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?

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Communications Conversations

JUNE 18, 2020

But, it’s also changed how social media marketing is working–in quite a big way. However, even with these big changes in the first half of 2020, many social media marketers seem to still be working from the 2015 social media playbook. It’s changed how (if) we travel.

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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.

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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.

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5W PR

MAY 10, 2023

Customer loyalty is essential for baby brands in a competitive market. Creating a positive experience throughout the customer journey is crucial for building long-lasting customer relationships. Companies must address concerns and exceed expectations to establish trust and build better customer relationships.

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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.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Add in more recent data from Broadband Search revealing that North Americans spend an average of two hours and six minutes daily on social media. These figures and earlier articles about consumers’ increased dependency on social media to browse and shop, make social media customer service extremely important.

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Prohibition

APRIL 7, 2022

With the social media landscape ever-changing, there are always different updates and trends emerging that social media managers need to be mindful of. Here, we’ve put together a round up of the most recent trends to be aware of across various social channels. Twitter users take a stand to call for action.

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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. Brand humanization. Not many types of social posts are as successful as online quizzes.

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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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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? They lose their customers. Want more social listening insight?

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Prohibition

APRIL 7, 2022

With the social media landscape ever-changing, there are always different updates and trends emerging that social media managers need to be mindful of. If you prefer a quick video to learn for the latest social media trends here are the highlights from our latest webinar.

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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 Crisis Management?

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Today’s reliance on social media platforms to search and shop by all generations continues to shine a light on every social media marketing phase. Add to that the decreased likelihood of such things as misinformation, mistimed promotions, broken links, and off-brand Tweets or posts. Why is this important?

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Landis PR

MARCH 14, 2022

Five Key Steps to Introducing Your Consumer Brand to a New Social Media Platform. In a digital world, use of social media is no longer optional. Having a social media strategy can boost your brand and expand your market, but that doesn’t all happen overnight.

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Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

Last week, I shared my news that I’ll be teaching social media at the University of St. Now, she’s crushing it at Best Buy in social media marketing. So, I asked a few key local leaders for up-and-coming social media or communications superstars they admire. They had to be younger than 30.

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Agility PR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Few things in recent years have changed the world so profoundly as social media. Not only has social media permeated our daily lives, but it has also become a staple in the world of business. It’s used for marketing, branding, PR, and even customer service.

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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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Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

TLDR: Brands and customers can’t really be “friends” on social media. That can make the people on the receiving end of social-media marketing feel snared in corporate traps.” That can make the people on the receiving end of social-media marketing feel snared in corporate traps.”

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Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

A company with two plane crashes in the last year asks people to post their bucket list destinations on social media. A social media manager loses their temper in a customer service post on Facebook. Everyone is using social media for marketing today. Those people need some help as well.

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5W PR

MAY 3, 2021

As communities and people return to a new normal, brand authenticity will be as important as it was during the pandemic, if not higher. This news comes amidst reports that 6% of marketers expected bigger 2021 advertising budgets. If anything increased significantly during the pandemic, it was consumer interest in brand trust.

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

These are the “Big Four” of the social media marketing world. And, they encompass about 90% of all social media marketing for most companies. However, a slew of other more niche social networks exist that may help your social media marketing efforts. 400,000 topics.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

For some people, the thought that you might outsource your social media is blasphemous. After all, social media is an extension of our personal and professional selves. Amazon uses an autoresponder on their @amazonhelp Twitter account to refer people to an actual customer service agent for appropriate support.

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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.

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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. Growing Social Now.

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Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

A new Forrester report explores the application of social media listening tools and characterises the market. The promise of the social web is the opportunity for organisations to listen to their audiences or publics and gain insights for business improvement.

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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?

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5W PR

APRIL 18, 2022

While some form of word-of-mouth marketing has always been around, in the last couple of decades, thanks to the rise of various tools, technologies, and platforms, it’s become a lot more sophisticated. Many companies have realized the power of social media and digital PR reviews to impact their reputation and bottom lines.

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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.

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Cision

APRIL 21, 2017

Customers who are quick to tell all their friends and social networks how much they adore your brand. I call these brand fanatics. Now, these people may be willing to spread the word about your brand for you, but in my experience, a little nurturing of that relationship never hurts. Make Them VIP Customers.

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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.

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5W PR

JULY 19, 2023

In the apparel industry, competition is fierce as multiple brands vie for consumer attention. To stand out in this crowded marketplace, brands must employ successful apparel marketing strategies that capture interest and leave a lasting impact. Start by defining the brand’s values, personality, and target audience.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2018

While top-tier marketing and advertising are valuable, associated PR campaigns can help propel a brand to the next level of emotional attachment. You feel connected to these brands. Some customers are initially attracted to certain brands because they like their ad message. 4 ways PR creates brand attachment.

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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. Brand humanization. Not many types of social posts are as successful as online quizzes.

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Ronn Torossian

AUGUST 4, 2018

While social media is one of the powerful PR tools in the digital world, it’s also one of the most difficult avenues for modern brands to understand. Being successful on channels like Twitter today isn’t just about delivering exceptional customer service and useful content.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

It seems like as soon as we get used to one change in social media, there’s already another one. And while it might seem easier to bury our heads in the sand, that’s not going to help us leverage social media as a marketing tool. Here are just a few of the latest noteworthy changes to social media.

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Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 15, 2020

Thank you to everyone who sent me feedback on my essay on the future of PR via email or social media. There were some clear misses in my original essay: social media activism, internal communications, storytelling and professionalism in PR. Brand shaming has become commonplace. It’s a powerful form of advocacy.

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