Shift Communications

DECEMBER 14, 2022

A Q&A on Citrix’s Standout Social Media Campaign with Heath Rudduck, Chief Creative Officer. So, it was really about producing a piece of communication that showed the benefits of both. The outcome was the Citrix #DaaSJams social media video series. The B2B tech market is this really noisy environment.

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Community B2B Social Media Video 78

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.

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Marketing Facebook Social Media Community 244

Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

I have always been very passionate about social media, but when it comes to teaching social media, there is nothing more rewarding. I have been teaching my social media class for the last three years and it’s been one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had as a professor. Rubrics and feedback forms.

Social Media 150

Social Media Exercises Media Resources 150

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Between the PR and marketing functions of any organization there can be creative tension or even competition. PR and marketing are perceived very differently, especially in a corporate environment. PR and marketing are perceived very differently, especially in a corporate environment. A sudden market shift or crisis.

Marketing 310

Marketing Product Launch Corporate Viral 310

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.

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Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

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.

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Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

Prohibition

JUNE 17, 2021

Another month has past, and yet again, the social media updates and trends have not stopped coming! From platforms battling it out to master audio first, to expansions within AR capabilities, there’s been a lot going on recently in the world of social media. Reddit set to launch Reddit Talks.

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Social Media Reddit Trends Pinterest 62

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. At the same time, PR pros are constantly thinking about how to maximize the reach and impact of their earned media. Media Measurement Reporting on established metrics isn’t enough today.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

For today’s content creators and content marketing teams, unique original content is always the best route to take. The difference between borrowing and stealing can be blurry on social media, where memes, sounds, and other types of content are widely redistributed by brands and users alike.

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Social Media Ethics Trends Viral 126

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 23, 2021

As we turn the page on the year, it’s time to look at the trends that affect PR and marketing communications. Of course, the changes we see aren’t usually sudden. Purpose and values-based communications will become an essential part of the marketing toolbox. Marketers look beyond products.

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Trends Employee Viral Advertising 385

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 3, 2022

B2B Sales & Marketing Exchange (August, Boston). B2B media outlet Demand Gen Report produces this and the winter B2B Marketing Exchange events annually. This is HubSpot’s annual event that unites thought leaders from over 161 countries across marketing, sales, customer success, revenue operations, and more.

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Conference B2B Content Marketing Case Study 304

Karen Freberg

JANUARY 14, 2021

As we start the spring semester, I realized that it has officially been 10 years since I started teaching a social media class. Honestly, the time flew by and it seems like yesterday I came to UofL from my PhD at the University of Tennessee, where I was asked to create and execute a social media class. TEN YEARS?!

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Social Media Media Resources Creativity 88

NewsWhip

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

These folks are fully tuned into the emerging interplay between media and social media. They also use quantified data to inform their strategy and media planning, taking a “moneyball” approach. . Their work is capital “M” media not social media – that’s for the marketing guys on the 11th floor.

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Reputation Social Media Reddit Media 88

Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

ET, the #PRStudChat community will participate in a Twitter chat discussion focused the state of healthcare communications. The healthcare arena has experienced continuous change with social media empowering the digitally demanding patient. Our panelists include: Dana Lewis ( @DanaMLewis ). Susan Young ( @SueYoungMedia ).

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Healthcare Community Twitter Communications 150

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 4, 2022

Yes, social media pushback can be constructive, yet it often spins out of control. To its credit, the social media manager for Duolingo posted a heartfelt apology. Don’t over-delegate social content. Social media marketing has matured dramatically over the last 15 years.

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Construction Crisis Reputation Social Media 385

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Public relations vs marketing—what are the differences? Public relations (PR) and marketing are closely related, but few know the differences. Some organisations have Communications Departments for their public relations needs and some have Marketing Departments for their promotional needs.

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Publicity Marketing eBook Public Affairs 52

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. This is basic, BASIC social media practices. What a great way to integrate a social media platform to your ad!

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Social Media Trends Media Reddit 104

Prohibition

MARCH 29, 2021

Although last month was the shortest in our yearly calendar – the world of social media has not fallen short! There’s been a whole lot of new updates and trends to keep marketers on their toes for a little while. Here are five of February’s most notable social media updates!

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Social Media Trends Media Instagram 62

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. At the same time, PR pros are constantly thinking about how to maximize the reach and impact of their earned media. Owned Media & Content Strategy. Internal Communications.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 29, 2023

While the United States stands as one of the globe’s most ethnically diverse nations, the world of mass media has often lagged in echoing the true complexion of our nation. Regrettably, advertising and marketing seem to remain a notable instance of this disparity. This divergence has become increasingly apparent in recent years.

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Brand Branding Marketing Ethics 89

Karen Freberg

DECEMBER 18, 2019

This was especially the case as I ventured in teaching social media earlier in the decade (amazing!). 2020 is going to mark my seventh year teaching social media (8th total) at the University of Louisville. I am actually going to use my social media book for my class. You may be thinking – Karen!

