Buchanan PR

AUGUST 28, 2023

C U T on Unsplash In the dynamic world of social media, trends have become powerful drivers of engagement, brand awareness and community interaction. Partaking in a social media trend can help spotlight businesses (and even help them go viral!) by keeping content fresh, fun and culturally relevant.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Brand purpose has real purpose. Research shows that consumers want the brands and companies they do business with to be fair employers, good corporate citizens, and responsible stewards of the environment. Look for brand values to be a core message for most organizations. Branded content is king. Employees are in charge.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 5, 2018

Most often, reactive PR is associated with “newsjacking,” where a brand may seize on a trending news story through social posts or expert commentary in the media. PR wins from brand commandeering. When Stewart retired as host, Arby’s even tweeted him a job application and made a hilarious farewell viral video.

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Contently - Strategy

MARCH 2, 2023

Brands realize this, and as a result, nine out of 10 marketers who leveraged short-form video in 2022 plan to continue doing it in 2023. TikTok is probably the best-known platform for brand videos. But there’s another short-form video format taking social media by storm: Social Reels. They are not in “buying mode.”

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Prohibition

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

TikTok has truly taken the social media world by storm. Formally recognised as musica.ly , TikTok is a short-form, video sharing social media app. Here we look at the use of influencers on TikTok and how brands can benefit from the ever-growing social networking app. Influencer Marketing on TikTok. billion globally this year!

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Prohibition

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Looking for the latest social media updates? TikTok-aligned music is the latest way for songs and artists to be found, through aiming to go ‘viral’ on the app. Brands may need to pivot towards creating original soundtracks or leveraging the available music library creatively.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Between the PR and marketing functions of any organization there can be creative tension or even competition. PR, on the other hand, with its ties to reputation and crisis management, is thought to play a more defensive role, designed to protect the corporate brand. A great brand marketing PR campaign can even drive leads and sales.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 4, 2023

social media marketing efforts, social media marketing campaigns, entire video, many brands, drive traffic In today’s digital age, social media video marketing has emerged as a powerful tool for businesses to engage with their target audience. For brands, different audiences across all social media platforms.

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Prohibition

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

This time we’re looking at the best so far for 2023, the ones that have caught our and the UK media’s attention for all the right reasons! The tweet received almost 23k likes and retweets from big names such as Greg James – showing the power of social media in helping put small businesses on the grid!

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 31, 2019

Regardless of the industry, a challenger brand can have a natural PR advantage. Challenger brands can shake things up through unique points of view, innovation or a better story. Media like underdogs, whether they’re Casper challenging the mattress industry, TikTok going after Facebook or the Dollar Shave Club taking on Gillette.

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Prohibition

JUNE 27, 2023

In recent years, TikTok has emerged as a powerful social media platform, capturing the attention and engagement of millions of users worldwide. Luxury brands , traditionally known for their exclusivity and high-end appeal, have been hesitant to embrace TikTok and its unvarnished content. million users in 2021.

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PR in High Definition

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The phrase is said to have originally been a satirical abbreviation for Oll Korrect (all correct) used by proofreaders in a Boston newspaper during the 1840s, before going viral across the world. Explore ways to be creative and innovate. The word ‘OK’ has been around for about 180 years. Avoiding hibernation. Hope we’re all OK on that?

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Remote PR Jobs

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Social media and PR are no longer separate entities, but rather building blocks that work together to produce stellar results. Specifically, social media can help you craft a PR campaign that will grow your brand awareness and help you stay competitive in the industry. 1 Social Media Allows you to Easily Track Results.

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PRSay

MARCH 7, 2024

The Barbie brand is a paradoxical symbol of imagination, comfort, sexism, objectification, feminism and conflicted cultural influence that has entranced and challenged children and adults alike for generations. The “Barbie” film is empowering women of all identities as they reclaim Barbie as a symbol of inclusivity.

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NewsWhip

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The conventional wisdom used to be that big events can dominate newsrooms and media or consumer interest and thus ruin the best laid plans of PR mice and men. With the volume, speed, and shareability of online media today, such issues are much more commonplace. NewsWhip’s historical online media data meant we could do exactly that.

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Cision

OCTOBER 7, 2016

In an analysis of the social media mentions relating to pumpkin spice products, we’ve found that society has reached peak pumpkin spice. In 2015, in an analysis of news media, web forums and 1% of Twitter conversations, we found 90,140 mentions. Social volume requires multiple voices and not just your brand’s.

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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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The Hoyt Organization

APRIL 11, 2024

As brands look for new and innovative ways to reach their target audience on social media, leveraging the power and audience reach of influencers has become a popular and effective tool. How can PR professionals leverage this new influencer power to create authentic and personal connections with consumers on behalf of brands?

