Prohibition

AUGUST 4, 2023

With video-first platforms like TikTok and Instagram ruling the the social media marketing landscape, brands have unprecedented opportunities to connect with millions of users through ‘short and snappy’, engaging videos. On TikTok and Instagram, users are hungry for content that resonates with them on a personal level.

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Buchanan PR

AUGUST 28, 2023

Partaking in a social media trend can help spotlight businesses (and even help them go viral!) Here are some things to consider: Brand Alignment and Relevance It’s a common misconception that social trends are exclusively for consumer brands and companies. by keeping content fresh, fun and culturally relevant. Jonathan W.

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Konnect Agency

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

As social media platforms continue to emerge and evolve, each innovation drives industry trends, and advertisers must quickly adapt to create and maintain relevancy with consumers in order to keep their brands top of mind. TikTok is well-known for it’s short-form, highly authentic, and oftentimes humorous content.

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Video Agency Strategy Marketing 98

MaccaPR

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

and Pepsi’s “ Black Lives Matter’’ TV ad bungle with Kendall Jenner – it would be easy to miss one of the smaller yet most portentous PR crisis of this year: The CrossFit Gym Member-Shaming Instagram Fail. One defender of the gym owner protested: "it was never intended to be posted to Facebook or go ‘viral.’"

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Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 30, 2024

Because it turns out that only 30% of consumers trust companies. So, if you run ads listing the six reasons consumers should choose your product, the consumer won’t believe you. However, if you have a verified customer post the six reasons they love your product, consumers will start to trust you.

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Storytelling Marketing Travel Case Study 102

5W PR

JANUARY 25, 2022

When most people think about brand-building campaigns, viral videos, and PR stunts , they tend to think about the examples from businesses in the B2C industry. Nevertheless, the core purchasing beliefs are the same with both types of audiences – consumers prefer to spend money with brands that they trust and like. Social Media.

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Buchanan PR

JUNE 30, 2023

McDonald’s put on a masterclass on how to create buzz for a new product with a younger generation, but it couldn’t have predicted its virality. A viral sensation that spread like wildfire across social media platforms. The trend exploded, attracting millions of views, likes, and shares across Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.

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Konnect Agency

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

With infinite digital space coupled with dwindling consumer attention spans, a PR agency’s greatest task is to cut through the content clutter and help brands attract, capture, and retain consumers by way of the media’s reporting. A PR Agency’s POV on the Elusive ‘Viral Video’. A PR Agency’s Brand Video Fundamentals.

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The Hoyt Organization

AUGUST 15, 2024

AI is deploying across every aspect of the digital landscape, impacting what information we consume, the way in which it is delivered, and how we interact with the proliferation of sources. Technology is evolving at an increasingly rapid pace. As you see things online that might be false, report them immediately.

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Prohibition

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

It’s a massive SEO win for brands , as they’re instantly able to see what consumers are searching for when it comes to particular products or queries. Instead of being able to not only predict viral content, soon TikTok creators will be instrumental in creating trending videos and ranking organic content.

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The Hoyt Organization

APRIL 11, 2024

How can PR professionals leverage this new influencer power to create authentic and personal connections with consumers on behalf of brands? Amplified awareness : Influencer marketing utilizes social media’s inherent shareability to increase brand visibility and buzz, potentially leading to viral content. Read on to find out.

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Prohibition

MARCH 16, 2022

hours per day clicking through sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter. For this reason, it is vital that small businesses take advantage of one of the most effective ways to reach potential consumers. This is not to say you should jump on every trend that goes viral. Consumer engagement is not a one-way street.

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Small Business Advertising Advertising Social Media 71

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Social copying happens across all social platforms: Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and the like. For example, Kylie Cosmetics went viral for all the wrong reasons for plagiarizing smaller cosmetic companies. This is particularly likely with high-performing content that achieves some degree of viral reach.

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NewsWhip

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

As a result, food and beverage brands have the chance to win over consumers with limited edition treats. . Even though Hidden Valley is obviously not a candy brand, the company’s humorous approach to celebrating Halloween resonated with consumers, earning it more than 1,300 engagements. . The blog has received over 3.6k

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Prohibition

JANUARY 23, 2023

Strong visuals or animation, supported with powerful audio, captivates audiences and can generate genuine feelings of sentiment among consumers towards your brand or business. For example, the type of video that suits an Instagram audience may not work for a LinkedIn audience. Videos are also a great storytelling device.

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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. But shared media was where Barbie shone brightest. He’s just Ken.”

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Prohibition

JULY 21, 2023

Unfortunately, consumers can’t just buy the console from a store or online – it seems that they are only available as part of a rewards scheme competition. Boohoo have teamed up with Mattel to launch a clothing collection that lets consumers shop the aesthetic and create their own Barbie-core looks! million views. Warner Bros.

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Buchanan PR

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Her fans are not just passive consumers but active participants in her journey, enthusiastically amplifying her message and contributing significantly to her continued media prominence and success. The original viral “ketchup and seemingly ranch” post. Heinz Ketchup isn’t the only brand to hop on the “seemingly ranch” bandwagon.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JULY 11, 2023

Dadfluencers may have large followings on Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok, where they share photos, videos, and stories about their parenting journeys. One of the coolest dadfluencers is Chris Kyle (nearly 40k followers on Instagram). Chris’ Instagram is full of heart-warming interactions with his daughter.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

They are moving to YouTube and Instagram. The 20 most influential sneakerheads on Instagram will drive those purchases, at a fraction of the cost. Brands, recognizing this shift in popularity, are including stars from YouTube, Vine and Instagram in their television commercials. However, they are not viewing less content.

