Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

I have always been very passionate about social media, but when it comes to teaching social media, there is nothing more rewarding. I have been teaching my social media class for the last three years and it’s been one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had as a professor. Rubrics and feedback forms.

Social Media 150

Social Media Exercises Media Resources 150

Prohibition

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

TikTok has truly taken the social media world by storm. Formally recognised as musica.ly , TikTok is a short-form, video sharing social media app. Here we look at the use of influencers on TikTok and how brands can benefit from the ever-growing social networking app. Influencer Marketing on TikTok.

Brand 118

Brand Branding Video Social Media 118

Cision

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Ann primarily writes about social media and growth hack strategies, SEO and e-commerce. With more and more businesses across verticals and industries creating content, people have become desensitized towards brand content. Want to deliver valuable content in 2016? Social Media. Interactive Storytelling.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Trends Marketing Storytelling 120

Cision

MARCH 3, 2016

Last week, we released the State of the Media 2016 Report , which used a survey of over 300 journalists and Cision’s own media experts to provide insights into how to build better relationships with the media and earn more coverage. More than half of journalists use social to source stories.

Infographics 120

Infographics Media Journalism Survey 120

NewsWhip

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Canadian brands know this. If you want to appeal to Canadians, connecting your brand to the game has always been a safe bet. . For context, Tim Hortons’ brand DNA is hockey so their departure made headline news. thousand articles and 200 thousand social media interactions on Hockey Canada since September 1st – just 40 days.

Brand 148

Brand Branding Sports Crisis 148

Mindful Marketing

JUNE 19, 2021

Obeying social norms like ones for age-appropriate behavior can be helpful for everyone, so why are some older people acting like social media influencers? From 2016 to 2020, revenue from influencer marketing leapt from $1.7 From 2016 to 2020, revenue from influencer marketing leapt from $1.7 billion to $9.7

Social Media 81

Social Media Media Fashion Instagram 81

Cision

JANUARY 12, 2016

We ’ re two weeks into 2016 so I can ’ t say “ Happy New Year, ” but it ’ s not too late to make resolutions. In 2016, make yourself the focus. You just haven ’ t thought of yourself in the same way as a brand. And there are a couple spots still available if you ’ re ready to write a great business book in 2016.

Writing 120

Writing Leadership Creativity Groups 120

Prohibition

JULY 13, 2021

We’re back again with another monthly digest of the latest social media updates and trends – which as always, never fails to surprise! Over the last month we’ve seen ‘likes’ disappear (but only partially), radio stations launch and platforms giving users the autonomy to choose the way in which they consume content on social media.

Social Media 62

Social Media Trends Pinterest Radio 62

Prohibition

JUNE 27, 2023

In recent years, TikTok has emerged as a powerful social media platform, capturing the attention and engagement of millions of users worldwide. Luxury brands , traditionally known for their exclusivity and high-end appeal, have been hesitant to embrace TikTok and its unvarnished content. million users in 2021.

Brand 71

Brand Branding Marketing Fashion 71

Cision

DECEMBER 1, 2015

How’s your social media strategy looking? You probably schedule your social updates without really looking at all of your updates as a whole. Maximize your efforts by implementing social listening! Are you even seeing the notifications if someone sends a message to your brand? Learn how with our white paper!

Social Media 120

Social Media Strategy Media Customer Service 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 31, 2019

Regardless of the industry, a challenger brand can have a natural PR advantage. Challenger brands can shake things up through unique points of view, innovation or a better story. Media like underdogs, whether they’re Casper challenging the mattress industry, TikTok going after Facebook or the Dollar Shave Club taking on Gillette.

Brand 136

Brand Branding How To Storytelling 136

Marketwired

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Just in the past month many predictions have been made about 2016 PR trends, and a lot of them have overlapping themes. We all know the importance of curating organic content for your online audience, but new levels of pressure to do so have made this truly vital for 2016. How to Evolve with the 2016 #PRTrends Click To Tweet.

