Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Facebook has been struggling since its IPO in May. Facebook was not initially built to monetize; it was built to go viral. The company is betting on huge advertising growth in the next five years, and many people, including myself, are skeptical. Guest post by Kate Endress. Cutting through the crap. Networking.

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Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

Facebook insists it has the answer: write better content. A Harvard marketing professor named Thales Texeira has done some recent studies of content virality and sharing. In his research on viral advertising videos , he found that a very small percentage of advertising videos (0.1%) actually go “viral.”

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Like many in PR, advertising, and journalism, I was relieved when Google and Facebook announced they would ban “fake news” sites from using use their ad services. The move still won’t stop the patently fake stories in my Facebook stream, but it’s a start. There’s nothing wrong with this.

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Cision

JUNE 29, 2017

There’s no doubt the way we consume stories has changed. Paid media will make that data easily available otherwise you will take your advertising dollars elsewhere. The Cision World Tour Toronto keynote speaker, Scott Stratten, made an excellent point about this problem while discussing a viral video he created on Facebook.

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Prohibition

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

These days, customer acquisition, retargeting, retention, and support are all being carried out through social media channels across the whole consumer experience. Paid social advertising has evolved into an integral part of advertising on social media platforms. Hence, the popularity of paid social. What is Paid Social?

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Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

It also presents businesses a conundrum: the need to reach and convert online consumers has accelerated, yet much belief about digital and social customers is counter-intuitive. Take a look at Kohl’s Twitter replies and Facebook replies , and you’ll see that many customers use social media to resolve their issues with the brand.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Changing media habits coupled with massive pushes in ad blocking, including iOS9 ( TechCrunch ), are increasing the importance of organic content and native advertising. Consumer habits and generational preferences are pushing toward an increased use of PR over advertising. It’s simple. Organic content is PR.

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Cision

MAY 12, 2017

For instance, 48% of consumers start mobile research with a search engine and on an average, smartphone conversions are up by 64% as compared to the average desktop conversion rates. As we saw with the recent United Airlines fiasco , crisis news doesn’t take time to go viral.

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Solo PR Pro

JULY 3, 2019

E-commerce and Online Advertising. Google and Facebook still lead in ad share, with Amazon, Twitter, Snapchat, and Pinterest gaining. Developing a better user experience produces by far the most viral effect and impact when investing in growth. Privacy Concerns and Their Impact on Advertising. Digital Media Usage.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

And a strong reputation usually engages consumers over time. Nielsen’s 2015 Trust in Advertising report shows that people trust earned media (as in editorial articles and posts) and owned content more than any other formats. Sixty-six percent give credence to editorial content or consumer opinions posted online over other media.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 23, 2023

Strong visuals or animation, supported with powerful audio, captivates audiences and can generate genuine feelings of sentiment among consumers towards your brand or business. If your brand has a either a fun or emotive story to tell its consumers, consider Instagram your chance to do this and to do it well. The solution is captions.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 25, 2017

However, according to Pew Research Center , 65 percent of people who earn less than $30,000 are Facebook users. “If Market research is vital to understanding how target audiences consume info,” said Haworth. What’s driven the convergence of PR + marketing + advertising? Meet people where they are. During the Oct.

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Cision

JULY 20, 2015

Birchbox has a cascade of triggers to perpetuate the consumer relationship. The samples (and email campaigns) trigger her to buy (Birchbox sells consumer products online). ” Triggers are prompts which remind us of something else: peanut butter reminds us of jelly, pepperoni reminds us of pizza, et cetera. Pump It Up.

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5W PR

MAY 18, 2018

For instance, companies can launch live videos of their events on social media channels like Facebook live, or post podcasts on Apple’s iTunes. Another great thing about experiential marketing, is that it leads to a stronger consumer experience for a brand’s target audience. 6. It Can Lead to Useful Analytics.

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 19, 2019

As we transition into 2020, emerging technologies are continuing to change the way we build and consume content. As consumers are becoming more aware, they recognise when they are being retargeted, they understand when viral videos are being produced, they know about influencer marketing. 360 Degree Videos. Vertical Video.

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PR in High Definition

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

The problem is that many of them offer a general service whereby they cover multiple topics to fulfil the needs of the publication – for example, they’re not simply health reporters covering developments in the health sector, but instead might cover health alongside all sorts of different types of consumer stories. News been framed!

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Beyond PR

JUNE 29, 2017

There’s no doubt the way we consume stories has changed. Paid media will make that data easily available otherwise you will take your advertising dollars elsewhere. The Cision World Tour Toronto keynote speaker, Scott Stratten, made an excellent point about this problem while discussing a viral video he created on Facebook.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 4, 2014

The Harlem Shake dance video craze largely took off based on the whims of students, employees and other everyday folk interested in making a funny viral video. While customers have always held the dollars that controlled your company, the last decade has brought far greater control into the hands of consumers than ever before.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 27, 2015

It wasn’t the message (smile and dial) that captured my attention, but rather as regular Twitter advertiser , it was the realization I was the target – and by a firm with which I’m familiar (I’ve seen some ads on Facebook too ). These four categories correspond roughly to the areas of advertising, PR, marketing, and sales.

