Prohibition

MARCH 26, 2024

Sharing the latest social media updates you don’t want to miss – here’s what’s new. Instagram’s creator marketplace comes to the UK Instagram is expanding its Creator Marketplace – a platform that’s designed to facilitate connections and collaborations between brands and creators.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

AUGUST 18, 2017

A Guest Post By Rosaria Robidoux, Intern, Pure Performance Communications. Within these internships there are five things every intern learns in different ways. There are times where I feel overwhelmed, but, what intern doesn’t feel overwhelmed at some point in time? She is currently an intern for Deirdre Breakenridge.

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Cision

MARCH 31, 2016

For many, the name MGM Resorts International conjures up images of the big green hotel on the Las Vegas strip, aka the MGM Grand. But MGM Resorts International is actually the brand behind more than a dozen hotels in Las Vegas, including the iconic Bellagio, Circus Circus and Luxor, as well as properties around the U.S.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 23, 2023

The current labor market has elevated the importance of “employer branding” – the perception of a company as an employer among prospective workers. The changing landscape of employer branding Employer branding used to mean a reputation for offering competitive compensation and benefits. “The

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Communications Conversations

JANUARY 30, 2020

For the last few years, I’ve been developing a “Social Media Trends” presentation in January that I’ve now given more than 20 times. While I don’t proclaim to be a trend-spotter, I do keep up with social media trends each week–mostly because I have to! For this blog.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Just a few short years ago, brands were pondering whether to give this social media thing a try or not. There was this popular belief that social media wouldn’t last, so why put yourself or your company out there? Plus, people would use this opportunity to backslash brands, right? It was for the kids.

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 11, 2018

I have been writing about issues challenging social media and digital communications, and speaking with thought leaders on the topic. In this installment, I interview Frank Strong, Founder & President of Sword & Script Media, LLC. Frank Strong, Founder & President, Sword & Script Media.

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Prohibition

APRIL 12, 2022

Social media is a powerful tool for people to digest and interact with information regularly. Social media has the potential to grow a brand’s identity and consumer base extensively. Fast-food chain Burger King took to Twitter to promote International Women’s Day. The second-best time is now”.

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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

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In today’s interconnected world, cosmetics brands have unprecedented opportunities to expand their reach beyond their domestic markets. However, effectively engaging in international public relations requires a strategic approach that considers cultural nuances, local preferences, and diverse media landscapes.

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5W PR

JULY 31, 2023

The 2023 North American International Toy Fair is a highly anticipated event in the toy industry. It brings together industry professionals, manufacturers, retailers, and media from around the world.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

It can be easy for a corporate PR team to neglect a critical aspect of business communications — internal PR. 8 reasons to invest in internal PR. Internal communications initiatives that foster engagement become even more critical when colleagues are spread across the city, or even the country.

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Business Wire

MARCH 14, 2018

(These rules are loosely adapted from the 2018 All for Content conference ) By Simona Colletta – International Media Relations Specialist, Paris Social Media is changing the way businesses interact with customers. The way a brand conducts business through social media is a direct reflection of the company.

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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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5W PR

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

SXSW 2024 isn’t just a music festival, it’s a cultural vortex taking everyone into a whirlwind of film, tech, and interactive media. For brands that are considering jumping in, they should prepare for the ride of their lives. This can range from goals like brand awareness to industry recognition or generating leads.

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Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Unfortunately, in my experience, most professionals don’t think about their professional brand , how well it represents them, and how strong it is within the search engine result pages, until it’s too late. How well do those findings represent you and the brand that you represent? Auditing and optimizing your social media presence.

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wiredPRworks

MAY 13, 2022

Does managing social media sometimes feel like running a marathon? Listen in as Allan Schoenberg, Chief Communications Officer at Vinson & Elkins, shares lessons from his job as a top communicator and his passion for running to help you enjoy your job more, stress less, and keep running in the race we call social media marketing.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 29, 2014

We’ve seen in recent months, and even in the last few years, just how bad things can get for brands on social media. This is all part of the importance of having a concrete plan for a brand’s social networks. Breakenridge moderates an NYU Public Relations and Social Media Twitter chat on the Reputation Task Force.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

PR professionals should create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Studies show that brand loyalty plays a huge role in why people spend their money the way they do.