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Social Media Media Video Course 52

Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 5, 2019

Social media, data science, predictive analytics, news releases and comms plans – what do young communicators need to learn? Several of the questions Martin and our #PRStudChat community members will answer include: Q1. Which of the current core course offerings are essential? What would you drop and why?

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Communications Analytics Social Media Media Training 208

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. And, as history has shown, brands that remain in-market with consistent messaging come out of a crisis ahead of their competitors. Figure out a social media content strategy. Plan Ahead.

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Crisis How To Small Business Social Media 225

Karen Freberg

OCTOBER 13, 2019

One of the areas that is gaining of course a lot of focus in the social media space is the area of certifications and additional training. Incorporating social media certifications is a constant element in all social media classes – but the question always is – which one(s) do you assign?

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Social Media Media Pinterest Education 72

Sword and the Script

JULY 9, 2016

Again, there are tools that will automate some aspects of this game, which enable anyone to completely remove the “social” from social media. If we continue along this path, we might soon remove all aspects of humanity from social media. Are people sharing links on social media they haven’t read?

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Content Marketing Social Media Marketing Media 69

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. Owned Media/Content Strategy. It’s also common for specialized agencies to be hired on a project basis for repositioning or when market research is required.

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Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Onclusive

JUNE 21, 2017

Maybe running a targeted marketing campaign in tandem with PR is your best bet. PR and marketing are converging. PR professionals and marketers alike are beginning to see PR attribution as a mandatory mechanism for accurate marketing measurement. “ For social amplification, go to your community.

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Storytelling SEO Community Engineering 329

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2017

Some say the goal of a great PR program should be to build brand reputation, while sales and marketing actually drive sales. The reality is that the lines between PR and marketing are getting blurrier all the time. The two can and should work together – much like brick and mortar. Promoting leadership.

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Prohibition

JULY 23, 2019

Public relations and marketing within the education sector rely on cultivating and managing relationships with prospective and current students and alumni. The use of social media campaigns has become an essential tool to help universities recruit student and manage these complex relationships.

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Social Media Media Education Internal 54

Cision

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Influencer marketing continues to see enormous effectiveness with audiences. And while this advocate-driven strategy isn’t exactly a new trend in the wide world of marketing, it’s gaining more and more traction with PR professionals. Influencer marketing starts with purpose, explained Carrie during an InfluencePros podcast. “If

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Marketing Customer Service Community Conference 120

Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

ET, the #PRStudChat community will gather to discuss the different opportunities in PR from owning your own business to agency PR and in-house communications for an organization. Jess conceived the idea of Don’t Panic Mgmt based on a fortune cookie (and the Coldplay song of course). On Wednesday, February 22nd, at 8:30 p.m.

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Twitter System Community Healthcare 281

Karen Freberg

AUGUST 15, 2017

It’s that time of year where we are all coming together to start the new semester off with classes and of course, updating all of the materials we want to cover during the course of the semester. With professors who are teaching social media, this can be a daunting and intimidating task in many ways.

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Social Media Media Resources Education 69

PR 20/20

JANUARY 16, 2023

O ur daily mantra as inbound marketers: stay focused, and be passionate. If like us, you’re always looking for new marketing resources, you’ve landed on the right blog post. If like us, you’re always looking for new marketing resources, you’ve landed on the right blog post. The Ready North RSS: Must-Reads for Marketers.

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Blogging Marketing Pinterest SEO 52

Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 5, 2014

Every semester, I give a guest lecture to Eric Chandler’s NYU PR & SM Continuing Education Course. Eric has designed the course to provide his students with practical learning. There is an ever-growing need for your team to conduct a risk assessment prior to the launch of any marketing or promotional communication.

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Marketing Case Study Airlines Course 228

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Drastic changes in the media and cultural landscape have altered PR and marketing in recent years. According to the Cision State of the Media Report , 59% of U.S. On social media platforms, skepticism is far greater, as it should be. One reason is that PR is more relevant—and valuable—than ever. Here’s why: 1.

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Mobile SEO Reputation Web 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The failure here was really one of governance, of course. It was caused in part by OpenAI’s unusual hybrid Board structure, which seeks to blend a nonprofit and a for-profit organization to balance commercial goals with adherence to its social mission. Even the smartest PR won’t prevent a backlash or a boycott.

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Banking Nonprofit Twitter Advertising 212

Communications Conversations

MARCH 16, 2017

And, I talk to a lot of people about the job market. So, I do have a somewhat informed opinion on the topic of recruiting–especially in the PR and social world. And, from what I can tell, there are a number of clear challenges facing today’s hiring manager–and today’s social media candidates.

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Social Media Media Interviews LinkedIn 94