Communications Conversations

APRIL 17, 2020

Best Buy shares CEO video message initially aimed at employees on LinkedIn. Best Buy stole a page out of Microsoft’s playbook when it posted a message from CEO, Corie Barry, this week that was initially shared with employees. Walmart uses employee-generated content to thank front-line workers. Very transparent.

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Stern + Associates

MARCH 31, 2023

When it comes to successful PR and social media strategies, it’s really easy to get caught up in the day to day loop of trends, breaking news, and how to make your company seem really great online. Investing in executive visibility and brand advocacy efforts on social media can create huge success for your brand – if you do it right.

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Mindful Marketing

JULY 31, 2021

You’ve likely seen signs in restaurants, ads from retailers, and posts on social media from other service providers announcing pressing needs for more employees. However, firms can turn their current recruitment challenges into opportunities if they rethink how they market to prospective employees.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 21, 2024

The awareness this month highlights is crucial for helping individuals understand how mental illness affects their lives, informing them about available resources, and highlighting advocacy methods for everyone, regardless of their mental health status. Prioritizing mental health is not only a moral obligation but also a business necessity.

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5W PR

AUGUST 16, 2020

Nonetheless, those that seriously affect the brand, its employees, operations, and leadership can have devastating and long-lasting effects. The acceleration of social media has added to the challenges of crisis communications, an impact that a Pentland Analytics study says has doubled the impact on shareholder value.

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Prohibition

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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Shift Communications

APRIL 13, 2022

The importance of social media. Brands today are built on social. So, it’s due strategy and resources that match the level of importance consumers pay it. What’s working — employee and customer advocacy: Provide employees with links and copy to share on social media. What hasn’t?

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Communications Conversations

APRIL 9, 2020

Just a few months ago, I set out to create my annual social media trends presentation , which I’ve now given to a handful of audiences. Instead, I’m re-evaluating that list and thinking about how wildly things have changed in the last four weeks on the social media marketing front. Layoffs are coming.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2023

SOCi’s Threads Launch Commentary When Instagram unveiled “Threads,” Meta’s equivalent to Twitter, it created a social media frenzy. SOCi offered insights on Threads’ implications for social media marketing, showcasing their expertise and thought leadership.

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Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 7, 2021

When was the last time your company conducted a social media audit? However, a good, in-depth social media audit is worth it’s weight in gold. An audit gives you the perfect “pause” to re-shape your social media strategy. Now the question is: What’s included in a social media audit?

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 6, 2020

Wei’s academic studies are in journalism, consumer technology, and resource economics; he is passionate about the intersections of the fields. Let’s congratulate and support Wei by sharing his video on social media! We selected two winners. Here is Wei’s winning video.

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

That’s almost an exact quote from a famous memo he sent to employees years ago (see below). No, long-term success in our industry, whether it’s comms, marketing or social media, starts with writing. The post Why good writing is the best foundation of a successful social media career first appeared on Arik Hanson.

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Shift Communications

MAY 10, 2022

Brands today are built on social, but social media marketing has never been more cut-throat. In our new blog series, we talk what’s working (and not) across key social channels. Hesitancy to add TikTok to the marketing mix is understandable, whether because of a lack of creative resources or general strategic approach.

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Remote PR Jobs

JUNE 14, 2023

Cost Savings While freelance rates may be high, hiring a PR Freelancer can be a more cost-effective option than hiring a full-time employee since you only have to pay for the services rendered (and only when needed), thus avoiding costly overhead costs such as benefits, equity, salaries, or office space.

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Cision

OCTOBER 24, 2015

Social media has become a centerpiece for brands’ reputations. Customer service departments have had to shift their strategies, while HR departments have started to turn employees into brand advocates. Social media posts are public, making it easy to track and listen to competitors and plan how you can push past them.

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Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

A company with two plane crashes in the last year asks people to post their bucket list destinations on social media. A social media manager loses their temper in a customer service post on Facebook. Everyone is using social media for marketing today. 2) Social media training for users in the organization.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

And the work of our corporate communications team had turned to sharing accurate, timely information and serving as an important adjunct to under-resourced public health agencies. Similarly, social media must assume responsibility for the information being shared on its platforms as their dominance as a news source grows.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 10, 2021

Great content lies at the heart of everything communications does, including employee and leadership communications and PR. What do your key stakeholders, including employees, customers, shareholders and analysts, care about the most? Elizabeth Barrett. VP Research, Gartner.

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Remote PR Jobs

JUNE 13, 2023

Cost Savings While freelance rates may be high, hiring a PR Freelancer can be a more cost-effective option than hiring a full-time employee since you only have to pay for the services rendered (and only when needed), thus avoiding costly overhead costs such as benefits, equity, salaries, or office space.

