Communications Conversations

MARCH 24, 2022

Thomas, we spend at least one class period on personal branding. Look, I don’t consider myself a personal branding expert. However, I have had lots of practice the last 13+ years as I’ve essentially developed a business from my “personal brand.” Yes, it will help you develop a strong personal brand.

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Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 2, 2021

And, given the changes in: consumer behaviors, platforms and content, social media marketers would be wise to take this chance to truly evaluate their strategies and approaches. Over the last few years, I’ve noticed many brands have put a lot more time, energy and resources into generating sales (B2C) or leads (B2B).

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Doctor Spin

JANUARY 17, 2023

Solarpunk in Marketing and PR Decentralised and Community-Based Solarpunk Aesthetic Solarpunk Architecture Solarpunk in Culture An Unclear Political Alignment A Smart Minority: The Sustainable Future What is Solarpunk? Community-living in harmony with nature (Midjourney V4). Sustainable living in the wetlands (Midjourney V4).

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Scott Public Relations

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Social media has become an incredibly effective tool in a brand marketer’s toolbox. But if managed poorly, a social media presence can be as harmful as it is helpful for a brand’s identity. Don’t just jump right into social media without having a consistent plan in mind for how you will use it.

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Communications Conversations

JANUARY 23, 2020

Your time and energy is better spent elsewhere. I typically cite three big reasons for rejecting the notion that we need a “hash tag strategy”: 1 – It’s not how people use social media. It’s just not the way people use social media channels. And, it builds COMMUNITY. Not really.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

“The global business community is being challenged by Millennials who want to change the world — and the results are going to be incredible.” It’s not all bad for business leaders and brands that want to reach Millennials through their marketing channels or want to recruit and retain them in their companies.

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Communications Conversations

APRIL 18, 2019

What’s Castle Danger doing with their social media? Surely, their social media strategy must be rock-solid to drum up that kind of support! And, to a good extent, Castle Danger does do a nice job with its social channels. Pour your energy into Instagram and Facebook instead. Really have fun with it.

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Konnect Agency

APRIL 1, 2021

As a brand strategy agency , it’s our responsibility to build a brand to all that it can be in the eyes of the media. Strategic counsel on the scope of work could include product placements, media relations, digital marketing and so much more. When the brand belongs to a celebrity, however, there is more work to be done.

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Brand Branding How To Consumer 59

Karen Freberg

MAY 29, 2017

Very excited to have had this opportunity to share my story and insights about teaching social media. This takes time and energy, and you may not be able to see the full results immediately. Social media is first and foremost, social. What can you offer the brands and organizations that no one else can?

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Cision

APRIL 28, 2017

The specifics of how to engage the community are going to change depending on how broad or narrow the definition is of the market. The community shapes how we make decisions to interact and engage. Not applying the same energy and creativity to their brand/company as they do to their client’s needs.

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 30, 2013

I am a social media advocate. I love the collaborative energy, thoughts and community. But I hate the ugly side of social media sharing; especially when kids are involved. Social media by definition is a space where people share ideas and information. The Ugly Side of Social Media Sharing.

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Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

And, among other things (including a fantastic game), that meant brand activations. One of my clients (my longest-running client, in fact) was particularly active that week with two big brand activations on Super Bowl LIVE and a number of other brand milestone events throughout the week. At parties. At Mall of America.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 12, 2014

It takes time and energy to build a community of trust. These communications will focus on building / rebuilding / strengthening the trust that your community (and the world) has in your organization. Put some thought into these important questions and launch your personal brand intelligently. Stay tuned!

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PRSay

MAY 3, 2019

While publicists need journalists for third-party validation and exposure in editorial form — which can show clients as credible thought leaders while increasing brand awareness and trust — journalists need PR agencies and comms teams to provide ideas that will resonate with their audience in relevant and meaningful stories.

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Cision

AUGUST 4, 2016

Today, there are a variety of ways to reach journalists, including email, social media, telephone and more. Chris Shigas, director of media relations at ABB, says journalists like to receive pitches for stories they want to write about. What do you hope to accomplish in your new role as director of media relations at ABB?

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Stephen Waddington

MAY 19, 2020

In the public sector, communicators have never been busier, as energy is directed to public education and information. Media relations has been impacted by a decline in advertising and the reduced distribution of newsprint. COVID-19 is an accelerator on practice and a disruptive force on content and media.

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Stephen Waddington

MAY 20, 2019

He’s subsequently gone on to found and lead Brilliant Noise, a marketing agency that works for brands including adidas, Diageo, EDF Energy, Jaguar Land Rover, Tata Communications and Universal Pictures. My blog and participation in social media communities help attract talent and work.

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Konnect Agency

MAY 12, 2020

Twitter is not just for the irrational all-hours ramblings of the world’s loose cannon personalities; it can be a very resourceful tool for your public brand and for PR professionals. Hashtags allow users to scan topics and see all the latest social media chatter on the subject. also follow hashtags.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

By including internal employee communications as a significant component of marketing and branding efforts, and putting a dedicated team behind it, companies transform employees into brand advocates — employees who truly believe in the organization and can speak accurately on behalf of the brand.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 12, 2018

When it comes to building brands most experts will likely start with the tactics: Develop a mission statement or messages, create a logo, use PR, advertise and leverage social media. To be clear, these are all important components of the brand building process. Guest Post by Simon Erskine Locke. We’re talking gigabytes.