Trends 105

Trends How To SEO Google 105

Cision

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Although businesses may intuit email as an afterthought, it easily outperforms each of the platforms mentioned about in open rate (to its social equivalent) and click-though. What I want to do in this post is make a five-point argument that email is one of the most important communications channels in 2016.

Communications 120

Communications Mobile Facebook Study 120

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Our top posts from the second quarter of 2016 focused on PR and marketing technology skills, Facebook branded content, and measuring influencer performance. 6 Ways Facebook Branded Content Changes the Influencer Game. In April of 2016, Facebook decided to change the game and reporting methods for the typical influencer.

Technology 83

Technology Facebook Measurement Policies 83

Cision

APRIL 26, 2016

“As much good social media has brought to us, it has also disconnected us from the human element.” – Kim Garst. I took away a lot of learning experiences from the Social Media Marketing World in San Diego. It was filled with amazing social media tips, ideas and strategies that I have taken back to work with me.

Brand 120

Brand Branding Social Media Sports 120

Marketwired

DECEMBER 15, 2015

31, you will be inundated with emails, blogs, and podcasts advising you how to get ready for 2016. Whether it is the next best monitoring platform, the social channel you MUST focus more on, or why you need to ditch the press release, the advice is enough to drive you to the eggnog bowl. Emerging social platforms.

Mobile 100

Mobile Retail Video Social Media 100

Agility PR Solutions

JUNE 1, 2020

That describes the skyrocketing popularity of video on social media platforms. As video was accelerating 258 percent on Facebook between 2016 and 2017, Mark Zuckerberg was quoted as saying, “I see video as a megatrend.” How big is the blast when a star larger than the sun explodes? How prophetic was Zuckerberg.

Video 78

Video Twitter Brand Branding 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2018

While top-tier marketing and advertising are valuable, associated PR campaigns can help propel a brand to the next level of emotional attachment. You feel connected to these brands. Some customers are initially attracted to certain brands because they like their ad message. 4 ways PR creates brand attachment.

Brand 149

Brand Branding Storytelling B2B 149

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 15, 2020

Thank you to everyone who sent me feedback on my essay on the future of PR via email or social media. There were some clear misses in my original essay: social media activism, internal communications, storytelling and professionalism in PR. Brand shaming has become commonplace. It’s a powerful form of advocacy.

Storytelling 78

Storytelling Internal International Social Media 78

Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

Last week, I shared my news that I’ll be teaching social media at the University of St. Now, she’s crushing it at Best Buy in social media marketing. So, I asked a few key local leaders for up-and-coming social media or communications superstars they admire. And, they have been for a while now.

Social Media 128

Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

Karen Freberg

OCTOBER 13, 2019

One of the areas that is gaining of course a lot of focus in the social media space is the area of certifications and additional training. Incorporating social media certifications is a constant element in all social media classes – but the question always is – which one(s) do you assign?

Social Media 72

Social Media Media Pinterest Education 72

Mark My Words

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

You could power much of the national grid on the hype that’s been fissioning on social media. It’s November 2016 and we’re watching the latest John Lewis Christmas ad. But it would be fair to concede that the 2016 contribution to the cannon was comfortingly familiar. It isn’t a new Star Wars or Bond.

Retail 60

Retail Television Advertising Advertising 60

5W PR

AUGUST 16, 2019

In a research paper published in 2016, a group of Google engineers shared their plans for how videos could be filtered through YouTube’s recommendation engine for a better user experience. Much discussion about getting views on YouTube is focused on YouTube SEO, social media promotion, and garnering subscribers.

YouTube 68

YouTube Social Media Engineering Media 68

Prohibition

AUGUST 15, 2022

Who would’ve thought that the creation of digital influencers could give brands the opportunity to leverage influencer marketing with no physical limitations and minimal risks. Here, we’ll look at what the metaverse is and some brands who are making the most of virtual influencer marketing. Why brands use virtual influencers.

Brand 116

Brand Branding Fashion Marketing 116

Communications Conversations

JULY 6, 2018

Instagram made the announcement a couple weeks ago , and since then it’s been a very hot topic of conversation among marketers, communicators and social media creators and influencers. However, the big question on marketer’s minds is this: How does IGTV fit into my already busy social media mix?

