Agility PR Solutions

APRIL 8, 2019

More than one-third of small businesses lack social media accounts, according to a new survey from Visual Objects, a website showcasing portfolios of top creative firms. The data suggests that social media, while a versatile tool, may not be the best marketing tool for every small business.

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AUGUST 3, 2023

Video has become an integral part of social media content and now comfortably leads still imagery across multiple platforms. As we embrace the ever-evolving landscape of videos on social media, it is essential to explore what the future holds for video on these platforms.

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Cision

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Analytics has opened up an entirely new world to marketers, sending many down the data rabbit hole. Overreliance on analytics overshadows creativity, which can hinder your chances to earn more media. Creative is a critical factor in the success of any marketing communications team.

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5W PR

MAY 2, 2023

Social media platforms have grown exponentially in the past decade. This makes social media a valuable tool for marketing and advertising campaigns as it allows companies to reach a large number of people at a low cost. These tools can target specific demographics using Facebook’s capabilities.

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

You may have seen this graphic last week–it was making the rounds on social media (even I shared it). It’s from LinkedIn, which aggregated data to share with us the “top skills” of today’s social media manager. Yes, social media pros do need to understand how to manage social ad campaigns.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Looking for the latest social media updates? For marketers, this means a new avenue to interact with audiences, gather feedback, and boost engagement directly in posts! It’s a reminder that responsible and ethical marketing practices are pivotal in this evolving digital landscape.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Some big changes are heading our way in the social media advertising space. This tool will provide more creative options, making suggestions for your copy, generating backgrounds and introducing image expansion tools. From new AI introductions to Meta and LinkedIn, to X setting up a paywall for all users.

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Communications Conversations

APRIL 15, 2021

According to a recent study by LinkedIn, “digital marketing jobs” were among the top 15 most in-demand jobs in the U.S. But, we also know the labels “digital marketing” and “social media marketing'” are pretty broad. Almost the same thing for “social media marketer.”

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

Bringing you another round-up of the latest social media updates, as AI continues to infiltrate, check it out below. Instagram’s AI stickers Instagram have introduced new tools for content creators to streamline reel editing, including dreamy ‘undo’ and ‘redo’ buttons to rectify small errors.

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Stern + Associates

MAY 6, 2024

The best part of Brandon Pantano’s job is helping leaders, brands and businesses use the latest marketing best practices to improve their bottom lines. From shaping brands using integrated marketing strategy to business development to SEO, the role of a digital marketer has the power to transform.

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

: Do you need to be active on social media channels to be successful as a social media marketing professional? Some folks say “no, you don’t need to be active on social media to be good at this job.” Because, historically, it has been a controversial issue. Here’s why. #1:

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

An important aspect of the PR and marketing professions is to understand the behavior and interests of stakeholders and publics that we serve. The recently released Cision 2017 Global Social Journalism Study takes a deep dive into how journalists approach and use social media. Publishing Content.

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NewsWhip

APRIL 27, 2023

The use of comms tools has increased as a result, but there isn’t one solution that meets every need. Communications professionals are now creating a suite of best class tools to help them successfully do their job. This is done by analyzing millions of social media engagements, and hundreds of news websites in real time.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 2, 2023

Amid the Twitter rebrand and AI’s infiltration of all areas of marketing, there’s a lot going on in the world of social media. This is great news for social media managers everywhere! From new editing tools to a simplified video tab, the platform is turning the focus to video.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

BuzzSumo makes journalist database generally available BuzzSumo, a tool best known for analyzing content and social media, has moved its new journalist database out of beta and into general availability. Each reporter profile includes links to content, topics, social profiles among others. PR tech mentions Video makers.

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Communications Conversations

JULY 26, 2018

I’ve seen a number of articles recently that have focused on a growing–and increasingly troublesome–trend in our industry: Our complete over-reliance on tools and technology. What I’ve seen is this: Brands purchasing and increasing number of social media tools. They just don’t.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2021

If there’s one thing to learn from the first month of 2021, other than how hard it is to stick to Dry January during lockdown, it’s that despite the feeling like the world’s come to complete a stand-still, the land of social media never stops evolving. The launch of LinkedIn Marketing Labs.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2023

I saw this firsthand at my last agency, where the early adoption of marketing technology for PR helped our team differentiate and win business, as well as during my time at Propel PRM, a SaaS solution that provides a CRM for public relations. Amid budget cuts, tools like generative AI are ushering in a new era of creativity.

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JUNE 17, 2021

Another month has past, and yet again, the social media updates and trends have not stopped coming! From platforms battling it out to master audio first, to expansions within AR capabilities, there’s been a lot going on recently in the world of social media. TikTok creates new Business Creative Hub.

