Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 22, 2019

Social media continues to capture time and attention. Here are some of the stats revealing how much people participate in social media; where they spend their time; what they like to do and how often. There are approximately 6,000 tweets shared every second on Twitter. Social Media Workshop in Princeton, NJ.

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Social Media Media Interviews Instagram 177

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.

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Instagram Video Twitter Facebook 118

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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Social Media Trends Media Instagram 156

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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Brand Branding Social Media Employee 256

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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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

This means social media posts that include video are granted better reach on the platform. In turn, social media experts have rushed to proclaim brands should be using video to drive better engagement. In fact, engagement on social media has never mattered less for a brand.

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Cision

JULY 26, 2017

Since the inception of social media platforms, one of the biggest challenges has been how to properly reach your desired audience. On Facebook, the likelihood of a brand post reaching an intended audience is low. Social Targeting on Twitter. How effectively can I target new customers/prospects on the platform?

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Prohibition

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The world of social media is ever evolving, so it’s crucial to keep up to date with the ongoing updates and developments. At the time of writing, the AI stickers are only available to a select number of users as a trial however, if successful, the stickers will be widely rolled out as a new feature for all users to enjoy.

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Landis PR

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Merriam-Webster defines social media as “forms of electronic communication (such as websites for social networking and microblogging) through which users create online communities to share information, ideas, personal messages and other content (such as videos).” Social media users passed the 3.5 Is it marketing?

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2018

I have been blogging about challenges confronting digital PR and social media marketing. Are the social media waters still safe for marketing? What’s not safe is ignoring social conversations, especially those related to your brand and category. What comes after social media? Absolutely.

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Social Media Marketing Media B2B 149

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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 17, 2022

25 Ad Tech Journalists To Follow On Twitter. Obviously it’s important to know who is writing about ad tech and identify the different beats – from social media marketing to streaming to data privacy or brand safety. Twitter is an excellent way to build a list of go-to journalists.

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Cision

OCTOBER 10, 2015

According to a recent Oracle study, 81 percent of Twitter users expect brands to respond to their questions or complaints the same day they tweet. But what happens when brands don’t pay attention to what’s being said about their products and services online? So why would you ignore those customers speaking up on social?

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Social Media Brand Branding Customer Service 120

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Social media platforms may have been created for friendly networking, but since then, they’ve evolved into tech hubs where anybody can network with anyone else. So, it’s important for all organizations to acknowledge and react to the impact social media has on consumers. Social Media Improves Customer Service.

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Social Media Media Customer Service Radio 105

Critical Mention

MAY 21, 2020

Instead of being able to talk to other fans at bars, tailgates or games, more fans will shift to social media to communicate with fans, teams and brands. Social media is a great place for fans to form groups to share sports articles, discuss games and talk about athletes. Fans Can Virtually Interact with All Teams.

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Cision

JULY 7, 2015

The new rules mainly call for stricter disclosure requirements on the relationships between brands and influencers. With the rise of social media, and things like Periscope, there is a lot more user-generated content,” says Chris Lucas, VP of marketing at Formstack. Lucas recommends thinking about how consumers view your brand.

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Guidelines Social Media Brand Branding 120

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Are you looking to interact with your social media audience, post trending content that’ll boost social engagement and practice top social strategies that’ll increase brand awareness? . Practice Social Media Brand-Consistency. Create a Social Media Posting Schedule.

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Social Media Marketing Media Instagram 75

The Proactive Report

JUNE 20, 2015

The Internet has changed the way we connect and communicate – not just with one another, but also with the media. Writing a press release and posting it on the wire doesn’t get your media coverage anymore. In fact, according to the 2015 Cision Social Journalism Study only 6% of PR pros still do that.

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Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Social Media’s popularity is growing faster than ever before. Whether you’re a social media pro or new to the industry, it is pivotal for organizations to keep track of their social media mentions. Here are five reasons why: Brand Awareness. Influencer Impact. Until next time! Critical Mention.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 3, 2020

But out of the corner of their eye they are keeping a close watch on their competitors — which media they are appearing in, how they are being mentioned, and how quickly their stories are spreading on social media. 2) Don’t just track the placements, measure which articles are trending on social media.

