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Why aren’t more brands using Instagram Stories?

Communications Conversations

Because the stats lay out a pretty compelling case for consideration right now: The coveted millennial audience increasingly spends a lot of time on Instagram. Instagram trends younger–59% of those ages 18-29 use the platform and 33% of those 30-49 use it. Users are spending more time on Instagram Stories . I wonder why.

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For brands sharing “We stand with Ukraine” messages on social, execution matters

Communications Conversations

But, they’re reflective of the majority of what brands are doing with these posts. Another wrinkle: I think it’s interesting that most brands are sharing their statements on one of two channels: LinkedIn and Twitter. I found virtually nothing on Instagram or Facebook (and I didn’t even bother checking TikTok).

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Instagram Video Changes: Is Longer Better For Brands?

Cision

It’s safe to say that many Instagram users have been in freak out mode lately. Despite the backlash among a small subset of its 400 million users, Instagram will soon implement an algorithm that predicts which photos its users are mostly likely to double tap. What Does This Mean For Your Brand? Longer Videos.

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The best brand holiday use of Instagram I’ve seen yet–from Target

Communications Conversations

When it comes to holidays and social, well, brands haven’t exactly traditionally wowed fans and customers. When I think of branded experiences and holiday promos, I think of this: So, when I heard Target was creating a virtual trick-or-treating experience on Instagram earlier this week, I was automatically skeptical.

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5 Trends Shaping The Future Of PR (And How To Manage Them)

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

A well-meaning brand can adopt a position on a social issue in good faith and find itself on the firing line. As I’ve outlined in previous posts , a corporate position on a social issue should be part of a fully developed plan , never a knee-jerk response to an event or question. How to advise clients?

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3 PR Takes On YouTube’s Brand Safety Scandal

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

YouTube was hit with a major brand safety crisis this week after a blogger revealed that a community of predators have been using the platform to view content in inappropriate ways that exploit children. A year ago, YouTube was constantly plagued by brand safety issues. The cycle is predictable, and brands are prepared.

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6 Trends That Will Affect PR In 2022

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Brand purpose has real purpose. 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. Look for brand values to be a core message for most organizations. Branded content is king.

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