NewsWhip

JANUARY 11, 2023

Our monthly analysis of the top brand coverage usually reveals hundreds of stories with several varying narratives, and only every so often do we uncover a theme that’s responsible for multiple brands making headlines in a big way. This story has continued into early January following the TikTok that went viral on Dec 17th.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Viral Employee 78

Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

The YouTube Shooting Crisis: How Mountain View Police Department quickly regained control of the narrative that was going viral against their agency. Follow and connect with MVPD on social: Facebook. You can also listen to this episode on iTunes , Spotify , and Stitcher. About this episode.

Crisis 176

Crisis Viral Brand Branding 176

NewsWhip

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The UK-based company operates 130 national and regional print and online media brands in the U.K., Yara Silva, group head of social media for Reach, supports these publications with social media posts, but also tracks the success of Reach’s stories. If there’s one thing Reach Plc has, it’s, well, reach.

Reddit 158

Reddit Viral Analytics Social Media 158

NewsWhip

DECEMBER 21, 2022

It’s been a busy year for brand coverage, with what feels like years worth of media packed into 12 short months. In this blog, analyzing the top brand stories from 2022, we’re going to share the dominant brands, themes and voices driving public engagement. Twitter dominated attention. And it resonated with people.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Policies Local 78

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.

Film 129

Film Marketing Sports Hotels 129

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.

Analysis 318

Analysis Viral Trends Software 318

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. Haworth recommends attending town gatherings and interacting with local elected officials, regardless of their political beliefs. 3 Ways to Maintain Control of Your Corporate Social Media.

Social Media 119

Social Media Conference Media Corporate 119

5W PR

JANUARY 23, 2023

Out of all the social media platforms available to companies these days, the unique functionality and culture on TikTok has made the platform one of the most challenging social media channels in terms of content creation for many businesses.

Marketing 88

Marketing Advertising Advertising Viral 88

Cision

AUGUST 23, 2017

Over the last few years, particularly with the onset of social media, emotional reactions from consumers have changed the face of public relations. In fact, consumers think of brands and products as something, or someone, that could address their emotional needs. Humanize Your Brand. Share Relatable Stories.

Digital PR 251

Digital PR How To Small Business Analysis 251

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 21, 2017

Long after we dispose of the special viewing glasses and stop listening to “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” we can benefit from a mini-analysis of ways to leverage national events for our own brands and clients…sometimes! Leverage the local angle. Make social media job #1. The viral videos!

Hotels 200

Hotels Local Interviews Viral 200

Communications Conversations

MAY 12, 2023

That it’s all part of the personal branding game. Lesson #2: The right people are searching for me One of my goals with my LinkedIn work is to merely create more awareness for my name and what I do (social media marketing). The lesson here: Go topics/thought leadership for reach; go personal/local for depth.

LinkedIn 109

LinkedIn Local Case Study Leadership 109

MaccaPR

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

When the inevitable social media backlash erupted, the CrossFit gym owner compounded the crisis by posting a profanity-laden response that called criticism by outraged women “b t,” “delusional and ignorant” and “feeble minded garbage.” CRISIS LESSON #2: ESTABLISH CLEAR SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDELINES AT EVERY LEVEL OF YOUR COMPANY.

Instagram 98

Instagram Crisis Local Privacy 98

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 7, 2017

Some PR agencies fall into a trap of chasing only only large, brand-name clients. This is in part because like attracts like; large brands can bring more of the same, they reason. A PR firm may also think that doing media relations for well known brands can be easier than work for unknowns, because journalists are eager to cover them.

Small Business 168

Small Business SMB Local Viral 168

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Armchair PR experts get lots of mileage from critiquing crisis management by major brands and businesses this time of year. It seems almost quaint now, given the explosion of reputation-killing headlines that have followed the brand “scandal.” But what about the crisis situations that are handled well?

Crisis Management 149

Crisis Management Crisis Airlines Viral 149

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 27, 2018

With thousands of brands competing against each other to win over customers, event-based campaigns are becoming an essential part of public relations today. Many brands are taking advantage of this spooky time of the year by launching their own Halloween campaigns to draw in customers. billion to $9.1 billion between 2016 and 2017.

Film 131

Film Viral YouTube eBook 131

Critical Mention

AUGUST 19, 2018

The New Rules of Marketing and PR: How to Use Social Media, Online Video, Mobile Applications, Blogs, News Releases, and Viral Marketing to Reach Buyers Directly. When done well, digital tactics can not only be highly entertaining but also have the ability to create a lot of engagement and even go viral. by John Williams.

Pinterest 71

Pinterest Viral YouTube Mobile 71

Cision

JULY 28, 2015

For PR firms, social media monitoring has become an essential part of a successful agency’s offering. But without the right tools, it’s impossible to scale media monitoring services as the business grows. Natalie spent three hours each day monitoring social media for clients. “I

Media 120

Media Viral Newspapers Digital PR 120

Melissa Agnes

JUNE 3, 2014

However, if you’re monitoring social media in real-time, you will become aware of the issue as it grows and really turns into an issue in need of your attention. Social media and the online landscape provide unique communication opportunities for individuals and organizations.

Airlines 206

Airlines Crisis Wikipedia Social Media 206

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 18, 2019

In 2017, my organization, Goodwill Industries International, then a 115-year-old social enterprise; one of the oldest 501 (c)(3) nonprofit brands; the leading workforce provider in North America; and the #1 brand doing the most good by enso and featured in Fast Company Magazine – faced a pretty significant challenge.

Nonprofit 84

Nonprofit Fashion Retail Enterprise 84

Cision

MARCH 1, 2016

In the Journal of Marketing Management, a group of British researchers write that crisis communication has “implications for brand equity and consumers’ purchase intentions.” The study author Marcos Komodromos researches which social channels most PR professionals in Cyprus use. Working through a PR crisis. Conclusion.

