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

Communications Conversations

While Holmes talked about how we’re in the midst of transitioning to a post-social-media landscape, I envision another stark trend: The comeback of community. As Holmes states, years ago the frequent ask from brands and clients was: “We want this to go viral.” First, go back to 2010. It got bigger.

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PR Winners: The Best Stories of 2018

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

For public relations and reputation experts, it’s easy to point out the brands and personalities who mishandled bad news or missed opportunities after public mistakes. Marketers may have differing opinions on Nike’s brand advertising campaign around former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick this year. Believe in something.

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Driving Social Media Growth In A Content Saturated Market

Konnect Agency

Since the company’s inception in 2010, user activity has increased by 1,400% with a heavily active user base of 500 million daily users in 2019. Social media offers brands the opportunity to differentiate themselves from their competitors, drive brand awareness and stimulate consumer engagement. What fuels social media growth?

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Use “Smartcuts” to Build Your Business and Improve the World

Polaris

Did you ever wonder why one YouTube sensation is able to turn a viral video into a sustainable business while most flame out after a one-hit wonder? Then in 2010, he co-founded Contently to help brands produce audience building content. Or why one athlete excels when others who seem equally talented do not?

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The Essential Guide to Mass Communication: History, Methods, Ethics, and the Future

Masters in Communications

She subsequently developed her own fashion brand and became a successful businesswoman. There is some concern that the media influences the agenda too much - stories that go viral don't always have merit, they are not always completely true. Video gaming platforms like Xbox Live Gold have operated on this model since around 2010.

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Etsy's PR Nightmare: Greeting Cards Making Light Of Rape

Waxing UnLyrical

The news of these offensive cards has gone viral, and I expect the company will begin to see a dent in their sales figures from sellers shutting down shops and buyers boycotting the site. These cards, and the subsequent viral campaign against them, haven’t just hurt those offended by them. Image: striatic via Flickr, CC 2.0