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Media monitoring must be comprehensive. Just having media monitoring in place is no longer sufficient for PR and communications success. Our customers agree that Onclusive provides the most comprehensive media monitoring available, including digital, newswire, print, broadcast, radio and social coverage. Stacey Hedman.

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Presspage

MAY 31, 2023

Today's landscape In today's fast-paced digital world, effective brand storytelling holds immense importance. With the advent of social media, instant communication and the scattered media landscape, companies face the challenge of maintaining control over their brand narrative.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

PR professionals are expected to create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Owned Media & Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 28, 2014

The other day I had a conversation with someone who made a statement about the healthcare industry not needing to be on social media because no one cares about the nurses’ birthdays and little useless memes (I’m SOOO paraphrasing here!). What’s the point of social media for healthcare?

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wiredPRworks

APRIL 13, 2022

How can financial services organizations use social media to differentiate and build relationships? With tight regulations and even tighter internal compliance guidelines, there’s no free and easy posting. Get ready to get creative in new ways that connect brands, experiences, and customers – while you’re still in compliance!

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 25, 2012

Such is the challenge I’ve been recently tasked with: not just finding out what social media people are using around the world, but how they’re using it, why and when. As you might imagine, this is a highly attractive option for international students. That’s right. So my job is to target foreign attorneys who want a U.S.

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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.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

Here’s a “cheat sheet” to help brands get a leg up on the PR universe this year. How to maximize brand PR: a “cheat sheet” Remember the investment goes beyond the PR budget. Not every brand has a tight, easily told story, and some have complicated, dull, or even questionable histories.

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Publicity Brand Branding Storytelling 256

Cision

AUGUST 25, 2015

You know you need a presence on social media, and you’ve done your best to update your profiles regularly… but it’s a challenge to stay on top of it when you have so much else going on in running your small business. Why Do I Think I Want a Social Media Manager? Another option is hiring an intern.

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PRSay

JULY 21, 2020

On July 15, Cision hosted a webinar titled “Demanding Change: How to Best Communicate Brand Action,” which focused on best practices for internal and external communications in challenging times. Are there important points they may have failed to address that your brand can? Monitor social media.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Here are some highlights from three professional development sessions at the PRSA 2017 International Conference in Boston on Oct. 3 Ways to Maintain Control of Your Corporate Social Media. The speed and accessibility of social media means that brands are always teetering on the edge of a crisis.

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Karen Freberg

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

As I have shared with my students all the time, blogging and social media can open up some amazing opportunities you would have never imagined. I have been to New Zealand, but it’s been nearly 26 years since I was here the last time (was here as part of my first family international trip!). Social media truly opens doors.

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Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

Last week, I shared my news that I’ll be teaching social media at the University of St. Now, she’s crushing it at Best Buy in social media marketing. So, I asked a few key local leaders for up-and-coming social media or communications superstars they admire. And, they have been for a while now.

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Cision

JUNE 20, 2015

When you listen to conversations about your brand on social media, take note of the frequency of negative comments and the topics associated with such sentiments. 1. Low-level threats can include comment spam, negative comments and fake Twitter accounts and Facebook pages mocking your brand. 2. Medium-Level.

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 7, 2023

PR and comms teams play a critical role in building brand reputation, driving awareness, and fostering positive relationships with key stakeholders. The International Association of Measurement and Evaluation of Communication (AMEC), has a framework that encompasses all forms of integrated media e.g., Paid, Earned, Shared, and Owned.

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Measurement Analysis Reputation SEO 195

Onclusive

DECEMBER 7, 2023

PR and comms teams play a critical role in building brand reputation, driving awareness, and fostering positive relationships with key stakeholders. The International Association of Measurement and Evaluation of Communication (AMEC), has a framework that encompasses all forms of integrated media e.g., Paid, Earned, Shared, and Owned.

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Measurement Analysis Reputation SEO 195

PRSay

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Austin, Texas, was the backdrop for PRSA’s International Conference this past week. When you don’t have dollars, then you should be setting up brand partnerships. On following journalists on Twitter: “When asked in a survey if journalists like when PR professionals follow you on social media, 86 percent said yes.

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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. Gaining internal buy-in from the right people to implement a crisis ready culture can sometimes feel like an uphill battle.

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