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Mindful Marketing

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The iconic magazine about all things athletic ran afoul of public opinion on a viral scale when it apparently used artificial intelligence to write articles that it attributed to human beings. We would then take each fake question and make an Instagram style reel answering it.

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Prohibition

MAY 10, 2023

Consumers are more likely to trust the opinions of fellow consumers, than they are to trust a brands marketing messages. Cost-Effective Content social media content, benefits of user generated, share photos, other consumers User generated content is also a cost-effective way to create content for your social media channels.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

With social media and access to this information being so easy, anybody with a smartphone and an idea can become a viral source of news. Recent studies by Forrester suggest that 40 percent of consumers in both the B2B and B2C space have a high willingness and ability to shift current spends. Listen to Increase Customer Spend.

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Prohibition

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Not only will it give you access to a huge number of potential sales leads, but it can reach audiences that would otherwise be missed on social platforms such as Twitter , Instagram and LinkedIn. Curated influencer content can portray that authentic and empathic voice, which has a big impact on consumers trust and brand loyalty.

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Branding Brand Video Social Media 118

MaccaPR

JANUARY 8, 2021

From TikTok, LinkedIn and Twitter to Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook – if you’re in marketing, you’re eager to predict how your brand can more effectively use social media in 2021. Brands know they should listen to consumers, but what about listening to employees? What about Twitch? LinkedIn video? Never fear! It’s the CEO!

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Social Media Trends Marketing Viral 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 31, 2019

Everyone remembers their viral, bro-y YouTube ad in 2011 , for example. As a result it’s created a foothold with younger consumers while more dominant QSR players like McDonald’s have failed. Here are some tips based on tech PR experience. Away, the luggage company, is another example.

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Critical Mention

AUGUST 19, 2018

The New Rules of Marketing and PR: How to Use Social Media, Online Video, Mobile Applications, Blogs, News Releases, and Viral Marketing to Reach Buyers Directly. When done well, digital tactics can not only be highly entertaining but also have the ability to create a lot of engagement and even go viral. by David Meerman Scott.

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Contently - Strategy

JUNE 18, 2024

The viral Cadbury “Gorilla” advertisement —wherein a gorilla drums along to Peter Gabriel’s “In The Air Tonight,” and no chocolate is consumed—is downright silly. Authenticity is crucial in brand storytelling, as consumers value genuine connections and narratives that resonate with their own experiences.

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Cision

MARCH 31, 2015

From ancient cave drawings to photojournalism and broadcast TV, people have enjoyed visual stories for the speed at which people can consume the content and the emotion it elicits. Everyone wants to go viral, but it’s nearly impossible. Don’t forget to share your video across your channels and cut them up to post on Vine and Instagram.

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Storytelling Mobile Video Viral 120

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 1, 2014

The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge went viral and helped raise both awareness and more than $100 million dollars for the rare disease. The campaign encourages people to take and share #FSHDselfies on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for those who can’t smile. Each selfie raises $1 towards FSHD research.

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Cision

JULY 20, 2015

From their Instagram contests, to their points program, to their beginnings promoting Birchbox from an email list , Birchbox is engineered to be buzzworthy. Birchbox has a cascade of triggers to perpetuate the consumer relationship. The samples (and email campaigns) trigger her to buy (Birchbox sells consumer products online).

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Unfortunately, what works for Twitter and Instagram will not translate on Facebook. Tap into current affairs and hijack the news agenda to recreate funny and relevant content, look at current viral posts from which you can take inspiration, but make sure you adopt a level of consistency and stick to a solid brand tone throughout.

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Prohibition

MAY 4, 2017

And how do they match up to our favourite pop and movie icons, who dominate Twitter and Instagram? 10) Zlatan Ibrahimović (@ibra_official) – Twitter: 4.44m /Instagram: 24.7m. 9) Luis Suarez (@LuisSuarez9) Twitter: 9.16m/ Instagram: 21.9m. Instagram: 17.7m. Instagram: 28.8m. Instagram: 30.7m.

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Sports Social Media Instagram Media 54

Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Think Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr. (The The future of marketing is understanding the different mindsets through which consumers cycle as they interact with your brand. So many brands try to be the next viral sensation of real-time marketing every time a new crisis or pop culture event occurs. Visual content is crucial.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 18, 2019

Additionally, lack of brand awareness during a time of increasing “fake news” presented issues as there were some viral rumors questioning our nonprofit status, and operating and managing functions. We increased our Instagram followers by more than 200 percent as a result of influencers tagging our account. Influencers and brand.

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Solo PR Pro

JULY 3, 2019

Developing a better user experience produces by far the most viral effect and impact when investing in growth. Facebook, GDPR, the new CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) plus changes being made by Facebook and iOS will all impact targeting in advertising. Engagement drives conversion from free consumption to paid subscription.”.

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 19, 2019

As we transition into 2020, emerging technologies are continuing to change the way we build and consume content. As consumers are becoming more aware, they recognise when they are being retargeted, they understand when viral videos are being produced, they know about influencer marketing. 360 Degree Videos.

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