The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Brand Awareness and Visibility In the digital age building brand awareness depends to a large degree on brand visibility. If your brand is not found online, your content and messaging is not seen by the people you want to engage with. What is the difference between brand affinity and trust?

Brand 130

Brand Branding Ethics Engineering 130

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.

Social Media 120

Social Media How To Media Customer Service 120

Melissa Agnes

JULY 9, 2014

Customer service programs and trainings are important. It’s important to educate and train your frontline to be able to engage and empower your clients, to build relationships and to humanize your brand. However, one area of the customer service training that often gets overlooked is issues management.

Customer Service 192

Customer Service Training Crisis Education 192

Landis PR

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Social media users passed the 3.5 So what are some of the benefits of social media for business? From brand storytelling to new commerce opportunities, social channels offer companies an unmatched opportunity to reach and engage consumers: Engage with your target audience. Customer Service.

Social Media 52

Social Media Brand Branding Customer Service 52

5W PR

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

UGC includes reviews, testimonials, images, videos, and social media posts created by customers to promote a brand. Encouraging customers to generate UGC can have significant advantages, fostering trust, authenticity, and a sense of community around a brand. Use branded hashtags to aggregate UGC.

How To 78

How To Community Customer Service Tools 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 8, 2018

We associate social media platforms with splashy consumer campaigns, but social is increasingly important in B2B public relations. According to an IDC study , 75% of B2B buyers and 84% of C-level/vice president executives use social media to make purchasing decisions. Journalists use social media, too.

B2B 170

B2B Social Media Media Education 170

Cision

OCTOBER 24, 2015

Social media has become a centerpiece for brands’ reputations. Customer service departments have had to shift their strategies, while HR departments have started to turn employees into brand advocates. Now, your brand must think on a global scale. Want more insights on social media listening?

Social Media 120

Social Media Real Estate Media How To 120

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 Crisis Management?

Crisis Management 118

Crisis Management Social Media Crisis Media 118

Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

However, if you would like to learn more about each specific tactic, I invite you to listen to episode #015 of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast , where Chris and I discuss the “how to’s” and “must do’s” of each of these three tactics – and more! . How to avoid a public relations crisis.

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Social Media Crisis Training Media 239

Prohibition

MARCH 5, 2020

With social media now a well established tool for businesses, and a huge part of day-to-day life for most people, it is more important than ever to ensure your business or brand maintains a presence, keeps up to date with all current trends and utilises them to your advantage. Employee Brand Engagement. Targeted Ads.

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Social Media Trends Media How To 62

wiredPRworks

MAY 18, 2022

that’s the question Barry Moltz answers in his new book, “ChangeMasters: How to Actually Make the Changes Your Already Know You Need to Make.” ” In the latest episode of “ Growing Social Now ,” I interviewed Barry about his book, social media, and the challenges small businesses are facing.

Small Business 52

Small Business Social Media Radio Media 52

The Hoyt Organization

APRIL 17, 2024

It’s vital to know if consumers are talking about your brand online and what they’re saying about it. This lets you monitor customers’ sentiments about your brand, identify potential issues, and engage with customers. Here is a guide on how to utilize it effectively. What Is Google Alerts?

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Google Publicity Customer Service Web 82

Newsfile

OCTOBER 24, 2023

89% of PR professionals believe the most important role they play is to protect their company’s reputation ( USC Annenberg Center for PR ) Finding out how to avoid PR communication mistakes can help you further your company’s positive reputation. In addition, 86% of users think twice about buying from a company with negative reviews.

Communications 52

Communications How To Corporate Training 52

Cision

DECEMBER 1, 2015

How’s your social media strategy looking? You probably schedule your social updates without really looking at all of your updates as a whole. Whatever you discover, figure out how to improve it. Maximize your efforts by implementing social listening! Learn how with our white paper! That ends now.

Social Media 120

Social Media Strategy Media Customer Service 120

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.

Social Media 120

Social Media Media Employee Reputation 120

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

PR professionals should create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Studies show that brand loyalty plays a huge role in why people spend their money the way they do.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

PR News

MARCH 13, 2017

So annoyed was I by the poor customer service and the constant retargeting of ads from this particular furniture store that I resorted to cleaning… Continued. The post How to Lose a Customer and Tarnish Your Brand in One Easy (Mis)Step appeared first on PR News Blog.

Customer Service 84

Customer Service Brand Branding Retail 84

Cision

MARCH 7, 2016

Brands, large and small, turn to a dedicated individual or team to take the social reins. But when social is separated from the rest of the organization, it’s not as effective as it could be. So what should your business do to ensure you’re using social media to its full potential? Break Down Silos.

How To 120

How To Enterprise Social Media Customer Service 120

Cision

DECEMBER 2, 2015

Social media makes up a large portion of modern marketing strategies, but 63 percent of marketers don’t plug in the most important piece to finish the puzzle. Social media listening provides your brand with new ideas and a multitude of opportunities to build towards what your brand hopes to become.

Brand 120

Brand Branding Employee Social Media 120

Konnect Agency

APRIL 1, 2021

As a brand strategy agency , it’s our responsibility to build a brand to all that it can be in the eyes of the media. Strategic counsel on the scope of work could include product placements, media relations, digital marketing and so much more. When the brand belongs to a celebrity, however, there is more work to be done.