Crisis 120

Crisis Crisis Communications Journalism YouTube 120

Stephen Waddington

JULY 17, 2018

At IMP Media we work with brands who recognise the power of these stories – and give them a systematic way to discover them. But it’s not the PR team telling stories in an attempt to get them picked up by traditional media. But how do PR teams go about the task of tracking down, developing and sharing these genuine stories?

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Local Community Case Study 60

Cision

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

What social media platforms do you find most useful for pitches? Facebook is great for reader engagement and click-through, while Instagram allows me to be my brand and also be myself. I’ve had tons of local outreach through Twitter lately too. Sally has ONE viral post that brings in all those views.

Pitching 120

Pitching Instagram Viral YouTube 120

MaccaPR

AUGUST 26, 2015

Those feelings of nostalgia and a shared past bring our history to life, which allow us to collectively reminisce on social media about the way things were (or the way we’d like to remember them!). Your brand can share storytelling moments from its company history with your key stakeholders, too. Legos' Corporate History Video.

Corporate 48

Corporate Examples Storytelling Brand 48

MaccaPR

JANUARY 15, 2019

million impressions on Twitter alone – resulting in what Apex estimated was $12 million in ad value from the online and media conversations. Brands across the globe dream of the kind of content that the Golden Globes’ night created for Fiji; it was funny, well-played and iconic.”. We’re so glad everyone is talking about our water!,”

Marketing 78

Marketing Viral Consumer Brand 78

Cision

JULY 20, 2015

For the uninitiated, Pump It Up is a franchise of locally-owned inflatable gyms, each with unique ancillary features. Great experiences generate a lot of positive word-of-mouth, which social media amplifies. Every product can’t go viral or generate a lot of word-of-mouth buzz. How did we discover Pump It Up?

Energy 120

Energy Viral Storytelling Community 120

Sword and the Script

APRIL 5, 2016

However, this year, there’s a catch: Much has been made of the disparity between marketing investment in social media and mobile technology and the return on investment (ROI). FierceCMO: Study: CMOs are spending more on social and mobile. Highly Inflated Expectations for Social Media. Here are three examples: 1.

Mobile 60

Mobile Survey Marketing B2C 60

Polaris

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

It was a sad story that pretty much went viral. If you want editorial coverage for your cereal brand, first target the media who typically write about food. It’s possible to get media to cover a story that’s unrelated to their beat, but it’s tricky. Introducing yourself to media these days is easy with social media.

Banking 100

Banking Media Local Survey 100

David PR Group

AUGUST 17, 2017

Social media and online reviews bring an incredible new level of accountability to the customer service equation. The internet enables consumers to reach out to companies and service providers in brand new ways, and I believe the transparency that exists because of these online tools is a great thing for commerce. –John.

Airlines 54

Airlines Reputation Customer Service Social Media 54

MaccaPR

JANUARY 15, 2019

million impressions on Twitter alone – resulting in what Apex estimated was $12 million in ad value from the online and media conversations. Brands across the globe dream of the kind of content that the Golden Globes’ night created for Fiji; it was funny, well-played and iconic.”. We’re so glad everyone is talking about our water!,”

Marketing 48

Marketing Viral Consumer Brand 48

Prohibition

JANUARY 14, 2022

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. In today’s world, a negative story about your brand or organisation could go viral in an instant. Your brand could be dragged through the mud.

Crisis 62

Crisis How To Crisis Management Crisis Communications 62

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 8, 2016

My name is Greg and I’m a location independent social media manager for a national publishing company (read: I can work in my pajamas, at a local coffee shop or even on a tropical island as long as there’s Wi-Fi), as well as a creative services consultant and Netflix binge enthusiast (“ Stranger Things ,” amirite?!).

Course 40

Course Local Creativity LinkedIn 40

Cision

AUGUST 26, 2015

As Cision’s social media manager, I use top 50 and top 100 lists for three purposes: To follow individuals who will help me stay in the loop when new trends and statistics emerge within my industry. Every year, Cision creates a list of the top 50 social media influencers on Twitter. ” https://t.co/XuswAAsGAo.

Social Media 120

Social Media Twitter Media Nonprofit 120

Journalistics

MARCH 18, 2016

The panel, “30 Social Media Ideas in 30 Minutes,” was designed to be a rapid-fire General Session to kick off the afternoon of Day One of the conference. Crisis Communications – how to prepare for or manage crisis communications via social media.

Social Media 45

Social Media Media Storytelling Local 45

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 8, 2022

We work strategically to craft the perfect story and tell it through a range of media – from national to trade to local markets. We often do this through written content like opinion pieces and bylined articles, or through speaking opportunities at industry conferences, and of course through social media content.

Publicity 334

Publicity Advertising Advertising Leadership 334

Presspage

OCTOBER 24, 2023

With the advent of social media, online reviews, and instant news dissemination, PR’s role has undergone a significant transformation. A well-crafted press release or a viral social media campaign can translate into measurable financial gains. Businesses can no longer rely on a one-size-fits-all approach.

Analytics 78

Analytics Digital PR Storytelling Local 78

Journalistics

MARCH 18, 2016

The panel, “30 Social Media Ideas in 30 Minutes,” was designed to be a rapid-fire General Session to kick off the afternoon of Day One of the conference. Crisis Communications – how to prepare for or manage crisis communications via social media.

Social Media 40

Social Media Media Storytelling Local 40

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. The 3,010-pound scoop of strawberry ice cream generated 769 TV, radio and other media mentions for $1.7

Viral 88

Viral Marketing Guidelines Local 88