Prohibition

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Meta gives advertisers access to influencer’s activity Meta’s Ad Library is a powerful tool that allows advertisers to look at what other brands and competitors are doing from a paid social perspective. Its new introduction, sees advertisers able to see influencer branded content.

Advertising 116

Advertising Advertising Social Media SMB 116

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

Critical Mention

MARCH 17, 2022

The key to influencer marketing is to find influencers that align with your brand and its message. This will set your brand up for reaping the benefits of collaborating with social influencers. If anyone’s likely to start a trend, it’s definitely a social media influencer. Build Brand Credibility.

Social Media 144

Social Media Media SEO Instagram 144

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 14, 2024

Social media accessibility is about creating social media content in a way that everyone, including people with all forms of disabilities, can access and interact with it. Why is Social Media Accessibility Important? Many of them face serious challenges accessing social media.

Social Media 52

Social Media Media Video SEO 52

Onclusive

JULY 6, 2017

In other words, we can hide behind the brands we represent and even our own personal brands at times with formal messaging, over-edited tweets, and, on the customer end, imaginary buyer personas like “mid-level Melissa” that take real humans out of the mix and replace them with dictionary definitions. Why or why not?

Brand 364

Brand Branding Pitching Industry 364

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

This means social media posts that include video are granted better reach on the platform. In turn, social media experts have rushed to proclaim brands should be using video to drive better engagement. In fact, engagement on social media has never mattered less for a brand. Two billion?

Social Media 117

Social Media Brand Branding Media 117

Remote PR Jobs

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Social media and PR are no longer separate entities, but rather building blocks that work together to produce stellar results. Specifically, social media can help you craft a PR campaign that will grow your brand awareness and help you stay competitive in the industry. Media Lists and LinkedIn.

Social Media 130

Social Media Media Product Launch LinkedIn 130

Cision

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Chances are you know who Kim Kardashian is and you may be thinking her widespread influence could launch your brand to the masses. When you’re looking to align your brand with an influencer, it may be tempting to target a famous celebrity. Most brands don’t have the resources available to even consider aligning with celebrities.

Social Media 120

Social Media Brand Branding YouTube 120

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

You may have seen this graphic last week–it was making the rounds on social media (even I shared it). It’s from LinkedIn, which aggregated data to share with us the “top skills” of today’s social media manager. Yes, social media pros do need to understand how to manage social ad campaigns.

Social Media 174

Social Media Media Analytics Data 174

Cision

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Refreshing your corporate image is sometimes necessary to inject fresh energy into your brand, as well as get people to see it with renewed interest. How you plan to communicate the brand refresh.  1.    Conduct Extensive Brand Research. First, consider: who do you want to be as a brand? Who you’re trying to reach.

Corporate 270

Corporate Brand Branding Guidelines 270

Buzzstream

APRIL 25, 2024

Brand mentions are great. At 46:27 in this Google Office Hours episode , John Mueller explains that unlinked brand mentions don’t pass any SEO value. You rely on someone seeing your name, typing in your URL or searching for your brand name, and clicking on your site. Smaller brands might only get 2-3 unlinked mentions per year.

Brand 62

Brand Branding How To SEO 62

Cision

JULY 7, 2015

The new rules mainly call for stricter disclosure requirements on the relationships between brands and influencers. With the rise of social media, and things like Periscope, there is a lot more user-generated content,” says Chris Lucas, VP of marketing at Formstack. Lucas recommends thinking about how consumers view your brand.

Guidelines 120

Guidelines Social Media Brand Branding 120

Cision

OCTOBER 10, 2015

According to a recent Oracle study, 81 percent of Twitter users expect brands to respond to their questions or complaints the same day they tweet. But what happens when brands don’t pay attention to what’s being said about their products and services online? Forty percent of happy customers will return to spend more with a brand.

Social Media 120

Social Media Brand Branding Customer Service 120

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!

Social Media 156

Social Media Trends Media Instagram 156

Contently - Strategy

MARCH 22, 2022

It seems simple at first—at least that’s what most brands think when it comes to SEO strategy. SEO tools are part of the problem because they restrict you to writing only about things people already search for. 3 ways your brand can level up its SEO strategy. It’s crucial to write for your readers first, however.

SEO 144

SEO Strategy Brand Branding 144

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 18, 2021

Ask a marketer to describe the ideal brand voice, and you’re bound to hear one word: conversational. The new fintech companies and B2B brands, on average, are more comfortable with this style than the big banks and their consuming-facing content. 04 and has been shared over 5,000 times on social media.

Study 145

Study Brand Branding B2B 145

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. Social Media Workshop in Princeton, NJ. The social media numbers continue to grow.

Social Media 177

Social Media Media Interviews Instagram 177

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

Prohibition

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The world of social media is ever evolving, so it’s crucial to keep up to date with the ongoing updates and developments. At the time of writing, the AI stickers are only available to a select number of users as a trial however, if successful, the stickers will be widely rolled out as a new feature for all users to enjoy.

LinkedIn 62

LinkedIn Social Media B2B Media 62

Stern + Associates

DECEMBER 8, 2022

With an ongoing need for companies to cultivate trust with customers, building an executive’s social media presence is a critical way to communicate company values in a humanized and authentic way. Understand why creating a social media strategy is important for your brand and your executive.

