Stephen Waddington

AUGUST 9, 2019

Next time you call out a brand on the internet please stop and think about the individuals behind the social media profile. The social media and public relations community was quick to pile in and criticise EasyJet’s actions. The mob pitched its faux fury in Facebook groups, Twitter and industry media.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 25, 2012

So many of us are wrapped up in our day-to-day Facebooking and tweeting that we forget our messages are going overseas. Such is the challenge I’ve been recently tasked with: not just finding out what social media people are using around the world, but how they’re using it, why and when. That’s right. Flying blind. Intimidating?

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PRSay

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Austin, Texas, was the backdrop for PRSA’s International Conference this past week. The theme: “Communications Convergence” covered a range of topics including conflicts, creativity and client relationships. ” — Stella Low, vice president of communications, Dell. Secretary of Labor. Join the group here.

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Cision

AUGUST 23, 2016

Connecting with journalists via social media should be a no-brainer for any PR pro. According to Cision’s 2016 Global Social Journalism Study published this week, nearly half (48 percent) of U.S. journalists say they would be unable to carry out their work without social media. We’ve found that in the U.S.,

Journalism 120

Journalism Social Media Study Media 120

Stephen Waddington

JULY 3, 2022

Public relations academics and practitioners explored a diverse range of societal and communication issues at BledCom. The event was pitched as a reboot of internal and external communication for stakeholders. Oltarzhevskyi was critical of social media platforms. It’s good to be back in Bled.

Communications 129

Communications Software Internal International 129

wiredPRworks

MAY 18, 2022

.” In the latest episode of “ Growing Social Now ,” I interviewed Barry about his book, social media, and the challenges small businesses are facing. I remember connecting with Barry via social media and then being surprised when he suggested a face-to-face meetup. Barry Moltz on Facebook.

Small Business 52

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

BuzzSumo edges into PR with journalist database for SMBs; Poppulo adds generative AI for internal comms; why don’t PR software vendors follow basic PR standard practices? Poppulo adds generative AI for internal comms Poppulo, which develops an internal comms platform called Harmony, said it embedded generative AI into its platform.

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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.

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wiredPRworks

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

What’s hot – and what’s not in social media right now? On February 22, 2022, American Marketing Association [AMA] Chicago will present a program on 2022 social media trends at Morningstar. Social Media Trends for 2022 Expert Panel. Will TikTok REALLY take over everything?

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wiredPRworks

MARCH 23, 2022

Looking for the future intersection of social media and podcasting? Get transported to the future today with Jennifer Navarrete, aka @epodcaster, and Barbara Rozgonyi, two Social Media Club chapter founders who met via Chris Heuer and Kristie Wells. Jennifer Navarrete on Facebook. About Growing Social Now.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Here are some highlights from three professional development sessions at the PRSA 2017 International Conference in Boston on Oct. 8–10: Breaking Misconceptions About Communicating With Rural Americans. 10, titled “ Rural Reach: Strategic Communication With Rural and Low Income Audiences.” Meet people where they are.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The United Nations Foundation (UNF)’s Girl Up campaign, for example, relies heavily on digital platforms such as Instagram , Facebook , YouTube videos, and blogs to encourage youth to advocate for health, education, and leadership for girls everywhere. It is powerful for inspiring action and sharing personal stories of change and impact.

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Nonprofit Storytelling Instagram Social Media 240

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Trust Insights , a marketing analytics and data consulting company, just dropped a stellar report about social media trends and what they mean for 2020. It’s all about user interest in social networks, and how that translates for marketing strategy—namely, where marketers should put their time and money as they plan for 2020.

Social Media 65

Social Media Strategy YouTube Analytics 65

Shift Communications

JULY 10, 2015

Being a community manager may sound like a cool, trendy job filled with fun and creativity. Whether you’re managing a community of thousands or one of 100, you are the eyes and the ears of the company on platforms like Twitter and Facebook. The biggest reason social media exists is engagement. Response protocol.

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PR in High Definition

OCTOBER 28, 2021

It’s been a busy month in the tech world, with a balance between the war on social media raging on and some brighter innovations that aim to make our daily lives easier. One thing almost nobody missed was that Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram experienced an outage that lasted almost six hours.

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System Social Media Policies Google 62

Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 8, 2013

Whether you want to go for coffee, meet a friend or keep yourself posted on your friends’ birthdays, Facebook is where today’s generation updates each other by sharing the minutest details of their lives on the platform. What do you think: will Facebook ever successfully bridge the gap between employers and employees?

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wiredPRworks

MARCH 10, 2022

This was an interview I was so looking forward to – after all, Beth and I go way, way, way back to the early days when corporate communications was just making the transition to the first evolution of social media: the intranet. About Growing Social Now. Her podcast, Growing Social Now, launched in 2021.

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Creativity Communications Instagram Interviews 98

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

The one thing you can rely on in Social Media is that there will be change. The major social networks (Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter) have been fairly stable for the past five or six years. It doesn’t create social media stars and their advertising is not producing as much revenue as other networks.

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Waxing UnLyrical

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

The social network, as most of us think of it, is nothing more than the likes of Facebook or Orkut, among others. But to the world at large, it’s not just about Facebook (or the related movie), but a community that has been built over the years around a common interest or topic.

