Prohibition

JANUARY 19, 2024

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. Looking for the latest social media updates?

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Groups Instagram Social Media Trends 62

Prohibition

AUGUST 25, 2022

Instagram implements an array of reel updates. On Instagram, all videos are now uploaded as reels, meaning that all future Instagram video content will need to be filmed and edited in reel dimensions. For more interesting articles from us check out these posts: 3D Avatars Launched by Instagram and other social media trends.

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Instagram LinkedIn Social Media Facebook 117

Prohibition

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Instagram add comments to stories Instagram is once again testing a new update, allowing creators to share fan comments to Instagram stories to continue to engage with them. Meta explore paid versions It has been reported that Meta are exploring options to offer paid versions of both Facebook and Instagram.

Instagram 62

Instagram Social Media Privacy B2C 62

5W PR

OCTOBER 25, 2023

For lifestyle brands looking to connect with this demographic and stay relevant in a rapidly changing world, following TikTok trends isn’t just a choice but a necessity. These are the consumers of today and tomorrow, making TikTok an invaluable platform for lifestyle brands to engage with a younger demographic.

Trends 78

Trends Brand Branding Viral 78

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Owned Media & Content Strategy Owned media consists of publishing content on brand-owned channels such as a customer-facing blog, email campaign, or social media outreach. Corporate communications regularly involves interaction with senior leaders and HR departments.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

One we’ve been eagerly awaiting is Instagram allowing native reel scheduling, finally! Instagram launches native reel scheduling and new notes feature Instagram’s much anticipated native scheduling has finally been rolled out, allowing users with professional accounts to schedule posts and reels up to 75 days in advance!

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Prohibition

MAY 22, 2023

Instagram test new UGC tool Instagram are testing a new feature that allows brands to early source user-generated content (UGC). This great feature will allow brands and businesses to maximise on the power of UGC while still giving credit to the original creators. Get in contact today to find out how we could help you.

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Instagram Social Media Tools Media 62

5W PR

JUNE 2, 2023

To stay relevant and appeal to consumers who prioritize sustainability, many fashion brands are adopting more eco-friendly practices and looking for ways to communicate these efforts to their customers. There are some ways that fashion brands can effectively communicate their sustainable practices.

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Fashion Communications Brand Branding 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 28, 2019

Too many B2C brands have outsourced their customer relationships to influencers like celebrities for hire. Influencers are effective, but how much more powerful is an authentic fan of that brand? What about more mundane brands and businesses? How many brands can issue a defensive press release on behalf of its fans?

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Brand Branding Insurance Insurance 249

5W PR

APRIL 5, 2023

In recent years, indie beauty brands have gained traction as consumers seek unique and innovative products not found at traditional retailers. With an influx of indie brands on the market, it can be difficult to gain a cult following. Beauty brands should focus on quality over quantity when creating content.

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Brand Branding Retail Instagram 78

Konnect Agency

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

As of a couple of weeks ago, Instagram began hiding “likes” for some users globally after testing the tactic in some countries earlier this year. For Brands: It’s important to recognize that there are many ways people interact with content beyond a like or comment, so likes were never an accurate measure of effectiveness.

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Instagram Analytics Measurement Brand 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Brand purpose has real purpose. Purpose and values-based communications will become an essential part of the marketing toolbox. Research shows that consumers want the brands and companies they do business with to be fair employers, good corporate citizens, and responsible stewards of the environment. Branded content is king.

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Trends Employee Viral Advertising 385

5W PR

JULY 18, 2023

That includes beverage brands. With a well-crafted digital strategy, beverage companies can effectively engage with their target audience, increase brand awareness, and drive sales. Brand identity Before diving into digital marketing, it’s crucial to establish a clear brand identity.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Engineering Analytics 78

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Influencer partnerships have become a valuable marketing tool for brands. They help brands connect with their target audience in an authentic and engaging way. Skincare brands, in particular, benefit from influencer collaborations. This helps them build brand awareness, credibility, and loyalty among consumers.

Brand 78

Brand Branding How To Analytics 78

5W PR

MAY 15, 2023

For a wine brand, Gen Z marketing can be tricky due to their distinct preferences and values. Luckily, there are ways for wine brands to appeal to Gen Z, especially with National Wine Day approaching. Authenticity Gen Z consumers value authenticity and transparency in the brands they consume.

Consumer 88

Consumer Brand Branding Agriculture 88

Prohibition

APRIL 7, 2022

It’s vitally important to keep on top of these trends, no matter how often they might change, if you want your brand to stay relevant and ensure your content resonates with your target audience. Instagram launches 3D avatars and story likes. Facebook becomes the go to for customer services enquires and launches Facebook reels.

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Prohibition

MARCH 2, 2023

Instagram test a broadcast channel Instagram have recently introduced a broadcast channel, testing it across a number of accounts as a new way for creators to deepen their connections with followers. Read about this and more in our latest round-up below. Get in contact today to find out how we could help you.

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ReimaginePR

JUNE 15, 2020

Heck, even having a simple social media page isn’t enough; you need to have multiple social media platforms to reach a wide enough audience, and those platforms need to be managed in such a way that it brings your customers together into a self-sustaining community that your company engages with on the ground level. Tall order?

Social Media 177

Social Media Brand Branding Marketing 177

Stephen Waddington

MARCH 3, 2020

Agency teams are working on their pitches for the Skidz account. For this campaign, that’s a polycotton blend, like the best margin pants (65% TikTok, 30% Instagram, 10% Twitter and 5% other) PLANNING TEAM: This adds up to more than 100%!?! We need contrary talent that lives our brand values. Pants are a young person’s thing.

