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MAY 23, 2022

It’s vital to keep up with the ever-changing social media landscape, as trends come and go and platforms are constantly evolving, to ensure business success. Here’s a round-up of what’s changed throughout May and key trends to keep on top of across various social channels. Instagram introduces a new story format.

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Remote PR Jobs

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Social media and PR are no longer separate entities, but rather building blocks that work together to produce stellar results. Specifically, social media can help you craft a PR campaign that will grow your brand awareness and help you stay competitive in the industry. Media Lists and LinkedIn.

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NewsWhip

DECEMBER 7, 2023

In his statement, Cornell mentioned that customers would not “miss a beat of their Black Friday week shopping” even though stores would be closed on Thanksgiving, but it was Black Friday that unfortunately brought forth some negative attention for the brand, after a week of particularly positive coverage.

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Contently - Strategy

MARCH 2, 2023

Brands realize this, and as a result, nine out of 10 marketers who leveraged short-form video in 2022 plan to continue doing it in 2023. TikTok is probably the best-known platform for brand videos. But there’s another short-form video format taking social media by storm: Social Reels.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 23, 2021

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. Employees are in charge.

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JANUARY 23, 2023

Video content is a fantastic way to engage audiences, informing and capturing your brand’s message to your target audience in ways which still imagery simply cannot. Before posting video on your brands socials, its of vital importance to consider what kind of content works best for each channel.

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Marketwired

APRIL 21, 2016

However, some brands are looking at methods to capture the things that appeal to frequent users of social media in a way that grabs their interest and makes the content the center of the story, with the brand name tagging along. These brands are winning with markets that are hard to target by traditional means.

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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 hours per day clicking through sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter. Every good business strategy starts with a plan, and the same goes for social media advertising.

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MAY 10, 2023

User generated content (UGC) has become a critical component of social media marketing in recent years. It refers to any content created by users themselves, rather than by a brand or business. It is content that is shared publicly on social media platforms, forums, or other websites.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

In the fast-paced world of social media, TikTok has emerged as a dominant force in influencer marketing, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Instagram. TikTok has arguably become as crucial as Instagram in the world of influencer marketing. Here we’ll explore the rise of TikTok and how it now compares to Instagram.

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Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

The YouTube Shooting Crisis: How Mountain View Police Department quickly regained control of the narrative that was going viral against their agency. Follow and connect with MVPD on social: Facebook. You can also listen to this episode on iTunes , Spotify , and Stitcher. About this episode.

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Prohibition

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

TikTok has truly taken the social media world by storm. Formally recognised as musica.ly , TikTok is a short-form, video sharing social media app. Here we look at the use of influencers on TikTok and how brands can benefit from the ever-growing social networking app. Influencer Marketing on TikTok.

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The Hoyt Organization

APRIL 11, 2024

As brands look for new and innovative ways to reach their target audience on social media, leveraging the power and audience reach of influencers has become a popular and effective tool. How can PR professionals leverage this new influencer power to create authentic and personal connections with consumers on behalf of brands?

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The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Align your stories with your brand purpose. Every piece o f content should have a purpose and should align with your overall brand purpose. Social media listening can provide invaluable insights when it comes to telling the story of your brand. Instead of ‘talking heads’ describing something, show it.

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The difference between borrowing and stealing can be blurry on social media, where memes, sounds, and other types of content are widely redistributed by brands and users alike. Social copying happens across all social platforms: Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and the like.

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Prohibition

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Dove have reacted to the recent controversial firing of Canadian news anchor Lisa LaFlamme with their #KeepTheGrey social media campaign. LaFlamme was reportedly fired over her decision to stop dying her hair which has sparked discourse around ageism in the media, and Dove have been quick to join in. Great work Melanoma UK!

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Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Stay a step ahead of your competitors in the new year by using lightning-fast media monitoring to go viral. . Boost your Brand Awareness. Instant notifications provide the opportunity for you to always be on top of who’s talking about your brand. Receiving instant alerts is key to boosting your brand’s name.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 31, 2019

Regardless of the industry, a challenger brand can have a natural PR advantage. Challenger brands can shake things up through unique points of view, innovation or a better story. Media like underdogs, whether they’re Casper challenging the mattress industry, TikTok going after Facebook or the Dollar Shave Club taking on Gillette.

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5W PR

JANUARY 25, 2022

When most people think about brand-building campaigns, viral videos, and PR stunts , they tend to think about the examples from businesses in the B2C industry. Nevertheless, the core purchasing beliefs are the same with both types of audiences – consumers prefer to spend money with brands that they trust and like.

