Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Contrary to conventional wisdom, 68% of people follow brands on social media to stay informed but they do it quietly and want it without all the buzzwords; 51% say the most memorable brands on social media do one simple thing: Respond A new report by Sprout Social offers further evidence of how social media is evolving.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In today’s digital age, social media platforms play a pivotal role in shaping consumer behavior and influencing trends. For lifestyle brands looking to connect with this demographic and stay relevant in a rapidly changing world, following TikTok trends isn’t just a choice but a necessity.

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Buchanan PR

AUGUST 28, 2023

C U T on Unsplash In the dynamic world of social media, trends have become powerful drivers of engagement, brand awareness and community interaction. Partaking in a social media trend can help spotlight businesses (and even help them go viral!) Photo by S O C I A L.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2023

It involves capitalizing on current events and trending news stories to promote or offer comment from a brand, product, or service. A swift and reactive response to news lets brands insert themselves into ongoing conversations, offering timely and relevant insights. Swift reactions are key, given the speed of the news cycle.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Once upon a time, businesses hopped on social channels to amp up their brand presence and chat with customers. Fast forward to today, those very channels have donned a new hat – they’ve become vibrant marketplaces, offering the joy of online shopping with a social flavor. billion people were using social media globally.

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5W PR

MARCH 21, 2024

As the world around us continually changes, people find themselves drawn to new trends, from the mindfulness practices they adopt to the plant-based diets they try. If anyone has been wondering where all the different trends are coming from, the answer is actually fairly simple. These steps create an image of more than just a brand.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 20, 2023

Last year was a big one for change and trends across social media, with the Instagram reels shift, Elon Musk and Twitter Blue, TikTok’s continued popularity, the introduction of BeReal and LinkedIn continually moving toward a more humanised platform – there was lots that came into play to keep us social media marketers on our toes.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

The fashion industry has been growing at a faster pace than ever before, as new fashion trends keep showing up on a weekly basis it seems. These days, consumers don’t need to go inside their favorite stores to buy an item of clothing. There are some trends that fashion brands should stay away from.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 4, 2023

social media marketing efforts, social media marketing campaigns, entire video, many brands, drive traffic In today’s digital age, social media video marketing has emerged as a powerful tool for businesses to engage with their target audience.

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Critical Mention

APRIL 17, 2019

Today, nearly 90 percent of companies are using social media marketing and Dreamgrow reports over 60 percent of customers expect companies to offer customer service through their social channels. To help you create your social media marketing strategy, we have 15 of the top social media trends you need to follow in 2019!

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5W PR

DECEMBER 29, 2021

In the last year, over 70% of the US population was actively using social media platforms, and spent between seven minutes and two hours on average on their platforms of choice. With new platforms and features being announced practically every week, brands have to stay on top of the most popular and useful ones for their audiences.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

The fashion industry has been growing at a faster pace than ever before, as new fashion trends keep showing up on a weekly basis it seems. These days, consumers don’t need to go inside their favorite stores to buy an item of clothing. There are some trends that fashion brands should stay away from.

Trends 78

Trends Fashion Brand Branding 78

Shift Communications

JANUARY 24, 2024

By Megan Fredette, Account Executive, Consumer Throughout the last few years, the Stanley Tumbler craze has gained momentous virality, taking over as an online and in-store phenomenon. In turn, it has left many of us asking the question, “ how has a drinkware product taken over the consumer market space by storm?”

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The Hoyt Organization

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Trends that might have taken hold at the end of last year might be irrelevant now. As businesses become more digitized, paying attention to current trends, like the ever-growing importance of social media and data analytics, helps to promote and protect brand image. Our world is always changing, and so is PR.

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Prohibition

APRIL 7, 2022

With the social media landscape ever-changing, there are always different updates and trends emerging that social media managers need to be mindful of. Here, we’ve put together a round up of the most recent trends to be aware of across various social channels.

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Agility PR Solutions

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Shoppers gonna shop—even though concerns like digital security, breach risks, privacy vulnerability and identity theft make digital commerce a landmine-filled landscape, business is booming, and consumers find social media e-commerce sites to be the most reliable.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 3, 2023

Video has become an integral part of social media content and now comfortably leads still imagery across multiple platforms. For brands, using video content is an almost certified method to drive strong engagement and increase brand awareness in doing so.

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5W PR

MARCH 15, 2023

Social media has become a critical tool for brands to engage with their audiences and build their customer base. Here are a few different social media marketing tips that brands can use to keep their social media content relevant and exciting. Companies can also leverage user polls and surveys.

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Onclusive

APRIL 4, 2023

Today, corporate reputation is directly impacted by and intertwined with a CEO’s personal brand. Particularly for CEOs of the world’s largest companies who’ve become brands in their own right and live life under the media spotlight. How can a CEO affect corporate reputation?

