NewsWhip

JANUARY 19, 2024

In our last brand coverage blog we wrote about Disney and Apple being the two most mentioned brands involved in suspending advertising on the platform, but the conversation was still steadily gaining attention as it spilled into the new year. Here are some other brands that captured attention in the news and on social media.

Advertising 78

Advertising Advertising Brand Branding 78

Prohibition

MAY 10, 2023

User generated content (UGC) has become a critical component of social media marketing in recent years. Here we’ll explore what user generated content is, how it can benefit your social media strategy, and some best practices for incorporating it into your marketing efforts. What is user generated content?

Social Media 62

Social Media Strategy Media B2C 62

Ronn Torossian

APRIL 29, 2019

The latest pop star has released the latest would-be viral video, featuring her next viral dance move, on social media. The post Capitalize Marketing Strategy for Trends without Losing the Long Game appeared first on 5WPR CEO Ronn Torossian Founder's Blog. Soon, businesses will begin to follow suit.

Trends 150

Trends Strategy Viral Marketing 150

5W PR

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In today’s digital age, social media platforms play a pivotal role in shaping consumer behavior and influencing trends. Harnessing viral potential TikTok is renowned for its ability to turn ordinary content into viral sensations overnight.

Trends 78

Trends Brand Branding Viral 78

MaccaPR

JANUARY 8, 2021

From TikTok, LinkedIn and Twitter to Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook – if you’re in marketing, you’re eager to predict how your brand can more effectively use social media in 2021. LinkedIn video? Leveraging a viral social media moment has to start with listening,” says Arik. What about Twitch? Never fear!

Social Media 62

Social Media Trends Marketing Viral 62

NewsWhip

DECEMBER 7, 2023

A viral video on TikTok seemed to suggest that Target was masquerading regular sale prices as new Black Friday deals, and it immediately sent the public into a frenzy, with many other creators posting videos of themselves inspecting sales inside their local Target, as well as other major retailers.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Retail Viral 78

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?!

Social Media 88

Social Media Media Resources Creativity 88

PReview: A Blog by NewsVoir

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Today, we are living in a world where social media has the power to influence our daily life. Just one odd image or video goes viral on social media and the reputation of a brand will be a question. Social media is both a blessing and […]. The post Public Relations Crisis Management.

Crisis Management 75

Crisis Management Crisis Publicity Viral 75

PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Make sure to Like and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and ring the bell so you’re notified of new videos by clicking HERE. Here’s a video I did on this: It doesn’t get any easier than this. See my story in the video about Steve and what he did. Check out social media and what people are talking about.

Pitching 130

Pitching Video YouTube Viral 130

ReimaginePR

JUNE 6, 2016

So I like to think that this same situation occurs—on a much less extreme level—anytime you’re promoting on social media without a plan. In order to navigate the world of social media, you’ve got to have a solid plan in place. Bonus: Get started today by downloading this free social media promotion plan worksheet.

Social Media 120

Social Media Media Instagram Advertising 120

Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Tailored for you, the PR pro, it breaks down key terms and strategies, from crafting effective press releases to mastering social media monitoring. Media monitoring tools scan various sources (print, online, social media, TV, radio) for mentions of specific keywords or brands. What is Social Media Monitoring?

Viral 52

Viral Crisis Communications SEO Reputation 52

5W PR

JANUARY 23, 2023

Out of all the social media platforms available to companies these days, the unique functionality and culture on TikTok has made the platform one of the most challenging social media channels in terms of content creation for many businesses.

Marketing 88

Marketing Advertising Advertising Viral 88

NewsWhip

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The Barbie movie was the big story of the summer, and its success has extended well beyond its opening weekend, with the film still in cinemas as we write this blog halfway through September. Coincidentally, it was also a top story in a different sense, as it came out on top of our brands coverage analysis in August.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Viral Apparel 78

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Within days, the sandwich had stirred a fast-food fight with its own hashtag, generated a meme battle and had blogs and news organizations scrambling to post reviews. Popeyes’ official social media channels hadn’t hinted at a launch, there was no long-running countdown on their website and media organizations had yet to break the news.

