5W PR

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In the dynamic world of media and marketing, creating a PR stunt that captures attention and aligns with your brand’s values and marketing goals is a high-wire act of creativity and strategy. When executed successfully, it can skyrocket brand awareness, generate buzz on social media, and even make headlines.

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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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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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PRSay

OCTOBER 25, 2017

” For example, there’s an assumption that the internet or social media are not the best tools for reaching low-income Americans. 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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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In a world dominated by social media and viral trends, Santa Claus realized he needed a PR facelift, and he needed it fast! With candy cane pens in hand and tinsel-trimmed laptops at the ready, the PR pros set to work on giving Santa a brand makeover that would make the Sugar Plum Fairy jealous.

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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.

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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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Prohibition

JANUARY 31, 2023

As a PR or marketer, you’ve probably come across social listening tools or you might have even delved into the world yourself. Social listening might sound like it’s just a social media tool – but it is much more powerful than that! This will build your awareness and also brand credibility.

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Cision

AUGUST 23, 2017

Over the last few years, particularly with the onset of social media, emotional reactions from consumers have changed the face of public relations. In fact, consumers think of brands and products as something, or someone, that could address their emotional needs. Humanize Your Brand. Measure the Sentiment That Matters.

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PR in High Definition

JULY 28, 2022

Needless to say, the crisis of loneliness and social disconnect was only further exacerbated during the height of the pandemic with strict isolation and social-distancing measures being implemented. But, of course, not all brands fit into this style of campaign ‘shareability’. Human element. So, what are you waiting for?

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Lauri Pehar Borsh

APRIL 30, 2014

One of the advantages of using social media networks for creating new business opportunities is the ability to share great information without having to rely solely on the traditional sales pitch approach. Good information is the lifeblood of social media networking.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Whomever gets ahead of the wave will reap tons of success as well as revenue if it happens to fall within the purview of their brand. The “born” trendspotters are social marketers. They’re used to analyzing social media data and talking to customers. Because social media is so popular, that is the ideal place to look.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 28, 2013

John’s long been a proponent of measurable communications, and in addition to his pretty hectic day job (the man gets to fly between DC & Paris, France, so I don’t feel that bad for him), he’s cofounder of the Sustainable Business Network of Washington , and the Huffington Post’s CSR and sustainability blogger.

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Lauri Pehar Borsh

APRIL 30, 2014

One of the advantages of using social media networks for creating new business opportunities is the ability to share great information without having to rely solely on the traditional sales pitch approach. Good information is the lifeblood of social media networking.

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Mark My Words

DECEMBER 11, 2014

The Guardian’s Data Blog recently compared Russell Brand’s reach with that of the newspaper attempting to discredit him, The Sun. They did : in the form of a viral hashtag that has seen The Sun ridiculed for the premise of its campaign, #TheSunLogic. Though anathema for some, there is a reason why Brand has 8.7m

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 9, 2014

It was also an illustration of what is – perhaps overdramatically – being called “dark social.”. Dark Social: Antimatter to Viral Fixation. This phenomenon is what VentureBeat , citing a study by RadiumOne, is calling “dark social.”. Social Media social media marketing social sharing viral marketing'

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NewsWhip

JUNE 2, 2020

Turbine Labs, a new player in the marketing game, offers a fresh take on brand intelligence with a concentration on leveraging “small data” for big brands. Turbine Labs separates itself in the crowded industry by using a unique combination of technology and analysis to trace the impact of media sentiment on clients.

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Flack's Revenge

MARCH 8, 2018

Their Spike and Analytics solutions provide a wealth of data that can shed light on social media buzz and content performance. But after seeing demos, and even playing around the software, it was unclear exactly how to put Newswhip to work to support media relations. After all, many get our news through the networks these days.

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Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

With that in mind, we’ve outlined why it’s essential to have brand tracking capabilities to monitor trending topics. Tracking trends is critical to determining whether your marketing team can prove your value to senior leadership through earned media measurement. 2) Where is the topic going viral? Facebook trending.

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Polaris

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

After all, if your agency sends a poorly planned pitch, your brand looks bad, too. Only bloggers who follow best practices and are open to working with brands should be included in a client program. If a blog doesn’t disclose relationships with the brands they review, your firm should avoid it. Media Relations'

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 26, 2016

More measurement, metrics, and quantifying value. In the age of data insights, nothing will escape the reach of precise measurement tools. Paying for content won’t make it go viral or inspire the public — only the spark of imagination and creativity will be able to do that. Imagination and creativity will rule.

