Cision

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

First off, what constitutes a small business? According to this handy chart (page 32), the Small Business Administration considers those in the PR industry to be a small business if they earn an annual revenue of $15M or less. Why Earned Media Value (EMV) And Influencers Over Paid Media?

Small Business 245

Small Business Media SMB Pitching 245

Agility PR Solutions

MAY 27, 2020

Just about everyone is online more often these days, so it’s imperative for brands and businesses to make sure they’re there often as well. But PR and marketing pros, and especially small businesses, know what an onerous and time-consuming task it can be when resources are short.

Small Business 86

Small Business Social Media Media Resources 86

Agility PR Solutions

JULY 29, 2022

It never hurts brands and small businesses to incorporate social media into their marketing strategies. Now that social media is one of the most influential sources in our lives, expanding your online marketing strategy should be your first concern.

Social Media 164

Social Media Small Business Media Strategy 164

PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

There is no easier way to build a brand than with social media. Some people are discouraged or stressed by social media but it is a game-changer in terms of access and what you can do to reach a huge audience, quickly. It’s an amazing tool to use to grow your brand. I reflect that in my brand.

Social Media 130

Social Media How To Brand Branding 130

Agility PR Solutions

JULY 30, 2018

Small businesses are embracing organic and paid video for their marketing on major social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, according to new research from professional marketing video creation firm Animoto.

Small Business 79

Small Business Social Media Video Marketing 79

Agility PR Solutions

MARCH 28, 2019

It’s nearly unanimous among small businesses—invest more in digital media with an emphasis on social media to boost brand awareness and generate customer leads. That is the finding from a new survey from business news and how-to website The Manifest. Nearly […]. Nearly […].

Small Business 129

Small Business Marketing Survey Social Media 129

The Proactive Report

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Social media intelligence is the art and science of gathering data about online conversations so that you can use that information to improve your content creation and deliver more value to your audience. . These are the people who shape the narrative around your brand. That’s requires gathering and analyzing data.

Social Media 162

Social Media Media Analysis Data 162

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Once upon a time, businesses hopped on social channels to amp up their brand presence and chat with customers. Fast forward to today, those very channels have donned a new hat – they’ve become vibrant marketplaces, offering the joy of online shopping with a social flavor. billion people were using social media globally.

Social Media 87

Social Media Media Mobile SEO 87

PR Fuel

OCTOBER 5, 2020

If you own a small business, you need to tell people what you do and why they should be your customer. The best way to do that is through small business marketing. Marketing your small business doesn’t need to be expensive. For a small investment in your time, you can boost your business.

Small Business 52

Small Business Marketing Local Community 52

Critical Mention

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Strategic, thoughtful marketing helps you achieve your business goals, such as increasing your brand’s awareness and profitability. If you’re a small business owner, these can be tougher to achieve. Even on a tighter budget, we have a list of five proven marketing strategies so you can compete with the big boys.

Small Business 72

Small Business Strategy Marketing Instagram 72

Doctor Spin

APRIL 5, 2023

Here are my 10 favourite PR strategies for small businesses. As a small business, having a successful PR strategy is essential for reaching your target audience and achieving growth. Luckily, plenty of PR strategies cater to small businesses needs, allowing them to compete with larger companies.

Small Business 52

Small Business Strategy eBook Reputation 52

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

Agility PR Solutions

MARCH 3, 2022

Network marketing, also called multi-level marketing businesses, can benefit greatly from social media. In fact, social media is now considered one of the most valuable marketing assets for all brands. This is especially true for entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Social Media 86

Social Media Small Business Media Marketing 86

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 20, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended long-planned marketing and PR campaigns for nearly every major brand. Now, five weeks into the lockdown that has decimated so many business sectors, many companies have settled into a new normal. But the most PR-powerful gesture may have been by Yum Brands. It’s not about the logo.

Brand 284

Brand Branding Small Business Retail 284

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

You try to find information on a local business through social media, only to find a few accounts frozen in time. Even worse, sometimes the business doesn’t have social media accounts at all. According to a 2015 study from Clutch , nearly half of small businesses do not actively use social media.

Small Business 60

Small Business Social Media Media Analytics 60

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

You try to find information on a local business through social media, only to find a few accounts frozen in time. Even worse, sometimes the business doesn’t have social media accounts at all. According to a 2015 study from Clutch , nearly half of small businesses do not actively use social media.

Small Business 60

Small Business Social Media Media Analytics 60

Garrett Public Relations

DECEMBER 7, 2023

As another year draws to a close and brands look ahead to 2024, what marketing and public relations advice can help guide us as we make plans? 49% of marketers say they feel “more optimistic” about the U.S. economy, up from 30.1%

Marketing 213

Marketing Brand Branding Publicity 213

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

You try to find information on a local business through social media, only to find a few accounts frozen in time. Even worse, sometimes the business doesn’t have social media accounts at all. According to a 2015 study from Clutch , nearly half of small businesses do not actively use social media.

