David PR Group

MARCH 16, 2020

Aside from its medical consequences, COVID-19 has the potential to hurt or even destroy your brand. The main one: If VRBO, which is owned by Expedia, doesn’t fully refund travelers impacted by COVID-19, the brand will likely not survive this crisis. I looked for similar news from VRBO. And found nothing. –John.

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5W PR

JULY 19, 2023

In the apparel industry, competition is fierce as multiple brands vie for consumer attention. To stand out in this crowded marketplace, brands must employ successful apparel marketing strategies that capture interest and leave a lasting impact. Start by defining the brand’s values, personality, and target audience.

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Apparel Industry Customer Service Pinterest 78

Communications Conversations

JUNE 18, 2020

Let’s look at four big shifts that have been happening in 2020 so far, and how I would argue most social media marketers have reacted: Shift #1: Customers don’t want ‘storytelling’–they want exceptional customer service. People were truly talking with brands (and other people).

Social Media 88

Social Media Customer Service Marketing Pinterest 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.

Social Media 62

Social Media Trends Media Instagram 62

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Apparently brands don’t consider Twitter as sexy as Instagram or Snapchat. One aspect of Twitter that’s not well-known and often not considered by brands is that journalists and news organizations are the largest and most active verified group of Twitter users. This was way below Wall Street’s expectations. Gini Dietrcih.

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Cision

MAY 30, 2017

This post is an excerpt from the e-book, Listen: 5 Social Audiences Brands Can’t Afford to Ignore. . Are you listening—REALLY listening—to your customers, even (perhaps especially) those that are upset? I want to be close enough to my customers to smell them,” Sterling told me. Don’t just wait for customers to complain.

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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. Messaging & Positioning Having a clear brand established, along with representation of your values and mission statement, has never been more important.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

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. Brand humanization. It is essential that brands take advantage of Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram stories.

Social Media 156

Social Media Trends Media Instagram 156

Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

TLDR: Brands and customers can’t really be “friends” on social media. He talked about how brands do this kind of thing to, essentially, manipulate people into feeling guilty, hoping they’ll return the favor: “…it’s human nature to feel obligated when someone—even a company—does something for you.

Social Media 79

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5W PR

JUNE 7, 2021

Customer service. Instant messaging apps are ideal for customer service. Special offers can be sent and customer queries can be resolved through back-and-forth conversation. Texts can have useful information, not just description of a product or service. Non-promotional touch. Alerts and reminders.

Marketing 107

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PR News

MARCH 13, 2017

So annoyed was I by the poor customer service and the constant retargeting of ads from this particular furniture store that I resorted to cleaning… Continued. The post How to Lose a Customer and Tarnish Your Brand in One Easy (Mis)Step appeared first on PR News Blog.

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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. Having a clear brand established, along with representation of your values and mission statement, has never been more important. Owned Media & Content Strategy. PR Reporting.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

5W PR

DECEMBER 26, 2019

Production company Disciple Media said they’re building community around their brand in response to clients who want to feel a sense of belonging.High-touch community building, privacy and security were cited by another respondent. . marketers, Instagram reported that 96% said they plan on using Instagram stories ads in the next six months.

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Marketing Instagram Media SEO 113

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 4, 2018

At the same time, engagement levels are plummeting on Facebook, down by 50% since 2017, according to some reports: We know engagement levels are down (for brands) on Twitter, too (and have been for years). What about Instagram, you say? Yes, let’s look at Instagram. Should I look at chatbots more closely?

Trends 109

Trends Marketing Instagram Social Media 109

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2018

What’s not safe is ignoring social conversations, especially those related to your brand and category. Interestingly, brands that take a stand, even a controversial one, are generally way ahead of those that sit on the sidelines. Instagram is all about dazzling images and stories and Facebook is increasingly about video storytelling.

Social Media 149

Social Media Marketing Media B2B 149

Landis PR

MARCH 14, 2022

Five Key Steps to Introducing Your Consumer Brand to a New Social Media Platform. Having a social media strategy can boost your brand and expand your market, but that doesn’t all happen overnight. Being intentional with your social media strategy will give your brand its best chance at success.

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Social Media Consumer Brand Branding 52

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 23, 2016

Brands have long (well, as least for the last 7-8 years) relied on Twitter as a customer service tool and a brand management tool. When looking over competing brands’ Twitter accounts I noticed a trend: Very few of them were responding to any tweets. Because, I’m starting to believe it might.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 27, 2022

For smaller brands, Twitter’s noisy platform and algorithms that determine what users see often work against their best efforts. We’ve all seen users tweet about poor customer service, but via Twitter brands can offer to resolve those issues faster than any other method. Beyond words: adding multimedia to story pitches.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The new feature will allow customers to monitor brand mentions on thousands of the most popular podcasts,” according to a press release. The announcement says the product is “brand new” and names improved searches, filters, news-linked profiles and list building as among the key features. Separately, Cision said it’s Falcon.io

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Cision

MAY 10, 2016

Your audience is accessing your brand story in new and different ways, and if you aren’t reaching them in the right way, they aren’t going to listen to you. Francis College, says transmedia storytelling is the path brands need to take. What do you think is the biggest challenge facing brands today? But what is the right way?

