Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

You can’t just spend your way to success in social media advertising. You can have the best research, personas, targeting, messages and creative – and still miss the mark. They can and do comment on paid promotions as this advertisement for AT&T Fiber demonstrates. For sure, Twitter is not the real world. Talk to Us

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NewsWhip

MARCH 24, 2022

He’s back again this year, but this time around that famous mustache has led to some big deals with brands off the court. The decision has since transformed athletes from all collegiate sports into influencers for big and small brands alike, and for the first time ever March Madness is part of that mix. .

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Cision

MARCH 30, 2015

The check-in may be dead on Foursquare, but the app is alive and well – and increasing Twitter’s “social media on steroids” effect for brands. Well, Twitter has just teamed up with Foursquare to tag locations in tweets. Twitter (@twitter) March 23, 2015. But what does this mean for brands and marketers?

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Prohibition

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Some big changes are heading our way in the social media advertising space. This tool will provide more creative options, making suggestions for your copy, generating backgrounds and introducing image expansion tools. From new AI introductions to Meta and LinkedIn, to X setting up a paywall for all users.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 21, 2021

2021 saw emerging platforms that B2B brands were eyeing to for their marketing plans, and some may have been missteps. The main goal of social media marketing is to generate a dedicated audience for your brand. Adding a creative twist, like a compelling photo, chart, or real-time visualization, is another way to kick up engagement.

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 25, 2023

.” Doubling down on their stance and “you don’t fit with us” tone, the company posted a list of reasons in a photo on Twitter detailing why they werenot allowing newcomers to sign up. Voice and tone are distinct attributes that an organization takes on to animate its brand and narrative.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Contrary to conventional wisdom, 68% of people follow brands on social media to stay informed but they do it quietly and want it without all the buzzwords; 51% say the most memorable brands on social media do one simple thing: Respond A new report by Sprout Social offers further evidence of how social media is evolving.

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Cision

MARCH 14, 2017

From the moment commercials blare from your TV as you’re getting ready for work to the countless ads that populate your news feed as you surf social networks throughout the day, you’re bombarded with advertisements. Creative Strategies. Standing out from the crowd takes more than creativity, however.

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Prohibition

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The question remains for brands and content creators around how to make the most of these new AI features to embrace more creativity into comms. Paying users also have the option to limit comments – a big update for brands who may struggle with negative interactions or troll comments.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 3, 2023

For brands, using video content is an almost certified method to drive strong engagement and increase brand awareness in doing so. The ‘Spark’ platform is a powerful toolkit, created to allow users to create AR ‘friendly’ content and use it (where appropriate) in social advertising campaigns.

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Prohibition

JULY 7, 2023

This is a new text-based app set to rival Twitter. This is absolutely one to watch for brands and businesses who don’t want to fall behind the curve. This feature will allow brands and businesses to maximise the reach of their posts by tapping into additional audiences. Could paywall updates be Twitter’s final downfall?

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Prohibition

MAY 22, 2023

Instagram test new UGC tool Instagram are testing a new feature that allows brands to early source user-generated content (UGC). This great feature will allow brands and businesses to maximise on the power of UGC while still giving credit to the original creators. Get in contact today to find out how we could help you.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 20, 2023

Last year was a big one for change and trends across social media, with the Instagram reels shift, Elon Musk and Twitter Blue, TikTok’s continued popularity, the introduction of BeReal and LinkedIn continually moving toward a more humanised platform – there was lots that came into play to keep us social media marketers on our toes.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Last year, Shea Moisture released an advertisement for a campaign called “Break Free from Hair Hate” that was meant to be empowering and uplifting. The ad received backlash because Shea Moisture failed to represent the key demographic that made the brand so popular: black women with diverse hair textures. By failing to represent them.

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Prohibition

OCTOBER 5, 2023

X insists tweets are now posts X has updated its terms of service to remove any mention of twitter or tweets. This may mark the time to start referring to X as exclusively that, with the elaboration ‘the platform formerly known as Twitter’ proving a well-established mouthful in broader media, and client meetings.

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Creativity – the ability to think outside the box and quickly for those time sensitive opportunities. It takes time to build a brand, a voice, etc. Communication Skills – Social touches to many teams these days (PR, Creative, etc), it’s important to be able to communicate and work as a team even with those not on your team.

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Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Hunter PR is a wonderful strategic and creative communications partner that helps brands by creating strategic programming, content and relationships that foster consumer attention to brands. Golin provides effective solutions and reaches diverse global markets to best represent brands. GOLINglobal. Edelman PR.

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Prohibition

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

So, to kickstart the year, here’s a roundup of the most important and useful updates that took place last month from the likes of Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. This nifty partnership will allow WPP agencies such as MediaCom, Ogilvy and Wavemaker to gain early access to advertising products in development.

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Prohibition

JUNE 13, 2022

Few brands advertise on just one channel. However, for an effective social advertising strategy across platforms, Twitter should always be considered a priority. Twitter advertising is an opportunity for your brand (or client) to successfully promote its products, reach new users, drive sales and encourage new followers.

