Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

A company with two plane crashes in the last year asks people to post their bucket list destinations on social media. A social media manager loses their temper in a customer service post on Facebook. Everyone is using social media for marketing today. 2) Social media training for users in the organization.

Social Media 239

Social Media Crisis Training Media 239

ISEBOX

JANUARY 5, 2017

You may recall our article from a couple months back, “ How the FDA is Keeping Up with the Kardashians ,” which reported how Canada-based pharma company Duchesnay USA earned an FDA Warning Letter after a social media blunder. Would the revised strategy have worked with just any pregnant celebrity? Same Approach, New Tactic.

Social Media 70

Social Media Pharmaceuticals Strategy Instagram 70

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 12, 2017

Nearly every public relations campaign can benefit from smart use of hashtags, those words that start with the symbol # and make social content more searchable by topic. Marketers know that hashtags help spark brand conversations, expand content reach, engage a target audience and improve search and SEO. Building Better Hashtags.

Strategy 147

Strategy Trends Guidelines Social Media 147

5W PR

DECEMBER 18, 2019

If you are planning to launch a new product or business , you need an effective public relations strategy to tell the world about your endeavor. Or if you make some type of diet product or nutritional supplement, you could partner with someone who specializes in exercise or fitness programs. Live Events. Conclusion.

Strategy 133

Strategy Marketing Trade Shows Video 133

Melissa Agnes

APRIL 16, 2018

I recently received the following comment on a post I shared to social media: Sometimes it’s just hard to start talking about crisis preparedness because no one wants to be involved in a negative event. This exercise will help you spark discussions and gain necessary awareness. Image: cvm | Shutterstock. Spoiler alert!

Internal 133

Internal International Crisis Exercises 133

5W PR

JANUARY 22, 2024

With its versatile nature, precise targeting capabilities, and ͏measura͏ble outcomes, paid adve͏rtising serves as a cornerstone in modern marketing strategies. This is in contrast to organic methods, where visibility is earned through non-paid efforts such as se͏arch engine optimization͏ (SEO) or social ͏media posts.

Advertising 78

Advertising Advertising Exercises Measurement 78

PRSay

JUNE 7, 2021

Media fires that communicators could have doused before the 6 o’clock news, even a decade ago, can now erupt into global conflagrations, thanks to smartphones and social media. From a crisis-communications standpoint, a red team stress-tests an organization’s strategy by expanding the circle of feedback the plan receives.

Crisis 152

Crisis Exercises Crisis Communications Reputation 152

5W PR

MARCH 29, 2023

Marketing Strategies for Health Brands Companies in the health sector must focus on earning trust and credibility with patients. Stories can be shared through social media posts, blog articles and website testimonials. Investing in community building could be an effective way to boost customer engagement with a brand.

Pharmaceuticals 88

Pharmaceuticals Healthcare Exercises Community 88

Karen Freberg

JANUARY 21, 2019

While I am not technically “teaching” social media at the University of Louisville this semester (I’m currently on my sabbatical), I’ll be able to have the opportunity to be in the classroom setting. In the meantime, I have seen many conversations arise about what to cover in a social media class in 2019.

Social Media 75

Social Media Media Education Conference 75

Prohibition

JULY 7, 2022

Social media has evolved yet again throughout June, with changes and new test features being introduced across multiple platforms – giving social media marketers more trends to keep an eye on. It will be interesting to see how this impacts post engagement and brand/influencer relations over the coming months.

Instagram 118

Instagram Video Twitter Facebook 118

Karen Freberg

DECEMBER 18, 2019

This was especially the case as I ventured in teaching social media earlier in the decade (amazing!). 2020 is going to mark my seventh year teaching social media (8th total) at the University of Louisville. I am actually going to use my social media book for my class. You may be thinking – Karen!

Social Media 52

Social Media Media Video Course 52

Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 26, 2023

The good news is that many companies have already cracked the thought leadership code using strategies that content marketers can emulate. Content marketing is the broad strategy for moving customers through a sales funnel from top to bottom using different kinds of information at the top, middle, and bottom to achieve different goals.