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Social Media Video Viral Brand 63

Buchanan PR

JUNE 30, 2023

Social media trends come and go at lightning speed. Enter the Grimace shake trend – an unexpected sensation that has dominated social media platforms – particularly TikTok – and kept McDonald’s in the spotlight. In the build up to the birthday celebration, McDonald’s changed its social branding to completely embrace Grimace.

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Prohibition

MAY 10, 2023

User generated content (UGC) has become a critical component of social media marketing in recent years. It refers to any content created by users themselves, rather than by a brand or business. It is content that is shared publicly on social media platforms, forums, or other websites. What is user generated content?

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Prohibition

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

In the fast-paced world of social media, TikTok has emerged as a dominant force in influencer marketing, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Instagram. With its user-friendly interface and the ability to create and share short video content, it quickly became the go-to platform for those seeking entertainment, creativity, and connection.

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Konnect Agency

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Why Brands Must Account for Trends Now for 2024 PR Success Now more than ever, public relations may feel like a never-ending arms race to dream up the buzziest, most “disruptive“ campaign fueled by the power of celebrity and the elusive, almost mythical viral TikTok post. election, and other global events.

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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. Audiences don’t always believe what brands say.

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Prohibition

MARCH 16, 2022

The value of social media for small businesses is immeasurable. The average social media user spends 2.5 Social media has the ability to create a channel of communication between a brand and the target consumer and in doing so it can nurture customer relationships – optimised ad campaign strategies can support this.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 17, 2022

Social media is an increasingly important element in a successful crisis management approach. With the recent increase in the use of social media in crisis situations, organisations across all sectors need to understand the benefits of incorporating it into their crisis plan. What is the Impact of Social Media on Public Relations?

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Cision

OCTOBER 15, 2015

Simply “being” on social media isn’t always enough. Sure, you can attract followers and engage with them, but if you’re not monitoring what people are saying about your brand — and then taking action based on what they’re saying — social media won’t do you a whole lot of good. Ignore it and risk it going viral?

Social Media 120

Social Media Media Viral Creativity 120

Konnect Agency

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

As social media platforms continue to emerge and evolve, each innovation drives industry trends, and advertisers must quickly adapt to create and maintain relevancy with consumers in order to keep their brands top of mind. Recommendations for Activating Video with an Influencer Marketing Agency.

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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". Death can often bring out the worst in brands, and people, on social media.

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MaccaPR

JANUARY 8, 2021

From TikTok, LinkedIn and Twitter to Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook – if you’re in marketing, you’re eager to predict how your brand can more effectively use social media in 2021. You’re seeing brands forced to use more user-generated content.” Leveraging a viral social media moment has to start with listening,” says Arik.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 23, 2023

Video content is a fantastic way to engage audiences, informing and capturing your brand’s message to your target audience in ways which still imagery simply cannot. Before posting video on your brands socials, its of vital importance to consider what kind of content works best for each channel.

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Cision

OCTOBER 15, 2015

Ninety percent of brands have a presence on social media, but only 37 percent are listening closely to what their audiences are saying. Is your brand part of the majority of marketers risking failure? You can easily steer your brand towards success by implementing social media listening. Jeff Bullas.

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Prohibition

MARCH 15, 2023

When considering a social media strategy, video is likely to be front of mind. Video content is a creative and standout way to engage your target audience to highlight key messages and is becoming more and popular with online media outlets – making it a tactic that should be considered for your PR campaign.

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Cision

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Recently, Cision® CMO, Chris Lynch, sat down with Steve Barrett, editorial director of PRWeek for the inaugural podcast of the show Earned Media Rising. The podcast will be published each month and feature topics about issues in earned media communications today along with knowledgeable experts.

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Media Storytelling Technology Data 202

Mindful Marketing

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Advertising gaffes, which may reach millions, are much more damaging and difficult to roll back, so why do some of the world’s most creative companies and brightest people continue to make promotional faux pas, and what can be done to avoid them? Fortunately, a personal apology can often atone for such individual indiscretions.

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Advertising Advertising Ethics Fashion 87

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 26, 2016

For all the upheaval in traditional media and the conversion to digital everything, the fundamental formula for telling stories and gaining public awareness remains the same. Publishers are increasingly looking to monetize content everywhere, especially newer media startups without the legacy of a solid wall between editorial and advertising.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 15, 2022

and the general public calling out brands and individuals online, it’s safe to say we’ve seen our fair share of crisis management in play already this year. She has also had a string of brand collaborations and is highly sort after by clothing and beauty brands. Read our round up from last year, here. No one cared.

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Mindful Marketing

OCTOBER 9, 2022

” I hadn’t experienced the creepy tactics live, but like many, I was caught in their viral wake. As television crews zoomed in on the unsettling smirks, social media quickly caught wind, and coverage snowballed into mainstream media, which is where I encountered Paramount’s bizarre promotional play.

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