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

Communications Conversations

Last week, Hootsuite’s Ryan Holmes wrote an outstanding piece about how the rules of social media marketing have changed. 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. First, go back to 2010.

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News publishers playing catch-up with Gen Z audiences

Wadds Inc.

Social media has disrupted Gen Z’s relationship with news media, forcing publishers to adapt content and business models to maintain relevance. Gen Z has a different relationship with news than previous generations, getting most of its news via social media rather than directly from publishers.

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Social Media for Healthcare: What’s The Potential?

Melissa Agnes

The other day I had a conversation with someone who made a statement about the healthcare industry not needing to be on social media because no one cares about the nurses’ birthdays and little useless memes (I’m SOOO paraphrasing here!). What’s the point of social media for healthcare?

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Emily in Paris: A social media professor’s perspective

Karen Freberg

In the 2010’s, we then had Olivia in “Scandal” for handling crises and work in reputation management. Now, as we enter a new decade with a new show that will paint a picture of what social media professionals really do in their work. We are the voices behind the brands on social.

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Reputation on social media – Comms must own it or lose it

NewsWhip

These folks are fully tuned into the emerging interplay between media and social media. They also use quantified data to inform their strategy and media planning, taking a “moneyball” approach. . Their work is capital “M” media not social media – that’s for the marketing guys on the 11th floor.

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Who is Generation Alpha and How Can We Market to Them?

5W PR

Generation Alpha, born between 2010 and 2025, is the first generation to fully embrace the 21st century from birth. Community building Create and foster online communities that align with the interests and values of Generation Alpha. Building a sense of community enhances brand loyalty and affinity.

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How the New York Public Library’s Blog Mobilizes Communities

Cision

It can include social media, tip sheets, and emails, as well as paid promotions like native advertising and promoted posts on social platforms. And for nonprofit organizations on a budget, blogging can often be the most effective way to engage and mobilize communities. How can you add value to them?

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