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Study: Big Companies Lag at Blogging, Social Media

Sword and the Script

Barnes to forgive me the editorial liberty I’ve taken with this headline, but that’s my takeaway after finally reading the UMASS Dartmouth Study: The 2014 Fortune 500 and Social Media: LinkedIn Dominates As Use of Newer Tools Explodes. I see tepid interest in small pockets of consumer oriented businesses among the Fortune 500.

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What Social Media Marketing Can—& Cannot—Do For Your Business

Polaris

I remember when I first adopted social media marketing as a way to promote my business. It was January 2009—just over 5 years ago so the memory is fairly clear. At the time, I knew intuitively that social media would be useful, but I didn’t have a good handle on my goals. So I recruited a social media pro to help.

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Paid Social Media as Surround Sound in B2B Marketing; Off Script No. 39: Betsy Hindman of the Hindman Company

Sword and the Script

My employer launched a print magazine, website and social presence telling stories about health and community to business audiences, which is still going, BetterTennessee.com. Social media for business was then in its infancy, and we were able to reach both decision makers and consumers with a limited budget and get real traction.

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Social Media Rock Stars: Toro’s Christian Plewacki

Communications Conversations

And, unlike many others who have these opinions on trends in the social media world, he’s actually done the work. But, for now, let’s meet this Social Media Rock Star and learn more about what he’s up to at Toro. First, tell us more about your role at Toro as Social and Digital Media Leader.

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Echo Chambers: Algorithmic Confirmation Bias

Doctor Spin

Echo chambers in social media contribute to the viral spread of misinformation by acting as initial bandwagons for complex contagions.” Doctor Spin | The PR Blog. This phenomenon is exacerbated by confirmation bias, where users selectively consume content that confirms their preconceptions, further entrenching their views.

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The Halo Effect: Why Attractiveness Matters in PR

Doctor Spin

The effect extends beyond individual assessments and significantly impacts marketing strategies where singular characteristics often shape consumer perceptions of advertisements and brands. Please support my blog by sharing it with other PR- and communication professionals. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 35, 250–256.

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A mindful approach to using social media as professional communicators

PR Conversations

Over the past decade or so, public relations has been in a rollercoaster relationship with social media. In 2009, PR adviser and writer, Paul Seaman, wrote a post for PR Conversations: Defending public relations against social media hype. This creates delusional bubble worlds. So I find myself opposing them again.