Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

As I enter into year 3 as an adjunct professor, it’s occurred to me: there are a number of classes universities really should offer in an effort to better prepare these kids for the real world in digital and social media marketing. 4- Multi-media content creation for communicators (photo + video + audio).

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Reputation Us

AUGUST 5, 2014

For businesses, talking about organic growth on social media is like setting the goal of doubling your business’ sales based on one print ad, and thinking that plan will work. After all, your product and/or service is […] The post Four Ways to Grow Your Company’s Social Media Audience Organically appeared first on LTPR.

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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. Fans Will Engage in Virtual Communication with Each Other. Physical distancing limitations will only heighten social media usage.

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Shift Communications

OCTOBER 21, 2014

This week I was reminded of a post I wrote back in March on jumpstarting your B2B content. MarketingProfs’ latest B2B Content Marketing 2015 Benchmarks, Budgets & Trends report. The report provides some great insight into how B2B marketers are thinking about content and where they’re stuck. The reminder?

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Critical Mention

APRIL 5, 2019

Without great content, you lessen your chance of generating leads and conversions. Simply put, content marketing is an effective way to generate and nurture leads, as well as keep your brand relevant in today’s digital world. What is content marketing? Research the types of content marketing that sell.

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Cision

MAY 25, 2015

If you’re a PR professional in the year 2015, you are probably well aware of a little tactic known as content marketing. for a while now in the communication world, but the PR industry is finally starting to realize that creating and owning content to tell a story is a great complement to more traditional methods.

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Critical Mention

AUGUST 20, 2020

As PR pros work from home, now is a good time for them to sharpen their communication and public relations skills through educational resources. Even though many public meetings, events and conferences have been canceled, communication is still evolving. Share Tweet Share. PR Week Webinars. Talk Like Ted. PRSSA Webinars.

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Cision

JANUARY 11, 2018

Earned media has become increasingly important with 89 percent of marketing/communications professionals saying they use it to support the demand generation goal of driving brand awareness. If you have an event or celebrity to promote in a major media market radio may be the way to go.

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Landis PR

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

Five Best Communications Practices for Your Tech Company. In today’s information-rich society, there is no need to explain communications’ essential role in any industry. Utilizing these five best communications practices for your tech company can boost your sales and drive your brand awareness and credibility online.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A successful communications strategy is the driving force behind building trust among all of your stakeholders, enhancing your corporate reputation and establishing your company as a leader in your industry. A strong agency will help you shape a communications plan that supports your corporate objectives.

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Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Social media platforms may have been created for friendly networking, but since then, they’ve evolved into tech hubs where anybody can network with anyone else. So, it’s important for all organizations to acknowledge and react to the impact social media has on consumers. Social Media Improves Customer Service.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

90% of comms pros surveyed say their work has changed some, and of those, 50% say communications work has changed significantly. Most communicators say the volume of work has grown, but so too has the variety of work. Those who said communications work has “changed very significantly,” wrote: 1. More types of content.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Some time ago I pitched a reporter, who was looking for sources, on social media for a client. She did review it and ended up writing about it too. This is why content marketing plays such a crucial role in media relations , among many other aspects of PR and corporate communications.

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Cision

JULY 10, 2017

Feedback is huge when it comes to developing a successful content marketing strategy. Here, we identify five sources that can prove invaluable to you in crafting your content. Who better to listen to in order to develop more targeted content than the people that you are developing content for? Your Prospects.

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Are you looking to interact with your social media audience, post trending content that’ll boost social engagement and practice top social strategies that’ll increase brand awareness? . Practice Social Media Brand-Consistency. Create a Social Media Posting Schedule.

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 18, 2019

You may have heard the controversy among media professionals about whether or not social media affects search engine optimization. While mentions and engagement do not directly impact SEO, what’s within the content can. . Optimize Your Social Media Pages. Craft Creative Social Posts.

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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. Yet the cries for fostering more brand engagement persist and it’s rapidly becoming a no-win situation for marketing.

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PR Fuel

JULY 14, 2021

Over 80% of consumers feel more positive about a brand after reading customized content. Developing your content marketing strategy can help you boost brand visibility. It can also help you communicate your company values. Learning how to write press releases can help you reach and appeal to your target audience.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Professionals across the globe share analysis and perhaps, aspiration, in offering up PR and marketing predictions for 2022. I believe when people write predictions, they aren’t just saying what they think will happen but revealing a reflection of sorts. Social media livestreams will become acceptable as mainstream ‘news.’.

