In PR, successful personal branding can be a difficult nut to crack—as it usually involves getting people to agree with your message. How should Doyle and his agency have responded to the backlash against his viral tweet? MORE
It’s no secret that a great brand is built over time (in the case of some brands, centuries). Every decision a brand makes builds on the success that came before. When communicating your message across any medium, look for opportunities to reinforce your brand story. MORE
My recent posts have explored how publishers are working with social platforms to expand audience and adapt story telling formats (see Publishers & Platforms In a Relationship , and Platforms as Publishers: 6 Key Takeaways for Brands ). Project Fortune Teller: Data Predict Viral Success. MORE
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. MORE
What’s the cost of a brand crisis? As video of United Airlines passenger Dr. David Dao being violently dragged from his seat went viral, the media – and a global audience of prospective customers – were horrified. Seven Steps To A “Crisis-Proof” Brand. MORE
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. Don’t lead with the brand. [By Karen Geier]. MORE
If you’ve been involved in any sort of marketing exercises over the last five or so years, the word “viral” probably drives you nuts, along with phrases like: “Let’s just post a viral video.”. How can we really make this go viral?”. Just tweet this out and watch it go viral.”. MORE
Brand managers today face big challenges when it comes to social issues. A boycott hashtag with your brand’s name attached appears on social media, and the news goes viral. That might seem unfair, but this is the world we live in, and all brand reps should beware. MORE
Professionals who deal in content, are all chasing the idea of going viral. FREE guide: How to Be a Brand Journalist - Tell compelling stories and take your story directly to your audience. ]. Images will boost your post’s potential for going viral. MORE
On Tuesday, the company announced it was opening up its “Moments” feature to selected influential users and brand managers. Today, we’re excited to announce that a broader group of creators will be making Moments, including influencers, partners, brands… and in the coming months, everyone. MORE
They can translate a brand’s message into engaging and thought-provoking videos, articles, infographics and blog posts. To master storytelling is easier said than done—especially when tasked with unrealistic expectations and executives wonder why all content doesn’t magically “go viral.”. MORE
Dear brand manager on Twitter, I get it. They'll love it so much that they'll retweet it, and then we'll go viral. In my opinion, it's what brands should be providing followers on Twitter. The brand manager for @england is hardly the first or the last to do this. MORE
Many brands seek the recipe that makes content go viral; though there’s not one ingredient in the special sauce that guarantees a hit online, PR and marketing pros can learn a lot from SNL’s success throughout the years. Here are five lessons in virality: 1. Consumers love a good throwback, which is why Jimmy Fallon’s “Saved By the Bell” skit went viral and Coke’s Surge supply sold out in record time when the brand brought it back on Amazon. MORE
Marketers watched with astonishment this year as the Subway restaurant chain’s brand - once valued by Forbes at $6.8 Jared Fogle’s actions are inexcusable and do not represent our brand’s values. Is the celebrity doing impulsive tweeting that could embarrass your brand? MORE
consumers found that 75 percent think organizations can do a better job of increasing brand loyalty. Ninety percent said no brand has gone to extraordinary measures to keep their business, but consumers aren’t looking for massive gestures. MORE
It’s every marketer’s dream to go viral, but only a handful will ever experience it. While marketers can do things to set the conditions for going viral, things can’t be made to go viral. At best, viral marketing is usually a gamble with marketing credibility. MORE
Content marketing is the new branding. Four Brands that are Becoming Content Publishers. When I traced the source, it stunned me to find my employer’s blog listed right alongside powerhouse consumer brands. 6 Keys to Content Marketing for Big Brands. by Frank Strong. MORE
Virality is one of the most fascinating subjects in PR. Viral hits are (usually) not the result of some big brand spending a million dollars to make something popular. Not for lack of trying, because big brands do actually spend millions of dollars to make things go viral. MORE
