Communications Conversations

JUNE 2, 2021

I had an interesting conversation with a friend last week about social media engagement. Her theory: Impressions are highly under-valued in the social media marketing world, whereas she believed there was far too much focus on engagement. Essentially impressions > engagement in social media marketing.

Social Media 151

Social Media Marketing Media System 151

5W PR

JANUARY 26, 2024

How Influencer Relationships Strengthen Your Social Media Presence In the dynamic landscape of digital marketing, influencer relationships, and influencer relationship management have emerged as powerful tools for strengthening a brand’s social media presence. What is Influencer Relationship Management (IRM)?

Social Media 78

Social Media Media Storytelling Creativity 78

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 3, 2021

What makes a brand “best in class” when it comes to social media marketing? Clients are constantly asking me what other companies are doing in terms of social media marketing best practices. Companies want to learn and get better at social media marketing–yes, even in 2021.

Customer Service 158

Customer Service Social Media Marketing Media 158

Landis PR

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Merriam-Webster defines social media as “forms of electronic communication (such as websites for social networking and microblogging) through which users create online communities to share information, ideas, personal messages and other content (such as videos).” Social media users passed the 3.5

Social Media 104

Social Media Marketing Media Analysis 104

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Contrary to conventional wisdom, 68% of people follow brands on social media to stay informed but they do it quietly and want it without all the buzzwords; 51% say the most memorable brands on social media do one simple thing: Respond A new report by Sprout Social offers further evidence of how social media is evolving.

Survey 124

Survey Social Media Brand Branding 124

5W PR

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The integration of consumer insights not only drives innovation but also strengthens brand loyalty, fosters customer engagement, and establishes a competitive edge. By actively listening to customer opinions, pain points, and desires, businesses can identify gaps in the market and develop products that resonate with their target audience.

Consumer 88

Consumer Strategy Case Study Survey 88

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 16, 2024

The term “influencer” has become synonymous with consumer brands, lifestyle trends, and social media aesthetics. When most people think about influencer marketing, they usually picture interactions between businesses and consumers.

B2B 93

B2B Marketing Measurement Social Media 93

5W PR

MAY 15, 2023

For a wine brand, Gen Z marketing can be tricky due to their distinct preferences and values. Authenticity Gen Z consumers value authenticity and transparency in the brands they consume. Brands can use social media platforms like Instagram to showcase the brand story through photos, videos, and behind-the-scenes glimpses.

Consumer 88

Consumer Brand Branding Agriculture 88

5W PR

MARCH 15, 2023

Social media has become a critical tool for brands to engage with their audiences and build their customer base. Here are a few different social media marketing tips that brands can use to keep their social media content relevant and exciting. Companies can also leverage user polls and surveys.

Social Media 88

Social Media Media Education Survey 88

5W PR

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In the past, companies could easily set up shop in any crowded market and start selling their solutions to interested customers, but that’s not the case anymore. These days, consumers are more selective with where they spend and brands looking to reach customers face a very specific challenge.

Consumer 78

Consumer Industry Brand Branding 78

5W PR

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Brands strive to entice consumers to spend with them, and spend more. However, in today’s landscape , simply urging them to spend more is not as effective as 5WPR’s 2024 Consumer Culture Report reveals the majority of consumers would rather save than splurge across a range of industries.

Consumer 78

Consumer Strategy Ethics Customer Service 78

5W PR

MARCH 4, 2024

Consumer spending is taking flight, and travelers are eager to rediscover the world after a period of grounded dreams. That’s where content marketing takes off. Storytelling Let go of the travel marketing jargon and tap into the power of authentic voices. Support the communities that make the magic happen.

Travel 78

Travel Consumer Strategy Tourism 78

5W PR

APRIL 3, 2023

Social media engagement is an essential part of any brand’s marketing strategy. Increasing social media engagement can be challenging due to the competition for attention among brands and oversaturated social media feeds. Social media has become an essential part of consumers’ lives.

Social Media 97

Social Media Media Instagram Strategy 97

Onclusive

JUNE 16, 2023

In recent years, there has been a growing trend of people who are actively trying to reduce their exposure to social media influencers, known as ‘ de-influencers ’. De-influencers are people who intentionally reduce their exposure to social media influencers or encourage others to do so.

How To 195

How To Consumer Social Media Community 195

Critical Mention

MARCH 15, 2019

With so much of the population spending so much time on mobile devices these days, optimizing marketing efforts for mobile is crucial for businesses. In fact, in 2018, Statista stated that 54 percent of all consumers now browse social media on a mobile device at least once a day. Make your Facebook page mobile-friendly.

Mobile 109

Mobile Social Media Marketing Media 109

Cision

OCTOBER 2, 2017

While many people who identify as Hispanic in the United States receive their news in English, that trend may be due to a lack of Spanish translations rather than a desire to consume news in English. For instance, big cities tend to have larger Hispanic communities, which affects the volume and type of media consumption.

Community 225

Community Pinterest Mobile Television 225

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Today I share Deborah Weinstein’s answers to questions about the challenges confronting social media marketing and digital communications. Are the social media waters still safe for marketing? The thing about marketing is that to fill your net you have to fish where the fish are.

