Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 20, 2012

They are a service business. One that could have a vibrant Facebook community, if they could just get to that point. People are already inundated with posts from brands; why would they want to see yours? The truth is, to grow a Facebook community you must bring people from outside Facebook into your Page.

Community 93

Community Facebook How To Web 93

Prohibition

APRIL 7, 2022

It’s vitally important to keep on top of these trends, no matter how often they might change, if you want your brand to stay relevant and ensure your content resonates with your target audience. Facebook becomes the go to for customer services enquires and launches Facebook reels. Twitter users take a stand to call for action.

Instagram 62

Instagram Social Media Trends Media 62

Prohibition

APRIL 7, 2022

It’s vitally important to keep on top of these trends, no matter how often they might change, if you want your brand to stay relevant and ensure your content resonates with your target audience. Facebook becomes the go to for customer services enquires and launches Facebook reels. Twitter users take a stand to call for action.

Social Media 62

Social Media Trends Media Instagram 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Promoting marketing automation software to corporate executives is very different from marketing luxury shoes or helping a whole-grain snack bar reach health-conscious women, for example. Having already noted what B2B PR people can learn from their colleagues who run consumer brand accounts, I think the reverse is also true.

B2C 120

B2C B2B Software Consumer 120

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 15, 2011

If you are an outside sales rep or represent a company to clients, keeping yourself looking clean to represent a corporate image is something that most employers value. However, when it comes to branding, the opposite may be true. On Twitter especially, a new term has arisen called “humanizing a brand.”

Brand 78

Brand Branding Customer Service Twitter 78

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 25, 2013

If you didn’t know I was a Chobani brand ambassador … well, I am. And that is they recognize and support their brand evangelists organically. Great service. And the company has used a lot of the techniques I discussed recently, right here on WUL, on growing your Facebook community. Great product. Right price.

Customer Service 101

Customer Service Travel Web Facebook 101

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 28, 2018

Yes, 2017 feels like a lifetime ago, given our breakneck news cycle, but there were plenty of public relations lessons over the year for big brands and business categories. It’s not alone among social media companies, but the brand has suffered from its casual and misleading response to the situation. The Winners.

Airlines 180

Airlines Reputation Journalism Crisis 180

PR Matters

MAY 27, 2014

Instead, however, we have people in companies thinking and behaving in a corporate rather than an empathetic way, which not only dehumanises them, but it also alienates those with whom they wish to engage. They do their work responsibly and are part of their communities. With them, there’s no room for cliché, double-talk and jargon.

Airlines 162

Airlines Advertising Advertising Customer Service 162

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Public service media is failing the public Thank you My thanks to the following communities and individuals. The project has brought me into contact with a new community of more than 50 thinkers and doers. The #FuturePRoof community goes from strength-to-strength. She always improves my work. Progress is slow.

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

In the span of five years, Tess has excelled in marketing, communications, production, and business development roles in agencies, on the client side, and with non-profits. She is well versed in customer service and thrives on building relationships — online and in person — while accomplishing a variety of demanding business goals.

Social Media 128

Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

Engage PR

JANUARY 6, 2018

in the next five years (1* Chief Marketing Officers Survey, 2014 ) social activity is becoming more integral to brand perception and business performance. And if you’re not listening or acting on these conversations then not only are potential opportunities being missed but brand reputation is at risk.

Social Media 60

Social Media Strategy Media Survey 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2017

As communicators, we will be increasingly asked not only to create relationships and generate coverage for brands and organizations, but to build the kind of relationships that actually influence behavior, and do so in a transparent way. ” Implied links are simply brand mentions that appear in earned or shared media.

