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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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Singles’ Day on Chinese Social Media

Flack's Revenge

It was launched by Alibaba in 2009 to promote their Tmall online shopping mall and encourage single people to shop for themselves and celebrate their lives. Last year, JD.com developed a partnership with Tencent Group , China’s largest social media company, to attract consumers through Tencent’s popular social media platforms WeChat and QQ.

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Why Tech Is Important To PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

PR firms have withstood the rise of many possible “PR killers” including email marketing, digital advertising, and social media, often integrating or using those disciplines to grow their business or even make earned media more effective. Yes, social media changed PR. That’s simply not the case.

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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.’ A number of times, actually. Not at all.

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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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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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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. They often research before purchasing and use different channels , including the brand’s website 52%, reviews 39%, and social media 29%.