Product Launch 149

Product Launch Storytelling Social Media Video 149

5W PR

AUGUST 10, 2021

The entire effort resulted in a campaign that went viral all over the globe, titled “Mad Your Man Could Smell Like”. However, the company made the smart decision of launching the entire ad campaign on social media instead of TV, which worked wonders for making the campaign go viral, as it was seen by over 20 million people in only three days.

Brand 88

Brand Branding Marketing Viral 88

Prohibition

MAY 30, 2023

You might be wondering how influencer marketing plays into this, as no one can ensure a viral product. Elise maintains popularity with her get-ready videos. uktiktok ♬ original sound – Cariadryan @theoliviasaurusrex Olivia Ancell showcased that the power of jumping on viral trends is just as good as starting them.

Viral 62

Viral Trends Video Community 62

NewsWhip

JANUARY 11, 2023

In mid-December a TikTok creator’s video of an 82-year-old Walmart employee went viral, resulting in almost $100k being raised through GoFundMe, allowing the man to retire. This story has continued into early January following the TikTok that went viral on Dec 17th. The story earned more than 74k engagements. .

Brand 78

Brand Branding Viral Employee 78

Presspage

MAY 11, 2017

Among the many communication tools that can be used during a crisis, social media is one of the most important ones because it offers the opportunity for an immediate, concise, and far-reaching response. But if misused, things on social media can take a turn for the worse. The thin line between positive and negative.

Social Media 79

Social Media Crisis Media Airlines 79

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 27, 2018

The video has almost 100 million views. When a person stepped inside the elevator the screens played a video that made it look like the elevator floor was falling. This video quickly went viral and has more than 40 million views on YouTube. This video quickly went viral and has more than 40 million views on YouTube.

Film 131

Film Viral YouTube eBook 131

Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

Be succinct, use photos, on and on down the list of cliched suggestions that have peppered many a blog post. A Harvard marketing professor named Thales Texeira has done some recent studies of content virality and sharing. Sufficed to say that as dry as I write, I probably won’t be going viral anytime soon. Why we share.

Viral 102

Viral Advertising Advertising Facebook 102

Mindful Marketing

OCTOBER 17, 2020

In a social-media-driven world, marketers increasingly face a dilemma: Should they keep communication control or slide into the passenger seat and allow someone with no professional experience and little company commitment drive their promotional strategy? I wasn’t in control of the car, they were.

Consumer 68

Consumer Viral Video Social Media 68

Cision

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

But with the power and reach of social media, snatching up prospects halfway around the world seems like a piece of cake…that is, if a brand is listening carefully to what their competitors are saying to their audiences. And videos about facts and cool weird things do much better on YouTube.”.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Viral Social Media 120

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 10, 2017

But before you post a viral video telling your boss you’re quitting your job , it’s important to make sure you’re ready for what it takes to be a successful PR business owner. Five years ago, no one expected their PR firm to have video storytelling capabilities. Not to mention all the conferences and travel you can write off!

Travel 281

Travel Technology Conference LinkedIn 281

Mindful Marketing

OCTOBER 9, 2022

” I hadn’t experienced the creepy tactics live, but like many, I was caught in their viral wake. As television crews zoomed in on the unsettling smirks, social media quickly caught wind, and coverage snowballed into mainstream media, which is where I encountered Paramount’s bizarre promotional play.

Consumer 80

Consumer Marketing Television Viral 80

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JULY 11, 2023

In the age of social media, parenting narratives have expanded beyond the traditional portrayal of moms as the primary caregivers. Social media has provided dadfluencers a platform to connect with fellow dads, creating a supportive community that celebrates and encourages fatherhood. And we’re all better off for it!

