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Determining Influence: Don’t Rely Solely on Number of Followers

Melissa Agnes

Influence isn’t all about numbers – AND – just because something goes viral, doesn’t necessarily make it a crisis. Issues can go viral as well , and yet not present long-term repercussions to the organization’s reputation or bottom line (which is the definition of a crisis).

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Is It Plagiarism or Jumping on a Trend? The Ethics of Social Media Content

Contently - Strategy

.” While many top-performing pages in the report were re-sharing sensationalized content or misinformation related to political issues, the lack of consequences faced by those page admins demonstrated the ease—and potential value—of plagiarizing viral content to reach a larger social audience. Look at the optics.

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PR Glossary: 30 Key Terms and Insights Every Professional Should Know

Newsfile

Newsjacking is a media strategy where a brand capitalizes on viral news stories to market itself. Stakeholder engagement involves building and maintaining positive relationships and trust with various groups connected to an organization, including employees, investors, customers, and the community. What is Viral Marketing?

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From Regal to Get Real: Why Casual Communications Are Here to Stay

PRSay

Responding to these needs has caused companies and organizations to take a more genuine and empathetic approach to their communications and work styles. The result: a new definition of professionalism. His viral moment isn’t a thing anymore; it’s the stuff every working day is made of. Remember the BBC dad?

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Monday Roundup: Buzz Marketing a la Spring

Waxing UnLyrical

I definitely think she’s on the money with “big data” and “Internet of Things,” but am not sure about the rest. 5 Clever Social Media Marketing Campaigns that Went Viral. Most viral April Fools videos of 2014. What do you do to get your community buzzing? What about you?

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2018 Predictions: Consumer PR Edition

Shift Communications

One of my favorite examples from this past fall was Uniqlo’s partnership with Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts merging fashion, art and hands-on activities seamlessly (pun definitely intended). Taking a Stand. For example, Patagonia took a strong stand against the reduction of land in Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments.

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Influencer Engagement: Finding a Fit

Waxing UnLyrical

Influence by definition means the capacity to have an effect on the character, development or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself. Which makes sense given that influencers bridge communications with your publics and help define the public’s attitude and behavior toward your organization’s mission and purpose.