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Knowledge Base Resources Employee Policies 130

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 15, 2018

Social media has redefined crisis response in three important ways: outlet options, messaging speed and employee engagement. The proliferation of new media outlets has changed everything about how companies communicate. Employee evangelists are made, not born. Guest Post by Laurel Kennedy. A Reason to Speak.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 4, 2023

These campaigns can be shared through social media, press releases, webinars, and workshops. By working together, PR professionals and mental health organizations can amplify messages and resources, reaching a larger audience and fostering a sense of community.

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Landis PR

MARCH 14, 2022

Five Key Steps to Introducing Your Consumer Brand to a New Social Media Platform. In a digital world, use of social media is no longer optional. Having a social media strategy can boost your brand and expand your market, but that doesn’t all happen overnight. Identify Your Goals for Growth on Social Media.

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5W PR

MARCH 27, 2023

Launching a campaign Brands can launch a campaign on social media or on a company website to show support for World Autism Day. It can also include providing resources and information about autism and encouraging people to share support through hashtags and other social media actions.

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Employee social advocacy programs are having a moment. Companies like Starbucks, Reebok and Humana (just to name a few) have implemented employee social advocacy programs over the last few years. And, these tools then serve up content employees can post on social networks like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

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Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

Last week, I shared my news that I’ll be teaching social media at the University of St. Now, she’s crushing it at Best Buy in social media marketing. So, I asked a few key local leaders for up-and-coming social media or communications superstars they admire. And, they have been for a while now.

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Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 15, 2020

Thank you to everyone who sent me feedback on my essay on the future of PR via email or social media. There were some clear misses in my original essay: social media activism, internal communications, storytelling and professionalism in PR. Social media activism is only possible because brands don’t listen.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 29, 2019

In this case, “he” was the head of human resources (HR) – which was heavily focused on recruiting – and I took evasive action. As progressed in my career, I began to have a better appreciation for recruiting, HR and the challenge of talent acquisition and employee retention. It worked and I was clear for a little while.

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PRSay

APRIL 12, 2024

As companies face pressure to engage with social issues beyond their immediate business interests, communicators must anticipate how every word an organization says and every topic it raises will be received by different stakeholders, a new study finds. ” Since 2000, several factors have driven a dramatic increase in corporate activism.

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Onclusive

JULY 27, 2023

For example, the “Share a Coke” campaign by Coca-Cola generated extensive media attention and widespread social media buzz. Through analysis of public sentiment, combined with strategic comms planning, Patagonia positioned itself as a socially responsible brand, earning respect and admiration from consumers.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

We are also operating in a socially charged atmosphere, where one person’s truism is another’s “fake news.” The power of technology and social media has created a platform for spreading a message far and wide, while also ensuring that a single misstep could leave a negative digital footprint that will follow your company around forever.

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PRSay

JUNE 26, 2016

Social media has changed the world of PR and it’s for the better. Social media is about people, however, the technology helps to facilitate the great interactions we experience. Social media helps you to gather intelligence and to become more intimate with your customers and other important stakeholders.

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Cision

AUGUST 26, 2015

As Cision’s social media manager, I use top 50 and top 100 lists for three purposes: To follow individuals who will help me stay in the loop when new trends and statistics emerge within my industry. Every year, Cision creates a list of the top 50 social media influencers on Twitter. ” https://t.co/XuswAAsGAo.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 17, 2023

It focuses on increasing awareness about cybersecurity risks and providing educational resources to help individuals and organizations better understand and mitigate those risks. Using appropriate hashtags and social media platforms can amplify the campaign’s impact.

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Corporate reputation has surpassed profitability in its importance to business success—today’s customers, employees, investors, and other stakeholders have many choices, and they are leaning toward companies with a stellar public image. In the age of social media, managing corporate reputation is a complex undertaking.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 28, 2024

Social media content: Bite-sized stories for building brand awareness and community engagement. Consider the target audience, goals, and resources when selecting the most appropriate storytelling medium for maximum impact. Monitor metrics like website traffic, social media interactions, and lead generation.

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MaccaPR

JANUARY 8, 2021

From TikTok, LinkedIn and Twitter to Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook – if you’re in marketing, you’re eager to predict how your brand can more effectively use social media in 2021. Listen To and Welcome Employees on Social. Brands know they should listen to consumers, but what about listening to employees?

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Karen Freberg

AUGUST 15, 2017

With professors who are teaching social media, this can be a daunting and intimidating task in many ways. How do you try to integrate ALL of the latest changes, case studies, advances, and resources from the previous semester? Teaching social media, as I have written about many times, is a constant prep.

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