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ReimaginePR

JUNE 6, 2016

So I like to think that this same situation occurs—on a much less extreme level—anytime you’re promoting on social media without a plan. In order to navigate the world of social media, you’ve got to have a solid plan in place. Bonus: Get started today by downloading this free social media promotion plan worksheet.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JULY 11, 2023

In the age of social media, parenting narratives have expanded beyond the traditional portrayal of moms as the primary caregivers. Social media has provided dadfluencers a platform to connect with fellow dads, creating a supportive community that celebrates and encourages fatherhood. And we’re all better off for it!

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Karen Freberg

JANUARY 15, 2020

However, if we are talking about a social media class – you ALWAYS have to be on board with what is happening and trending in the industry – and see how you can integrate this into your classes. That’s the nature of the business – and one of the things I love about teaching social media!

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Buchanan PR

JUNE 30, 2023

Social media trends come and go at lightning speed. Enter the Grimace shake trend – an unexpected sensation that has dominated social media platforms – particularly TikTok – and kept McDonald’s in the spotlight. A viral sensation that spread like wildfire across social media platforms.

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MaccaPR

JANUARY 8, 2021

From TikTok, LinkedIn and Twitter to Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook – if you’re in marketing, you’re eager to predict how your brand can more effectively use social media in 2021. You’re seeing brands forced to use more user-generated content.” Listen To and Welcome Employees on Social. What about Twitch?

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Konnect Agency

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

As social media platforms continue to emerge and evolve, each innovation drives industry trends, and advertisers must quickly adapt to create and maintain relevancy with consumers in order to keep their brands top of mind. TikTok is well-known for it’s short-form, highly authentic, and oftentimes humorous content.

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PRSay

MARCH 7, 2024

The Barbie brand is a paradoxical symbol of imagination, comfort, sexism, objectification, feminism and conflicted cultural influence that has entranced and challenged children and adults alike for generations. Travel media reported on hotels decorated in the style of Barbie.

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Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Tailored for you, the PR pro, it breaks down key terms and strategies, from crafting effective press releases to mastering social media monitoring. Media monitoring tools scan various sources (print, online, social media, TV, radio) for mentions of specific keywords or brands. What are Brand Mentions?

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MaccaPR

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

and Pepsi’s “ Black Lives Matter’’ TV ad bungle with Kendall Jenner – it would be easy to miss one of the smaller yet most portentous PR crisis of this year: The CrossFit Gym Member-Shaming Instagram Fail. One defender of the gym owner protested: "it was never intended to be posted to Facebook or go ‘viral.’" Facebook page ) and.

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Mark My Words

APRIL 18, 2018

Whether or not this adage is entirely true, the pub chain has created a brand of cheap-and-cheerfulness that has have left its competition in the gutter. The move is clearly a stunt designed to fly in the face of conventional wisdom that leveraging social is a crucial element of a brand’s customer engagement.

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Engage PR

JANUARY 6, 2018

And with social media spend within marketing budgets expected to increase 128% to 21.4% in the next five years (1* Chief Marketing Officers Survey, 2014 ) social activity is becoming more integral to brand perception and business performance. Cue social backlash across the internet.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2023

It’s a massive SEO win for brands , as they’re instantly able to see what consumers are searching for when it comes to particular products or queries. This is just one of the many latest TikTok trends changing the world of search marketing for brands. What does it mean for SEO and marketers?

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Buchanan PR

OCTOBER 5, 2023

As media professionals, we can’t help but take a look at the buzz surrounding the popstar and wonder: what can we learn from the cultural phenomenon that is Taylor Swift’s empire? Thus began a downward spiral of Swift’s image in the media. More than that, brands are jumping on the Taylor Swift train as well.

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MAY 4, 2017

There’s no doubt that the impact of social media on the sporting industry has been huge, with sponsors clambering to strike a deal with the latest hot property from all sporting professions. And how do they match up to our favourite pop and movie icons, who dominate Twitter and Instagram? Instagram: 17.7m.

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Konnect Agency

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

With infinite digital space coupled with dwindling consumer attention spans, a PR agency’s greatest task is to cut through the content clutter and help brands attract, capture, and retain consumers by way of the media’s reporting. A PR Agency’s Brand Video Fundamentals. What does this mean for brands and public relations?

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Landis PR

JANUARY 8, 2024

Apparently, he also had to dispose of the platform’s most valued, and valuable asset, its brand name. Corporations have paid untold millions to branding and marketing gurus to achieve a fraction of this success. Not to mention, it blew up on social media with the hashtag #HeidiHalloween2023!

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Cision

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

With the media landscape evolving at the speed of technology, communicators need to be able to listen dynamically to their audiences across multiple media channels. It’s no longer just the mainstream media that needs to be taken into account. Understand the Present – Where is your brand now?

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Prohibition

AUGUST 15, 2022

and the general public calling out brands and individuals online, it’s safe to say we’ve seen our fair share of crisis management in play already this year. She has also had a string of brand collaborations and is highly sort after by clothing and beauty brands. Read our round up from last year, here. No one cared.

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