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2018 PR Trends: Social Media [Video]

Shift Communications

2018 is here, and we’re digging into what look to be some of the biggest trends that will affect PR practitioners this year. In this installment, we’ll look at 2 major trends in social media: Influencer Marketing Train Keeps Picking Up Speed. Branded Organic Social Media Becomes Meaningless.

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Guest Post: 4 #PR Trends to Look Out for in 2018

Deirdre Breakenridge

With this year almost over, it’s time to make some predications for what 2018 will look like for the PR industry. In 2018, we will see the rise of more storytelling. However, in 2018, I believe we will see more companies taking this leap of faith. Closer link between PR and Marketing. Online Reputation Management.

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#Leaders Listen Up: #Millennials Share what Gets their Attention on Social Media

Deirdre Breakenridge

Social media continues to capture time and attention. Here are some of the stats revealing how much people participate in social media; where they spend their time; what they like to do and how often. In August of 2018, 99 Firms reported that Instagram supports approximately 100 million images and videos each day.

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Trend: The over-investment in social media tools and technology

Communications Conversations

I’ve seen a number of articles recently that have focused on a growing–and increasingly troublesome–trend in our industry: Our complete over-reliance on tools and technology. What I’ve seen is this: Brands purchasing and increasing number of social media tools. I would almost under-invest in technology.

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Top Public Relations Trends in 2018: Introduction

Shift Communications

Thanks to technologies like cloud computing, ubiquitous Internet access, mobile devices, and machine learning, the pace of change will only increase. The 2018 PR Mega-Trends. Part 1: Earned Media. Society and social media have created hyper-focused segmentation of the audience. Part 5: Social Media.

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On Thursday, July 19th, #PRStudChat Discusses Social Media & Strategic Communications

Deirdre Breakenridge

ET to discuss social media and getting into the strategic communications mindset. Be sure to check out Karen’s new book, Social Media for Strategic Communication: Creative Strategies and Research-Based Applications , which will be published by SAGE in August 2018. PRStudChat. PRStudChat. PRStudChat.

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6 Public Relations Tips For Brands In 2018

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

It may include a problem to be solved and a “hero” of sorts – humans (like a founder, customers or employees), or possibly a differentiating technology. A key component of stellar media relations is knowing what stories to pitch and to whom. Your brand story should have a beginning, middle and end like any good tale.

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