Shift Communications

JULY 19, 2017

As our VP of Marketing Tech previously summarized : In a crisis management situation, something has gone wrong and your brand is on fire. In this five part blog crisis management series, we’ll walk through how we would work with our pretend client, G.W., Media training. Owned media/messaging. Media relations.

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Case Study Crisis Management Crisis Study 118

Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Jeff Bezos said that your brand is what people say about you when you’re not in the room. The first step in boosting your brand is understanding what’s currently out there. I wrote a blog post about how to perform a quick digital audit on yourself, you can find it here. Perform a digital audit. You’ll thank yourself later.

Brand 229

Brand Branding Pinterest Instagram 229

Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 3, 2015

As with any other tactic in our PR arsenal, social media can help us make waves for our clients. But don’t confuse this with weak; in both arenas, quality social media voices can be found all over the place, and the meek are quickly overwhelmed by the strong. Calls to Action. … Read more.

B2B 150

B2B Social Media Consumer B2C 150

Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 3, 2015

As with any other tactic in our PR arsenal, social media can help us make waves for our clients. But don’t confuse this with weak; in both arenas, quality social media voices can be found all over the place, and the meek are quickly overwhelmed by the strong. Calls to Action. … Read more.

B2B 150

B2B Social Media Consumer B2C 150

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

PR professionals should create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Studies show that brand loyalty plays a huge role in why people spend their money the way they do.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

PR professionals are expected to create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Owned Media & Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Our 100th Social Media Breakfast. Army blog, one of the early and powerful case studies for transparency and authenticity in “corporate” blogging, and a case study I remember well from the early days. Terrorist groups are using social media to organize and grow their numbers.

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SMB Social Media Case Study Marketing 99

Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Over the last five years, we’ve created a social media playbook document that makes this a lot easier! Much of the work I do for them revolves around B2B media relations with HR publications, podcasts and blogs. I review a few to-dos with the students and lecture about social media marketing.

Social Media 157

Social Media Media LinkedIn Tourism 157

Onclusive

JUNE 23, 2022

This week, we’re continuing with our June blog series on Measuring Up To Marketing: How PR Fits Into The Mix. Our focus is shifting to making sure that communications objectives are aligned with marketing, as well as business, goals and discussing how PR teams can work with their marketing colleagues to achieve greater impact for the brand.

Strategy 195

Strategy Marketing Measurement eBook 195

Communications Conversations

MAY 20, 2020

The term “brand journalism” is a bit of a lightning rod term in the social media marketing business. ” And, over the years, there have certainly been a fair share of corporate failures when it comes to brand journalism. But, for the most part, brand journalism wins have been tough to come by.

Journalism 148

Journalism Brand Branding Interviews 148

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 26, 2012

Since OA already has a robust social media presence, our task was not to add to its social media plan, but to supplement it via blogger outreach. write their own blog post to promote IWD 2012. And in 2011, there were seven blog posts on the campaign that had been tracked. The timeframe. That’s a lot !

Case Study 102

Case Study Internal International Study 102

Communications Conversations

MARCH 5, 2015

A couple weeks ago, I wrote a post about why so many Employer Brands continue to struggle with social media. As I researched these Employer Brands, I noticed a number of brands (big brands, mind you) making some fairly common missteps when it came to how they used social media.

Social Media 60

Social Media Brand Branding Marketing 60

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Neal Schaffer on Social Media Challenges & Opportunities for 2019. I was thrilled when Neal Schaffer agreed to participate in my series about challenges facing social media marketing. Neal is a social media speaker and consultant ranked by Forbes and others as a top influencer. Definitely.

Instagram 214

Instagram B2C YouTube Facebook 214

5W PR

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The integration of consumer insights not only drives innovation but also strengthens brand loyalty, fosters customer engagement, and establishes a competitive edge. Storytelling Customer feedback in product development provides compelling narratives that can be woven into brand stories.

Consumer 88

Consumer Strategy Case Study Survey 88

Contently - Strategy

MARCH 22, 2022

It seems simple at first—at least that’s what most brands think when it comes to SEO strategy. 3 ways your brand can level up its SEO strategy. According to Ashley Cummings —freelance writer for brands like Salesforce and Hashtagpaid —that’s a huge error.“The The biggest mistake brands make with SEO?

SEO 144

SEO Strategy Brand Branding 144

Cision

JUNE 8, 2015

The airline continued to communicate via social media throughout the ordeal and was universally lauded for its social media response to this crisis. Social media adds an overwhelming complexity to crisis communication. The genesis of your integration is to get ahead of your social media “accelerants.”

Crisis Communications 120

Crisis Communications Social Media Crisis Communications 120

Communications Conversations

MAY 4, 2016

The Skimmbassador Program may be the best example I’ve seen of an employee social advocacy program. And the organization didn’t use a “social media advocacy software solution” to get it done. Brand lesson : Never underestimate the power of free stuff. I know, BIG surprise. Execution, my friends.

Case Study 60

Case Study Employee Study Software 60

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The PR pro sends thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engages with reporters on social media, sends swag (when appropriate), maintains relevant media lists, and manages all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis. Messaging & Positioning.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Generating qualified leads requires you to regularly publish compelling, valuable content, explore guest blogging opportunities, identify co-marketing campaigns, and devise a strategy for promoting said content. Owned Media Owned media is content you’re in full control of.

Media 100

Media Pinterest LinkedIn Case Study 100

Cision

JULY 8, 2016

The temptation to keep scrolling through a social media feed or online newsroom can be hard to fight, especially if you’re can’t find what you’re looking for. How can brands ensure their target audiences see and consume their content? Here are a three tips for earning media from influencers: Be Human. Create Suspense.

