Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 22, 2019

Social media continues to capture time and attention. Here are some of the stats revealing how much people participate in social media; where they spend their time; what they like to do and how often. There are approximately 6,000 tweets shared every second on Twitter. Social Media Workshop in Princeton, NJ.

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Social Media Media Interviews Instagram 177

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 21, 2014

Barnes to forgive me the editorial liberty I’ve taken with this headline, but that’s my takeaway after finally reading the UMASS Dartmouth Study: The 2014 Fortune 500 and Social Media: LinkedIn Dominates As Use of Newer Tools Explodes. 500 Social Media Study. Infographic: Millennials and Social Commerce.

Social Media 119

Social Media Study Blogging Company 119

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.

Social Media 149

Social Media Marketing Media Facebook 149

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.

Social Media 233

Social Media How To Insurance Insurance 233

Critical Mention

APRIL 17, 2019

Today, nearly 90 percent of companies are using social media marketing and Dreamgrow reports over 60 percent of customers expect companies to offer customer service through their social channels. To help you create your social media marketing strategy, we have 15 of the top social media trends you need to follow in 2019!

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Social Media Trends Media Instagram 156

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2018

I have been blogging about challenges confronting digital PR and social media marketing. Are the social media waters still safe for marketing? What’s not safe is ignoring social conversations, especially those related to your brand and category. What comes after social media? Absolutely.

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Social Media Marketing Media B2B 149

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In today’s digital landscape, content writing plays a pivotal role in attracting and engaging both human readers and search engines. To optimize content writing for both people and search engines, focus on producing high-quality, valuable, and engaging content that meets the needs of your target audience.

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Engineering Writing Mobile SEO 100

PR 20/20

JANUARY 16, 2023

Hence our obsession with keeping tabs on industry blogs and finding those articles and authors that impact our own ways of thinking. If like us, you’re always looking for new marketing resources, you’ve landed on the right blog post. Below is a guide to Ready North's favorite blogs and publications. For Social Media, we like….

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Blogging Marketing Pinterest SEO 52

Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

As an independent consultant, a big part of my job is keeping my clients one step ahead when it comes to social media marketing. And, that’s damn hard, considering the speed at which social media marketing moves. Mark Schaefer’s grow blog. Buffer blog. Gini Dietrich’s Spin Sucks blog.

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Social Media Blogging Media Airlines 68

Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 9, 2018

If you have to write a research report, how could that research help your client’s business? If you are taking a social media class that talks about paid advertising, ask your teacher where you should go to learn more about advertising. Pick an organization you are interested in, even if your teacher does not tell you to.

Social Media 150

Social Media Media Case Study Analytics 150

Cision

JUNE 30, 2015

As the hottest social media network du jour changes, so do the tips and tricks we use to master this awesome marketing tool. This list will help you get more out of your social media marketing efforts. It comes in handy when you’re participating in a Twitter chat and want to be part of a larger dialogue.

Social Media 120

Social Media Media LinkedIn Small Business 120

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 2, 2020

I still remember my first blog post. That post represented the start of my social media journey. I started with a blog because at the time I was in a job that just wasn’t challenging me. In the meantime, I wanted to write. The blog was a spot for me to rant. I blogged more often. It was Dec.

Social Media 78

Social Media Media LinkedIn Instagram 78

Critical Mention

MARCH 15, 2019

In fact, in 2018, Statista stated that 54 percent of all consumers now browse social media on a mobile device at least once a day. This makes it critical to optimize your social media marketing strategy to be mobile-friendly to engage these consumers. Make your Facebook page mobile-friendly. Send links via SMS texts.

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Mobile Social Media Marketing Media 109

Stephen Waddington

MARCH 19, 2019

In the second Comms School session we explored third party and owned blogs, how to build a blog and post content, and making blogging a habit. The second session of Comms School got to grips with building a blog and making blogging a habit. Rachael Gordon Thanks to everyone who has joined us on a blogging journey.

Blogging 84

Blogging How To LinkedIn Facebook 84

Cision

JANUARY 6, 2016

These days a business does not have a choice to not be on social media. Or, how much to invest into social media marketing. Or even, what should one’s social media strategy be. Look around and you’ll realize that the top social networks are all image-driven. Multimedia Is The Way to Go.

Social Media 120

Social Media Media Airlines Video 120

Cision

JANUARY 15, 2016

I see a lot of social media streams with the same types of content over and over, usually self-promotional shares of content. A better strategy — and one that will attract more social media followers — is to include a mix of shares and updates. I sometimes schedule social shares of others’ content for a week or more!

Social Media 120

Social Media Media Writing Twitter 120

Karen Freberg

JANUARY 14, 2021

As we start the spring semester, I realized that it has officially been 10 years since I started teaching a social media class. Honestly, the time flew by and it seems like yesterday I came to UofL from my PhD at the University of Tennessee, where I was asked to create and execute a social media class. TEN YEARS?!

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Social Media Media Resources Creativity 88

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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Strategy Media Advertising Advertising 418

Cision

JUNE 8, 2015

Within minutes, the airline acknowledged the situation on Twitter and Facebook. The airline continued to communicate via social media throughout the ordeal and was universally lauded for its social media response to this crisis. Social media adds an overwhelming complexity to crisis communication.

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Crisis Communications Social Media Crisis Communications 120

wiredPRworks

MAY 18, 2022

.” In the latest episode of “ Growing Social Now ,” I interviewed Barry about his book, social media, and the challenges small businesses are facing. I remember connecting with Barry via social media and then being surprised when he suggested a face-to-face meetup. Barry Moltz on Twitter.