Trends 124

Trends SEO Leadership Print 124

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

In this guest post for Jeff Bullas , Pete Hugh explores how you can use social media to gain traction for your brand. Customer Service, Richard Nixon, and the Silent Majority. Why: Understanding and embracing the needs of the silent majority can boost your customer service ratings. Based in the Washington, D.C.,

Customer Service 68

Customer Service Social Media Resources Government 68

Sword and the Script

JUNE 3, 2020

And it seems brands are rushing to weigh in. Brands are deeply saddened ,” as Edward Nevraumont wrote. “As As much as we personify brands, we need to remember that they cannot feel anything.” She joined the company as a sales associate in 1987 and before her promotion served as the company’s chief customer service officer.

Product Launch 95

Product Launch Survey Banking Pharmaceuticals 95

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 18, 2014

Why: Once perceived as a peer-to peer movement, attitudes towards the “collaborative economy” are quickly evolving in the corporate world. Why: In this post from the WUL vault, two very different attitudes to customer service and technology caused me to question whether too much technology makes us… well, you know.

Crisis Communications 75

Crisis Communications Software B2B Crisis 75

wiredPRworks

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Who can you hand your brand to in 2017? Check out how to use micro-influencers to build brand engagement. Up springs a collaboration chorus featuring HR, marketing, sales, PR, customer service – and community – together to broadcast the B2B brand experience in 360 surround sound in 3D: digital, direct and dynamic.

B2B 40

B2B Trends Marketing Customer Service 40

Doctor Spin

APRIL 5, 2023

The media and potential customers often overlook small businesses without a well-known brand. A negative review or comment online can quickly spread and damage their hard-earned reputation within their community or industry. corporate cringe ). the 3 R:s): Recognition —One of the most prominent obstacles in obscurity.

Small Business 52

Small Business Strategy eBook Reputation 52

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 19, 2014

Why: A smart business owner knows that brand loyalty grows out of value. Ken Muller shares a personal experience where automation enhanced his customer service experience. Why: Guest bloggers can be a great way to promote your brand and add value to your blogging efforts (as we have seen!). Let’s get to it.

Customer Service 72

Customer Service Resources B2B Facebook 72

Prohibition

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Similarly, each brand will have a type of audience and message that must be considered when developing a paid social campaign. Organic social media refers to freely shared material (posts, pictures, videos, memes, and Stories) that all users, including brands and businesses, publish on their social platforms and brand’s social pages.

Advertising 62

Advertising Advertising Social Media Strategy 62

Prohibition

JANUARY 17, 2022

Because of their intrinsic accessibility and prominence, social media posts have become the face of an organisation, allowing the public to see how well customer service concerns are handled. Rather than directly contacting customer support representatives, customers frequently vent their frustrations on social media.

Crisis Management 118

Crisis Management Social Media Crisis Media 118

Doctor Spin

APRIL 5, 2023

A negative review or comment online can quickly spread and damage their hard-earned reputation within their community or industry. The Impact of Effective PR on B2B When implemented effectively, PR can have numerous benefits for B2B: Increased brand awareness. One of the most significant advantages of PR is increased brand awareness.

B2B 52

B2B Strategy eBook Small Business 52

Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 20, 2015

If you are looking for ways to improve your school’s PR program, here are several things that people like the most about their respective schools’ PR programs: community engagement, service-learning, active PRSSA chapters, guest speakers, group project, professor connections, and adjuncts.

Education 150

Education Training Course Social Media 150

Cision

OCTOBER 16, 2017

I think some in the C-suite do know things like brand awareness are important and they kind of just feel it in their gut that it’s the right thing to do. We’re going to discuss the chatter about your brand among external sources, which is higher than ever, and that old chestnut about tightening budgets. I still think it.

Media 202

Media Storytelling Technology Data 202

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 18, 2014

Why: Once perceived as a peer-to peer movement, attitudes towards the “collaborative economy” are quickly evolving in the corporate world. Why: In this post from the WUL vault, two very different attitudes to customer service and technology caused me to question whether too much technology makes us… well, you know.

Crisis Communications 40

Crisis Communications Software B2B Crisis 40

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. a) Many community newspapers going away and hopefully still being available in some kind of online format. My own predictions are listed at the very bottom.

