ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The social media landscape is constantly evolving, and PR pros must stay in step with trends and tactics. 2021 saw emerging platforms that B2B brands were eyeing to for their marketing plans, and some may have been missteps. In fact, there are several social media approaches that should be reassessed as we enter 2022.

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Ronn Torossian

MARCH 18, 2023

Here are some spring cleaning advertising ideas that can help companies to connect with their customers and promote the brand’s products.

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APRIL 12, 2022

Social media is a powerful tool for people to digest and interact with information regularly. Social media has the potential to grow a brand’s identity and consumer base extensively. However, advertising can just as easily be detrimental for businesses, and blunders are commonplace in the industry.

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MARCH 16, 2022

The value of social media for small businesses is immeasurable. The average social media user spends 2.5 hours per day clicking through sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter. Plan your advertising strategy thoroughly – consider all the methods of maximising engagement.

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OCTOBER 18, 2021

For the modern consumer, a creative advertisement is not enough – it must also champion the values of diversity and be representative. For this reason, brands must actively represent a diverse range of social groups in their ads, or risk disengaging their target consumer. Being representative on social media is key.

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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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FEBRUARY 13, 2023

2023 has started with a series of updates across most social media platforms. Take a look at our latest social media updates round-up below to keep you up to date. One we’ve been eagerly awaiting is Instagram allowing native reel scheduling, finally!

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ReimaginePR

JUNE 15, 2020

Now that we’re neck-deep into the age of social media, having a website isn’t even enough anymore. Not quite: brands are doing that all the time , and honestly, if your business isn’t, then you might as well close up shop today. But first: What Exactly is Social Media Marketing? Tall order?

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AUGUST 3, 2023

Video has become an integral part of social media content and now comfortably leads still imagery across multiple platforms. For brands, using video content is an almost certified method to drive strong engagement and increase brand awareness in doing so.

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The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

The one thing you can rely on in Social Media is that there will be change. The major social networks (Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter) have been fairly stable for the past five or six years. That might be about to change -Twitter just reported a dismal Q4 for 2016: 16 cents per share on revenue of $717 million.

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 4, 2018

If social media were a brand, it’s one that I think most would agree has been tarnished. And it’s not just about Facebook or even social media. Are the waters safe for social media marketing? Should brands hedge their bets? What about for personal interaction and brand building?

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

The social media world continues to change and update as platforms try to keep up with one another and introduce new features. Should these be implemented permanently, they will open up an array of opportunities for advertising on their platforms. Twitter introduces two video updates. TikTok update policies.

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Mindful Marketing

AUGUST 5, 2023

Many have similarly berated Twitter’s unexpected rebranding, which won’t be as easy as the unappealing patio shade to retract, but are there actually things to like about “X”? Regardless the timing or the reason, to say the response to Twitter’s rebrand has been critical is certainly an understatement.

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JULY 14, 2023

Mark Zuckerberg’s response to the downfall of Twitter was to create an almost identical app to rival Twitter’s format ( obviously ). Unsurprisginly, brands and social media personalities have flocked to the app in their masses in an attempt to maintain their status, on yet another social media app.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Some big changes are heading our way in the social media advertising space. The test group for this reported the new options saved them significant time and helped them maximise their campaigns – definitely something all advertisers should be aiming to do. Here’s all the latest updates you need to know.

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Shift Communications

APRIL 26, 2022

All eyes are on Twitter and Elon Musk. The world’s richest person officially purchased the social platform he signaled may be “dying.”. Is Twitter dying? We’ve admittedly seen some of Twitter’s impact for brands diminish. Still, he spent $44 billion on Twitter, with plans to “unlock its extraordinary potential.”

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JULY 7, 2022

Social media has evolved yet again throughout June, with changes and new test features being introduced across multiple platforms – giving social media marketers more trends to keep an eye on. It will be interesting to see how this impacts post engagement and brand/influencer relations over the coming months.

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JULY 7, 2023

We’re here to help you stay on top of the latest social media updates. This month our focus is of course on Instagram Threads, the latest social media app to hit our screens. This is a new text-based app set to rival Twitter. There have also been some other updates this month – check out the latest here.