Case Study 192

Case Study How To Media Pitching 192

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Content shapes a personal brand. Content like blogs and opinion pieces allow a CEO to show depth and personality, which helps build a distinct personal brand. Authoring a weekly blog allows a leader to write in her own voice – which becomes part of the voice of the brand. CEOs can let their personalities show.

Case Study 178

Case Study SEO Film Video 178

Prohibition

OCTOBER 2, 2023

On the other hand, content creation, such as blogs or podcasts, can offer more sustained benefits. Tom provided insights into the tactics used by brands to demonstrate ROI and how they balance short-term and long-term strategies. Have you used social listening before? Do traditional marketing methods work anymore?

B2B 77

B2B Trends Strategy Marketing 77

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Today’s organizations can help build their brand by garnering and distributing earned media, because earned media can have significant influence on brand reputation. Paid and owned media are important, but brands can get tremendous value from disseminating earned media coverage and encouraging others to do the same.

Brand 81

Brand Branding Media Case Study 81

Karen Freberg

JULY 11, 2020

I have gotten a lot of questions and inquiries over the years about brand partnerships. I have had the great opportunity to work with some incredible brands on various projects, campaigns, and initiatives, and yet – all have been done while I have been a professor. Understand you CAN have brand partnerships as a professor.

Brand 70

Brand Branding How To Education 70

The Proactive Report

MARCH 27, 2020

Consumers need to see consistency in brand messaging in times of uncertainty. And, as history has shown, brands that remain in-market with consistent messaging come out of a crisis ahead of their competitors. In 2019 Pew Research Center reported that more than half of adults get their news on social media. Plan Ahead.

Crisis 225

Crisis How To Small Business Social Media 225

Lauri Pehar Borsh

APRIL 30, 2014

One of the advantages of using social media networks for creating new business opportunities is the ability to share great information without having to rely solely on the traditional sales pitch approach. Good information is the lifeblood of social media networking.

Social Media 83

Social Media Pitching Media LinkedIn 83

5W PR

AUGUST 13, 2021

Whatever the case, when that happens, the company itself is made to represent itself in the market without a personal brand, which isn’t always a positive choice. These days, it’s especially important, and even essential, for companies to have someone with a strong personal brand leading them. Social Media Activity.

Case Study 88

Case Study Social Media Instagram Consumer 88

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

E.g. many use social media as part of the PR arsenal, and those who do a good job of it engage one-on-one. And PR success comes more easily with sales success, case studies, and testimonials from happy customers. This has been happening for some time. It is hard to sell when no-one has heard of you. Enter ABM .

B2B 177

B2B Case Study Enterprise Resources 177

Prohibition

JANUARY 4, 2023

Digital PR is a great tactic for driving traffic and brand awareness, which can be matched across your offline and online marketing campaigns. Influencers can come in many forms including bloggers, social media influencers, or vloggers. Social media marketing. Paid social media. Influencer marketing.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Strategy How To Marketing 62

Karen Freberg

JUNE 11, 2018

Social media operates in a way that allows brands and individuals share information and create buzz in a very powerful and immediate way. I love IHOP – great food and atmosphere – and a pretty iconic brand. Social media, digital (their website reflects this change), outdoor, traditional, etc.

Social Media 42

Social Media Case Study Media Creativity 42

Beyond PR

JUNE 22, 2018

population had a social media profile as of 2017, and that number is only continuing to rise. Flourishing social media platforms and tried-and-true media outlets and blogs have set us on an upward trajectory in terms of content creation. If so, a social listening tool is essential.

Social Media 40

Social Media How To Case Study Media 40

Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

The social media skills gap. Alex Tan, director of digital and social at Golin and Matt Rozen, director of social at Adobe (see below–Alex at left, Matt at right). 1: The social media unicorn DOES exist–and Matt Rozen is looking for them! After all, just look at social media job descriptions.

Social Media 60

Social Media Case Study System Media 60

Karen Freberg

AUGUST 15, 2017

With professors who are teaching social media, this can be a daunting and intimidating task in many ways. How do you try to integrate ALL of the latest changes, case studies, advances, and resources from the previous semester? Teaching social media, as I have written about many times, is a constant prep.

Social Media 69

Social Media Media Resources Education 69

The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 9, 2017

According to a recent Demand Gen study B2B marketers are looking for new ways to drive demand, increase brand awareness and bring more prospective customers into the funnel. Earned media is growing more and more appealing to these companies, as the price of paid efforts increases. CASE STUDY : Mizuno Mezamashii Run Project.

Case Study 100

Case Study Media Study Measurement 100

Prohibition

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Working with fantastic brands. Produced insightful blog content. It’s been another busy year for our blog – with 80+ fresh expert articles from the team across influencer marketing , PR , and the latest social media trends. Top 3 Brands Utilising Virtual Influencer Marketing.

Case Study 62

Case Study Energy Creativity Agency 62

The Proactive Report

APRIL 6, 2021

My first class on digital PR and social media launched more than 10 years ago. Most PR practitioners now feel comfortable with social media, but some of the more technical aspects of digital PR still cause their eyes to glaze over. There are so many more opportunities to get your branded content published.

Leadership 147

Leadership Engineering Enterprise Social Media 147

wiredPRworks

MAY 3, 2021

Did you catch my WIRED PR primer course promo in my Podfest Master Class case study ? At Podfest Global 2021, Barbara presented on Branding and Influence for podcasters. “As A veteran producer of two podcast shows and a featured guest on many, Barbara Rozgonyi’s latest podcast, Growing Social Now, is in production.

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Course Case Study Strategy Energy 52