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Rock the Status Quo

JANUARY 1, 2015

I was looking to understand a product’s digital presence and reputation, and fill in the proposal with some creative ideas on how to amplify and improve it. It might even transform those product review queens into unshakable, unstoppable brand ambassadors. Five Product Review Brand Ambassador Do’s & Don’ts 1.

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Konnect Agency

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

As social media platforms continue to emerge and evolve, each innovation drives industry trends, and advertisers must quickly adapt to create and maintain relevancy with consumers in order to keep their brands top of mind. TikTok is well-known for it’s short-form, highly authentic, and oftentimes humorous content.

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Stephen Waddington

MAY 10, 2022

The committee, which started its work in March 2021, heard evidence from influencers, talent agencies, marketing, organisations, trade associations, academics, regulators, government ministers and the four major social media platforms, Meta, YouTube, TikTok and Twitter. The closing date for responses is 1 June 2022.

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Communications Conversations

MARCH 30, 2022

I’m talking about brands that post videos on LinkedIn in the wrong format (vertical). I’m talking about brands that post videos on Facebook without captions. I’m talking about brands that re-post their most recently 60-second spot on Insta. These brands aren’t taking social video seriously.

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PRSay

MAY 29, 2019

If you asked people where they get their content these days, you might be surprised by how many rely on social influencers and viral platforms like Uplift and Humankind to hear from their favorite brands. Here are some go-to tips: Before approaching influencers with an immediate ask, demonstrate your knowledge of their brand.

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Buchanan PR

JANUARY 20, 2023

Photo by Casey Murphy on Unsplash With the approach of one of the greatest events in sports, it’s natural for creative PR minds to start thinking of ways their brand or client can capitalize on a Super Bowl tie-in. Sharing observations on your personal Twitter account or hosting a private Super Bowl party at your home is fine.

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Karen Freberg

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Okay, you may be thinking of the Super Bowl, but in reality, I am talking about the campaigns and advertisements that were being executed around the big game. I am very grateful to Talkwalker for providing free access to their dashboard for users to see what is trending, and which brands “won” the social media conversation.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Anyone else remember when advertising, marketing, and public relations functioned like the dinner plate of a picky nine-year-old? As a contemporary PR practitioner in the new, digital age, I don’t know where I’d be without the following tools that many advertisers and marketers are already adopting: 1) “Unlock to Share” Plugin.

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Cision

OCTOBER 10, 2017

This practice is also useful after launching a press release to track what’s being said about your brand and the recent news development. . Creating content that website visitors will naturally share is one of the most elusive yet rewarding practices a brand can implement. User-Generated Distribution. Influencer Distribution.

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wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2022

Each edition covers the modern approaches for highly effective public relations, marketing, and customer communications—all at a fraction of the cost of traditional advertising. Fifteen years ago, David’s ideas seemed radical, creative, and wonderful. Twitter [link]. Barbara Rozgonyi on Twitter. Facebook [link].

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Communications Conversations

JULY 2, 2019

But, it continues to be a topic of discussion–mostly because not every brand has the budget of Walmart and can continue to sink hundreds of thousands of dollars each year into social media advertising. Twitter average organic engagement rate – 0.19%. On Twitter, that’s even worse. I know I sure am.

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Shift Communications

MAY 10, 2022

Brands today are built on social, but social media marketing has never been more cut-throat. Every post on every channel needs amazing creative — vibrant creative, excellent copy and to point to high-quality content. We cover Facebook, Instagram , Twitter, LinkedIn , and now Pinterest, YouTube and TikTok marketing strategy.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

The Smithsonian has its own social media accounts, but they established a separate Twitter account for their main podcast, Sidedoor Podcast , allowing listeners to share, comment on and engage with the content. Be Creative. Be sure to advertise this before the event. Connect with her on Twitter @_christymaguire.

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Prohibition

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising is a critical component of any digital marketing strategy. Because digital marketers are finding an increase in performance with pay-per-click advertising methods. Businesses that promote on social media have a variety of options for getting their advertisements and content visible on this platform.

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Konnect Agency

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Consumers have become accustomed to insincere messaging and certain buzzwords, as brands continue to tailor their messaging due to what is going on in the world around us. Brand Strategy has never been more important than now. Brand Strategy has never been more important than now.

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Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 17, 2019

These include native advertising, sponsored content, syndication; and paid influencers, search and social media. Changes are made either automatically or manually to refine targeting or ad creative. Brands bid against peers targeting the same behaviour, demographic or keywords. Native advertising. Test and learn.

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PRSay

JUNE 1, 2018

We know that strategic public relations and marketing can be a game changer for the way brands connect and communicate to their consumer base. International sports partnerships lend a high-visibility platform with engaging content like live-action imagery and player endorsements to communicate brand messaging in a dynamic way.

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Buchanan PR

MARCH 8, 2023

Marketing and PR professionals have begun to question whether they should be utilizing the platform in their brand strategies , and because of the authentic and spontaneous nature of BeReal, the answer is increasingly complex. One BeReal account can only have so many friends, unlike Twitter or Instagram where followings aren’t limited.

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