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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Shift Communications

JULY 26, 2017

Even with a solid crisis PR plan in place, getting the gears going takes time – this is where social media comes into play. Although, be warned – social media is as relentless as it is swift. Social is necessary . Scan social media to see if anyone is talking about it. What’s your first reaction?

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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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Shift Communications

JULY 24, 2017

s vegan donut shop is suffering from a crisis as a result of the negative media attention around sharks during Discovery Channel’s Shark Week. Whether a brand has experience with controversial news or has yet to meet a crisis challenge, having a communications plan in place in advance of a potential incident is a must. Luckily, G.W.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Jeff Bezos said that your brand is what people say about you when you’re not in the room. The first step in boosting your brand is understanding what’s currently out there. Map out what social media accounts you still have, how you want them to work for you, and how they can be used to reach your target audience.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 20, 2015

In today’s digital PR landscape, if you want your brand to stand out and gain traction you have to be social. What I call “social PR” goes far beyond traditional PR, adding in a strong dose of community, as well as atypical influence. How can you bring some social to your next PR campaign? ” 3.

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Our 100th Social Media Breakfast. Army blog, one of the early and powerful case studies for transparency and authenticity in “corporate” blogging, and a case study I remember well from the early days. After all, consider the following: MySpace was the dominant social media platform in 2007.

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Landis PR

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

Utilizing these five best communications practices for your tech company can boost your sales and drive your brand awareness and credibility online. Social media has advanced so much over the years that it may seem as if press releases are the dinosaurs of all communications strategies. Leverage Social Media.

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Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

.: Take a peek at the social communities for my biggest client (of 10 years now!), Over the last five years, we’ve created a social media playbook document that makes this a lot easier! Much of the work I do for them revolves around B2B media relations with HR publications, podcasts and blogs. .: Thomas for class.

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Communications Conversations

MAY 20, 2020

The term “brand journalism” is a bit of a lightning rod term in the social media marketing business. ” And, over the years, there have certainly been a fair share of corporate failures when it comes to brand journalism. But, for the most part, brand journalism wins have been tough to come by.

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

I wonder how these schools “covered” this game from a news, storytelling and social media perspective. Kate is the senior social media strategist at the University of St. We know from previous years that the game can be one of the biggest social media moments of the year. So then I got curious.

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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. In most cases when a company is faced with a crisis they often mess up the initial response. Your response is the most important part of the equation.

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Karen Freberg

OCTOBER 13, 2019

One of the areas that is gaining of course a lot of focus in the social media space is the area of certifications and additional training. Incorporating social media certifications is a constant element in all social media classes – but the question always is – which one(s) do you assign?

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Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 6, 2016

With the media landscape morphing as rapidly and dramatically as it does today, brands know that integrated communication strategies have a greater chance of success. This week, we feature seven such case studies from both sides of the pond. Integrated Marketing Communications Case Study: City of Hope .

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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. However, according to Pew Research Center , 65 percent of people who earn less than $30,000 are Facebook users. “If 3 Ways to Maintain Control of Your Corporate Social Media.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 26, 2019

With content marketing and the use of social media continuously on the increase, producing noticeable stand out video content to share across platforms is a regular challenge for brands. The Light – Something for Everyone Brand Video. International Women’s Day – Katy Shaw.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 1, 2023

As the demand for vegan and vegetarian products continues to rise, so does the need for effective public relations (PR) strategies to promote these brands. By the end, you will understand how PR can help these brands amplify their reach and connect with their target audience.

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Communications Conversations

MARCH 5, 2015

A couple weeks ago, I wrote a post about why so many Employer Brands continue to struggle with social media. As I researched these Employer Brands, I noticed a number of brands (big brands, mind you) making some fairly common missteps when it came to how they used social media.

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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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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

It is very rare that social media is used to propel or hurt brands in significant business-altering ways. But when these events occur, they show the power of social media when harnessed by the people. And brands should prepare for such an eventuality with an integrated public relations/social media strategy.

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 14, 2015

If you live here in the great state of Minnesota, last week you probably noticed an explosion of tweets, Facebook posts and Instagram pics in your feeds last Wednesday. That’s because the Children’s Museum of Minnesota unveiled a new one-day campaign (as part of a larger brand revamp) named #PlayMoreMN. The premise?