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Prohibition

MAY 4, 2017

The company has hired former AOL, Buzzfeed and Google executive, Kate Burns, as executive vice-president – who has said that the first of its kind website has been designed to “attract millennials from across the globe“, a critical audience for advertisers to reach. 5) James Rodriguez (@jamesdrodriguez) Twitter: 12.2m/Instagram:

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Beyond PR

MAY 12, 2017

For instance, 48% of consumers start mobile research with a search engine and on an average, smartphone conversions are up by 64% as compared to the average desktop conversion rates. As we saw with the recent United Airlines fiasco , crisis news doesn’t take time to go viral.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 12, 2024

A clear and consistent brand builds your reputation in the minds of consumers and helps you stand out from the competition. It offers a cost-effective way to connect with consumers and pull people towards your sales funnel. When crafting social content, lean on trends and publish content with a high virality rate.

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The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

This is big news in how your coverage is found, viewed and consumed online. Why Picture List Posts Are The Perfect Viral Content Formula Our clever friends over at Buzzsumo reviewed over 100m Facebook posts recently. Online advertising has changed. Search results and news on Google is about to be personalised to the user.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 14, 2022

In today’s world, a negative story about your brand or organisation could go viral in an instant. Your customers could make their displeasure known on your Facebook page and Twitter feed. What is Consumer Sentiment? What is the current perception of your brand among consumers? Why Do You Need a PR Crisis Plan?

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Mark My Words

DECEMBER 21, 2017

But the fact is that all of the media we consume – from the papers we read to the soundbites we retweet – boils down to ballyhoo. Barnum knew better than anyone the power of the crowd – long before Facebook and Twitter, he had viral marketing down pat. The Herald buckled.

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MaccaPR

AUGUST 26, 2015

You’re scrolling through Facebook and your past posts - with images recalling a five-year-old inside joke, best friend’s wedding, or favorite family vacation at the lake - spark memories that come flooding back like it was yesterday. When customers get this rare glimpse, they tend to feel more connected to the company.".

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PRSay

MARCH 11, 2019

In their annual analysis of trends in business and communications, the10company sees 2019 as a year of influence for employees and consumers. Whether you are an impassioned employee or a socially conscious consumer, internal and external audiences are making their voices heard as never before.”

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

We can measure the initial impacts of marketing and advertising efforts almost immediately, but that doesn’t mean we should. But it’s not advertising, and it’s not ‘influencer marketing’ in the Kardashian style. Podcast advertising revenue will exceed $1 billion in 2020. 5) Marketers will slow down.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The app has surpassed Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat, with 1.65 What started out as a Snapchat-like platform for younger generations of social media influencers and general users for sharing video snippets has grown into an essential platform for marketing and advertising. TikTok’s users, however, don’t seem concerned.

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MaccaPR

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Compared to how you measure traditional advertising, with experiential marketing we measure buzz, impact, engagement and conversations generated by a campaign. People hundreds of miles away will see an event on Facebook, on Twitter.”. We’ve got a frozen food client who identified who their alpha consumers are: gamers.

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NewsWhip

MAY 12, 2021

PepsiCo’s nine human drivers for consumers | 5:28-7:33. We try to be very consumer-centric. We have a consumer centricity team. ” So, it helps us not be that brand that’s activating on every trend and annoying consumers by trying to be cool. PepsiCo’s global insights framework | 3:46-4:40. Lauren: Yes.

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Journalistics

MARCH 18, 2016

When I was developing strategies to promote American professional football across different countries, I made an effort to spend time with both fans and “future fans” – consumers who knew nothing about the game. 18. “Facebook Live is legitimate. ” – Lindsay Rider, Yellowberry. Social Platforms.

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Journalistics

MARCH 18, 2016

When I was developing strategies to promote American professional football across different countries, I made an effort to spend time with both fans and “future fans” – consumers who knew nothing about the game. 18. “Facebook Live is legitimate. ” – Lindsay Rider, Yellowberry. Social Platforms.

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Bad Pitch Blog

JUNE 22, 2008

Multimedia content has turned consumers into evangelists for the PR cause. The interactive component engages the consumer, while giving them a stake in the brand. It''s a viral approach reaching audiences in a way that a release never could. So yeah, thanks MySpace Tom and Facebook Mark. And I do mean the people.

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ReimaginePR

AUGUST 29, 2016

Get Started on Facebook. If You’re Just Getting Started: If you’re not sure which platform to start on, I’d recommend Facebook. Facebook has over 1 billion active users every month, and 70% of those users are active every day. It stands to reasons that at least some of your target audience is on Facebook.

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NewsWhip

JUNE 23, 2021

Brett: So, with the listening aspect and managing public perception, stakeholder perception, I mean, there’s a lot of platforms and outlets for people to consume news, to be able to share commentary. Facebook is where advocacy takes place. If Twitter is a quarter of Americans, Facebook’s going to be 80% of Americans.

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Konnect Agency

JANUARY 17, 2020

Brands are continuing to expand marketing strategies to utilize influencers for a wide range of tactics including advertising, content creation, events and more. As consumers grow increasingly wary, they’re seeking reviews from people they trust when making purchasing decisions. How can marketers achieve this objective?

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