These two articles caught my attention throughout the last 24 hours: Mashable "Brands awkwardly try to pay tribute to Prince". Adweek "Brands post tributes to Prince, but struggle to make them Heartfelt and Not Promotional". MORE
Historically, word-of-mouth marketing wasn’t easy for brand managers to control, making it hard to measure. It relies on brand marketers connecting with customers and customers connecting with their friends, so analysis became difficult across potential digital and in-person points of contact. MORE
When it comes to producing viral videos for big brands, Stephen Voltz is about as experienced as they come. 4 Rules of Viral Videos by Stephen Voltz pic.twitter.com/H2ma5ZZlaD. This, according to Voltz, was what someone shouldn’t do if they want their video to go viral. MORE
Avoid excessive branding. Most media sites and many blogs won’t post your video if it’s heavily branded. “It’s He adds this twist: “Consider leaving your brand or company name out of your script or video entirely.”. MORE
Going from 1,000 views (1 st cycle) to 1,100 new views (2 nd cycle) equals a viral coefficient of 1,1. And anything above 1,0 = viral, wohoo! you get 1,210 (1,100 x viral coefficient) additional views after the 3 rd cycle! Still hungry for viral success? MORE
Want to boost your brand’s reputation and turn your organization into an authoritative industry voice? You need content marketing and brand journalism. Reach millions of people searching for viral video content. MORE
It’s the simple joys,” now-viral sensation Candice Payne recently said, and Internet users—along with marketers—agree. RELATED: Produce content that boosts lead gen, brand awareness and reputation. Users applauded Kohl’s efforts to embrace the viral ambassador: @Kohls I love this! MORE
In my experience having helped various types of startups from obscurity to established brands, I recommend startups to go through four basic stages, Preparation Work , Milestone Work , Baseline Work and Campaign Work. In Stage 1 we will concentrate on the Surround Effect and the Viral Loop. MORE
Internet stardom can be a double-edged sword—for both individuals finding their 15 minutes of online fame and the brand managers who ride their coattails. Most human memes and viral celebrities follow this narrative arc gradually, and many never complete it. MORE
Chief marketing officers are in love with the idea of breaking a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® event record and having their brands bask in the seemingly viral eruption of TV, radio, print and online buzz that comes from that honor. Media Relations Brand Strategy Event Marketing MORE
I first started practicing PR over a decade ago, when clients thought that “going viral” meant getting their product on “The Oprah Winfrey Show.”. The more brand managers saw these speedily produced videos gaining views, the more they wanted to replicate that success. MORE
Companies are increasingly turning to social media to expand their Internet presence, promote their brand and engage with consumers. When hashtag #bendgate—the controversy over whether Apple’s iPhone 6 Plus could bend—went viral, many competitors jumped at the opportunity to post tweets mocking the phone. Brand managers have to be beyond reproach to conduct successful social media Q&As. MORE
Have you wondered why you’ve never created viral content? Here are six habits you need to change (or forget) to go viral: 1. Viral content is not synonymous with well-received content. People who create viral content know you can’t always be safe. MORE
Dark Social: Antimatter to Viral Fixation. This helps to explain why marketers tend to be so misguidedly fixated on “ going viral ” on social media: we can “see” it happening. Social Media social media marketing social sharing viral marketing MORE
What we’re seeing with the twitter moral police is closer to Mary Whitehouse’s brand of umbrage activism. Mark My Words cecil crisis management hunting viral palmerCecil was not a lucky lion. First being named after the unreformed imperialist who invented the concentration camp; then to be slowly killed, skinned and decapitated; and finally, to become a meme of the moment and plundered worldwide –from stuffed toy makers to press offices groping for a current analogy. MORE
When events occur or trending topics arise, your brand needs to act quickly. But in real time, there are so many voices joining the conversation, it’s easy for your brand’s to get drowned out. Influencers can advocate for your brand and gain your audience’s trust on your behalf. MORE
It's really all about creating the right kind of content that helps tell your story and helps move the brand forward," Kozleski says. Lesson One about women: They like syrupy, sentimental content on Valentine's Day—images of flowers, chocolates and walks on the beach. MORE