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Social Media Media Community Local 83

Karen Freberg

OCTOBER 20, 2019

I was presenting at the Social Media Strategies Summit. This is pretty cool since most academic conferences (except for a few in PR) really focus just on the research / theory side of things, so it is refreshing to know what professionals, brands, and practitioners are doing in social media. Why was I in NYC?

Social Media 42

Social Media Industry Strategy Conference 42

wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2022

Facebook [link]. About The New Rules of Marketing and PR: How to Use Content Marketing, Podcasting, Social Media, AI, Live Video, and Newsjacking to Reach Buyers Directly. Barbara Rozgonyi leads CoryWest Media, a creative marketing communication consultancy that attracts attention, builds brands, and connects communities.

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Marketing Social Media Trends Instagram 118

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 28, 2011

Have you come across a social media bully lately? And I’ve thought a lot about this before deciding that, in essence, people who behave like this are social media bullies. Which is the collective voice of my community, not just one or two people. An active community is a powerful thing.

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Social Media Media Community LinkedIn 86

Solo PR Pro

APRIL 26, 2016

Poor grammar aside – and keeping in mind no one in our scenario is a dog – I find a lot of parallels between this sentiment and the experience of mentoring a talented intern. An intern brings new energy, ideas and a fresh perspective to your practice – I like to say they keep me young! The Biggest Benefit – Fulfillment.

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Wadds Inc.

JULY 3, 2022

Public relations academics and practitioners explored a diverse range of societal and communication issues at BledCom. The event was pitched as a reboot of internal and external communication for stakeholders. Oltarzhevskyi was critical of social media platforms. It’s good to be back in Bled.

Communications 59

Communications Software Internal International 59

Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

Within this unit, they’re in the process of developing a customer service strategy for the Toronto Police Service, with a heavy focus on internal customer service to start. Their thinking is that if they improve customer service internally, it will have a positive effect on their external customer service. Fan them on Facebook.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 30, 2015

The July edition of #measurePR focused on an area most PR pros don’t often think about: internal communications. Here’s some of what we talked about: On best practices for internal communications and the measurement thereof: A2 Measure the right things, not just the easy-to-measure ones. measurepr.

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Internal International Communications Measurement 40

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

Because if there’s one thing I believe takes public relations from good to great, it’s when your audiences start becoming your community through the relationships you develop with them. But I was curious to see how Maddie and Lindy perceived not just Open Community , but its juxtaposition with public relations.

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Scott Public Relations

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Social media has become an incredibly effective tool in a brand marketer’s toolbox. But if managed poorly, a social media presence can be as harmful as it is helpful for a brand’s identity. Don’t just jump right into social media without having a consistent plan in mind for how you will use it.

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wiredPRworks

MAY 25, 2022

Her photographs and personal story have been seen in many international women’s magazines and home & garden magazines. Shawna’s food, wellness, and garden adventures have been featured in many media venues including television news programming, radio broadcasting, and PBS television. Shawna Coronado on Facebook.

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Stephen Waddington

MAY 4, 2019

Facebook is building a private version of the internet. Facebook’s big play at its F8 developer conference this year was privacy. CEO Mark Zuckerberg admitted in a keynote speech that it’s an area where the social media firm has a lousy reputation. The warning signs are clear for Facebook. It’s a point well made.

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Melissa Agnes

APRIL 11, 2018

Unfortunately for Facebook, the Cambridge Analytica crisis it is now managing is the direct result of an issue that went mismanaged for years. Facebook’s missed opportunity. Facebook was well aware of this reality—as is Google, and Twitter, and all the other social media networks and apps that are leading the way.

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Melissa Agnes

JUNE 19, 2014

Q: How do you communicate with those people in your community who do not have the means or refuse to use social media? A: Although we serve a very tech-savvy community, we understand that digital media channels are only part of our overall department efforts to reach our community.

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Crisis Communications Crisis Communications Community 197

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

I’m here for the 2015 PRSA International Conference where there’s absolutely no shortage of awesome speakers this year. And why not get to know me a little better this weekend during my first ever free online mini-training, The Social PR Launchpad: Unleash Your Inner Social PR Superhero ? Good morning from Atlanta!

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PRSay

AUGUST 12, 2016

With the tremendous growth of social media in recent years, the PR landscape is continuously evolving and causing public relations professionals to adapt to the 24/7/365 news cycle we now work in as well as the instant, viral nature in which news breaks and spreads. Social media in general is the perfect tool today PR professionals.

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Storytelling Social Media Sports Strategy 60

PRSay

MARCH 6, 2020

Organizations are continuing to examine how their employees, operations, stakeholders and communities may be impacted. Stansell said there are several tactics that communications professionals should use for reaching key stakeholders, including emails, internal memos, conference calls and social media.

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Communications Employee Crisis Policies 212

5W PR

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

With this awareness, it’s likely that most marketing professionals have noticed a marked increase in the number of ads appearing from prominent tech brands such as Amazon, Facebook, and Google. Let’s take Facebook’s recent advertising campaign around Facebook Groups as an example. It may seem random, but it isn’t.

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Advertising Advertising Privacy Facebook 68

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 26, 2011

The use of social media at our university is evolving. There were bloggers, tweeters, YouTube uploaders and Facebook aficionados long before our organization established a formal presence in these places. A few emails later, the University of Regina Social Media Users Group (URSMUG) was born. It doesn’t make sense.

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