Brand 56

Brand Branding Instagram Community 56

PRSay

AUGUST 12, 2016

With the tremendous growth of social media in recent years, the PR landscape is continuously evolving and causing public relations professionals to adapt to the 24/7/365 news cycle we now work in as well as the instant, viral nature in which news breaks and spreads.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Social Media Sports Strategy 60

Prohibition

JULY 21, 2023

Barbie selfie generator This Barbie campaign round up wouldn’t be complete without mentioning the viral Barbie selfie generator. Teaming up with Mattel, Crocs have given their Classic Clog and Crush Blog the Barbie makeover. We love the collection – and we’re off to put in an order right now. Warner Bros. That’s right – Warner Bros.

Wireless 62

Wireless Retail B2C Instagram 62

NewsWhip

DECEMBER 21, 2021

How this story spread on socials. As this story spread just moments after the race ended, many had a lot of thoughts to input on social media. The Formula 1 YouTube channel also saw massive amounts of interaction, with their complete race highlight video garnering an extraordinary 11.3 million views.

Reputation 148

Reputation Sports YouTube Web 148

5W PR

JANUARY 25, 2022

When most people think about brand-building campaigns, viral videos, and PR stunts , they tend to think about the examples from businesses in the B2C industry. Social Media. It’s not always easy for B2B companies to get the reach and engagement they want on social media, especially in comparison to their B2C counterparts.

Brand 60

Brand Branding B2C B2B 60

Polaris

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

Ragu creates a video featuring 3 mom bloggers talking about what happens when dad makes dinner. The policy should include the suggested steps for researching, evaluating and reaching out to independent bloggers: The least number of blog posts every consultant must read before reaching out to a blogger. One of them, C.C. Page Authority.

Policies 181

Policies Marketing Viral Pitching 181

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 15, 2018

When a passenger’s video of water flooding a Carnival cruise ship hallway went viral on May 3, it spawned thousands of references to Titanic and some sensational news headlines. The final paragraph of a March 30 follow-up blog stands out as a piece of sincere communication. Carnival Cruise – the unsinkable PR ship.

Crisis 136

Crisis Privacy Airlines Facebook 136

Critical Mention

AUGUST 19, 2018

The New Rules of Marketing and PR: How to Use Social Media, Online Video, Mobile Applications, Blogs, News Releases, and Viral Marketing to Reach Buyers Directly. When done well, digital tactics can not only be highly entertaining but also have the ability to create a lot of engagement and even go viral.

Pinterest 71

Pinterest Viral YouTube Mobile 71

Prohibition

AUGUST 19, 2021

We live in a world in which social interaction and social media networks are integral. It is not uncommon for reputation issues to lurk on the internet indefinitely, to explode virally to an audience of millions, or to carry someone from public support to public criticism within the span of a few hours. Google Yourself!

Reputation 118

Reputation Google Crisis Management Engineering 118

PR in High Definition

JULY 22, 2019

The topic of fake news has been a mainstay in the media in recent years but, despite being coined at the same time, ‘deepfakes’ are only now beginning to gather interest. The phrase went viral back in May when a doctored video appeared to show US politician Nancy Pelosi drunk in a TV interview. Not this time.

Media 74

Media Viral Video Newspapers 74

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Whether I’m penning a reported piece, ghostwriting, or composing a blog post for a brand, there are a few fact-checking measures I always take. “If a reader can’t depend on the basic facts of a blog post, it’s a clear message that they can’t trust the brand.”

Content Marketing 144

Content Marketing Marketing Viral Study 144

NewsWhip

AUGUST 10, 2022

Across the web and social media the movie dominated in terms of public interest, easily making it the most popular movie of the summer. Even if the new Minions movie, The Rise of Gru, wasn’t on your list of must-sees this summer, you might have caught wind of a viral trend that made waves on TikTok.

Comparison 78

Comparison Film Viral Trends 78

NewsWhip

AUGUST 12, 2021

In advance of his launch on July 11, Branson wrote blog posts for Virgin’s website and regularly posted to his own Facebook page. He does a lot of storytelling through his blog posts, including personal anecdotes of his childhood dreams and thoughtful photos of him and his space crew.

Facebook 97

Facebook Travel Instagram Viral 97