Small Business 60

Small Business Social Media Media Analytics 60

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. Photo courtesy of Pexels.

Social Media 52

Social Media Brand Branding Customer Service 52

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

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 30, 2020

Because they’re easy to consume and offer a certain intimacy, brands are using podcasts to inform, entertain, and be visible. With WFH a new normal in the COVID era, listeners are consuming a vast array of podcasts across business, finance, education, entertainment, and more, and at different times of the day. . The Mumbrellacast.

Marketing 306

Marketing Advertising Advertising Industry 306

PR Fuel

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Read on for why small businesses should consider press release services. It’s 3 marketing purposes are: Let the media know about an event/launch in the hopes they’ll get the word out. To share information about your business hoping a reporter will write a story on it. Increased Brand Awareness.

Small Business 59

Small Business Blogging SEO Engineering 59

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

If there’s one thing to learn from the first month of 2021, other than how hard it is to stick to Dry January during lockdown, it’s that despite the feeling like the world’s come to complete a stand-still, the land of social media never stops evolving. The launch of LinkedIn Marketing Labs.

Social Media 118

Social Media Trends Media YouTube 118

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.

Social Media 128

Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

wiredPRworks

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Digital Marketing Storytelling Speaker. Are you looking for a digital marketing and storytelling speaker? Here’s a program I’m presenting on February 25 at Keys to Digital Marketing Success Workshop in Lisle. Build your business in the right direction AND. if you can’t get your brand story straight.

Small Business 66

Small Business Nonprofit Storytelling Marketing 66

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.

Social Media 62

Social Media Trends Media Instagram 62

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 13, 2019

Big business bureaucracy stifles B2C communication. Small businesses on the other hand, are like the local government, they’re closer to consumers. However, most SMBs haven’t a clue how they can profit from this proximity which gets even better with social media via social listening.

Small Business 86

Small Business Community Pharmaceuticals Social Media 86

Beyond PR

JULY 7, 2016

For many small business owners, home is not just “where the heart is.” Thanks to a trifecta of trends, local marketing strategies offer today’s entrepreneur more opportunities than ever. If you are looking to draw in more customers and establish loyalty for generations to come, your local marketing efforts must be prioritized.

Small Business 74

Small Business Local Marketing Guidelines 74

Cision

JULY 26, 2017

Since the inception of social media platforms, one of the biggest challenges has been how to properly reach your desired audience. The reason for considering them together is that paid content is placed for either platform via the Facebook Ad Manager , Power Editor , or Facebook Marketing API.

Social Media 233

Social Media How To Insurance Insurance 233

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Developing a credible, consistent presence on social media may seem like a daunting task for small or mid-sized businesses. Social media is a communication cornerstone for more than one generation. billion have social media accounts. that your small business created. Of those, 2.3

Small Business 40

Small Business Social Media Media Employee 40

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.

Instagram 62

Instagram Social Media Trends Media 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 30, 2020

Because they’re easy to consume and offer a certain intimacy, brands are using podcasts to inform, entertain, and be visible. With WFH a new normal in the COVID era, listeners are consuming a vast array of podcasts across business, finance, education, entertainment, and more, and at different times of the day. The Mumbrellacast.

Marketing 204

Marketing Advertising Advertising Industry 204

Prohibition

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Understanding social PPC for your business. Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising is a critical component of any digital marketing strategy. Because digital marketers are finding an increase in performance with pay-per-click advertising methods. What is paid social media? How does Social PPC work?

Social Media 62

Social Media Media Advertising Advertising 62

Karen Freberg

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Each year, I try to look at the campaigns from a social media perspective – to see what trends, issues, challenges, and opportunities the event can bring to my work in and out of the classroom. It’s interesting to see which brands had the most positive sentiment, and which ones did not.

Social Media 104

Social Media Trends Media Reddit 104

The Proactive Report

MARCH 27, 2020

In this situation, it’s natural to want to cut costs, but the mistake most businesses make is to cut marketing and PR spend. Consumers need to see consistency in brand messaging in times of uncertainty. Consumers need to see consistency in brand messaging in times of uncertainty. Plan Ahead.

Crisis 225

Crisis How To Small Business Healthcare 225

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. Many starts and stops. And, they’re getting guests.

Journalism 148

Journalism Brand Branding Interviews 148

5W PR

APRIL 22, 2019

There are two different schools of thought when it comes to marketing and two corresponding different approaches. Business to Business (B2B) and Business to Consumer (B2C) marketing are the two most prominent types of marketing relationships. Not every business requires both approaches.

Consumer 60

Consumer B2C Brand Branding 60