Buchanan PR

AUGUST 28, 2023

Partaking in a social media trend can help spotlight businesses (and even help them go viral!) Here are some things to consider: Brand Alignment and Relevance It’s a common misconception that social trends are exclusively for consumer brands and companies. by keeping content fresh, fun and culturally relevant.

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Buchanan PR

JUNE 30, 2023

McDonald’s put on a masterclass on how to create buzz for a new product with a younger generation, but it couldn’t have predicted its virality. A viral sensation that spread like wildfire across social media platforms. The result?

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Viral Trends Social Media Creativity 72

The Hoyt Organization

APRIL 11, 2024

How can PR professionals leverage this new influencer power to create authentic and personal connections with consumers on behalf of brands? Amplified awareness : Influencer marketing utilizes social media’s inherent shareability to increase brand visibility and buzz, potentially leading to viral content. Read on to find out.

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Social Media Video Viral Brand 63

Konnect Agency

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

As social media platforms continue to emerge and evolve, each innovation drives industry trends, and advertisers must quickly adapt to create and maintain relevancy with consumers in order to keep their brands top of mind. TikTok is well-known for it’s short-form, highly authentic, and oftentimes humorous content.

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Video Agency Strategy Marketing 98

PRSay

MARCH 7, 2024

The film, a feminist masterpiece to some and too basic for others, has achieved widespread influence in the consumer marketplace and, as shared widely on social media, has prompted many women to reassess their roles in the world. PR pros can take note of the creativity and diversity of the movie’s coverage. He’s just Ken.”

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Film Marketing Sports Hotels 127

Contently - Strategy

MARCH 2, 2023

So if you want something that will grab a consumer’s attention for a hot minute, video is key. Making Social Reels relevant depends on whether your brand is developing the right creative and making the best strategic decisions. At least for now, Beyonce or Harry Styles won’t help you go viral.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 4, 2023

Failure to recognise these differences could lead to brands posting irrelevant content, resulting in less engagement, less followers and unhappy consumers. On TikTok and Instagram, viral challenges and trending topics can catapult content to a broader audience. Failing to adapt and staying stagnant can lead to a decline in relevance.

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Social Media Video Marketing Media 118

Prohibition

JUNE 27, 2023

As the fastest-growing consumer group, Gen Z is projected to contribute to 130% of the growth in luxury personal items by 2025. With such a promising consumer base, luxury brands cannot afford to ignore the potential of TikTok as a marketing platform.

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Prohibition

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Bert’s Books’ viral display of the Prince Harry autobiography It felt like Prince Harry’s autobiography was everywhere at the beginning of the year – and one independent bookstore in Swindon capitalised on its success in a very clever way. This is a great example of how simple but well done content can go viral.

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Brand Branding Viral Fashion 62

NewsWhip

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The conventional wisdom used to be that big events can dominate newsrooms and media or consumer interest and thus ruin the best laid plans of PR mice and men. The collision of these two cultural behemoths is going to create six weeks of extreme congestion across TV schedules, news agendas, advertising buys and of course, consumer attention.

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The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 31, 2020

But writing up award entries can be expensive and time-consuming. Have a Clear Objective and Strong Creatives… Karan Chadda : “For the entries I’ve seen, the outstanding ones have had a clear objective and measured specifically against it. Strong creatives seem to always generate discussion among judges, too.”

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Measurement Case Study Creativity Course 156

Prohibition

MAY 10, 2023

Consumers are more likely to trust the opinions of fellow consumers, than they are to trust a brands marketing messages. Cost-Effective Content social media content, benefits of user generated, share photos, other consumers User generated content is also a cost-effective way to create content for your social media channels.

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Prohibition

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Bought by BtyeDance in 2017, ‘TikTok is the world’s leading destination for short-form mobile videos’ and with their mission to ‘inspire creativity and bring joy’ the app is the seventh most popular social platform in the world. Formally recognised as musica.ly , TikTok is a short-form, video sharing social media app.

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Mindful Marketing

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Advertising gaffes, which may reach millions, are much more damaging and difficult to roll back, so why do some of the world’s most creative companies and brightest people continue to make promotional faux pas, and what can be done to avoid them? Making morality an advertising priority alongside creativity is “ Mindful Marketing.”

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Advertising Advertising Ethics Fashion 87

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2016

But consumer public relations professionals have their work cut out for them, as media quickly grow weary of endless pitches about “perfect gifts” for the day. Consumer media are always looking for new ideas on how to help readers hack their own personal style, and Mother’s Day traditionally tops the list for handmade gifts.

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MaccaPR

JANUARY 8, 2021

Startling fact: 90% of consumers say user-generated content influences their buying decisions more than promotional emails or search engine results, according to a TurnTo Network study. Brands know they should listen to consumers, but what about listening to employees? Popular Paint-Mixing TikToker Fired By Sherwin-Williams.

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Prohibition

MARCH 16, 2022

For this reason, it is vital that small businesses take advantage of one of the most effective ways to reach potential consumers. Similarly, social media may not seem as though it is of great importance if your target audience is older, however Facebook and Pinterest are very popular amongst the older consumer.

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Prohibition

JULY 21, 2023

Unfortunately, consumers can’t just buy the console from a store or online – it seems that they are only available as part of a rewards scheme competition. Boohoo have teamed up with Mattel to launch a clothing collection that lets consumers shop the aesthetic and create their own Barbie-core looks! million views. Warner Bros.

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Wireless Retail B2C Instagram 62

The Resolution Blog

MAY 11, 2016

On a recent trip to the United States, Stella went to meet the consumer PR team at Ogilvy in Los Angeles and interviewed Vice President, Ashley Dos Santos to find out how their creative process is doing a lot more than just facilitating ideas. He built an environment where creativity is a priority and that has continued.