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OCTOBER 10, 2023

From new verification options within Meta, new additions to Ads Manager for the festive period and new X/Twitter updates to its new job roles, we are here to keep you up to date on the ever-changing social media advertising world.

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Cision

OCTOBER 29, 2015

This month, it’s not the ghosts and goblins that are scaring me, but the businesses who are still abusing social media, or at least not fully leveraging all that’s available to them. C’mon people; social media has been around a while. Businesses Are Barely Using Video on Social Media. Look, people.

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JANUARY 20, 2023

Last year was a big one for change and trends across social media, with the Instagram reels shift, Elon Musk and Twitter Blue, TikTok’s continued popularity, the introduction of BeReal and LinkedIn continually moving toward a more humanised platform – there was lots that came into play to keep us social media marketers on our toes.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 3, 2018

ET to discuss social media and getting into the strategic communications mindset. Be sure to check out Karen’s new book, Social Media for Strategic Communication: Creative Strategies and Research-Based Applications , which will be published by SAGE in August 2018. PRStudChat. PRStudChat. PRStudChat.

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JANUARY 17, 2022

Social media is an increasingly important element in a successful crisis management approach. With the recent increase in the use of social media in crisis situations, organisations across all sectors need to understand the benefits of incorporating it into their crisis plan. What is Crisis Management?

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Cision

JANUARY 7, 2016

I challenge you this year to do so, starting with your social media marketing. If you’re complaining about how you don’t have any social media followers, look at your frequency and consistency. I Resolve to Have a Dedicated Person for Social Media Marketing. Do you set resolutions?

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MAY 10, 2023

User generated content (UGC) has become a critical component of social media marketing in recent years. Here we’ll explore what user generated content is, how it can benefit your social media strategy, and some best practices for incorporating it into your marketing efforts.

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PRSay

MAY 9, 2023

However, now that public relations is overlapping with marketing, you’d think demonstrating a return on investment (ROI) would be getting easier. If there’s anything marketing has a lot of, then it’s metrics. However, most recently, EMV is used to evaluate ROI for influencer marketing campaigns. EMV is a mysterious metric.

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5W PR

MAY 4, 2023

Ads that market nostalgia are incredibly powerful. Brands have recognized this appeal and are using “nostalgia marketing” as a powerful tool. What is nostalgia marketing? Nostalgia marketing evokes feelings of nostalgia in consumers to create an emotional connection with a brand or product.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Fortunately, social media and technology, when implemented strategically, can serve as effective channels to navigate change and leverage it to help one become more original and creative, which are desirable characteristics of PR professionals. ET, to discuss change and social media. About Spin Sucks. Its mission?

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

For the past few years, video marketing has become a dominant tool for captivating audiences and expanding brand awareness. Public relations (PR) can be one of the solutions available for marketers and business owners to support their video marketing campaigns. We’ll delve more in-depth into PR and marketing.

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5W PR

AUGUST 26, 2019

The uphill climb that is obtaining genuine engagement on social media can quickly become tiresome for even the most seasoned marketing professionals. As social media platforms continuously make reaching customers organically more and more difficult, marketers must think on their feet a bit in order to stay ahead of the curve.

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JANUARY 30, 2024

Influencer marketing will continue to be a powerful tool for brands looking to connect with their target audiences throughout 2024. In this blog post, we’ll explore the ins and outs of influencer marketing, highlighting the trends and strategies that will shape the industry in 2024.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Among PR teams, LinkedIn is the go-to social media platform for B2B executives for driving positive visibility and thought leadership. But a profile that serves as a glorified CV isn’t enough to gain sought-after exposure; that takes time, strategy, and a dash of creativity. Your summary should reveal your specific expertise.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Wondering how to make your social media ads work? We can, but it takes work, strategic and creative thinking, and commitment – which we can support with. The feature of the update that made the biggest impact on social media advertising was the ‘accept tracking’ pop-up. We hear you. The IoS 14.5

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Communications Conversations

JUNE 30, 2016

If you do any reading in the social media marketing space on regular basis, you know there are a number of platforms that are often discussed. Especially considering brand usage of these platforms, which looks like this (from a branding perspective, at least): But what social network site is lowest on the chart above?

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Karen Freberg

JANUARY 14, 2021

As we start the spring semester, I realized that it has officially been 10 years since I started teaching a social media class. Honestly, the time flew by and it seems like yesterday I came to UofL from my PhD at the University of Tennessee, where I was asked to create and execute a social media class. TEN YEARS?!

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

While traditionally PR work consisted of press releases, pitching, and occasional damage control, today’s PR teams must have a diverse digital skill set, including SEO strategy, social media savvy, data analysis and more. This isn’t new, but today there are more digital distractions in the form of tools, tactics and platforms.

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