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Communications Conversations

AUGUST 21, 2015

Huge media buzz. Huge legs on social media. Facebook was abuzz. And, he goes on to talk about how he never checked with the PR team first and how he knew all about Amazon’s social media guidelines and went ahead with the post anyway. Huge story. Numerous follow-up stories were written.

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Communications Conversations

MAY 4, 2016

The Skimmbassador Program may be the best example I’ve seen of an employee social advocacy program. And the organization didn’t use a “social media advocacy software solution” to get it done. Brand lesson : Never underestimate the power of free stuff. I know, BIG surprise. Not necessarily.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

You can also facilitate earned media by helping journalists and content writers author their articles, or contributing your own thought leadership content to industry publications. Owned Media Owned media is content you’re in full control of. Think of content for your company website, your blog, and your social media accounts.

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Stephen Waddington

JULY 3, 2022

Oltarzhevskyi was critical of social media platforms. Misinformation corrupting public conversation Misinformation on social media platforms was the topic of a massive study of posts on the World Health Organisation Facebook page by the University of Sherbrooke, Canada.

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5W PR

AUGUST 13, 2021

Whatever the case, when that happens, the company itself is made to represent itself in the market without a personal brand, which isn’t always a positive choice. These days, it’s especially important, and even essential, for companies to have someone with a strong personal brand leading them. Social Media Activity.

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prTini

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Prior to “opening” their online store, Geben had been helping the company use Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to build a community of supporters and brand advocates. The post Case Study: Minimal Twitter Ad Spend Drives Major ROI for Wearable Tech Startup appeared first on prTini.

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Today’s organizations can help build their brand by garnering and distributing earned media, because earned media can have significant influence on brand reputation. Paid and owned media are important, but brands can get tremendous value from disseminating earned media coverage and encouraging others to do the same.

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Communications Conversations

MARCH 30, 2017

In case you missed it, Cracker Barrel fell victim to the most recent “internet mob” last week and had its social media pages completely taken over by folks fighting for Annette Byrd (#BradsWife) to get her job back. 27, Annette’s husband, Brad, started ranting about the firing on Facebook.

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Beyond PR

JUNE 22, 2018

population had a social media profile as of 2017, and that number is only continuing to rise. Flourishing social media platforms and tried-and-true media outlets and blogs have set us on an upward trajectory in terms of content creation. If so, a social listening tool is essential. Understand the Vision.

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Karen Freberg

AUGUST 15, 2017

With professors who are teaching social media, this can be a daunting and intimidating task in many ways. How do you try to integrate ALL of the latest changes, case studies, advances, and resources from the previous semester? Teaching social media, as I have written about many times, is a constant prep.

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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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Communications Conversations

MARCH 19, 2015

Last week, I did what marketers like us WANT consumers to do on social media: I asked my friends and family for a recommendation. In this case, I was asking folks if they’ve ever flown Spirit–and what their experience was like. And yet they seem to have a HORRIBLE brand reputation.

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Karen Freberg

OCTOBER 20, 2019

I was presenting at the Social Media Strategies Summit. This is pretty cool since most academic conferences (except for a few in PR) really focus just on the research / theory side of things, so it is refreshing to know what professionals, brands, and practitioners are doing in social media. Why was I in NYC?

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

I can’t tell you how many media personalities personal cell phones I have in my phone, including a top national anchor. Don’t underestimate your value and what you can bring to the media. Start on social media and be “social.” See what kinds of things they’re posting on social media.

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wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2022

Facebook [link]. About The New Rules of Marketing and PR: How to Use Content Marketing, Podcasting, Social Media, AI, Live Video, and Newsjacking to Reach Buyers Directly. Barbara Rozgonyi leads CoryWest Media, a creative marketing communication consultancy that attracts attention, builds brands, and connects communities.

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Prohibition

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. Let’s look at the top ten and what makes them so desirable to the world’s biggest brands…. 7) Ronaldinho (@10Ronaldinho) Twitter: 14.6m.

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