Pitching 79

Pitching Agency Creativity Guidelines 79

Konnect Agency

MAY 11, 2023

Exploring Gen Z’s Digital Domain with a Social Media Agency Gen Z uses social media for a wide variety of purposes, including staying in touch with friends and family, following influencers, discovering new products and services, and even building their personal brands.

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Social Media Agency Media Mobile 52

Prohibition

OCTOBER 31, 2022

There’s been some social media updates that have filled us with excitement recently – particularly a highly anticipated Instagram update currently being tested! Instagram test native scheduling. Facebook groups are having a major update as per the announcement at the sixth edition of the Facebook Communities Summit.

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Instagram Social Media Twitter Media 62

5W PR

JULY 16, 2020

Public relations for home and housewares brands is all about positioning products at the cross-section of functional and trendy. They’re also looking for brands that set themselves apart through exceptional marketing and public relations efforts. Today, they continue their sophisticated brand voice through their slogan: “Performs.

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Brand Branding Instagram Creativity 88

Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

The YouTube Shooting Crisis: How Mountain View Police Department quickly regained control of the narrative that was going viral against their agency. The post How To Get Ahead Of A Crisis When You’re Already Behind – Invincible Brand Podcast appeared first on Melissa Agnes - Crisis Management Keynote Speaker.

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Crisis Viral Brand Branding 176

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Owned media consists of publishing content on brand-owned channels such as a customer-facing blog, email campaign, or social media outreach. Corporate communications regularly involves interaction with senior leaders and HR departments. Studies show that brand loyalty plays a huge role in why people spend their money the way they do.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

5W PR

MARCH 4, 2024

But in this exciting, competitive landscape, the question for brands becomes how they can grab their attention, ignite their imagination, and become their travel buddy of choice. To win their hearts and bookings, brands need to shift gears. Social Media Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and travel forums are akin to virtual campfires.

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Travel Consumer Strategy Tourism 78

Prohibition

MARCH 2, 2020

Of all the social media platforms, it sometimes seems like Instagram is a tricky one to get right with the constant updates to its ultra-sophisticated algorithm. To help you maximise engagement on Instagram, here’s our top five tips: Increase your use of hashtags. The trick to using hashtags is to ensure they are relevant.

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Instagram Social Media B2C Course 62

Prohibition

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Take a look at the most important updates here: Instagram expands story time limits. Instagram have recently increased their story limit from 15 seconds to 60 seconds – each story would previously cut off after 15 seconds meaning that users would watch them across a split of various stories. TikTok update policies.

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Instagram Social Media Video Twitter 62

Prohibition

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

It’s been a turbulent few weeks for the world of social media, with Twitter taking the top spot for chaos… We’ve been awaiting the confirmation on Instagram’s native scheduling function (spoiler alert: it’s coming!). Instagram confirms native scheduling and expands audio function.

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Instagram Social Media Twitter Pharmaceuticals 62

Communications Conversations

MAY 26, 2022

If you’re like most brands, it’s probably spend in content creation and ads. Think about how much work it takes for a company or agency to produce one Instagram post. If you’re an agency billing a blended rate of $200 an hour that’s $1,400 per Insta post! Think about community management.

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Social Media Marketing Media Community 143

Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Folgers is trying to remake its brand a bit by ditching its iconic “Best part of waking up” jingle in favor of a famous Joan Jett song, “Bad Reputation.” Unrivaled community, crew and coffee. ?? Worse yet, we find they’re merely posting the ads and content they posted on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

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Case Study Study Agency Creativity 78

Shift Communications

AUGUST 8, 2022

Here to help is superstar Lizzo who recently turned a DE&I crisis and misstep into an amazing diversity statement and brand win. Fans, community leaders and disability advocates called her out for using the slang term for“spastic” and promoting ableist culture. A brand hit. It’s a watch-and-learn moment. Respond quickly.

Crisis 78

Crisis Brand Branding Case Study 78

5W PR

JANUARY 3, 2024

Beauty brands face unique challenges and opportunities in a landscape where trends, consumer expectations, and digital platforms play pivotal roles. Brands are leveraging digital channels to connect directly with consumers, share brand stories, and showcase products.

Product Launch 78

Product Launch Consumer Community Interviews 78

Shift Communications

JANUARY 25, 2023

Voice and tone are distinct attributes that an organization takes on to animate its brand and narrative. It is how they communicate with their vocabulary, attitude and the vibe that comes through with their visuals, advertising and customer experience. It is who they are and who they look to bring into their community.

Strategy 78

Strategy Brand Branding How To 78

Stephen Waddington

MAY 9, 2020

The crisis has led to a massive shift to digital communications as organisations pile into email, social and web. It’s led to a saturation and brands struggling to cut through. Information trickles down an organisation and is broadcast via increasing numbers of branded owned and shared channels.

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Brand Branding Travel Crisis 157

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Far too many brands delegate, and relegate social strategy development and implementation to their ad agencies, internal marketing departments, even their PR intern, with a mandate to replicate, share, and spread commercial messages. The thing about marketing is that to fill your net you have to fish where the fish are. Be Helpful.

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Marketing Facebook Social Media Community 244

Buchanan PR

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The Rise of Social Commerce Social commerce is not a new concept, but its prominence has skyrocketed in recent years, driven by the explosive growth of platforms like TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. Maintaining strong community engagement can lead satisfied customers to becoming brand advocates on their own socials as well.

Social Media 80

Social Media YouTube Instagram Trends 80

Communications Conversations

JULY 29, 2015

Instagram is arguable THE platform for brands right now. According to a SocialBakers survey, Instagram is CRUSHING Twitter in terms of engagement. You’re seeing brands like Nike, Starbucks and Adidas with MASSIVE communities on Instagram. Nordstrom uses rooftop Instagram installation to promote sale.

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Instagram Brand Branding Creativity 60