Small Business 52

Small Business Social Media Radio Media 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 23, 2017

Public relations experts know that the majority of traffic coming to a blog post comes in the first hours and days of publication. This makes the timely promotion of your blog content critical to its success. EST for the highest number of social shares on average. Experiment with different social platforms.

Blogging 136

Blogging Airlines Analytics LinkedIn 136

Onclusive

AUGUST 3, 2020

But out of the corner of their eye they are keeping a close watch on their competitors — which media they are appearing in, how they are being mentioned, and how quickly their stories are spreading on social media. 2) Don’t just track the placements, measure which articles are trending on social media.

Media 397

Media Pinterest Measurement Trends 397

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 18, 2019

You may have heard the controversy among media professionals about whether or not social media affects search engine optimization. More specifically, encouraging link shares should be the ultimate social media strategy that organizations use to boost SEO. Optimize Your Social Media Pages.

SEO 80

SEO Social Media Strategy Media 80

Cision

DECEMBER 28, 2015

You don’t need a new year’s resolution for your Twitter presence in 2016. Here’s why: in 2015, Twitter’s growth was negligible and its utility (despite different enhancements and tweaks) remains pretty consistent. Here are eight ways you can differentiate your brand from your competition on Twitter in 2016: 1.

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Twitter Brand Branding Customer Service 120

Cision

AUGUST 25, 2015

You know you need a presence on social media, and you’ve done your best to update your profiles regularly… but it’s a challenge to stay on top of it when you have so much else going on in running your small business. Why Do I Think I Want a Social Media Manager? Is it a good idea to bring in help?

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Social Media Media Internal International 120

Cision

MAY 21, 2015

So, if you’re looking to get a daily dose of valuable info from the experts or get inspiration for starting a podcast of your own, here’s our top 50, ranked in order of Twitter followers: 1) Gary Vaynerchuk. Welcome to The #AskGaryVee show, where I answer your questions about marketing, social media, and entrepreneurship.

Social Media 120

Social Media Marketing Pinterest Media 120

Critical Mention

AUGUST 29, 2018

Trying to understand the way people think is the crux of how PR pros build a social media strategy. But as we all know, the psychology behind social media strategy is a complex topic. We have some tips and tricks on how to boost your social media engagement. But not to fear! Visuals are everything.

Social Media 61

Social Media Media Infographics Financial 61

Rock the Status Quo

DECEMBER 18, 2014

SEO Trends for 2015 from Rand Fishkin, MOZ I’ll write a longer post about this in a few weeks, since I’d like to add some ideas to what Rand has to say, but this SlideShare includes some trends that every public relations practitioner should be following. I found these three interesting and hope you find some value from them.

Blogging 124

Blogging SEO Sports Digital PR 124

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Pitching media remains a challenge; Twitter is still a journalist favorite; PR dabbled with generative AI as businesses worried about misinformation Regular readers know I publish a weekly post every Tuesday. Many of the things I choose to write about are reports and surveys that give us a sense of what’s happening in the industry.

B2B 106

B2B Survey Pitching Software 106

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

While traditionally PR work consisted of press releases, pitching, and occasional damage control, today’s PR teams must have a diverse digital skill set, including SEO strategy, social media savvy, data analysis and more. Digital and social media proficiency This one’s a given. Just ask Google.

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Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

Critical Mention

AUGUST 5, 2018

And what better place to make those connections than on Twitter? She is nationally known as one of the foremost speakers in the country on all things social media. Connect with her to learn more about #journchat , Twitter’s first industry chat, moderated by Sarah, which sets the trend for professional chats on Twitter.

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Twitter Radio Social Media Print 77

Stephen Waddington

MARCH 20, 2019

A report from Vuelio suggests that blogging is becoming a source of income for a quarter of bloggers. Blogging is professionalising and has become a paid activity for up to a fifth of bloggers. Bloggers typically start out blogging as a hobby and overtime shift to paid activity. Blogs are a highly trusted form of media.

Blogging 76

Blogging Fashion Survey Instagram 76

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 14, 2018

Ketchum , founded nearly 100 years ago with more than 130 offices and affiliates in over 70 countries, is “built on an individualized scale” and doesn’t have boundaries when it comes to pushing the limits of its campaigns with using the astounding pace of social media to its advantage. Until next time! Critical Mention. Jolie Shapiro.

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Agency Twitter Conference Financial 72

Karen Freberg

DECEMBER 18, 2019

This was especially the case as I ventured in teaching social media earlier in the decade (amazing!). 2020 is going to mark my seventh year teaching social media (8th total) at the University of Louisville. I am actually going to use my social media book for my class. You may be thinking – Karen!

Social Media 52

Social Media Media Video Course 52

Buzzstream

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

There is no excuse for getting a journalist’s name wrong and taking a few extra minutes to double-check it, against their email address, author bio, LinkedIn or Twitter profile, is essential. . Photoshop and crop holding images for the website and social media. Keep an eye out for breaking stories. Get source quotes .

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Pitching Writing Digital PR How To 164

Communications Conversations

MARCH 6, 2018

And, a social media thought leader here in the Twin Cities. As Sue builds out her social media team at Cargill, I thought it would be interesting to sit down with her and talk about her path to her current role, her thoughts on former journalists as social media professionals and her favorite North Shore hot spots.

Social Media 102

Social Media Media Corporate Resources 102

Polaris

JULY 31, 2014

I remember when I first adopted social media marketing as a way to promote my business. At the time, I knew intuitively that social media would be useful, but I didn’t have a good handle on my goals. So I recruited a social media pro to help. What can social media marketing actually DO?”.

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Social Media Marketing Media Twitter 103