Brand 59

Brand Branding How To Consumer 59

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

PR professionals are expected to create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Owned Media & Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Cision

JULY 6, 2015

Small talk is an essential part of our social interactions. But what about social media? Some social conversations tend to escalate from “ 0 to 100 real quick ” (obligatory Drake reference), and are illustrative (and sometimes entertaining) because they forego small talk altogether. Search for receptive individuals.

Social Media 120

Social Media Media Wikipedia Tools 120

5W PR

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Brands strive to entice consumers to spend with them, and spend more. Ethical considerations, transparency, and genuine brand value are crucial for brand messaging. Ethical considerations, transparency, and genuine brand value are crucial for brand messaging. Justify higher prices by emphasizing these benefits.

Consumer 78

Consumer Strategy Ethics Customer Service 78

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

The one thing you can rely on in Social Media is that there will be change. The major social networks (Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter) have been fairly stable for the past five or six years. Apparently brands don’t consider Twitter as sexy as Instagram or Snapchat. One CEO who knows how to do this is Elon Musk.

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Twitter Customer Service Web Facebook 235

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.

Social Media 60

Social Media Strategy Media Survey 60

Prohibition

JANUARY 14, 2022

Here’s how to put your plan together, what to remember and how you can access specialist support. A PR crisis is a negative story about your brand that threatens the reputation of your organisation, causes reputational damage, or negatively impacts sales or stock value. Your brand could be dragged through the mud.

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Crisis How To Crisis Management Crisis Communications 62

Marketwired

JANUARY 26, 2016

I had an interesting customer experience yesterday that reminded me how easy it is to break someone’s trust in a brand. One of my favorite brands is—was—a simplified graphic design program that I even mention in my new book, Above The Noise ( in bookstores January 27 ). I needed help and I needed it fast. Condescending.

Brand 100

Brand Branding Customer Service Reputation 100

Polaris

MAY 5, 2015

If your brand targets moms, your social media strategy may need a major overhaul, according to a recent study conducted by Yummy Mummy Club (YMC) in Canada. Brands still think that pushing out stories about how great they are will resonate with moms,” Erica Ehm , the founder of YMC, told me. Brand: Mabel’s Labels.

Brand 100

Brand Branding Pinterest YouTube 100

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 30, 2013

I am a social media advocate. But I hate the ugly side of social media sharing; especially when kids are involved. ” So, how did it all happen? First, they sent her a pre-formatted response about how to untag herself from the photo. In my opinion, this is what makes social media so beautiful.

Social Media 111

Social Media Reddit Media Facebook 111

Critical Mention

JANUARY 30, 2019

But, whether you are looking at adopting a brand tracking solution for the first time or are re-evaluating your options, there are a couple of “staples” to insist on. To help you narrow your search, here are some features, benefits and services to look out for as you make your evaluation: Real-time results.

How To 60

How To Media Analytics Television 60

Melissa Agnes

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

As technology, social media and the online world continue to evolve, unfortunately, so do the risks that leave your organization vulnerable. Every member of your team has a different relationship with your brand and its stakeholders. Customer service. Marketing / Pr / Communications. Manufacturing / Production.

Crisis 203

Crisis How To Exercises System 203

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Since the advent of the social media era, handling criticism has been one of the top requests made of PR professionals and agencies by brands and companies. Legitimate critics will complain about their experience in a way that reveals a discernible issue such as long wait times, poor customer service, etc.

How To 84

How To Crisis Communications Crisis Customer Service 84

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The PR pro sends thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engages with reporters on social media, sends swag (when appropriate), maintains relevant media lists, and manages all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Social Media & Community Management. Speaking Engagements.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Karen Freberg

JULY 18, 2017

This actually was a topic of conversation on the Social Media Professor’s Community FB group I created, and this really struck a cord for me. We are all in the same boat if we are teaching social media since it’s constantly changing. How to use IG for Business (Hootsuite). Wendy’s Social Media.

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Social Media Resources Media Case Study 40

Doctor Spin

APRIL 17, 2023

Going the extra mile can be a long-term PR strategy if you can figure out how to do things that don’t scale. A family staying at the Ritz-Carlton on Amelia Island, Florida, experienced the hotel’s customer service when their son’s beloved stuffed giraffe, Joshie, was accidentally left behind. Ritz-Carlton.

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Strategy Customer Service Airlines Hotels 52

Onclusive

AUGUST 30, 2023

But the task of building and maintaining a lasting brand value is a t ricky one, requiring careful strategy and dedicated execution. In this blog, we’ll outline clear tactics you can implement to build brand value by building stronger brand awareness, protecting your brand, and increasing your brand reputation.

Brand 195

Brand Branding How To Reputation 195

Landis PR

JULY 26, 2021

When you heard that about a brand years ago, that usually meant something bad. Rather than look at online tools that are specifically designed to “fix” bad reputations, let’s take a look at tools that help brands promote a hopefully well-deserved positive reputation. “They have quite a reputation!” They have a stellar reputation.”

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Reputation Tools SEO Customer Service 111