The Proactive Report

JUNE 7, 2014

It seems as though Facebook has businesses between a rock and a hard place: their audience is on Facebook and wants to interact with brands there. A community of loyal and engaged fans is considered to be a valuable asset. Is this all a ploy by Facebook to squeeze brands for more money? ” Facebook.

Facebook 262

Facebook Training Analysis Community 262

ReimaginePR

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

They are currently in the stages of wrapping up their year-long story campaign called “Greater Portland is My United Way” that features first-person stories from around the community. The LUbrary is a resource for the community, funded by the community. You can Follow their work on Facebook and Twitter.

Brand 306

Brand Branding Storytelling Resources 306

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

NewsWhip

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Regular readers will know that we frequently cover the top content mentioning Fortune 100 brands, but this month and going forward we’re going to expand the scope of this analysis a little. If you’d like to find out more about how you can monitor your brand, check out our networks here.

Reddit 78

Reddit Brand Branding Film 78

ReimaginePR

JUNE 15, 2020

Heck, even having a simple social media page isn’t enough; you need to have multiple social media platforms to reach a wide enough audience, and those platforms need to be managed in such a way that it brings your customers together into a self-sustaining community that your company engages with on the ground level. Tall order?

Social Media 177

Social Media Brand Branding Marketing 177

Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Captain Chris Hsiung and Katie Nelson, of Mountain View Police Department, join The Invincible Brand Podcast to discuss how they quickly overcame an escalating viral crisis in a way that increased the trust their community and the general public have in their brand. Follow and connect with MVPD on social: Facebook.

Crisis 176

Crisis Viral Brand Branding 176

Prohibition

AUGUST 25, 2022

With this, users can now share reels to Instagram and Facebook at the same time if the profiles are linked, as is common with cross-platform story and post sharing, enabling users to reach a wider audience at this click of a button. Facebook attempts to keep up with TikTok. Top 3 Brands Utilising Virtual Influencer Marketing.

Instagram 117

Instagram LinkedIn Social Media Facebook 117

Presspage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Within the last month, two Tropical hurricanes, Harvey and Irma, devastated communities in the southern parts of the United States and its surrounding regions. During this difficult time, it is not uncommon to see brands giving back to the community, usually in some form of monetary donation for relief in disaster-afflicted areas.

Community 0

Community Brand Branding Banking 0

Communications Conversations

MAY 29, 2019

While Holmes talked about how we’re in the midst of transitioning to a post-social-media landscape, I envision another stark trend: The comeback of community. As Holmes states, years ago the frequent ask from brands and clients was: “We want this to go viral.” Your brand was just getting started on Facebook.

Viral 98

Viral Community Reddit Facebook 98

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Brand purpose has real purpose. Purpose and values-based communications will become an essential part of the marketing toolbox. Research shows that consumers want the brands and companies they do business with to be fair employers, good corporate citizens, and responsible stewards of the environment. Branded content is king.

Trends 385

Trends Employee Viral Advertising 385

Cision

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

PR is nothing without community. You need fans to spread the word about your brand so you can grow your following organically. With social media, engaging with your community has become easier than ever. Social allows you to listen to what your audience needs and adjust strategies accordingly to develop a loyal community.

Community 120

Community Social Media Reputation Creativity 120

5W PR

JULY 2, 2018

For companies looking to build their brand in 2018 , there’s no better tool than a solid PR strategy. Of course, there are still many businesses out there that don’t know how to use PR as a brand-building tool. In the past, when PR agents wanted to create buzz for a brand, they had to connect that company with a local celebrity.

Brand 114

Brand Branding Reputation LinkedIn 114

PR for Anyone

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

She has been widely recognized as a business leader helping women move from surviving to thriving in the workplace and is the Founder/CEO of the Leap Community – where she aims to provide more opportunities for women entrepreneurs to obtain better visibility and grow their brands. Find us on

YouTube 130

YouTube Instagram LinkedIn Community 130

Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 9, 2018

However a lack of trust defines much of modern life including our relationships with brands, media, organisations and governments. Digital communication has become a war zone. Hyper targeting and millions of variations of Facebook ads during the EU Referendum and US Election broke that premise,” said Pillot de Chenecey.

