Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 9, 2014

The blog posts weren’t especially compelling, in fact these were a little heavy with sales messages; case studies that had been re-purposed. Dark Social: Antimatter to Viral Fixation. This phenomenon is what VentureBeat , citing a study by RadiumOne, is calling “dark social.”.

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Viral Marketing Web Case Study 116

5W PR

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Brands have gotten smart about where to find their target consumers, but one of the risks of the “ads everywhere” approach is that consumers can become jaded and sick of always being sold to. In fact, studies show that ads can actually be more effective with a more minimal, less intrusive approach.

Advertising 76

Advertising Advertising Marketing Viral 76

Cision

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

One study in Frontiers in Psychology describes the power of anchoring descriptions to prominent items first when describing new concepts. This study was literally done with “Where’s Waldo” pictures and demonstrates people’s preference for recall before introduction. Tell me you love me (or tell me I love you).

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Writing Study Viral Consumer 144

PR in High Definition

APRIL 25, 2022

Researchers in Denmark studied a range of media types; from movie ticket purchasing habits, popular books, Tweets, as well as Wikipedia attention time. Positive content is more viral. It seems obvious, but the simplicity of the beginning, middle and end with challenges addressed by solutions, is just the way our brains like to consume.

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Wikipedia Viral Reputation Internal 62

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. But shared media was where Barbie shone brightest. He’s just Ken.”

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Cision

JUNE 13, 2017

We see it every day: fast food chains challenge devotees to gather retweets for “ nuggs ,” personal care products advocate for women’s equality and airlines get called out — for both successes and major fails — in viral videos. Many consumers don’t just want to buy a product; they want to buy-in to a tribe.

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Blogging Company Engineering Airlines 215

Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

A Harvard marketing professor named Thales Texeira has done some recent studies of content virality and sharing. In his research on viral advertising videos , he found that a very small percentage of advertising videos (0.1%) actually go “viral.” His findings are pretty illuminating. Why we share.

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Mindful Marketing

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The iconic magazine about all things athletic ran afoul of public opinion on a viral scale when it apparently used artificial intelligence to write articles that it attributed to human beings. As we talked about the issue, one of the first things that came to my mind was Sports Illustrated’s recent moral lapse.

Ethics 94

Ethics Marketing Sports Education 94

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

To begin exploring the catalysts for the change in communications, Moore uses the high tech sector to highlight how companies self-organize in a technology adoption lifecycle as a case study of how marketing has changed. Everywhere you went, the vendor had more power than the consumer,” said Moore. “As We have democratized information.

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Communications Marketing Enterprise Case Study 170

Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2015

The biggest challenge is that we are moving from an industry that could create one amazing commercial to reach consumers to an ecosystem with a diversified channel structure,” according to Mike Scafidi , marketing operations with PepsiCo. In a phrase, as the paper suggests, “Marketers looking to reach consumers in new ways.”

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Content Marketing Employee Marketing Viral 60

PRSay

JANUARY 6, 2021

During the pandemic, for instance, Melissa & Doug provided desperate parents with a Stuck at Home guide ; Razer empowered oft-shamed gamers with its Stay Home and Game On messaging and donations; State Farm gave consumers money back ; and Martha Brook offered small ways to support small businesses and practice self-care.

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Communications Viral Fashion Public Affairs 198

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.

Social Media 62

Social Media Trends Marketing Viral 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 27, 2016

The old notion that “any PR is good PR” does not apply in today’s climate, if it ever did; a public mistake will sully a reputation quicker than you can say negative virality. Typically clients should be asking who is our target customer and what media do they consume. You can do your own PR!

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 21, 2016

As almost 200,000 folks get ready for their annual excursion to Las Vegas for CES (Consumer Electronics Show) , those of us who toil in B2B tech public relations will be looking for 2017 trends to better take advantage of industry moves and stake out positions for clients. B2B content must be shareable.

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B2B Customer Service Software Technology 120

Prohibition

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Curated influencer content can portray that authentic and empathic voice, which has a big impact on consumers trust and brand loyalty. They know how to create viral, unique content and create positive associations to a brand that ensure users are already warmed up to the product or service. Bigger engagement rate.

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Cision

JUNE 10, 2016

According to a 2013 study by ThinkGoogle , the average consumer consults 12 sources before making a purchasing decision. The study looked at the different networking and communication models between baby boomers and Gen Y, who grew up with the ‘hierarchy’ value model, and millennials and Gen Z who have created the ‘networking’ model.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

With social media and access to this information being so easy, anybody with a smartphone and an idea can become a viral source of news. Recent studies by Forrester suggest that 40 percent of consumers in both the B2B and B2C space have a high willingness and ability to shift current spends. Listen to Increase Customer Spend.

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How To Social Media B2C Television 149

The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 31, 2020

But writing up award entries can be expensive and time-consuming. Of course, judges are going to sit up and listen to entries that garnered incredible results, but your campaign doesn’t have to have gone viral as these judges point out… Focus On Results (and If You’re Using AVEs?—?Grow What’s not to like?

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Measurement Case Study Creativity Course 156

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 31, 2017

As video of United Airlines passenger Dr. David Dao being violently dragged from his seat went viral, the media – and a global audience of prospective customers – were horrified. It showed in every aspect of the company’s business, particularly how it handled consumer complaints and managed sourcing, manufacturing, and marketing.

