These folks are fully tuned into the emerging interplay between media and social media. They also use quantified data to inform their strategy and media planning, taking a “moneyball” approach. . Their work is capital “M” media not social media – that’s for the marketing guys on the 11th floor.

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Onclusive

JUNE 24, 2020

In our last blog , we shared some insights on consumer behavior with the media. Research shows that both paid and traditional media are becoming less trusted, and therefore less effective, owned media has become a critical cornerstone of the marketing mix. Owned media strategies are no exception.

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wiredPRworks

APRIL 13, 2022

How can financial services organizations use social media to differentiate and build relationships? Financial Services Organizations Social Media Interview Key Points. Bank, Capital One and TD Bank discover ways to motivate consumers to act. About Growing Social Now.

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MARCH 29, 2021

Although last month was the shortest in our yearly calendar – the world of social media has not fallen short! Here are five of February’s most notable social media updates! The feature will launch later this year and Twitter believes it’s a way to allow creators and publishers to get paid directly by their fans.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 21, 2019

My employer launched a print magazine, website and social presence telling stories about health and community to business audiences, which is still going, BetterTennessee.com. Social media for business was then in its infancy, and we were able to reach both decision makers and consumers with a limited budget and get real traction.

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Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 15, 2020

Thank you to everyone who sent me feedback on my essay on the future of PR via email or social media. There were some clear misses in my original essay: social media activism, internal communications, storytelling and professionalism in PR. It is almost a sport on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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OCTOBER 2, 2019

When it comes to social media marketing , many don’t realise the true potential utilising this communications channel for B2B and corporate companies can have. Some pretty impressive social media stats. 96% of UK social media users visited a social network in the past month.

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5W PR

APRIL 21, 2023

User-generated content (UGC) is created by consumers, not companies or brands. User-generated content is created by consumers, not brands. It includes blog posts, photos, videos, reviews, and social media posts. It includes blog posts, photos, videos, reviews, and social media posts.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 25, 2017

” For example, there’s an assumption that the internet or social media are not the best tools for reaching low-income Americans. Market research is vital to understanding how target audiences consume info,” said Haworth. 3 Ways to Maintain Control of Your Corporate Social Media. Meet people where they are.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Reevaluating Twitter. New revelations show that pre-Musk Twitter “shadow banned” conservatives by hiding their posts from other users and placed political and COVID dissenters on a “trends blacklist.” For smaller brands, Twitter’s noisy platform and algorithms that determine what users see often work against their best efforts.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 24, 2023

Although he had worked for an impressive pedigree of tech brand before starting his company and raising venture funding, I quickly picked up on the fact he didn’t understand the differences between media classes. largely centers around advertising. Digital forms of advertising often have detailed and granular targeting options.

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Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 9, 2021

After all, engagements are the cornerstone of social media marketing. Social media is not the same space as it was when I got started in this business in 2009. Twitter chats were popular (all engagements). Brands focused on using social to sell. Advertising has taken over. Allow me to make the case.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Last year, Shea Moisture released an advertisement for a campaign called “Break Free from Hair Hate” that was meant to be empowering and uplifting. People took to Shea Moisture’s Facebook page and Twitter and began to say things like “Shea Moisture is cancelled,” “Shea Moisture is a sell out,” and “I’m throwing my products in the trash!”

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