Social Media 87

Social Media Instagram Media Video 87

MaccaPR

APRIL 20, 2016

That place is Social Media Marketing World. I can attest that everything there is to know about social media can be learned within the walls of the San Diego Convention Center, where the conference took place this week over the course of two days with 100+ sessions. The Year Of (Live) Video for Social Media Marketers.

Social Media 48

Social Media Trends Media Facebook 48

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Facebook showed a strong third quarter, powered by North American ad revenues: Quarter-over-quarter, Facebook showed a 10.67% Q3 improvement in revenue, a solid showing compared to the same quarter in 2016: This brings Facebook close to an almost-unheard of number in social media marketing: $5 average revenue per user.

Facebook 87

Facebook Social Media Mobile Media 87

Cision

APRIL 22, 2016

While outlets like The Wall Street Journal decided to opt out, other media, both traditional and digital flocked to share the most influential moments of the show. The introduction of one media platform (social media) does not necessarily mean the replacement of another (traditional news). Image via Pixabay: 1.

Fashion 120

Fashion Data Software Twitter 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Engage with the blogger on social media first, personalize your outreach, read and follow any requirements, and provide high-quality content. Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media . This year, we’ve seen brands and agencies alike trying – and struggling – to find and hire strong PR pros.

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Cision

MAY 31, 2017

After surveying 2,000 adults to test their attention spans, Microsoft found that technology, social media, and the large volume of media people consume daily is linked to their inability to focus for extended periods of time. When a brand is memorable, it stands out in consumers’ minds. Captivate, Then Maintain.

Consumer 243

Consumer Brand Branding How To 243

Cision

MAY 20, 2016

With so many voices speaking to your audience, what can your brand do to stand out from the crowd? With social listening tools , you’ll be equipped to uncover which opportunities to leverage and determine what actions to take in real time. Everyone from scientists to graphic designers to brands gave their two cents on the debate.

Brand 159

Brand Branding Comparison Viral 159

Cision

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

There isn’t a study that I’ve seen that definitively proves including hashtags in a social post can influence reader perception of the post, but anecdotally I (and you if you’re being honest) see social hashtags as self-serving at times. Ultimately, hashtagging is a gray area.

How To 120

How To LinkedIn Instagram Twitter 120

ISEBOX

JANUARY 5, 2017

You may recall our article from a couple months back, “ How the FDA is Keeping Up with the Kardashians ,” which reported how Canada-based pharma company Duchesnay USA earned an FDA Warning Letter after a social media blunder. But Duchesnay got it right this time with their 2016 promotions. A Better Way to Use Twitter. .

Social Media 70

Social Media Pharmaceuticals Strategy Instagram 70

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

55% of adult social media users are “worn out” many political posts – it’s another reason brands should avoid politics Every so often a survey comes along that supposedly suggests customers want businesses to take a stand on politics. Brands have no choice but to take a stand on politics. The results?

Survey 115

Survey Social Media Brand Branding 115

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Social media keeps us connected to friends and family across the globe, informed on worldwide events, and has completely disrupted modern consumerism. Social media made the “selfie” possible, and has even given us a window into space. Brands have already realized the significance of a social presence.

Social Media 40

Social Media Tools Pinterest Media 40

Norton's Notes

DECEMBER 21, 2016

This year (2016) has been an eventful year to say the least, and as it’s coming to a close I thought I’d take a closer look back at some of the best social campaigns of the year and list a few of my favourites. Here are ten of my favourite social media campaigns from 2016. image credit s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com).

Social Media 28

Social Media Viral Film Media 28

Cision

OCTOBER 7, 2016

In an analysis of the social media mentions relating to pumpkin spice products, we’ve found that society has reached peak pumpkin spice. In 2015, in an analysis of news media, web forums and 1% of Twitter conversations, we found 90,140 mentions. There are pumpkin spice cookies, cakes, candles and yes, lattes.

Analysis 318

Analysis Viral Trends Software 318