Cision

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

And that’s just one PR trend for 2017. If your bosses or clients can combine their industry with trending topics like data, analytics, artificial intelligence and/or virtual reality, their thought leadership will boom in 2017. This means, if you don’t have a strong influencer marketing program set for 2017, you will be way behind.

Trends 120

Trends Leadership Small Business Analytics 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

PR and media relations statistics. Social media marketing statistics. Paid media and advertising statistics. And here we go…here are the benchmarks from 2017. PR and Media Relations Statistics. 9) Even advertisers want to invest in PR. Earned Media Poised for New Prominence ).

Content Marketing 122

Content Marketing SEO Social Media Marketing 122

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 21, 2016

As almost 200,000 folks get ready for their annual excursion to Las Vegas for CES (Consumer Electronics Show) , those of us who toil in B2B tech public relations will be looking for 2017 trends to better take advantage of industry moves and stake out positions for clients. B2B content must be shareable.

B2B 120

B2B Customer Service Software Technology 120

wiredPRworks

APRIL 3, 2017

And, every month we give them a social media news round-up of what’s news right now. Here are 21 social media news stories to start April 2017 with. Facebook Social Media News April 2017. Google Plus Social Media News April 2017. LinkedIn Social Media News April 2017.

Social Media 49

Social Media Pinterest Media Instagram 49

Cision

DECEMBER 12, 2016

There is one very obvious reason why social media and influencer marketing do not make up the majority of a brand’s communications or advertising budget. We’re having a hard time selling the higher-ups on social media. Social media has massive power. I’ll get to that. But first, let’s bust some myths.

Social Media 120

Social Media Media Measurement Advertising 120

Cision

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

As digital and social media continue to blur the lines between an individual’s public and private lives, and we move forward in a world where the fusion of these two seems inevitable, it is crucial for all of us to understand the difference between what is private and what is personal, but public. That’s media training 101.

Social Media 120

Social Media Media Reputation Training 120

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Snapchat, the shiniest new object in social media (at least as far as publicly-traded companies go), held its third earnings call since its initial public offering (IPO) recently, and the little ghost is struggling. Let’s see what the company had to report. User Growth. Christopher S. Vice President, Marketing Technology.

Instagram 84

Instagram Facebook Social Media Advertising 84

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Facebook, the largest social network and the largest product ever made for the human race intentionally, released its 4Q 2017 earnings report. Let’s see what the social media juggernaut had to say. No other major social networking platform has ever hit even close to $6/ARPU. User Growth. Mobile Users.

Facebook 92

Facebook Mobile Advertising Advertising 92

Shift Communications

MAY 11, 2017

Snapchat, the shiniest new object in social media (at least as far as publicly-traded companies go), held its first earnings call since its initial public offering (IPO). Currently, advertisers still need to cross hurdles to advertise, and measurement is still far below what other social platforms offer.

Advertising 97

Advertising Advertising Facebook Social Media 97

Prohibition

JANUARY 23, 2023

With that said, this blog will detail what video content works for some channels and what kind of video doesn’t work for other social media sites. This will support your brand ‘s content strategy for creating and optimising social posting moving forwards. Instead, focus on using ‘trending’ audio.

Video 62

Video Social Media Instagram Media 62

wiredPRworks

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

A new FTC advertising disclosures document and video gives online influencers guidance on how to ensure consumers are aware of advertising relationships. As a brand influencer , I appreciate knowing when and how to disclose ads on social channels. FTC Disclosures 101 for Social Media Influencers. WHEN TO DISCLOSE.

Advertising 87

Advertising Advertising Guidelines Video 87

Shift Communications

MAY 4, 2017

The largest social network in the world – and to some people, the entire Internet – released its Q1 2017 earnings. What’s new with the 800 pound gorilla in social media? User Growth. Only time will tell; one data point doesn’t make a trend. . Christopher S. Vice President, Marketing Technology.