The casual spontaneity and lack of branding were part of the mass appeal. I know I sound like a killjoy, trying to retroactively ruin everyone’s viral video fun. Blog PR Agency Advice brand storytelling charity social mediaRemember Ebola? Yes, that Ebola, the disease from somewhere in Africa that killed…well, quite a few people in…what were those exact countries, again? Wait, don’t remind me…wasn’t one of them French-speaking? Look, if you can’t remember, don’t worry. MORE
Combine these trends and expect more and more disturbing airline videos to emerge and go viral. There are a few lessons that brand managers working for airlines—along with any PR or marketing pro looking to improve relationships—can learn from American Airlines’ response and similar crises. MORE
It’s getting harder to attract and engage audiences on social media—because of the vast number of brand managers flooding social media channels with lackluster content. Attract millions to your brand with powerful visuals and new tools. ” MORE
With so many voices speaking to your audience, what can your brand do to stand out from the crowd? Here are three brands that identified a real-time event, successfully leveraged it at the right time with the right approach and reaped the benefits of leading a conversation: KitKat. MORE
Junior’s recent tweet sparked an especially profound national conversation about sandwich choices and put the spotlight on one popular brand of mayonnaise. In product marketing, having the right spokesperson can go a long way. MORE
This post is an excerpt from the e-book, Listen: 5 Social Audiences Brands Can’t Afford to Ignore. A brand is made up of the people who represent it. In the age of social media, brands are quick to try to distance themselves from employees on social media. MORE
1) The Science of Viral Content. Yet if a brand wants content to move online, there are three winning emotional combinations, writes Kerry Jones. Also see: Viral Marketing: The Hope, Hype and Helplessness . MORE
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. Don’t lead with the brand. [By Karen Geier].
Cision
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
When it comes to producing viral videos for big brands, Stephen Voltz is about as experienced as they come. 4 Rules of Viral Videos by Stephen Voltz pic.twitter.com/H2ma5ZZlaD. This, according to Voltz, was what someone shouldn’t do if they want their video to go viral.
Sword and the Script
APRIL 12, 2016
It’s every marketer’s dream to go viral, but only a handful will ever experience it. While marketers can do things to set the conditions for going viral, things can’t be made to go viral. At best, viral marketing is usually a gamble with marketing credibility.
Flack's Revenge
AUGUST 9, 2016
My recent posts have explored how publishers are working with social platforms to expand audience and adapt story telling formats (see Publishers & Platforms In a Relationship , and Platforms as Publishers: 6 Key Takeaways for Brands ). Project Fortune Teller: Data Predict Viral Success.
PR Daily
SEPTEMBER 20, 2015
If you’ve been involved in any sort of marketing exercises over the last five or so years, the word “viral” probably drives you nuts, along with phrases like: “Let’s just post a viral video.”. How can we really make this go viral?”. Just tweet this out and watch it go viral.”.
PR Daily
APRIL 26, 2016
I first started practicing PR over a decade ago, when clients thought that “going viral” meant getting their product on “The Oprah Winfrey Show.”. The more brand managers saw these speedily produced videos gaining views, the more they wanted to replicate that success.
Cision
MAY 25, 2017
This post is an excerpt from the e-book, Listen: 5 Social Audiences Brands Can’t Afford to Ignore. A brand is made up of the people who represent it. In the age of social media, brands are quick to try to distance themselves from employees on social media.
PR Daily
FEBRUARY 16, 2015
Many brands seek the recipe that makes content go viral; though there’s not one ingredient in the special sauce that guarantees a hit online, PR and marketing pros can learn a lot from SNL’s success throughout the years. Here are five lessons in virality: 1. Consumers love a good throwback, which is why Jimmy Fallon’s “Saved By the Bell” skit went viral and Coke’s Surge supply sold out in record time when the brand brought it back on Amazon.
PR Daily
MAY 23, 2016
It’s the simple joys,” now-viral sensation Candice Payne recently said, and Internet users—along with marketers—agree. RELATED: Produce content that boosts lead gen, brand awareness and reputation. Users applauded Kohl’s efforts to embrace the viral ambassador: @Kohls I love this!