Social Media 86

Social Media Strategy How To Media 86

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Organizations and businesses must find ways to keep audiences engaged with their brand. One of the key ways reputable companies grow their brand is by pointing out the relevance and similarities between their brand and their audience. Many organizations and businesses heavily rely on media data and analytics.

Reputation 105

Reputation Brand Branding Analytics 105

Cision

MAY 25, 2016

Last month, I talked to six professionals who use social media marketing to further their brands. You got some insightful tips on how to go beyond the basics of social media, and since so many people gave such useful advice, I needed to write round two! Find Industry Influencers. Don’t work so hard.”.

Social Media 216

Social Media Media Knowledge Base Tools 216

Cision

JUNE 21, 2016

Instead of polishing up your resume and social skills only after you’ve decided to look for a new job, experts advise that you pay attention to your personal brand year-round. A personal brand is like any other brand. And, there’s always a brand promise – that is, what the brand says it will do for or give customers.

Brand 189

Brand Branding Real Estate Tourism 189

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.

Social Media 149

Social Media Marketing Media B2B 149

Contently - Strategy

APRIL 1, 2024

But the problem (probably) isn’t the writing. Brands that deliver this type of SEO-driven content unlock demand for their business and coveted high ranking on SERPs. Brands that deliver this type of SEO-driven content unlock demand for their business and coveted high ranking on SERPs. Yes, we may get lucky.

SEO 52

SEO Engineering Writing How To 52

Business Wire

MARCH 14, 2018

(These rules are loosely adapted from the 2018 All for Content conference ) By Simona Colletta – International Media Relations Specialist, Paris Social Media is changing the way businesses interact with customers. The way a brand conducts business through social media is a direct reflection of the company.

Social Media 160

Social Media Mobile Media Video 160

Onclusive

JANUARY 26, 2022

Savvy communicators know that there is more to a perfect pitch than simply good writing, and media relations is not just about distributing these stories to the media. PR pros need a data-driven strategy to reach their goals of securing high-impact media coverage for their brands.

Pitching 370

Pitching Data Privacy Writing 370

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

PR professionals should create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Studies show that brand loyalty plays a huge role in why people spend their money the way they do.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Landis PR

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Merriam-Webster defines social media as “forms of electronic communication (such as websites for social networking and microblogging) through which users create online communities to share information, ideas, personal messages and other content (such as videos).” Social media users passed the 3.5 Is it marketing?

Social Media 104

Social Media Marketing Media Analysis 104

Karen Freberg

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

I love Brand Twitter. You may be asking – what is Brand Twitter? This means when official brand accounts engage with each other in humorous ways that resonate with key audiences in some some fashion. Each of these brands have human beings who feel, see, and listen to every tweet, update, and mention you share with them.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Social Media Conference 78

Cision

JULY 12, 2017

Believe it or not, there are a variety of digital branding and engagement tactics you can use other than a post’s headline. Appropriately Descriptive and Branded Meta Descriptions. You can mix things up by including the same copy — or even improved copy — on your social media profiles, pages and posts.

Brand 236

Brand Branding Engineering Web 236

Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Here’s my video book review of A Roadmap for Teaching Social Media by Dr. Karen Freberg who is an assistant professor teaching Strategic Communications at the University of Louisville. Karen’s book can be described in three words … handy reference guide.

Social Media 150

Social Media Media Community Video 150

Critical Mention

JANUARY 29, 2021

Social media is littered with influencers ranging from fashion divas to movie buffs, from tech reviewers to gamers, from bloggers to vloggers and many more. But influencers, unlike celebrities, are valued for their expertise and it is for this reason that an influencer’s brand must match yours. Platform and Target Audience.

Brand 135

Brand Branding How To Radio 135

Critical Mention

MAY 21, 2020

Instead of being able to talk to other fans at bars, tailgates or games, more fans will shift to social media to communicate with fans, teams and brands. Social media is a great place for fans to form groups to share sports articles, discuss games and talk about athletes. Fans Can Virtually Interact with All Teams.

Sports 111

Sports Social Media Media Groups 111

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 24, 2018

The association and advocacy of unbiased industry experts is a time-honored way to build brand trust through earned media, high-quality content, or special events. Influencer relations is a logical extension of media relations , but less transactional and more collaborative. Media contacts as influencers.

B2B 136

B2B Brand Branding Trade Shows 136

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 27, 2017

Throughout the past decade, p ublic relations pundits have trumpeted the rise of the personal brand in the digital era. By now we expect that many have mastered the basics of personal branding, but it’s not as easy as setting up a social media presence and hoping an audience finds you. Show off in a smart way.

Brand 149

Brand Branding Healthcare B2C 149

Cision

MAY 31, 2017

After surveying 2,000 adults to test their attention spans, Microsoft found that technology, social media, and the large volume of media people consume daily is linked to their inability to focus for extended periods of time. When a brand is memorable, it stands out in consumers’ minds. Captivate, Then Maintain.

Consumer 243

Consumer Brand Branding How To 243