Marketing 244

Marketing Facebook Social Media Community 244

Deirdre Breakenridge

JUNE 13, 2016

Jennifer Radke is co-owner and CEO of the National Institute for Social Media (NISM). Social media has changed the media landscape and consumers continue to drive their own communication deciding what, when and how they want to receive news and information and share with their friends.

Social Media 0

Social Media Education Media Training 0

5W PR

JUNE 14, 2023

However, marketing cheap healthy snacks comes with unique challenges. There are a few different effective strategies that brands can employ to market cheap healthy snacks successfully. Understanding the Target Audience To effectively market cheap healthy snacks, brands must understand their target audience.

Marketing 88

Marketing Consumer Education Retail 88

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The vendor community that serves PR has published a handful of reports over the last few months. Studies show the average email marketing campaign has a 20% open rate and 2% CTR. That’s according to a report by Muck Rack based on 193 survey responses from marketing and PR professionals late last year. Is that good?

Report 105

Report Publicity Marketing Pitching 105

PRSay

AUGUST 25, 2020

Featuring some of the country’s leading LGBTQ communications professionals, the event covered how PR practitioners can engage with and support the LGBTQ community. Panelist Ben Finzel, president of RENEWPR, spoke about how the Black Lives Matter movement affects the LGBTQ community, especially the Black transgender community. “It

Community 188

Community Brand Branding Resources 188

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

Prohibition

MAY 10, 2023

User generated content (UGC) has become a critical component of social media marketing in recent years. Here we’ll explore what user generated content is, how it can benefit your social media strategy, and some best practices for incorporating it into your marketing efforts.

Social Media 62

Social Media Strategy Media B2C 62

5W PR

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In today’s competitive market, successful fast-food marketing strategies are more crucial than ever for these chains to attract and retain customers. Fast food market The fast food industry is highly competitive and has witnessed significant changes in consumer preferences and behavior.

Strategy 78

Strategy Marketing Ethics Mobile 78

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. Accountability is the final reason for employing a social media approval process. Social media campaigns are usually time-sensitive.

Social Media 88

Social Media Media Case Study Construction 88

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Professionals across the globe share analysis and perhaps, aspiration, in offering up PR and marketing predictions for 2022. As I’ve done for the last several years , I solicited and compiled a list of predictions from professionals across the PR and marketing community. You’ll find my own prognostication at the very bottom.

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Konnect Agency

MAY 11, 2023

Unlocking the secrets of Gen Z’s social media prowess is akin to discovering a treasure trove in the digital realm. With smartphones, social media platforms, and unfettered access to information as their daily companions, Gen Z has become synonymous with connectivity and unwavering social awareness.

Social Media 52

Social Media Agency Media Mobile 52

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.

Social Media 52

Social Media Consumer Brand Branding 52

Prohibition

MARCH 16, 2022

The value of social media for small businesses is immeasurable. The average social media user spends 2.5 For this reason, it is vital that small businesses take advantage of one of the most effective ways to reach potential consumers. Decide which social media advertising platforms are right for your business.

Small Business 71

Small Business Advertising Advertising Social Media 71

5W PR

MARCH 5, 2023

Food and beverage marketing agencies face a challenging task in today’s crowded market. They can also stand out from their competitors and reach consumers. Communication One way for brands to stand out is to clearly communicate the health benefits of their health drinks.

Marketing 88

Marketing Consumer Education System 88

Mindful Marketing

DECEMBER 20, 2023

by David Hagenbuch - professor of marketing at Messiah University - ​author of Honorable Influence - founder of Mindful Marketing When students approach me after class it’s often because they missed a quiz, have a question about an assignment, or want to chat about a topic of mutual interest.

Ethics 94

Ethics Marketing Sports Education 94

5W PR

DECEMBER 5, 2018

For many companies, social media marketing initially seems to belong exclusively to the business-to-consumer marketplace. However, research into B2B advertising suggests that companies can actually benefit more from social media advertising than they think – particularly if they choose the right platform.

LinkedIn 76

LinkedIn B2B Social Media Marketing 76

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.

Social Media 62

Social Media Trends Media Instagram 62

Prohibition

OCTOBER 18, 2021

For the modern consumer, a creative advertisement is not enough – it must also champion the values of diversity and be representative. For this reason, brands must actively represent a diverse range of social groups in their ads, or risk disengaging their target consumer. Cultural representation is another clear issue.

Advertising 62

Advertising Advertising Social Media Media 62

PRSay

MARCH 7, 2024

The film, a feminist masterpiece to some and too basic for others, has achieved widespread influence in the consumer marketplace and, as shared widely on social media, has prompted many women to reassess their roles in the world. This retrospective examination could offer key learnings for those in the field.

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Film Marketing Sports Hotels 127

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.

Social Media 128

Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

5W PR

AUGUST 16, 2020

The acceleration of social media has added to the challenges of crisis communications, an impact that a Pentland Analytics study says has doubled the impact on shareholder value. For the pandemic, there may be several, including customers, employees, shareholders, vendors, the community, and unions. Social Listening.

Crisis Management 88

Crisis Management Social Media Crisis Communications 88