Facebook 107

Facebook Video Mobile Advertising 107

Shift Communications

JANUARY 2, 2017

What does the public relations industry have to look forward to in 2017? In 2017, the tsunami of content will only increase. Our goal is public relations professionals can no longer be to simply try to reach everyone through the media en masse. Dark Social and Influence. Let’s see if we’re ready for them.

Trends 83

Trends Publicity Analytics Software 83

Norton's Notes

JULY 26, 2017

I speak a lot to student and marketers alike about social media crisis management as I believe it can have a huge impact on a brand’s reputation and share price if you get it wrong. Even today I am amazed at how many brands just pass the social media content to the most junior member of the team.

Social Media 49

Social Media Airlines Media Viral 49

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Snapchat, the shiniest new object in social media (at least as far as publicly-traded companies go), held its fourth quarter earnings call and its first annual call since its initial public offering (IPO) recently. Any social network that does not notch strong revenues in the fourth quarter is generally in trouble. User Growth.

B2C 74

B2C Web Advertising Advertising 74

Shift Communications

MAY 1, 2017

Twitter, the microblogging service that Wall Street loves to hate, has surprised analysts and marketers alike with its Q1 2017 results. Its influence on social media analytics is still second to none. Because of its open data and analytics, Twitter is still a rich source for qualitative social media data.

Twitter 84

Twitter Mobile Conference Analytics 84

PRSay

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Here are some highlights from three professional development sessions at the PRSA 2017 International Conference in Boston on Oct. 3 Ways to Maintain Control of Your Corporate Social Media. The speed and accessibility of social media means that brands are always teetering on the edge of a crisis. Prepare in advance.

Social Media 97

Social Media Conference Media Corporate 97

Landis PR

AUGUST 9, 2021

In today’s world, we get bombarded by advertisement after advertisement. Most of us tune out when advertisements turn on. Focus is shifting away from traditional advertising methods. Consumers crave authenticity, and advertisements tend to lack just that. In fact, a total of 42.7

Marketing 105

Marketing Advertising Advertising Social Media 105

Cision

APRIL 26, 2017

According to the Cision 2017 State of the Media Report , when communicators pair compelling messages with rich formats like photos, videos, social media posts, infographics and data, they can drive better and more accurate coverage and increase earned media opportunities. RISING 2017 MEDIA TRENDS.

Infographics 266

Infographics Brand Branding Video 266

Cision

APRIL 27, 2017

Communicators need to learn a new language: One of the biggest themes was addressing the elephant in the room: earned media (PR/communications/media relations) budgets do not get as much money allocated to them as owned media or paid media (internal content or advertising) do – despite the fact consumers trust earned media the most.

Data 264

Data Leadership Tools Advertising 264

Sword and the Script

APRIL 1, 2017

Use PR to build a brand and advertising to defend it. The point of that philosophy used to be that, while you can build a brand with advertising, it’s very expensive. Social media, which was once the path around the traditional gatekeeper, today has become the gatekeeper, and not a better one since ideas are surfaced for a price.

Advertising 62

Advertising Advertising Print Study 62

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

We’re constantly told that social media is now a pay-for-play environment. That’s the reality of social media marketing in 2017. In the last couple weeks, I’ve noticed a few stories in my feeds talking about an earned and organic social media comeback. Basically, advertising 101.

Social Media 83

Social Media Media LinkedIn Instagram 83

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Twitter had its best quarter of revenue ever at $644M in advertising revenue: Year over year, their revenue is now positive, 0.9% As with so many other advertising tools, it behooves brands and communicators to test the efficacy of each of the formats for cost effectiveness and impact. Let’s turn our eyes towards revenue. Ad Revenue.

Twitter 74

Twitter Conference Advertising Advertising 74

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 30, 2017

The news cycle was faster, social media was hitting the early majority in the Geoffrey Moore sense, and blogs…blogs were everywhere. The 7 Best Performing Blog Posts in 2017. What is clearer was the sort of topics that attracted readers in 2017. 2) 2017 PR Salary Survey Suggests Demand for Talent Tightening.