Leadership 126

Leadership Content Marketing Healthcare Google 126

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 16, 2024

It has become the cornerstone of successful communication strategies. Think of the brands you deal with daily. People are more likely to trust and connect with a brand or organization that is genuine and transparent in its communication. Information spreads rapidly through social media, websites, and other online platforms.

Crisis 84

Crisis Airlines Crisis Communications Social Media 84

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 5, 2019

They are your own company executives or the senior executives who speak out on behalf of your favorite brands and social causes. Or, maybe they are the political leaders in your newsfeeds on social media. Are you using social media to get closer with people to build your own personal brand?

Infographics 266

Infographics Communications Leadership Social Media 266

Cision

MAY 3, 2017

Journalists are still trusted, but believe that the public trusts them less due to the subversive censorship tactics of special interest groups, the inflamed political climate and brands that aren’t totally honest in their PR practices. Without free press, there will be no avenue for brands to tell their story.

Brand 253

Brand Branding Government Ethics 253

Prohibition

APRIL 12, 2023

Following a competitive pitch process, we’re pleased to announce we’ve been awarded a contract with multi-national healthcare organisation, Diaverum, to handle its global social media strategy.

Healthcare 62

Healthcare Exercises Media Training Software 62

Karen Freberg

AUGUST 15, 2017

With professors who are teaching social media, this can be a daunting and intimidating task in many ways. Teaching social media, as I have written about many times, is a constant prep. I know when I started teaching social media several years ago, this was not the case. Which book do you use?

Social Media 69

Social Media Media Resources Education 69

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

However, by combining the creation of newsworthy content campaigns with the importance of building brand awareness, we are able to gain linked client coverage on these platforms. Building awareness of your brand/products/services and boosting your credibility. Improving their brand awareness and reputation. Supercharging SEO.

Digital PR 170

Digital PR Industry Strategy Film 170

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 20, 2023

Influencer partnerships have become a powerful marketing strategy for businesses, particularly in the food and beverage industry. With summer on the horizon, now is the perfect time for brands to leverage the popularity of social media influencers to boost their presence.

Brand 40

Brand Branding Local Instagram 40

Contently - Strategy

APRIL 6, 2023

Love them or hate them, buyer personas are key to creating successful marketing strategies and effective content. This, in turn, leads to higher conversion rates, increased brand loyalty, and a better return on investment for your marketing efforts. The message resonated with women, resulting in the following: 36.8

Survey 99

Survey Data Interviews Reddit 99

5W PR

AUGUST 28, 2020

Today, media coverage is an important metric in assessing the success of marketing and communication initiatives. Regardless of the social media platform on which content is relayed, getting the right media coverage brings satisfaction and pride to marketers. Publish Accurate and Relatable Content.

Media 103

Media Exercises Study Social Media 103

Communications Conversations

JULY 19, 2018

And, unlike many others who have these opinions on trends in the social media world, he’s actually done the work. But, for now, let’s meet this Social Media Rock Star and learn more about what he’s up to at Toro. First, tell us more about your role at Toro as Social and Digital Media Leader.

Social Media 60

Social Media Media B2B Content Marketing 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Predictions are a license for liberty in mental exercise. Here are my predictions for PR , content marketing and social media ; one each. In 2017, PR professionals will be increasingly viewed as strategic business advisors championing integrated communications across the silos of digital marketing, PR and social media.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Social Media Marketing Media 60

Karen Freberg

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

The life of a social media professor is both absolutely fabulous, but also challenging to meet the expectations that are being made by both the profession, and universities. I have been teaching the social media class (COMM 333 as it is listed in the course catalog at the University of Louisville) for a few years now.

Social Media 40

Social Media Media Exercises Education 40

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. Click Here.