Marketing 189

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 189

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 13, 2017

So basically, I’m building on the work I’ve been leading in social media for the company over the last four years, but now shifting my focus to solely be digital, including taking on the role of editor of Blue Cross’ new corporate blog ( www.blog.bluecrossmn.com ). Sometimes that means taking care of their customer service needs.

Insurance 60

Insurance Insurance Social Media Corporate 60

Communications Conversations

JUNE 18, 2019

If you’ve worked in the social media marketing world for more than five minutes, you know how most brands treat “engagement” on Twitter. I’ll simplify: When it comes to engagement, Twitter has become a full-on customer service channel managed by the customer service team.

Community 127

Community Twitter Brand Branding 127

Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Brand reputations can make or break a company; a few bad reviews or questionable comments on social media could turn away customers instantly. Of the many things that play into a brand’s reputation, there are a few that you have control over: customer service, your online presence, and corporate social responsibility.

Reputation 137

Reputation Brand Branding Customer Service 137

MaccaPR

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Last year, he used LinkedIn to admit Target’s faults and shocked the LinkedIn community with his candor. A public and personalized message is, quite frankly, unheard of from an executive like Jones, especially with a corporation as large as Target. However, at the time, a corporate message would not have had the same effect.

LinkedIn 48

LinkedIn Content Marketing Marketing Engineering 48

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 11, 2015

Even well-established agencies publish jargon-y white papers about metrics that qualify the quality and reach of a media placement rather than the impact to support the corporate goals. This provides a great example of cheap metrics that don’t inform you about how effectively you are contributing to corporate goals.

Measurement 40

Measurement How To Analytics Customer Service 40

Onclusive

MARCH 21, 2018

Today, advertising, corporate content, and social content is often separated,” Owyang wrote, “but tomorrow, we expect these circles to converge and overlap, with little or no separation.”.

Storytelling 281

Storytelling Media Infographics Advertising 281

Prohibition

JANUARY 7, 2022

Don’t think for a second that your company couldn’t be at risk for such a thing happening – let alone what kind of damage would befall your brand should an unforeseen event occur. Crises and crises management are important because they can have drastic consequences on your business, your brand and your reputation. No problem.

Crisis Management 62

Crisis Management Crisis Reputation Financial 62

Prohibition

AUGUST 4, 2021

The Internet and social media have changed the game for all businesses, from large corporations to Mom-and-Pop shops. If you are currently running your own business, not having an online presence will only hurt when it comes to getting new customers. The Internet is a vast, complex system of virtual connections and communities.

Reputation 62

Reputation Company Engineering Banking 62

ReimaginePR

JULY 11, 2015

is part of your brand’s ecosystem. Customer Experience: Call it Customer Support, Customer Success or whatever else you want, if your customer service is lacking, nothing you say about yourself matters. Show your corporate personality and values through every touch point you have with them.

Storytelling 120

Storytelling Community Customer Service Brand 120

Prohibition

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Crisis communications is an important aspect to tackle as a business owner. A crisis can negatively impact your brand and reputation on multiple levels if it’s left unaddressed. This is done to ensure that the brand and company are protected and that the issue is resolved quickly and in a positive manner.

Crisis Communications 62

Crisis Communications Crisis Communications Crisis Management 62

Stuart Bruce

JULY 23, 2017

There’s more scary stuff when it comes the actual results of the survey as it reveals some quite alarming behaviour amongst many ‘brands’. It says “More than half of brands say that influencers are vital to the success of their social programs, specifically for extending brand reach.”

Social Media 68

Social Media Media Customer Service Corporate 68

PRSay

JUNE 26, 2016

Rolling up your sleeves to “listen” more actively and to monitor conversations closely will help you to identify your audience’s pain points, areas of passion, ideas that spark action, and trending topics in different communities. However, it’s not just your communication goals (exposure, message retention, engagement, etc.)

Social Media 113

Social Media Media Infographics Community 113