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Crisis Airlines Brand Branding 180

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. When done well, digital tactics can not only be highly entertaining but also have the ability to create a lot of engagement and even go viral. by David Meerman Scott.

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Pinterest Viral YouTube Mobile 71

Cision

MAY 12, 2017

For instance, 48% of consumers start mobile research with a search engine and on an average, smartphone conversions are up by 64% as compared to the average desktop conversion rates. As we saw with the recent United Airlines fiasco , crisis news doesn’t take time to go viral. The Digital and PR Evolution.

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Google Digital PR Mobile SEO 259

5W PR

AUGUST 12, 2020

That’s the only way companies can determine whether employees study new safety guidelines, procedures, and policies. At the same time, Cision’s study showed that more than 63 percent of journalists value press releases and news announcements. Create relatable and interesting content.

Healthcare 88

Healthcare Strategy Communications Policies 88

Shift Communications

APRIL 11, 2018

Most recently, Facebook just experienced the classic example of a crisis communications case study. The company lost about $37 billion in market value, Mark Zuckerberg is to testify before Congress, and consumers are pursuing a movement to #deletefacebook (which some say is impossible ). This led to mass outrage toward the company.

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Crisis Communications Facebook Crisis Communications 95

Mindful Marketing

JULY 4, 2020

During a time focused on re-opening the economy after the onset of a viral pandemic, there are glaring signs that the United States is suffering from another type of pandemic—racism. Sonja Martin Poole , associate professor of marketing, University of San Francisco Our nation is clearly in crisis.

Marketing 74

Marketing Pharmaceuticals System Policies 74

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 6, 2016

By attacking the advertising model that supports sites like World News Daily Report and NewsBuzzDaily, they might help slow the viral spread of false, defamatory, and even dangerous stories. That study that shows ice cream enhances mental performance – who funded it? Follow the money. There’s nothing wrong with this.

Publicity 120

Publicity Storytelling Journalism Viral 120

Cision

MARCH 1, 2016

In the Journal of Marketing Management, a group of British researchers write that crisis communication has “implications for brand equity and consumers’ purchase intentions.” Take for example one of Business Week’s “2012 Year in Crisis PR” case studies: Facebook. Cyprus may be on to something… 3.

Crisis 120

Crisis Crisis Communications Journalism YouTube 120

Cision

JULY 5, 2016

All too often we are convinced we need a website, or in this day and age, a social media strategy that will go “viral” – but this approach is often doomed from the start. Having a social media initiative go viral is not a good goal – what is the intended net result?

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Nonprofit Crisis Viral Groups 227

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

And after extensive reading, exhaustive research and testing many hacks, I decided to really study what world-class runners do to get faster. 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.

Publicity 106

Publicity Automotive Transportation Trade Shows 106

Buzzstream

JANUARY 17, 2018

I read ebooks, and the majority of online consumers enjoy them as well. That being that case, it makes sense to give your popular posts a new life — since they have been consumed and enjoyed by your audience. If you’ve got some viral posts, then you’re ready for that “ebook.”. peaked in 2013, at 242 million units sold.

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eBook Infographics Pinterest How To 108

Cision

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Journalists and consumers crave videos. Case Studies. Of the 10 pieces of content listed here and the dozen other types of content you create, case studies rank as the most impactful: nearly 80 percent of people read case studies when researching a purchase decision. According to Forrester, a one-minute video is worth 1.8

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Infographics Case Study Content Marketing Video 235

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

For example, I would say “The study of 2,000 adults, by personal banking app [client name], was conducted to discover where in the UK Brits are the best at saving.”. The dream scenario for campaign coverage is along these lines: The article features who the study was conducted by. Case studies. Statistics. Expert tips pitches.

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Digital PR Industry Strategy Film 170

NewsWhip

DECEMBER 4, 2019

CASE STUDY. And that runs from gun rights to reproductive rights, anything that can precipitate risks to reputation, from outraged consumers to employee activism. ”. That shows us that based on what’s happened over the last couple of hours, here’s a projection on how viral this particular story or storyline may be.” .

Analytics 78

Analytics Case Study Data Reputation 78

PRSay

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Market research is vital to understanding how target audiences consume info,” said Haworth. During her presentation, Haworth shared case studies pertaining to everything from prescription drug abuse to HIV awareness during the 2015 outbreak in Indiana’s Scott County. Meet people where they are. Take the politics out of it,” she said.

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Social Media Conference Media Corporate 119

Buzzstream

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

You could have a contact list brimming with journalists, and a potentially-viral campaign, but if you hit send on a flat pitch don’t be surprised if you fail to get opens or coverage. Get creative: a recent study from the past six to 12 months could make your study or campaign relevant – the more recent, the better.

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Pitching Writing Digital PR How To 164

Cision

JULY 20, 2015

Birchbox has a cascade of triggers to perpetuate the consumer relationship. The samples (and email campaigns) trigger her to buy (Birchbox sells consumer products online). Every product can’t go viral or generate a lot of word-of-mouth buzz. The purchases generate points which trigger more purchases. ” 3.

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Energy Viral Storytelling Community 120

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

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

The consumer privacy battle will rage on, and marketers will be affected by new data privacy regulations. As consumers get savvier about how their data is being collected and used, their demand will grow deeper for transparency and protection. 16: Ted Seward. 11) Privacy regs bring back the basics. Bob Geller | Fusion PR.

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