Communications Conversations

JANUARY 28, 2015

Each year, about this time, I write a post highlighting all the big PR and social media career moves here in Minnesota in the last twelve months. Former role: Athletic Events Social Media Manager. Current role: Social Content Specialist, Sleep Number. But, fewer BIG moves than I anticipated. Bob Ingrassia.

Social Media 60

Social Media Media Airlines Local 60

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 20, 2022

Consider the evidence: One in three content marketers use podcasts or other audio content. However, 53% of content marketers who leverage podcasts and other audio content say it is the most effective format they use. No brand is going to amass a huge following with a podcast or social audio.

Brand 113

Brand Branding LinkedIn Twitter 113

Flack's Revenge

AUGUST 1, 2018

Content curation had been championed as a way to up the pace of content marketing by riding OPC (other people’s content), and to boost thought leadership, by commenting on others’ thoughts when you didn’t have an original idea. Now I was strangely stumped, even disinterested. These are different times.

Content Marketing 149

Content Marketing Privacy Government Web 149

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Social Media Marketing World. Discover the best social media marketing techniques from the world’s top experts.”. Social Media Marketing World brings together the top experts from platforms that you’re trying to master. The premier gathering of digital marketers on planet Earth!”.

Conference 97

Conference Marketing Case Study Content Marketing 97

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 20, 2023

With summer on the horizon, now is the perfect time for brands to leverage the popularity of social media influencers to boost their presence. The sway of influencer marketing in the food and beverage industry cannot be underestimated. Food bloggers and social media influencers have incredible reach and engagement potential.

Brand 40

Brand Branding Local Instagram 40

Presspage

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

While content may differ from one organization to another, the premise is the same: a communications hub that connects the organization with its audiences. Any worthwhile content marketing strategy starts with a goal and online newsrooms are one channel of content distribution that should be leveraged in an overall strategy.

How To 90

How To Local Analytics Social Media 90

5W PR

JULY 2, 2018

The easiest way for any company to make the most of their PR campaigns this year is with a content marketing strategy. While starting a regular video strategy or blog might seem like hard work at first, publishing articles is a great way to get the attention of both customers, and media representatives.

Brand 114

Brand Branding Reputation LinkedIn 114

Konnect Agency

OCTOBER 30, 2019

An abundance of research suggests that as the wealth of information available to consumers increases, our communal attention spans will continue to decrease. If done correctly, social media marketing allows you to add a humanized component to your brand – which is important to fostering authentic connections and deep engagement.

Marketing 64

Marketing Consumer Local Social Media 64

Cision

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

According to INC , being digital friendly is the new norm in any kind of business; inclusive of local search, to test strategies and the overall brand message traction. Pointing out that mobile-friendly has become not only desirable, but also necessary, content posted in 2017 and beyond must include mobile assets at the forefront.

SEO 120

SEO Creativity Mobile Journalism 120

Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

It’s an interesting one in that it’s not wholly tied to social media, as many lists are. To talk about the most influential people in PR, comms and social in the Twin Cities, you need to go well outside Insta and Twitter. Trend-setters –and again, not just social media trend setters.

Agency 78

Agency Trends Social Media Local 78

Cision

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Before planning a contest on Instagram, make sure that you go through their Promotion Guidelines, Platform Policy, and Community Guidelines. Use your company’s brand name for local targeting. Use your product’s name if you’re marketing it or promoting it. An amazing photo or video – it entices people to participate.

Instagram 120

Instagram How To Guidelines Facebook 120

Critical Mention

MAY 10, 2019

Speak to your audience like you’re telling them a story over a cup of coffee at a local neighborhood spot. This rule of thumb applies to all of your platforms–from your website and direct email campaigns to your blogs and social media channels. Here are some ways to “humanize” your brand on social media: 1.

Marketing 75

Marketing eBook Case Study Measurement 75

Critical Mention

DECEMBER 10, 2018

You can also hold contests, such as an Instagram holiday photo or ugly sweater competition where the winner gets featured on your social media channels. Showing corporate social responsibility is one of the hallmarks of positive sentiment and good publicity. Team up with local organizations. Give back to those in need.

Real Estate 62

Real Estate Local Nonprofit Banking 62

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

New ideas for how I can be an active member of our local digital/comms community. How could I best use my time, in 2019, to be a better member of our local community, drive awareness for my business and drum up new business in the process. Social was just breaking out. New ideas for how I can drum up new business.

Case Study 68

Case Study Trends Social Media Study 68

Cision

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

For example, the ongoing globalization of the Internet and expansion to more rural audiences is already emerged for organizations with international operations, but barely emerging and not very important for a restaurant that does only local business. Content optimization for the mobile and semantic web. Emerged Trends.

Trends 120

Trends Mobile Web System 120

Landis PR

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Organizations are still hosting events to meet business goals but in a more responsible way, but now we are planning with consideration about how the event will impact investors, partners, and attendees, but also its workers, the local community, and the planet. Do Sustainable Events Cost More?

Government 69

Government Measurement Groups Corporate 69

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 9, 2024

Merging public relations with social media marketing into a single, powerful force is key to amplifying brand messages, sparking real-time engagement, and building lasting connections with your audience. That’s the magic of integrating PR strategies into social media marketing. Those days are long gone.

Social Media 93

Social Media Marketing Media Storytelling 93

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. He explains that digital PR and marketing are an inexpensive way to build a community surrounding your company. by David Meerman Scott.

