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Facebook And The Perils Of Opposition PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

The question came up after a recent report in The New York Times about Facebook’s handling of its PR problems over the past three years. Facebook’s posture under pressure should surprise no one. Definers also sought to paint Facebook’s critics in a negative light. Facebook was calling the shots.

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Does Data-Driven Storytelling Threaten the Role of the Communicator? #CisionWorldTour Toronto

Cision

While technology continues changing every industry I can think of, many communications and public relations professionals hold tight to the more poetic side of storytelling. The truth is PR and communications professionals are more tech-savvy than ever. “Data is an imperative in our industry. ” @lisakimmel.

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Why Millennials Won’t Unplug From Facebook

PRSay

When word got out in mid-March that Facebook exposed raw data on up to 87 million accounts to political consulting firm Cambridge Analytics, many people voiced their discontent. Even Apple’s Tim Cook weighed in, saying he had no advice for Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg because he “wouldn’t be in that situation.”

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Lesson From Facebook: 5 Tips on Handling Crisis Communications

Shift Communications

Crisis communications is the opposite of traditional public relations and involves putting out a “ fire ” of some sort. Most recently, Facebook just experienced the classic example of a crisis communications case study. Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg, responded to the Cambridge Analytica scandal many days after.

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The top websites in Germany, Spain, and Italy on Facebook in 2023

NewsWhip

As one of the biggest social media platforms in the world, Facebook has established itself as a trusted news source globally. As of 2022, it’s estimated that roughly a third of Americans get their daily news from Facebook. Italy’s top websites on Facebook A new face has entered the top spot in Italy’s website rankings.

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PR Case Study: The Facebook Like Button

Doctor Spin

Facebook introduced the Like button in 2009. 1 Facebook like button. Activity: Tapping the Engagement Pyramid By implementing the Facebook Like button, the social network was able to tap into much larger parts of the engagement pyramid as it gave users an opportunity to interact easily besides sharing and commenting.

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After The Russia Scandal, Is Facebook Growing Up?

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Is the Russia scandal an ultimate comeuppance for Facebook? voters, I was initially skeptical about any real impact on Facebook’s reputation or its business. Facebook has weathered many storms in its 13-year history. Facebook has weathered many storms in its 13-year history. Today that idea isn’t so crazy.

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