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Creativity Comparison Consumer Examples 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 31, 2019

Everyone remembers their viral, bro-y YouTube ad in 2011 , for example. Market ”), for example, we talked up WeTransfer’s start-up persona and its appeal to the “creative class” versus bland competitors, but we made sure to mention its 80 million users and status as a profitable business. Here are some tips based on tech PR experience.

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Karen Freberg

APRIL 9, 2023

In an industry where there is a lot of excitement and competition, there also is a lot of creativity in the entertainment and movie business. However, what if you write, sing, and release a song that was featured for a short second in the movie to make it go viral? And yes, I am a Barbie that is powered by coffee!

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SMB Viral Creativity Course 52

NewsWhip

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

As a result, food and beverage brands have the chance to win over consumers with limited edition treats. . Even though Hidden Valley is obviously not a candy brand, the company’s humorous approach to celebrating Halloween resonated with consumers, earning it more than 1,300 engagements. .

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Cision

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

In what could have easily been a sold-out event on StubHub, Landsberg’s standing-room-only presentation at Social Media Week in Chicago focused on using consumer actions to drive content. According to Landsberg, “ great content is grounded by human truth, [it] fills a specific consumer need and creates reciprocal value.”.

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Viral Content Marketing Consumer Storytelling 120

Cision

MAY 11, 2016

Klick Communications’ campaigns are designed around research and insight into the consumer, rather than focused on one-off media placements. . I’m inspired by their creativity and enthusiasm to deliver results. . to viral social media campaigns. . It involves being a strong writer, creative and well-spoken.

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Karen Freberg

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

The past few days have been somewhat of a whirlwind of creating content, consuming coffee (wait… that happens every day!), Let me share with you what I was up to these past few days with Adidas, Clemson, and College Gameday for the Louisville-Clemson game, and what were some takeaways I had: Adidas goes viral with celebration shoes.

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Creativity Storytelling Sports Social Media 40

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 1, 2014

Thanks to social media, a little creativity can go a long way. The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge went viral and helped raise both awareness and more than $100 million dollars for the rare disease. The key to success across the board is to provide consumers with simple, easy to understand direction.

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Healthcare Social Media Media Education 163

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Sure, once in a while, some PR pro gets lucky and scores a quick media hit, creates a viral video or finds a way to put their company at the top of Google search results for a few days. One of the best ways is our third success factor: Be a voracious consumer of news from all types of media impacting your industry.

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Automotive Publicity Transportation Trade Shows 105

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Take time out from catching the latest viral video (we like this one ) or binge-watching an addictive show like “Narcos” and pick up a book that will let you explore something in depth. Want an edge when coming up with creative ideas for consumer PR campaigns? Funny, insightful takes on pop culture.

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Viral Storytelling Writing Crisis 120

Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

From the keynotes: Innovators who drive transformative change are: 1) open, creative; 2) conscientious; 3) disagreeable. The future of marketing is understanding the different mindsets through which consumers cycle as they interact with your brand. Instead, we’re going to focus on something more valuable: what we learned.

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Report Mobile Pinterest Conference 135

Prohibition

MARCH 11, 2022

Brands have used the layout across their social channels to get consumers to guess a word that related to their brand or used it to showcase products/services that they have available. Using strong imagery and visual creatives can really do the talking and work wonders for content. — GeniePoint (@GeniePointEV) February 17, 2022.

Social Media 71

Social Media B2C Viral Trends 71

Cision

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Consumer habits and generational preferences are pushing toward an increased use of PR over advertising. Get creative and don ’ t be afraid to pay. Viral content occurs when the right content is shared at the right time by the right people. That is why this is so exciting for PR. Organic content is PR.

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5W PR

MAY 18, 2018

Another great thing about experiential marketing, is that it leads to a stronger consumer experience for a brand’s target audience. Consumers love to be part of the next big thing – whether it’s taking part in a competition or taking a picture of themselves with a celebrity or trending product.

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Company Marketing Social Media Analytics 96

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

We’ve found that a growing number of marketers are turning to influencers to help them combat ad blocking, leverage creative content in an authentic way, drive engagement, and reach millennial and gen Z audiences who avidly follow and genuinely trust social media celebrities.”. They build your brand’s credibility.

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Marketing SEO Advertising Advertising 80

NewsWhip

MARCH 31, 2021

They explore MSL’s approach to linking up earned, owned, and paid media in a world where consumers are in the driving seat. I mean, I think that we all know this just inherently as consumers ourselves, the last thing that you’ve bought you’ve consumed. And I think also just from the clients, right?

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Advertising Advertising Data Reputation 131

PR in High Definition

DECEMBER 13, 2017

It is clear that our smartphone assistants are becoming more like virtual companions and soon, millions of consumers will start having meaningful conversations, or even relationships with these virtual assistants, changing the way we interact with one another. So, as comms professionals what does this mean for us?

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Trends How To Retail Google 59

Karen Freberg

MARCH 31, 2022

” The class that spread virally across social media – reaching all aspects of industries, classrooms, and communities. We sometimes forget there is a person – another human being – on the other side of the screen reading, consuming, and reflecting on the content that is shared and presented to them.

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Social Media Industry Film Viral 85

Prohibition

JANUARY 17, 2022

Social Media has become a powerful tool for communicating directly with consumers and engaging them with targeted content and creative contests. And with social media moving at lightning speed, effective crisis management by your social team can be the difference between a few negative comments and a viral boycott.

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