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
MAY 31, 2017
What’s the cost of a brand crisis? As video of United Airlines passenger Dr. David Dao being violently dragged from his seat went viral, the media – and a global audience of prospective customers – were horrified. Seven Steps To A “Crisis-Proof” Brand.
PR Daily
FEBRUARY 8, 2016
So much so, the brand’s CEO, Jack Dorsey, chimed in online to quell fears from hundreds of thousands of tweets. Twitter is having a tough time controlling its message.
PR Daily
APRIL 6, 2016
Junior’s recent tweet sparked an especially profound national conversation about sandwich choices and put the spotlight on one popular brand of mayonnaise. In product marketing, having the right spokesperson can go a long way.
The Stalwart Blog
APRIL 22, 2016
These two articles caught my attention throughout the last 24 hours: Mashable "Brands awkwardly try to pay tribute to Prince". Adweek "Brands post tributes to Prince, but struggle to make them Heartfelt and Not Promotional".
PR Daily
SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
Want to boost your brand’s reputation and turn your organization into an authoritative industry voice? You need content marketing and brand journalism. Reach millions of people searching for viral video content.
Cision
MARCH 24, 2016
When events occur or trending topics arise, your brand needs to act quickly. But in real time, there are so many voices joining the conversation, it’s easy for your brand’s to get drowned out. Influencers can advocate for your brand and gain your audience’s trust on your behalf.
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.
PR Daily
OCTOBER 13, 2016
Historically, word-of-mouth marketing wasn’t easy for brand managers to control, making it hard to measure. It relies on brand marketers connecting with customers and customers connecting with their friends, so analysis became difficult across potential digital and in-person points of contact.
PR Daily
APRIL 9, 2015
It’s getting harder to attract and engage audiences on social media—because of the vast number of brand managers flooding social media channels with lackluster content. Attract millions to your brand with powerful visuals and new tools. ”
MaccaPR
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
Chief marketing officers are in love with the idea of breaking a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® event record and having their brands bask in the seemingly viral eruption of TV, radio, print and online buzz that comes from that honor. Media Relations Brand Strategy Event Marketing
PR Daily
JULY 22, 2015
Avoid excessive branding. Most media sites and many blogs won’t post your video if it’s heavily branded. “It’s He adds this twist: “Consider leaving your brand or company name out of your script or video entirely.”.
Beyond PR
AUGUST 18, 2016
It’s no secret that a great brand is built over time (in the case of some brands, centuries). Every decision a brand makes builds on the success that came before. When communicating your message across any medium, look for opportunities to reinforce your brand story.
Cision
MAY 20, 2016
With so many voices speaking to your audience, what can your brand do to stand out from the crowd? Here are three brands that identified a real-time event, successfully leveraged it at the right time with the right approach and reaped the benefits of leading a conversation: KitKat.
Sword and the Script
JULY 14, 2015
Content marketing is the new branding. Four Brands that are Becoming Content Publishers. When I traced the source, it stunned me to find my employer’s blog listed right alongside powerhouse consumer brands. 6 Keys to Content Marketing for Big Brands. by Frank Strong.
PR Daily
MAY 19, 2016
Have you wondered why you’ve never created viral content? Here are six habits you need to change (or forget) to go viral: 1. Viral content is not synonymous with well-received content. People who create viral content know you can’t always be safe.
PR Daily
JULY 7, 2015
Dear brand manager on Twitter, I get it. They'll love it so much that they'll retweet it, and then we'll go viral. In my opinion, it's what brands should be providing followers on Twitter. The brand manager for @england is hardly the first or the last to do this.
PR Daily
APRIL 24, 2017
Combine these trends and expect more and more disturbing airline videos to emerge and go viral. There are a few lessons that brand managers working for airlines—along with any PR or marketing pro looking to improve relationships—can learn from American Airlines’ response and similar crises.
PR Daily
MARCH 29, 2017
Brand managers today face big challenges when it comes to social issues. A boycott hashtag with your brand’s name attached appears on social media, and the news goes viral. That might seem unfair, but this is the world we live in, and all brand reps should beware.