Brand 109

Brand Branding Privacy Hotels 109

Rock the Status Quo

APRIL 23, 2015

Don’t Let The Plethora of Blog Posts Fool You It’s easy to tout the benefits of brand advocate programs – of which there are many – but there isn’t enough discussion around just how difficult it is to create and sustain one. They are hired by the company and have a paid role to grow the brand.

Brand 100

Brand Branding Community Wikipedia 100

Cision

JUNE 23, 2016

It takes more than a few posts and likes to build an online community, and it won’t happen overnight. So how do you turn followers into brand advocates? ET, PR and social media expert Shonali Burke will share her tips on how to build, engage and motivate your community on social media to increase reach and grow brand awareness.

Community 159

Community Social Media Training Education 159

PR for Anyone

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In 2018, Rachel co-founded Oceano, an award-winning brand within the industry, and recently spearheaded the launch of Oceano Zero, the first-ever luxury non-alcoholic wine. As a teenager, she traveled to Napa and then Bordeaux, France to study the trade before returning and running her family’s vineyard in Virginia. Find us on

Instagram 130

Instagram YouTube Travel LinkedIn 130

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 4, 2018

If you’re curious about brand voice, the first thing you should do is think about Tom Hanks. Like the personality of a human, your brand has to retain some elasticity to appeal to different people in different places. Your brand may have a central personality, but it needs to be able to convey different tones.

Brand 111

Brand Branding LinkedIn Instagram 111

Prohibition

DECEMBER 22, 2017

Facebook has recently announced some significant changes that have the potential to impact upon the way we manage communities and post content on behalf of brands everywhere. Therefore, for posts from brands to appear in a traditional newsfeed, you have to pay for it – in effect, organic reach is over.

Facebook 48

Facebook Brand Branding Community 48

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 20, 2012

This post will depress all the Facebook Ninjas who’ve drunk the Facebook Koolaid. One that could have a vibrant Facebook community, if they could just get to that point. But their Facebook Page has just 23 fans so far. Three of those are my two Facebook accounts, and the third is that of my partner.

Community 93

Community Facebook How To Web 93

Prohibition

AUGUST 1, 2023

As the demand for vegan and vegetarian products continues to rise, so does the need for effective public relations (PR) strategies to promote these brands. By the end, you will understand how PR can help these brands amplify their reach and connect with their target audience.

Brand 62

Brand Branding Ethics Storytelling 62

Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

In case you haven’t noticed (and if you haven’t, you’ve most likely been vacationing on the moon for the last 3+ months), your Facebook newsfeed has been taken over by politics. Except if you’re a brand marketer. But, I do wonder what this means for brands. Specifically for Facebook.

Facebook 60

Facebook Brand Branding Marketing 60

Flack's Revenge

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

I had to smile when I read that Facebook’s reducing news content in the newsfeed. Just recall the headlines: May 2016 – Facebook is accused of liberal bias in the feed. Just recall the headlines: May 2016 – Facebook is accused of liberal bias in the feed. March 2017 – Facebook launches new AI tool to fight fake news.

Facebook 120

Facebook Journalism Local Google 120

Prohibition

AUGUST 4, 2021

A brand’s reputation can be described as how the general public perceives your organisation. Your reputation as a brand reflects the level of trust your target market has in you. Online Brand reputation management refers to a strategic approach that helps organisations manage their brands to achieve desired business outcomes.

Reputation 62

Reputation Brand Branding SEO 62

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Within this context, the #PRStudChat community, which is sponsored by Spin Sucks, will gather on Thursday, Nov 15th, at 12 P.M., This geographic location has also triggered a series of career changes such as launching a consulting practice, a weekly Facebook live show, and a blogging site. ET, to discuss change and social media.