Pinterest 71

Pinterest Viral YouTube Mobile 71

Prohibition

OCTOBER 28, 2019

This in turn would be shown at an internal stakeholder event and be shared across social media. The video was shared across Yorkshire Water’s social platforms with a highly targeted ad campaign to ensure the footprint of the event spread longer and further than just the two days of the conference. Sustainability Conference 9.

Conference 48

Conference Video Government Corporate 48

Prohibition

OCTOBER 25, 2019

This in turn would be shown at an internal stakeholder event and be shared across social media. The video was shared across Yorkshire Water’s social platforms with a highly targeted ad campaign to ensure the footprint of the event spread longer and further than just the two days of the conference. Sustainability Conference 9.

Conference 48

Conference Video Corporate Government 48

Journalistics

APRIL 17, 2013

When we talk about content marketing trends and brands AS media today, that’s what we’re talking about. Brands as media – silly marketer. Fast-forward a couple of years and we’re all talking about brand journalism, content marketing, and the new favorite, native advertising. The other half got it.

Brand 52

Brand Branding Media Local 52

Sword and the Script

APRIL 5, 2016

However, this year, there’s a catch: Much has been made of the disparity between marketing investment in social media and mobile technology and the return on investment (ROI). FierceCMO: Study: CMOs are spending more on social and mobile. Highly Inflated Expectations for Social Media. A total of 40.6

Mobile 60

Mobile Survey Marketing B2B 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. Pay to pay, content grows; influencer marketing cools. “I b) More pay-to-play opportunities to participate in national media relations opportunities.

Marketing 190

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 190

Solo PR Pro

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

For example, one month we may be very focused on media relations, the next month we’re providing support for an event and the following month we might be working on a content marketing campaign.As long as we stay within the range of hours, we don’t get hung up on whether the specific tactics are in or out of scope.

Skype 77

Skype Transportation eBook Twitter 77

prTini

APRIL 19, 2016

The “secret sauce” of social engagement is response time. For all the talk about storytelling, content marketing and “humanizing brands” — it’s not nearly as effective if the brand can’t participate in real-time dialogue.

Retail 28

Retail Community Storytelling Social Media 28

Prohibition

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Furthermore, just as technology has made it easier for businesses to create videos, it is now much easier for people to view them through social media and other platforms used on a daily basis – making it one of the most popular ways content is consumed.

Video 62

Video Sports Film Employee 62

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

What is for sure is that a solid PR team is versatile and can expertly cover down on a broad number of functions: internal comms, external comms, executive comms, media relations, analyst relations, corporate social responsibility, thought leadership and marcom, and as I’ve long proposed, content marketing, among many others.

Employee 150

Employee Print Writing Survey 150

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 13, 2017

She’s an active networker (I saw her once at a local coffee shop meeting with a mentor she arranged all on her own). It’s a more digital content marketing focused role, which is part of the work that I really love. It’s a more digital content marketing focused role, which is part of the work that I really love.

Insurance 60

Insurance Insurance Social Media Corporate 60

Stephen Waddington

MAY 23, 2018

The 2018 report suggests that copywriting, campaign delivery, media relations, strategic planning and social media relations are among the most common PR activities. We’ll adapt as we have with social media, content marketing, influencer marketing and PESO.

Analysis 60

Analysis Technology Tools Exercises 60

Karen Freberg

OCTOBER 10, 2020

Now, as we enter a new decade with a new show that will paint a picture of what social media professionals really do in their work. ” Like everyone I know in the social media industry, I went out to check it out for a pop cultural reference. We are the voices behind the brands on social.

Social Media 114

Social Media Media Fashion Agency 114

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 2, 2024

NOTE: While they may not be turning to so-called traditional sources of news, Gen Z are helping drive increased trust in news sources, specifically through social media and podcasts , which have both become crucial distribution channels for the media.

Media 103

Media Radio Print Newspapers 103

Buzzstream

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Marketing sent out vendor communications to products that made the reports. PR worked with media outlets to acquire media coverage. Many content marketers stress that the most important part of content marketing is creating great content, and benefits will come.

Software 56

Software Report Data Strategy 56

Journalistics

MARCH 18, 2016

The panel, “30 Social Media Ideas in 30 Minutes,” was designed to be a rapid-fire General Session to kick off the afternoon of Day One of the conference. Crisis Communications – how to prepare for or manage crisis communications via social media.

Social Media 40

Social Media Media Storytelling Local 40

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Measuring genuine ROI and a marketing campaign’s long-term contribution to revenue takes time, and marketers need to slow down to do it.”. Sean Callahan , Senior Manager, Content Marketing | LinkedIn. 6) Relationships with people who have the ear of your target market. “It’s

Marketing 101

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 101

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 27, 2015

Thought leadership is content marketing that taps into the talent, experience and passion within your business to consistently answer the monumental questions on the minds of your target audience, on specific subject matter. I follow my local Whole Foods on Twitter, and I know that I can count on them for information at any time.

Leadership 40

Leadership Twitter Small Business Storytelling 40

ZudePR

JULY 20, 2016

I’m a 43-year-old traditional-media-relations-guy-turned-digital-PR. When I’m not doing a good job for clients, I write about digital PR/marketing for publications including Social Media Examiner , SEMRush , PR Daily , PR Moment , MuckRack , and Business2Community. 4: Get Involved in Communities I’m a runner.

Digital PR 60

Digital PR SEO Small Business Blogging 60

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

This field involves a combination of media relations, content creation, event planning, and social media management to effectively communicate a company’s innovations, milestones, and values to the target audience. Social media is also used to manage and enhance the company’s online reputation.

Technology 78

Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78