Deirdre Breakenridge

JUNE 25, 2019

On June 13th, the #PRStudChat community gathered for a discussion on “Learning Leadership Skills.” Ken and our community of PR students, educators and pros shared their knowledge on how leadership is more than a fancy title, big office or a large salary. How can leaders communicate more effectively through social media?”

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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.

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Communications Conversations

APRIL 15, 2021

But, we also know the labels “digital marketing” and “social media marketing'” are pretty broad. Almost the same thing for “social media marketer.” ” And, the tasks being asked of digital and social media marketers continues to expand. Paid media specialist.

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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.

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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.

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Cision

DECEMBER 1, 2017

For inspiration, see the below examples of company boilerplates that get the job done. The Social Butterfly. NOTE: Keep in mind those social links add to your total link count – and search engines may start to read as “spammy” a piece of content with more than a handful of hyperlinks. Example – LendingTree: [link].

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Stern + Associates

DECEMBER 8, 2022

With an ongoing need for companies to cultivate trust with customers, building an executive’s social media presence is a critical way to communicate company values in a humanized and authentic way. Understand why creating a social media strategy is important for your brand and your executive.

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Communications Conversations

AUGUST 16, 2022

“I’m a social media team of one–how can I best manage all these different channels?” ” “Social media is just a small part of my overall job yet I’m asked to manage multiple social media channels!” They need community management. That sounds about right.

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ReimaginePR

JUNE 15, 2020

Now that we’re neck-deep into the age of social media, having a website isn’t even enough anymore. Yes, social media is that crucial to surviving our Facebook-posting, Instagram-storying, Live Tweeting, TikToking world. But first: What Exactly is Social Media Marketing? Think about it: more than 4.5

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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.

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Buchanan PR

AUGUST 28, 2023

C U T on Unsplash In the dynamic world of social media, trends have become powerful drivers of engagement, brand awareness and community interaction. Partaking in a social media trend can help spotlight businesses (and even help them go viral!) Photo by S O C I A L. Jonathan W.

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

You may have seen this graphic last week–it was making the rounds on social media (even I shared it). It’s from LinkedIn, which aggregated data to share with us the “top skills” of today’s social media manager. Yes, social media pros do need to understand how to manage social ad campaigns.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

PR is nothing without community. With social media, engaging with your community has become easier than ever. Social allows you to listen to what your audience needs and adjust strategies accordingly to develop a loyal community. Build community around your audience. Simplify your message.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

For inspiration, see the below examples of company boilerplates that get the job done. The Social Butterfly. NOTE: Keep in mind those social links add to your total link count – and search engines may start to read as “spammy” a piece of content with more than a handful of hyperlinks. Example – LendingTree: [link].

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Prohibition

APRIL 28, 2019

What is community management and why is it important? A community manager is responsible for advocating a brand on social networks. Strong community management and online presence leads to increased awareness of the brand, higher engagement and more engaged followers. So, why is this necessary and important?

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Konnect Agency

AUGUST 10, 2022

Working with a social media agency can help you get that content you worked so hard on in front of a broader audience and build an established voice across platforms. Why is social media a key part of your thought leadership strategy and how a social media agency can help. Repurpose and Reuse.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 17, 2022

Social media is an increasingly important element in a successful crisis management approach. With the recent increase in the use of social media in crisis situations, organisations across all sectors need to understand the benefits of incorporating it into their crisis plan. What is Crisis Management?

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Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 7, 2021

When was the last time your company conducted a social media audit? However, a good, in-depth social media audit is worth it’s weight in gold. An audit gives you the perfect “pause” to re-shape your social media strategy. Now the question is: What’s included in a social media audit?

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Communications Conversations

MAY 29, 2019

Last week, Hootsuite’s Ryan Holmes wrote an outstanding piece about how the rules of social media marketing have changed. While Holmes talked about how we’re in the midst of transitioning to a post-social-media landscape, I envision another stark trend: The comeback of community. First, go back to 2010.

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Prohibition

JULY 7, 2023

To overcome your fears when creating your next live video and to help you navigate the world of live social media platforms, we’ve compiled five top tips to ensure that your next live video runs smoothly. Features will change and vary depending on if you’re using Instagram Live or TikTok Live, for example.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 8, 2018

It’s a lot to encompass, so we’re going to dive into the topic to help communicators improve strategy, storytelling, and relationship building. ET the #PRStudChat community will gather for a Twitter chat focused on Digital Media and AI. Martin is a communications strategist and teaches digital strategy. PRStudChat.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 23, 2023

Before posting video on your brands socials, its of vital importance to consider what kind of content works best for each channel. For example, the type of video that suits an Instagram audience may not work for a LinkedIn audience. Instead, focus on using ‘trending’ audio.

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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. What is user generated content?

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Prohibition

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Here we will highlight why diversity is so important in social media advertising, as well as the benefits representation can offer to a brand seeking to grow its reach and engage with a wider audience. Why diversity is important when it comes to social media advertising. Being representative on social media is key.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 18, 2023

For example, is a Thanksgiving-themed opportunity meant to align a brand or service with that holiday to drive seasonal sales? Or, is it a campaign to position a business as a caring member of the community? Identify relevant metrics such as social media engagement, website conversions, or revenue attributed to earned coverage.

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 4, 2019

Communities have been around for centuries, however online communities have only been around for a few decades. According to Computerworld the first “online community” came about in 1973 when Talkomatic for the PLATO time-sharing system released a text-based group chat. Let’s get right to it, how to build your brand’s community.

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Shift Communications

OCTOBER 3, 2016

In the wake of these tragedies, what’s the appropriate social media behavior? Most of the advice written about handling major/national issues is too simplistic, too binary, too “one size fits all” For example, the United States has a mass shooting of some kind virtually every day: Data source: Mass Shooting Tracker.

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MaccaPR

JANUARY 28, 2022

Christina Milanowski, associate director of social media for Life Time. Aaron Komo, senior brand manager for social and community at Noom. We’re leveraging our Noomer data about what our members have accomplished to create content that adds value to our community.

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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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Karen Freberg

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

When it comes to social media, one of the best features and opportunities we can do is build a community where fellow colleagues come together and bounce around ideas. This is one of the best things about social media is to come together and share ideas, perspectives and help others out in their journey.

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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.

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Karen Freberg

DECEMBER 23, 2020

For example, my PR class worked with our biggest client EVER (Chipotle) and they successfully did a full client proposal all online, virtual, and remote. 2020 has brought back social to social media. I think this was a big part of a change I saw this past year on social media.

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

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. Social copying happens across all social platforms: Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and the like. Give credit where credit is due.

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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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Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

The Social Impact Theory. In 1981, long before social media existed, Ohio State University psychologist Bibb Latané coined the social impact theory after conducting a series of experiments to validate his hypothesis about how influence works. How Does It Apply To Social Media? Christopher S.

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5W PR

APRIL 1, 2019

Engagement is a key metric for social media. Algorithms have made it increasingly difficult for businesses to be visible in users’ news feeds on social media, especially organically (or not paid for, in other words). First, a brand can make a post on social media and solicit feedback.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 4, 2022

Yes, social media pushback can be constructive, yet it often spins out of control. The companies that pledged support for female employees after the Dobbs decision, for example, are expressing an authentic position in response to court ruling that will affect millions. Don’t over-delegate social content.

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