Community 150

Community Social Media Media Education 150

PR for Anyone

JANUARY 23, 2024

Erica Keswin is a 3x WSJ bestselling author, public speaker, and consultant for various major global brands. Her research and insight into workplace strategy have been published in media outlets such as Forbes, NY Post, Harvard Business Review, and more. Find us on

Instagram 130

Instagram YouTube LinkedIn System 130

Prohibition

DECEMBER 22, 2017

Facebook has recently announced some significant changes that have the potential to impact upon the way we manage communities and post content on behalf of brands everywhere. Therefore, for posts from brands to appear in a traditional newsfeed, you have to pay for it – in effect, organic reach is over.

Facebook 48

Facebook Brand Branding Community 48

Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

One big trend I see accelerating in the social media world in 2019 is the move to more “community” and less “let’s go viral” It’s something I talked about in my trends presentation I put together that I’ve given now to five different groups in the Twin Cities. I’m seeing more of it, too.

Groups 68

Groups Brand Branding Facebook 68

PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

For her, sponsorships are a way of collaborating with businesses and brands to bring on different types of support to her projects. The one thread that is woven through Charmaine’s puzzle is relationship. She used collaboration and sponsorship in pretty much everything that she did in her businesses. Find us on

Instagram 130

Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Facebook 130

Communications Conversations

MARCH 30, 2021

However, if you look at Krispy Kreme’s Facebook post it seems like opposite sentiment is winning. But the bigger issue here seems to be one that many brands are realizing lately–you’ve got a real angry, frustrated and polarized community of customers and fans out there. Maybe–maybe not. Hard to tell.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Social Media Crisis 78

Stephen Waddington

APRIL 19, 2018

Public relations practitioners should have a rudimentary understanding of the Facebook newsfeed. I ran a workshop at the PR Week’s PR360 Conference in London today about the best way for public relations to work with Facebook. Facebook is under fierce scrutiny from the media and governments around the world.

Facebook 62

Facebook Privacy Community Groups 62

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 15, 2018

Zuckerberg broke some fairly big news on his platform last week : In essence, Facebook is going to focus more on facilitating interactions and engagements between users and their friends and families. Which, as you may guess, could come at the expense of brands and their engagement and content strategies on Facebook.

Facebook 131

Facebook Video Brand Branding 131

5W PR

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Social media has become a very good way in which brands can connect with consumers. It’s an unavoidable and mandatory medium for brands to keep their audience engaged. Platforms are becoming more and more saturated with each passing day and brands are in a constant war to stand out amongst the crowd.

Fashion 74

Fashion Social Media Brand Branding 74

ReimaginePR

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

A brand voice is an essential component to your success, but what is it and why is it so important? What is a Brand Voice? A brand voice is the style of your communication. This brand has a unique style of communicating that’s ( in their words ) “fun but not silly” and “expert but not bossy”. Let’s discuss.

Brand 120

Brand Branding Exercises Social Media 120

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Far too many brands delegate, and relegate social strategy development and implementation to their ad agencies, internal marketing departments, even their PR intern, with a mandate to replicate, share, and spread commercial messages. The thing about marketing is that to fill your net you have to fish where the fish are. Be Helpful.

Marketing 244

Marketing Facebook Social Media Community 244

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 12, 2018

The timing was great, as Neal told me he had just returned from a trip around the world in which some of these very same topics came up in discussions with major brands. Not to say that there’s no role for brands on social media. But I think it is getting more and more intrusive for brands to try to take part in the conversation.

Instagram 214

Instagram B2C YouTube Facebook 214

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Organic content uses free social media tools to share posts, photos, videos, and stories with the people who already follow a given brand or individual. Builds brand awareness. Helps build a community around common topics or interests . Paid social connects brands with audiences that would not have discovered its content .

Social Media 344

Social Media Media B2B Leadership 344