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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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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2023

Studies show B2B buyers are getting younger and want to engage with companies on social media; B2B marketers are finding social media supports both leads and revenue About one-third of respondents find new products and hear about brands for the first time on social media. Consider the following: 1.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2024

Those who work in PR and media have seen a whirlwind 2023. We’re getting a handle on how to use generative AI ethically and with impact , riding the waves of an evolving social media landscape, and navigating unpredictable news cycles. And he sees PR teams getting more involved in brand safety.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

An analysis of more than 22 million posts from over 56,000 business sites identified some revealing industry benchmarks on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter. What it found is that Instagram appeared to be the rising star among advertisers in 2020. The post Social Media Benchmarks – How Does the Brand Stack Up?

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JUNE 20, 2023

We’re almost halfway through 2023, and so far, there’s been a lot to keep up with in the world of social media. Here we’ve rounded up the top changes and updates to have on your radar when planning your next social media campaign. Take a look at the breakdown per channel below!

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

You may have seen this graphic last week–it was making the rounds on social media (even I shared it). It’s from LinkedIn, which aggregated data to share with us the “top skills” of today’s social media manager. Yes, social media pros do need to understand how to manage social ad campaigns.

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OCTOBER 25, 2023

The world of social media is ever evolving, so it’s crucial to keep up to date with the ongoing updates and developments. 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. Get in contact today to find out how we could help you.

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MAY 22, 2023

The world of social media moves fast but we’ve got your back – before you plan your next social-first campaign, check out our latest social media updates round-up below! Instagram test new UGC tool Instagram are testing a new feature that allows brands to early source user-generated content (UGC).

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2018

I have been blogging about challenges confronting digital PR and social media marketing. Are the social media waters still safe for marketing? What’s not safe is ignoring social conversations, especially those related to your brand and category. What comes after social media? Absolutely.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2021

If there’s one thing to learn from the first month of 2021, other than how hard it is to stick to Dry January during lockdown, it’s that despite the feeling like the world’s come to complete a stand-still, the land of social media never stops evolving. The latest social media updates to help social media marketers stay up to date.

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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. Here, we will educate you on everything social PPC! What is paid social media? How does Social PPC work?

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AUGUST 25, 2022

2022 has been a busy year so far for social media changes and updates, with significant shifts being made frequently on every platform. We’ve zoned in on the most significant recent changes that will impact upcoming social media activity. Twitter trials status updates. The Ultimate Guide to Facebook Advertising.

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OCTOBER 5, 2023

Preparing for Q4 social media campaigns? Catch up with the latest updates that you need to be aware of in our social media round-up below. X insists tweets are now posts X has updated its terms of service to remove any mention of twitter or tweets. Planning for 2024 already?

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PRSay

AUGUST 17, 2023

With Elon Musk at the helm of Twitter (recently rebranded as X) and the continued chaos and criticism surrounding the company, Meta has seized the opportunity to unveil Threads , its own microblogging platform, to rival Twitter’s dominance. Twitter’s stingy four) and videos of up to five minutes each.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

This means social media posts that include video are granted better reach on the platform. In turn, social media experts have rushed to proclaim brands should be using video to drive better engagement. In fact, engagement on social media has never mattered less for a brand.

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 11, 2018

I have been writing about issues challenging social media and digital communications, and speaking with thought leaders on the topic. In this installment, I interview Frank Strong, Founder & President of Sword & Script Media, LLC. Frank Strong, Founder & President, Sword & Script Media.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

You can’t just spend your way to success in social media advertising. They can and do comment on paid promotions as this advertisement for AT&T Fiber demonstrates. At first glance it seems great, the brand is seemingly benefiting with some organic lift stemming from its paid efforts. Image credit: Pixabay.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 30, 2024

Sometimes statistics shared on social media take on a life of their own – that’s a problem if we don’t understand the source and methodology; here’s the source on the “95:5 rule” Only 5% of B2B prospects that vendors are trying to reach are in the market for a product. I couldn’t agree more. >>>

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Cision

JULY 26, 2017

Since the inception of social media platforms, one of the biggest challenges has been how to properly reach your desired audience. On Facebook, the likelihood of a brand post reaching an intended audience is low. Social Targeting on Twitter. How effectively can I target new customers/prospects on the platform?

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