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Why Tech Is Important To PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

As a PR agency that works with high-growth companies, including many technology brands, we talk a lot about why public relations is important for the tech industry. Reach a Wider Audience In the past, PR was largely limited to traditional media outlets such as newspapers, magazines, television, and radio. Yes, social media changed PR.

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When Brand Narratives Go Negative – And How to Know If an Exclusionary Strategy Is Right for Your Business 

Shift Communications

The campaign predictably resulted in social media backlash for being tone-deaf and intentionally exclusionary. Voice and tone are distinct attributes that an organization takes on to animate its brand and narrative. And some are using the brand narrative in adverse ways.

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How 2,400 Journalists Use Social Media for Reporting [And Why PR Should Get Serious about Social]

Sword and the Script

Journalists say Twitter is the most valuable social media platform and they spend a lot of time there; if you want to improve media relations you should invest more time there too. Business efforts on social media tends come in two flavors. The first flavor rarely uses their social channels.

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Don’t Miss The Gen-Z Driven PR Opportunity In 2024

The Hoyt Organization

When people hear the words ‘Gen Z,’ they often think of tech-savvy youngins with an affinity for social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Authenticity and value are key components of an effective PR strategy to engage this generation. They shop around for the best deals and are less attached to specific brands.

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Instagram pods indicative of 10-year social media trend

Communications Conversations

It’s a concept almost as old as social media itself. Let’s take a look back at social media history for a moment. First, in the 2009-2012 period (roughly), you may recall mom and lifestyle bloggers forming these ‘blogger networks.’ Some people swore by this strategy. Not at all.

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Should we be de-prioritizing engagements in 2022?

Communications Conversations

After all, engagements are the cornerstone of social media marketing. Social media is not the same space as it was when I got started in this business in 2009. Brands focused on using social to sell. And, many people are just plain tired of “engaging” on social, for a variety of reasons.

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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.