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Brand Branding Banking Financial 74

Polaris

DECEMBER 18, 2014

‘Tis the season when brands release heart-warming Christmas videos and marketing bloggers write about the best holiday gift ideas , new year’s resolutions and marketing trends for 2015. In the latter category, they’re talking about the conversion of paid, owned, earned and shared media, content amplification and visual story telling.

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Cision

APRIL 13, 2016

There will always be people or organizations that do not like your brand. If your brand isn’t ready to face them, crises can blow up and do major damage. says it’s more important to add value with your crisis communication than to try and spin the issue. Today, one comment on social can impact a brand’s reputation.

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Crisis Communications Crisis Social Media Reputation 120

Rock the Status Quo

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Every community manager worries about trolls. Thanks to his upcoming book, Hug Your Haters , we’ll be focusing the conversation around social media conflict and what he calls “haters.”The As a brand, should we respond to ALL complaints, or just certain types? Community Managers. ARE YOU A TROLL?

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wiredPRworks

APRIL 27, 2021

Podfest Master Class is an extension of Podfest Multimedia Expo, a global community of people who are interested in and passionate about sharing their voice and message with the world through the powerful mediums of audio and video. At Podfest Global 2021, Barbara presented on Branding and Influence for podcasters. “As

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Strategy Case Study Marketing Energy 52

Cision

JULY 20, 2015

Once Shea developed his production process, he went back to his online communities to get the word out: “The backpacking, fishing, outdoors community has a very active and robust online community of blogs, forums, and review sites. We went to those online communities and announced our product and drummed up interest.

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Rock the Status Quo

MARCH 2, 2015

– all signify one thing: while social media is still valuable, it’s more important than ever to focus on strategy first, tools second. Even if the tsunami of social change weren’t overtaking us, it’s obvious that strategy must include a long-term vision and short-term strategies to build owned media.

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Cision

APRIL 26, 2016

What drew you to the field of public relations and communication? I think what’s truly transformational is realizing the full potential and possibilities that our communications networks have on connected devices or the Internet of Things (IoT). With so much competition in the marketplace, how can brands stand out?

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Telecommunications Public Affairs Newspapers Transportation 120

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Social Media Marketing World. Discover the best social media marketing techniques from the world’s top experts.”. Social Media Marketing World brings together the top experts from platforms that you’re trying to master. Media and journalism. Social Media Week. Experiential storytelling.

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wiredPRworks

APRIL 27, 2021

Podfest Master Class is an extension of Podfest Multimedia Expo, a global community of people who are interested in and passionate about sharing their voice and message with the world through the powerful mediums of audio and video. At Podfest Global 2021, Barbara presented on Branding and Influence for podcasters. “As

Strategy 40

Strategy Case Study Marketing Energy 40

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 9, 2020

I manage a few different Facebook groups, one of which is a completely free + no catch Social PR community: The Social PR Posse. Even though the topic might be serious we still need energy in the session. Founder and publisher of Waxing UnLyrical, Shonali Burke helps purpose-driven brands bring big ideas to life.

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How To Facebook Energy Training 133

Presspage

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Finding traditional news media harder and harder to reach in the modern age, OhioHealth saw an opportunity to showcase their internal communications stories alongside their media relations efforts to truly create a one stop shop brand journalism website. And social media also sits at that table.

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Healthcare Real Estate Social Media Energy 102

Beyond PR

JUNE 12, 2018

They take great pride in being associated with your brand, and they will go out of their way to share their loyalty and recruit new customers to the fold. As a result, you should focus significant energy on identifying and cultivating your superfans. Keep an eye on who is engaging with your social media pages.

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Karen Freberg

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Micro-influencers, or sometimes referred to as advocate marketing , are the wave of the future and where many brands, advertisers, and audiences are looking for to get their take on a situation. For the right brand, company, and organization – this can happen. Understand your personal brand. What makes you stand out?

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Education Energy Community Brand 41

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

The content is applicable to professionals across all marketing categories, including: advertising, analytics, brand marketing, content marketing, conversation marketing, digital marketing, email marketing, marketing automation, marketing technology, public relations, research, sales, SEO, social media marketing, and strategy.

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Beyond PR

JANUARY 13, 2017

According to the Corporation for National and Community Service , about 64.5 Invest energy into telling your story and the story of your volunteers. Think in terms of a community potluck, key chains, gift cards or a phone call – no thank you is too small. Background checks. Long hours. million Americans, or 26.5

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Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 11, 2020

But, at the same time, many people are accepting and starting new jobs–including many in the PR, comms and social media world. The Minnesota communications community is a vibrant group of professionals who are looking out for each other during this very trying time. No doubt about that. Lots and lots of 1:1s.

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Solo PR Pro

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Our messaging can naturally evolve over time, so review this section to ensure that it aligns with your current branding. Use one of our social media or content calendar templates. Renew your social engagement. We can get so busy with client work that we neglect our own communication strategies. Need inspiration?

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