Brand 120

Brand Branding Exercises Social Media 120

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 21, 2018

When planning and strategizing for your entire brand or a specific campaign, all the above come into play. Organization is paramount in moving from planning to developing, and then executing, the strategy. You need to plan, then write your strategy based on these findings. So they both got it!

Strategy 88

Strategy Analysis Small Business Measurement 88

The Proactive Report

JUNE 4, 2018

You love your job and you thrive on creating content and messaging that builds awareness, authority, and affinity for your brand. Build a community of like-minded individuals who have an affinity for your brand and know, accept, understand, and support the organization. (And that’s probably the last thing you’d ever want to be.).

Analytics 127

Analytics Data Exercises Social Media 127

Sword and the Script

JULY 20, 2021

They’re raring to go with branded content about who they are and promotional materials about what makes their product great. The first step of building a successful lead generation strategy is knowing who you want to attract. The first step of building a successful lead generation strategy is knowing who you want to attract.

B2B 172

B2B Company Marketing SEO 172

Onclusive

JANUARY 31, 2018

Marketing and communication expert and author Andy Cunningham spoke about how to create a company’s positioning and branding as the foundation for success in the New PR. The Yin and Yang of Positioning & Branding. Once you have that rational description, you can put the frosting on the cake and do the branding side.

Content Marketing 191

Content Marketing Marketing Exercises Employee 191

Reputation Us

JUNE 23, 2019

Today’s crises are taking on many unique forms and degrees of seriousness, and often take businesses by surprise—cyber incidents, executive resignations, M&A, disgruntled former employees, customer complaints on social media, salacious press headlines, etc. Be Ready For Social Media Backlash. Turn Off The Fan.

Corporate 74

Corporate Crisis Management Exercises Crisis 74

PR in High Definition

APRIL 25, 2018

However, if they fail to address it, their brand and reputation may be affected. Instead of producing results as just part of a compliance exercise, organisations may choose to seize the opportunity to tackle their gender pay gap and set concrete targets for closing the gap. It’s all in the narrative. Shout about it.

Brand 75

Brand Branding Employee Exercises 75

Cision

JUNE 3, 2015

Last week we spoke with Miranda Abney, marketing director at the Milk Processor Education Program, about the campaign’s social media strategy. Q: Who do you target on social media? We know it’s really important as a brand to be present on all those channels: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Instagram 120

Instagram YouTube Twitter Social Media 120

Karen Freberg

FEBRUARY 4, 2018

I have been a fan of Gary’s for years – and he is someone who has mastered the art (and science in many ways) of establishing a unique brand voice and presence within the industry. Here are some takeaways I had when I finished reading Gary’s latest book: Strong emphasis on personal branding and influencer marketing.

Social Media 45

Social Media Media Education Industry 45

Critical Mention

JUNE 19, 2019

Did you know that over 60% of businesses don’t have a documented content marketing strategy according to CMI and MarketingProfs? Doing this exercise gives you an even better understanding of your existing customers’ perspectives, which allows you to refine your strategy for your target audience. But not to fear!

Content Marketing 128

Content Marketing How To Marketing B2B 128

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 4, 2012

If you’re a clever cookie, you already have figured out the rest of the story at this point: Social media philosopher ponders how to push his message into the future. Social media philosopher realizes he does this all the time with business. At the same time, this is all an exercise in destroying the static.

Social Media 99

Social Media How To Media Twitter 99

Prohibition

MARCH 27, 2020

They provide the perfect opportunity for brands to promote their expertise, discuss key trending industry topics and showcase their personality, unlike any other form of content. For example, when you’re driving, exercising or working you can’t read an article or a feature – but you can listen to a podcast.

Leadership 62

Leadership Exercises Trends YouTube 62

The Proactive Report

JUNE 17, 2018

91 percent of B2B brands and 86 percent of B2C brands use content as part of their marketing efforts. Why are these brands so content focused? Customers search for information when they’re considering purchasing an item, supporting a cause, making a decision, or working with or for a brand. Image by Anna Fox .

B2C 157

B2C Study Exercises Sports 157