Blogging 72

Blogging B2B Content Marketing Trade Shows 72

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 8, 2017

Almost four in 10 respondents to a survey of corporate communications, marketing and industry leaders for CommunicationsMatch’s new PR and Communications Agency Search Report said they were looking to hire new agencies in 2017. Content and social media capabilities followed close behind. It’s a “Who Moved My Cheese,” moment.

Agency 223

Agency Survey SEO Social Media 223

PRSay

MAY 9, 2023

Definitions of EMV vary but, broadly, it means the value of earned publicity in unpaid third-party channels such as traditional media, social media and blogs. In this context, EMV is a calculation to determine the ad spend that would have been required for paid social media to achieve the same results as influencer posts.

Measurement 84

Measurement Marketing Pharmaceuticals Social Media 84

Cision

APRIL 5, 2017

In Cision’s 2017 State of the Media Report, which is based on a survey of more than 1,550 journalists and influencers, Cision found that 25% of respondents said that they believe the public values feelings over facts or opinions. Journalists too, perceive an opportunity for emotional persuasion.

Brand 252

Brand Branding YouTube Social Media 252

Mindful Marketing

MARCH 3, 2024

Over the years, I’ve taken a hard stance against the use of profanity, arguing back in 2017 that swearing can damage one’s personal brand and in 2021 that it can be harmful to others’ mental health. Think of social media altercations, sports fights, and road rage.

Marketing 100

Marketing Healthcare Study Advertising 100

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 19, 2022

Social media has replaced local news in communities across the UK. Advertising has shifted to internet mediated platforms such as Google and Facebook, and print sales have declined. The audience for regional news has shifted to social media, notably Facebook. Local news has faced an assault on two fronts.

Local 112

Local Report Newspapers Government 112

PRSay

APRIL 22, 2021

During the lead-up to the 2016 United States presidential election, the individuals behind fake news sites earned thousands through programmatic and pay-per-click advertising. Paid promotions can appear on a fake news site or run alongside a conspiracy theory-fueled Facebook page without an advertiser even realizing it happened.

Financial 190

Financial Reddit Advertising Advertising 190

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 4, 2017

As we wind down 2017, our gaze inevitably turns to the horizon. Society and social media have created hyper-focused segmentation of the audience. Traditional news media is struggling to survive, hemorrhaging cash. To compensate, more walls will go up, making media less visible to PR professionals and their audiences.

Trends 161

Trends Publicity SEO Advertising 161

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

As much as video content has grown in advertising, marketing, and PR , data shows that it continues to expand. PR practitioners have long helped clients amplify video content through social media promotion and earned media coverage, but they may be underusing video as branded content. It’s pure storytelling.

Video 149

Video Case Study Agriculture B2B 149

Shift Communications

MAY 22, 2017

I had the pleasure and privilege of attending IBM Vision 2017 as a guest of IBM Analytics. Christopher Penn (@cspenn) May 17, 2017. Legacy publications find themselves more under the gun every day, with declining subscribers and decreasing advertising revenues. Christopher Penn (@cspenn) May 17, 2017. Christopher S.

Publicity 166

Publicity Data Analytics Advertising 166

PRSay

JULY 10, 2018

Analyzing this tension in an October 2017 article on Forbes.com, Kalev H. As PR professionals, we often use social media advertising in our campaigns, and we rely on data and analytics to strategically develop campaigns. These guidelines extend to the development and application of data.

Ethics 230

Ethics Data Privacy Policies 230

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

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. Social media livestreams will become acceptable as mainstream ‘news.’. As a former journalist, I struggle with this blurring of the lines between earned and paid media.

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

In just two weeks, the chicken mayhem had earned Popeye’s a boatload of new Twitter followers , a huge boost in profits and an estimated $65 million in free advertising. Popeyes’ official social media channels hadn’t hinted at a launch, there was no long-running countdown on their website and media organizations had yet to break the news.

Product Launch 136

Product Launch Storytelling Social Media Video 136