Sword and the Script
DECEMBER 9, 2014
Dark Social: Antimatter to Viral Fixation. This helps to explain why marketers tend to be so misguidedly fixated on “ going viral ” on social media: we can “see” it happening. Social Media social media marketing social sharing viral marketing
Doktor Spinn
OCTOBER 30, 2015
In my experience having helped various types of startups from obscurity to established brands, I recommend startups to go through four basic stages, Preparation Work , Milestone Work , Baseline Work and Campaign Work. In Stage 1 we will concentrate on the Surround Effect and the Viral Loop.
Doktor Spinn
FEBRUARY 5, 2017
Going from 1,000 views (1 st cycle) to 1,100 new views (2 nd cycle) equals a viral coefficient of 1,1. And anything above 1,0 = viral, wohoo! you get 1,210 (1,100 x viral coefficient) additional views after the 3 rd cycle! Still hungry for viral success?
PR Daily
JULY 2, 2015
Companies are increasingly turning to social media to expand their Internet presence, promote their brand and engage with consumers. When hashtag #bendgate—the controversy over whether Apple’s iPhone 6 Plus could bend—went viral, many competitors jumped at the opportunity to post tweets mocking the phone. Brand managers have to be beyond reproach to conduct successful social media Q&As.
PR Daily
OCTOBER 17, 2016
Internet stardom can be a double-edged sword—for both individuals finding their 15 minutes of online fame and the brand managers who ride their coattails. Most human memes and viral celebrities follow this narrative arc gradually, and many never complete it.
Mark My Words
JULY 31, 2015
What we’re seeing with the twitter moral police is closer to Mary Whitehouse’s brand of umbrage activism. Mark My Words cecil crisis management hunting viral palmerCecil was not a lucky lion. First being named after the unreformed imperialist who invented the concentration camp; then to be slowly killed, skinned and decapitated; and finally, to become a meme of the moment and plundered worldwide –from stuffed toy makers to press offices groping for a current analogy.
PR Daily
DECEMBER 17, 2015
consumers found that 75 percent think organizations can do a better job of increasing brand loyalty. Ninety percent said no brand has gone to extraordinary measures to keep their business, but consumers aren’t looking for massive gestures.
PR Daily
MARCH 24, 2016
In PR, successful personal branding can be a difficult nut to crack—as it usually involves getting people to agree with your message. How should Doyle and his agency have responded to the backlash against his viral tweet?
ReimaginePR
JUNE 10, 2015
The casual spontaneity and lack of branding were part of the mass appeal. I know I sound like a killjoy, trying to retroactively ruin everyone’s viral video fun. Blog PR Agency Advice brand storytelling charity social mediaRemember Ebola? Yes, that Ebola, the disease from somewhere in Africa that killed…well, quite a few people in…what were those exact countries, again? Wait, don’t remind me…wasn’t one of them French-speaking? Look, if you can’t remember, don’t worry.
PR Daily
MARCH 20, 2016
They can translate a brand’s message into engaging and thought-provoking videos, articles, infographics and blog posts. To master storytelling is easier said than done—especially when tasked with unrealistic expectations and executives wonder why all content doesn’t magically “go viral.”.
Sword and the Script
JULY 2, 2016
1) The Science of Viral Content. Yet if a brand wants content to move online, there are three winning emotional combinations, writes Kerry Jones. Also see: Viral Marketing: The Hope, Hype and Helplessness .
PR Daily
AUGUST 10, 2016
On Tuesday, the company announced it was opening up its “Moments” feature to selected influential users and brand managers. Today, we’re excited to announce that a broader group of creators will be making Moments, including influencers, partners, brands… and in the coming months, everyone.
MaccaPR
SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
Marketers watched with astonishment this year as the Subway restaurant chain’s brand - once valued by Forbes at $6.8 Jared Fogle’s actions are inexcusable and do not represent our brand’s values. Is the celebrity doing impulsive tweeting that could embarrass your brand?
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