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Onclusive

JUNE 24, 2020

We also covered some of the tactics that smart companies are using to create and control the narrative through owned media strategies. We will continue that discussion with three more strategies that we’ve seen modern communicators use. Creating valuable content is never easy, and doing so at scale is even more difficult.

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Stern + Associates

MAY 6, 2024

Brandon shares his experience and insights on elevating online presence and driving business goals in the following Q&A: Can you discuss your background and how you came to lead Stern’s digital marketing capability? How does Stern use email marketing to drive executive visibility?

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Cision

DECEMBER 18, 2017

With so many moving pieces and parts in your content and social media marketing strategy, it can be challenging to stay on top of it all. But with one key tool, you can not only plan your marketing approach far in advance but also take advantage of specific times of year when certain campaigns will thrive.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Some marketing and communications predictions suggest AI will change the world; others see a tailspin of noise and and see humanity as a path for differentiation Most marketing and PR professionals have formed strong viewpoints on AI. That much is apparent I compiled this year’s list of marketing and communications predictions.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

The intention of this piece was to share with you the three most important words that you can use in your communications. In advertising and communication, oftentimes you need to introduce a new concept or product to your publics. There are a few services that years after a cart abandonment still write a few times a week.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 7, 2024

I wrote a prediction last December for the Content Marketing Institute – and I think that’s the answer. PR tech briefs and mentions Prowly adds press release writing features with generative AI. Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media.

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Cision

MAY 23, 2016

What I want to do in this post is discuss five ways that we can communicate more effectively despite our overestimation of common experiences. “ visual social media” or “Instagram”). Unless people understand clearly what you’re talking about from the get-go, your communication is doomed.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Search Engines, Social Media and Journalism. The Edelman Trust Barometer is an annual survey that examines the “volatility of trust in social institutions” around the world. The institutions it looks at are as follows: government, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), business and media.

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Prohibition

JULY 14, 2017

Consider the changing shape of the comms industry, and you will undoubtedly come across the phrase ‘content marketing’. Content has become the ‘buzz word’ for the industry – whether you specialise in SEO, digital marketing or indeed more traditional avenues such as online advertising and PR. But what does content mean?

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Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 2, 2018

The best way to stand out from the noisy crowd is by employing a few tricks of the content marketing trade. As you work on your content marketing strategy, keep these in mind: Talk to your audience, not at them. That means you need to write messaging that’s completely client-concentric. Write like you talk.

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Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Englander Knabe & Allen (EKA) is a strategic communications firm in Southern California that specializes in assisting organizations with reputation issues, media strategy and implementation. Having access to real-time media monitoring allows EKA to provide clients with instant news. Who is EKA? ” Until next time!

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PRSay

AUGUST 3, 2016

Posting to social media alone will not build your brand. To really see results you need to build a community. and founder of the #MeasurePR Twitter chat, joined Cision on a webinar to share her strategy for growing brands on social media. Essential to any social campaign is an understanding who you are targeting.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 30, 2024

This post is the first of our new monthly roundup series, where once a month, we’ll identify hot topics that PR pros and communicators should be aware of, along with our own takes on them. Our take: Top-notch communications and PR professionals know that now is always the best time to prepare for a crisis — before it happens.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

This can include the media, customers, employees, and the general public. Public relations professionals create and maintain a positive image for their organization, often through the use of marketing, branding, and communication strategies. It’s not a bad take. How is public relations defined?

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The Hoyt Organization

MARCH 25, 2024

It is essential to ensure the quality of the content by fact-checking and proofreading beThe healthcare industry is one of the world’s most important and rapidly expanding industries. Write And Distribute Quality Content Creating and sharing valuable, informative content is essential in building a strong healthcare PR strategy.

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Garrett Public Relations

DECEMBER 5, 2019

As we in communications and marketing look ahead to 2020, what can we expect? I asked 20 influencers to look into the future and share their thoughts on this question: “What lies ahead for communicators in 2020?” It’s the end of the decade – and what a decade it’s been. Here’s what they predict. 2020 […].

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Critical Mention

JANUARY 22, 2019

As a writer, digital marketing pioneer and WSJ bestselling author, Ann Handley hardly needs an introduction. In this interview, she shares her insights into how marketing has changed over time, the most valuable social media channel for marketers and how to make more of an impact as a marketing professional in your community.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Mika Stambaugh is an Emmy award winning journalist and dynamic entrepreneur known for her creative strategies in executing media and communication campaigns. I build a communications strategy with a multitude of media coverage to engage all demographics because I truly believe in word of mouth success from a great earned media story.

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