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Less “let’s go viral” and more “let’s build community”

Communications Conversations

Last week, Hootsuite’s Ryan Holmes wrote an outstanding piece about how the rules of social media marketing have changed. As Holmes states, years ago the frequent ask from brands and clients was: “We want this to go viral.” ” And, even if that wasn’t the ask, it was implied. First, go back to 2010.

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Navigating the Evolving Landscape of PR in the Digital Age

5W PR

Influencer partnerships Influencer marketing has emerged as a powerful tool in digital PR. Brands can participate in online discussions, respond to customer queries, and address concerns promptly. This level of responsiveness enhances customer satisfaction and helps brands establish a reputation for excellent customer service.

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11 ways Social Listening will Transform your Communications Strategy & Performance

Onclusive

Yes, that’s right, it’s not just for marketing teams! If you’re thinking that influencing sits with marketing, you’re mistaken. Social media listening is fast becoming an essential part of the PR and Comms toolkit. Want to learn more about the benefits of social listening for PR and Comms?

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Marketing as a Bona Fide Profit Center

Sword and the Script

At first glance, it might seem the company is in the services industry – catering to birthday parties – but the company sells playground equipment and kids’ furniture. The party room is pure marketing – of the genius variety – both because it ignites word-of-mouth and because it pays for itself. Self-Propelled Marketing.

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The Top PR Threats To Your Company’s Reputation

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

According to the World Economic Forum , more than twenty-five percent of a company’s market value is directly attributable to its brand reputation. Of course, there’s not much for marketing and communications teams to do to foil threats beyond insisting that their employers or clients harden their security infrastructure.

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Storytelling is the Essence of Brand Development; Off Script No. 44: Jeffrey Crow

Sword and the Script

The reputation the network services and solutions provider Earthlink gained for customer service is a prime example. The story the company told “was the foundation of our sales strategy and differentiated us in the market” and contributed to the company’s eventual acquisition. 1) How did you get into marketing? .

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What’s New In B2B Tech PR For 2017

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Good CX combines people, process and technology to understand, anticipate and consistently deliver a high-quality experience across all of a product or service brand’s touch points, from website to customer service. Everyone loves a story of customer service that goes above and beyond.

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