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Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Over the last few years, I’ve noticed many brands have put a lot more time, energy and resources into generating sales (B2C) or leads (B2B). The tools have evolved to better support selling via social on channels like Instagram and TikTok. Yep, sales and leads are a primary focus on many, many brands. Not surprising.

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

In fact, according to a recent UMass-Dartmouth study , 91% of Fortune 500 level companies use Twitter, 89% use Facebook, 63% use Instagram and 98% use LinkedIn. So, this is a great place for brands to establish authority by simply answering customer questions. Let’s be clear: Reddit isn’t for every brand.

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Social Media Reddit Pinterest Communications 121

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Once upon a time, businesses hopped on social channels to amp up their brand presence and chat with customers. So, it’s a no-brainer for e-commerce (aka ecommerce) brands to team up with social media to make those sales happen. Think of it as using social media to find and cultivate potential customers interested in your offer.

Social Media 86

Social Media Media Mobile SEO 86

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 2, 2019

It’s indicative of the fact that outside of customer service social media engagement has largely become a paid activity. Areas of investment in digital PR The main areas in which brands are spending their digital and social media budget are: video-based content (58%), paid social media activity (58%), and web design and build (47%).

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Digital PR Report Communications Crisis Management 78

Cision

OCTOBER 30, 2015

Most brands have created a combination of accounts to engage with this social media-focused population, but having a presence is only half the battle. How do brands decide who to target when there are so many users and networks to choose from? This second group includes networks like Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and Pinterest.

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Cision

AUGUST 21, 2015

Much like how social media monitoring has transformed media and PR professionals’ daily workloads, video streaming apps are bound to affect how everyone from media professionals to customer service representatives connect and engage with audiences. Looking to test changes to your brand’s products? Promotion Made Easy.

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Consumer Video Customer Service Twitter 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. Brand humanization. It is essential that brands take advantage of Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram stories.

Social Media 61

Social Media Trends Media Instagram 61

Cision

MAY 18, 2015

Probably the least exciting aspect of social listening is customer service. You may provide customer service by phone or by email, in great volume or in great scarcity – but social care (customer service on social media) is the primary reason that many social users will engage with brands on social platforms.

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Customer Service Social Media Analysis Data 120

Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

A social media manager loses their temper in a customer service post on Facebook. 1) Provide social media training for everyone that operates as an admin on a brand account. If they are in any way responsible for content, customer service, monitoring or answering fan questions, they need to have a deeper level of training.

Social Media 239

Social Media Crisis Training Media 239

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 2, 2018

You are drowning in emails, ads and brand messages – and so are your prospects and clients. Gather feedback from your sales and customer service teams. Create a group of “client insiders” to provide you with feedback on new products or services. Instead, use hashtags that are already popular and align with your brand.

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Content Marketing Marketing Brand Branding 49

wiredPRworks

MAY 18, 2022

Delivering Customer Service in a Self-Service World” shows how customer service is the new marketing. Barry Moltz on Instagram. Barbara Rozgonyi leads CoryWest Media, a creative marketing communication consultancy that attracts attention, builds brands, and connects communities. His third book, “ BAM!

Small Business 52

Small Business Social Media Radio Media 52

Prohibition

OCTOBER 3, 2022

I use Instagram more than any others, but I don’t really have a favourite. LinkedIn for developing your own personal brand, Twitter I see as a customer service channel more than anything else (or where people to go to get really shouty). Make sure you’re reading widely too, as it helps to develop grammar and vocabulary.

Meeting 62

Meeting B2B Customer Service Instagram 62

Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

After all, Instagram does give you a wide range of metrics within the platform. But, the more concerning thing is that most marketers haven’t even invested in Instagram Story ads yet–a full 63%. Charts and research like this show brands care about engagement–in many surveys, like this, engagement is #1!

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Report Analysis Video Instagram 76

PR 20/20

JUNE 6, 2023

The platform is now a comprehensive suite of tools and services to help businesses with their marketing, sales, customer service, and operations. It’s ultimately designed to enable businesses to attract, engage, and delight customers throughout their buyer's journey. More on CMS Hub below. ?

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

“Authenticity” has become marketers’ favorite buzzword, and brands are now expected to always be honest and transparent in their efforts to connect with consumers. Telling consumers a brand story instead of just advertising to them is what wins trust and appreciation. What does it even mean for a brand to be authentic?

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Trends Airlines Social Media Crisis 108

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Social Media Improves Customer Service. Oftentimes, consumers rely on social media reviews and online customer service to finalize purchasing decisions. Social Media Delivers Brand Clarity. Start delivering clear messages to your targeted audience about your brand and its products with social media.

Social Media 105

Social Media Media Customer Service Radio 105

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 4, 2020

The company says the product is a brand-new design and uses both automation and manual curation to build out and maintain accurate contacts. The company cites ease-of-use, filtering tools and a focus on customer service as distinguishing qualities.

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