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The Resolution Blog

JUNE 24, 2015

Whether you're a small business with an announcement to make or a worldwide brand with big news to break, you're going to need to get your story out there. That's why more and more organisations are transitioning to the brand newsroom approach. Going viral is great - but actions are more important.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

My hope is that it may offer some perspective to keep you from coming to the wrong conclusions about the applications of digital and social media to communications and marketing. There is not an all-encompassing “social media” Black Friday 2015 was the most social Black Friday on record.

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Business Wire

MARCH 20, 2018

What is Millennial Media anyway? When asked to define millennial media, the panelists said it was all about meeting the readers where they are; on social media video, web and mobile. Social media is a way the panelists stay tuned into what’s trending with today’s readers.

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Katie Paine's Measurement Blog

JANUARY 27, 2023

Also, of course, I have measured a lot of comms programs over many years. There’s a reason why Randy Rainbow and Seth Meyers videos go viral. Brands like Steak-Umm have seen engagement and sales go up by making people laugh. Brands like Steak-Umm have seen engagement and sales go up by making people laugh.

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Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

When a brand is behind a story, there’s bias involved. I treat every story as a valuable source of information for readers—and a valuable gateway to a brand.” Whether I’m penning a reported piece, ghostwriting, or composing a blog post for a brand, there are a few fact-checking measures I always take.

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Shift Communications

APRIL 11, 2018

Your brand might be under scrutiny for something said or done from a product recall to a bad tweet. There is often a tide of public and media opinion that follows. Measure level of impact – The best way to assess if a piece of news is going to “blow up” is to do due diligence on the level of influence of the reporter/publication.

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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. In response to a hypothetical breakdown in a company’s supply chain, a red team could simulate a scathing social media post that is meant to go viral.

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Flack's Revenge

MARCH 21, 2018

In my last post , I explained that social media data can be used to bolster PR efforts. We use an algorithm to measure all the articles we’re tracking and make predictions about what level of engagement they’re going to achieve in the next x number of hours.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 15, 2018

First statements say a lot about what a brand stands for, and they reflect on the quality of its leadership. Despite these missteps, Zuckerberg’s well-executed TV apologies and a flow of news about Facebook’s fresh privacy measures have helped it bounce back, at least in valuation. Five crisis PR first responses.

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Cision

AUGUST 21, 2017

If you don’t have an end game in mind, how will you determine what actions to take or know how to measure success? Think about what your brand wants to achieve. For example, brand awareness might be a top priority for a new company, whereas a more established e-commerce company will be looking to grow sales.

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

With editorial staffs evolving and new brands popping up every day, the media have a constant barrage of news, trends and pitches coming their way, let’s remind ourselves about the relationship aspect of media relations while the rest of the world attempts autonomy. That said, brands cannot be expected to respond to every issue.

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NewsWhip

MARCH 31, 2021

We go on Yelp, we go on Google, we go on social media, we ask friends, we have that control now and we expect no less when it comes to making important decisions. I mean, certainly even with a NewsWhip when it comes to tracking how stories start to go viral, seeing how that content is being engaged and shared.

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Barokas

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Social media and influencer relations are taking a growing share of marcom budgets. Digital and interactive media have largely displaced print. now want to know, “How can we go viral?”. A charismatic, media-darling mid-level exec is better than a guarded or overworked CEO any day. How do you measure success?

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The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

Check out this interview to begin to improve your measurement today. All models are wrong, but some are useful… Orin Puniello, part Ketchum Global Research & Analytics team shares why some PR measurement models will never tell you the whole truth. Could just one metric measure PR? A standard in article scoring?

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NewsWhip

MARCH 26, 2024

With 25% of a brand’s market value directly linked to its public reputation , as noted by the World Economic Forum, the stakes have never been higher for companies to actively monitor, measure, and manage emerging issues. Imagine waking up to a brewing storm on social media concerning your brand.

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Cision

OCTOBER 21, 2015

In today’s digital age, there are two key ways to find success for both brands or individuals: remember to be human and solidify your storytelling skills. Measure Your Niche’s Density. Similarly, brands will lose their followers and reputation if they aren’t prepared for crises. What does your audience want to hear?

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