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Reputation Corporate Brand Branding 195

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

By Annie Perkins, Managing Director, Consumer & Health and Megan Gaffney, VP, Consumer. It is our favorite time of the year, when beefy research and insight reports appear outlining anticipated consumer behaviors for the upcoming year. Brands putting customers in the center of consumer marketing.

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The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Brand Awareness and Visibility In the digital age building brand awareness depends to a large degree on brand visibility. If your brand is not found online, your content and messaging is not seen by the people you want to engage with. What is the difference between brand affinity and trust?

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Brand Branding Ethics Engineering 130

5W PR

DECEMBER 7, 2020

However, predicting what lies ahead next year in social media may be a more slippery slope depending on the source. Here’s what social media management platform Hootsuite uncovered after surveying more than 11,000 marketers during the third quarter of this year and combining other gathered data.

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Prohibition

APRIL 7, 2022

With the social media landscape ever-changing, there are always different updates and trends emerging that social media managers need to be mindful of. If you prefer a quick video to learn for the latest social media trends here are the highlights from our latest webinar.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 19, 2024

Public relations professionals’ role in the travel and hospitality industry is critical to helping the overall success of the brand’s business. From sustainable practices to immersive technologies, the year 2024 promises an array of trends that will redefine the way we wander, unwind, and connect with the world around us.

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Communications Conversations

APRIL 17, 2020

As the COVID-19 outbreak began last month, I noticed there seemed to be two kinds of brands. Those who went quiet and were going through the crisis communications playbook when it came to content on social channels. I mean, who wanted or needed frank media literacy advice from a frozen steak food? Makes sense, right?

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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. Tailored solutions Direct consumer input provides a clear roadmap for tailoring products to meet specific customer needs.

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Consumer Strategy Case Study Survey 88

Landis PR

MARCH 14, 2022

Five Key Steps to Introducing Your Consumer Brand to a New Social Media Platform. In a digital world, use of social media is no longer optional. Having a social media strategy can boost your brand and expand your market, but that doesn’t all happen overnight.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 27, 2022

From the obvious to the subtle, here are some trends for PR practitioners to watch in the months ahead. New revelations show that pre-Musk Twitter “shadow banned” conservatives by hiding their posts from other users and placed political and COVID dissenters on a “trends blacklist.” Reevaluating Twitter. Paid internships are essential.

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Cision

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Here are three marketing trends you need to be aware of as we head into the final quarter of the year. Livestreaming is Changing How We Consume Video. But also livestreaming is still novel, so people are glomming onto it, giving you ample opportunity to introduce your brand to people who might not otherwise find it.

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Stern + Associates

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

In many ways the fundamentals of good communication, messaging and branding remain the same. Sustainability and ESG Are Still Around – But in Different Ways As we covered in a separate blog earlier this year, the narrative around environmental, social and governance issues and sustainable business practices is different from last year.

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NewsWhip

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

It’s easy to get lost in the noise of social media nowadays. With a seemingly endless slew of platforms, daily content calendars filled with scheduled tweets and photos no longer cut it when it comes to brands making an impact. The average consumer’s attention span is short. Data backs it up.

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Prohibition

JULY 13, 2021

We’re back again with another monthly digest of the latest social media updates and trends – which as always, never fails to surprise! Discover the latest updates and trends across the various social media platforms below! Instagram now gives consumers the option to hide likes or not.

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The Hoyt Organization

MARCH 8, 2024

In this digital age, consumers are in complete control of the information they consume. It has become increasingly challenging to appeal to consumers with traditional and interruptive marketing methods like ads and sales pitches. How can you make sure your brand stands out in a sea of competition?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In the public relations world, keeping up with trends is the name of the game. The Mobile Surge Means New PR Opportunities We’re in the age of mobile dominance, and it’s affecting the way consumers absorb content. Social commerce Social commerce is mobile’s latest opportunity. appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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Onclusive

JUNE 16, 2023

In recent years, there has been a growing trend of people who are actively trying to reduce their exposure to social media influencers, known as ‘ de-influencers ’. W hat does this mean for organizations who want to use influencer PR to enhance their brand awareness ? What are de-influencers?

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Prohibition

JANUARY 24, 2020

Social media advances at an incredibly rapid rate. However, here at Prohibition it is our job to stay on top of what’s new, and to make your life easier, so we’ve consulted our talented team of consultants, and come up with the absolute must-do trends of 2020. Prohibition’s social media trends in more detail.

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Prohibition

MARCH 16, 2022

The value of social media for small businesses is immeasurable. The average social media user spends 2.5 For this reason, it is vital that small businesses take advantage of one of the most effective ways to reach potential consumers. Decide which social media advertising platforms are right for your business.

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