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The Proactive Report

APRIL 1, 2015

The 2015 PRESSfeed/SNCR Media Trends report shows that almost 100% of companies – large and small – are using some form of social media marketing. Probably the biggest, and most costly, mistake is to just jump in and start posting content on social sites without a plan. LACK OF STRATEGY. PR 101 RULES.

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Social Media Media Pinterest Education 100

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 18, 2019

You may have heard the controversy among media professionals about whether or not social media affects search engine optimization. More specifically, encouraging link shares should be the ultimate social media strategy that organizations use to boost SEO. Optimize Your Social Media Pages.

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Critical Mention

JUNE 13, 2019

Over the years, social media has changed the way we interact with celebrities. From Rhianna and Ryan Reynolds to LeBron James and Bill Gates, here are our top picks for celebrities that are crushing it on social media. Ryan Reynolds is known as one of the top Twitter influencers. Ryan Reynolds. Until next time!

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Cision

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Most communications or marketing professionals realize that social media management is difficult to scale without some automated solution. Keeping track of platforms, direct and indirect messages, social care opportunities, and the competition is difficult for nearly any business, and size makes managing these more daunting.

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Social Media How To Media Customer Service 120

wiredPRworks

MAY 18, 2022

.” In the latest episode of “ Growing Social Now ,” I interviewed Barry about his book, social media, and the challenges small businesses are facing. I remember connecting with Barry via social media and then being surprised when he suggested a face-to-face meetup. Barry Moltz on Twitter.

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Critical Mention

JANUARY 29, 2021

Social media is littered with influencers ranging from fashion divas to movie buffs, from tech reviewers to gamers, from bloggers to vloggers and many more. For instance, Facebook is an ideal platform to promote consumer-centric products and Twitter for business-centric ones. Platform and Target Audience. Influencer Type.

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Shift Communications

JULY 3, 2019

Keeping Up With Social Media. Last month, I had the opportunity to learn from successful social media professionals from a variety of organizations in the area at Boston’s PRSA Social Media Summit. Where is social media going? Maddie Peters. Account Coordinator.

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Social Media Media Storytelling Mobile 98

Business Wire

MAY 10, 2017

Create an Intriguing Headline That Lets the Reader Know What the Release is About Subheadlines are not seen by readers until the news release is opened so include all pertinent information in the headline CITY, STATE (or CITY, COUNTRY) – Start the release by stating the brand making the announcement and the news being announced.

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Cision

JUNE 8, 2015

Within minutes, the airline acknowledged the situation on Twitter and Facebook. The airline continued to communicate via social media throughout the ordeal and was universally lauded for its social media response to this crisis. Social media adds an overwhelming complexity to crisis communication.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

While traditionally PR work consisted of press releases, pitching, and occasional damage control, today’s PR teams must have a diverse digital skill set, including SEO strategy, social media savvy, data analysis and more. Digital and social media proficiency This one’s a given. Just ask Google.

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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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Social Media Trends Media Instagram 61

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? Is it a good idea to bring in help?

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Social Media Media Internal International 120

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Neal Schaffer on Social Media Challenges & Opportunities for 2019. I was thrilled when Neal Schaffer agreed to participate in my series about challenges facing social media marketing. Neal is a social media speaker and consultant ranked by Forbes and others as a top influencer. Definitely.

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Karen Freberg

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

I love Brand Twitter. You may be asking – what is Brand Twitter? This means when official brand accounts engage with each other in humorous ways that resonate with key audiences in some some fashion. Some discussions are funny, and others are more engaged on various topics.

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Critical Mention

MARCH 16, 2020

Her follower count and reputation as a winner make her an incredible influencer and promoter of the brands she displays in her posts. Such high viewership numbers are a proxy for her popularity, which is what makes Grande a perfect influencer for brand exposure. followers on Twitter and 4.3 million Twitter followers.

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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!

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Social Media Media Video Course 52

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

You can’t just spend your way to success in social media advertising. As I write this post, there are 450+ likes, 50 retweets and 250 comments (screenshot nearby). At first glance it seems great, the brand is seemingly benefiting with some organic lift stemming from its paid efforts.

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