Cision

MAY 25, 2016

Last month, I talked to six professionals who use social media marketing to further their brands. You got some insightful tips on how to go beyond the basics of social media, and since so many people gave such useful advice, I needed to write round two! He relies on tools to help with social media management.

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Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Social media platforms may have been created for friendly networking, but since then, they’ve evolved into tech hubs where anybody can network with anyone else. So, it’s important for all organizations to acknowledge and react to the impact social media has on consumers. Social Media Improves Customer Service.

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Social Media Media Customer Service Radio 105

OnePitch

JANUARY 11, 2024

Standing out from the crowd is vital in a consumer media landscape that is flooded with product pitches. Read how you should implement these five elements into every consumer product pitch based on insights we learned from our 2023 Coffee With A Journalist guests. Know what they write about. It’s not really me as much.”

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Cision

JULY 26, 2017

Since the inception of social media platforms, one of the biggest challenges has been how to properly reach your desired audience. Danny Sullivan, writing for Search Engine Land, detailed the effective engagement (relative to all of his Twitter followers) of a specific Tweet as.1

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Shift Communications

JULY 3, 2019

Keeping Up With Social Media. Last month, I had the opportunity to learn from successful social media professionals from a variety of organizations in the area at Boston’s PRSA Social Media Summit. How does your audience want to consume your content? Where is social media going?

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Social Media Media Storytelling Mobile 98

PR Fuel

JULY 14, 2021

Over 80% of consumers feel more positive about a brand after reading customized content. In fact, 94% of consumers show loyalty to brands that over complete transparency. Learning how to write press releases can help you reach and appeal to your target audience. Then, start developing a media list. Consider: Newspapers.

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Critical Mention

MARCH 15, 2019

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. This makes it critical to optimize your social media marketing strategy to be mobile-friendly to engage these consumers. Make your Facebook page mobile-friendly.

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Mindful Marketing

OCTOBER 9, 2022

About a week ago, before a Consumer Behavior class, one of my students asked, “Dr. As television crews zoomed in on the unsettling smirks, social media quickly caught wind, and coverage snowballed into mainstream media, which is where I encountered Paramount’s bizarre promotional play.

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Cision

MAY 31, 2017

After surveying 2,000 adults to test their attention spans, Microsoft found that technology, social media, and the large volume of media people consume daily is linked to their inability to focus for extended periods of time. It’s better to remain attentive and friendly to avoid alienating consumers.

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PR Fuel

MARCH 20, 2021

You want them to read your release and write about the news, not just delete the email. While you can write and distribute a press release on your own, partnering with a company that specializes in that can provide you with valuable insights and tools you may not have access to. When is the Best Time to Write a Press Release.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

When I looked into what actual research has been done into words that work well to convert customers, what I found was that linguistic research isn’t focused as much on what you say or write as much as the context and framing of your words. There are a few services that years after a cart abandonment still write a few times a week.

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Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Social Media’s popularity is growing faster than ever before. Whether you’re a social media pro or new to the industry, it is pivotal for organizations to keep track of their social media mentions. To start, social media mentions provide great brand-building opportunities. Influencer Impact.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2022

Check out my recent post Unique Ways PR Pros Can (and Should) Consume News to spark ideas for staying on top of industry news in 2022. . Sharpen your writing – There’s a reason why most companies ask for a writing sample or require a writing test for PR positions. We write a great deal in PR.

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Writing LinkedIn Social Media SEO 310

Barokas

JULY 6, 2020

We wanted to share some of these insights with you, our blog followers, so I asked our consumer tech guru, Jason Michael, to participate in a Q&A. This approach typically includes a broader scope of work such as media relations, thought leadership, content development, influencer efforts, social media, awards and speaking.

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Consumer Product Launch Agency Sports 131

Communications Conversations

MARCH 6, 2018

And, a social media thought leader here in the Twin Cities. As Sue builds out her social media team at Cargill, I thought it would be interesting to sit down with her and talk about her path to her current role, her thoughts on former journalists as social media professionals and her favorite North Shore hot spots.

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Social Media Media Corporate Resources 102

Cision

JULY 7, 2015

“With the rise of social media, and things like Periscope, there is a lot more user-generated content,” says Chris Lucas, VP of marketing at Formstack. “It Consumers value honesty, and with the new guidelines, everything is out in the open so there’s nothing preventing consumers from trusting your brand.

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Guidelines Social Media Brand Branding 120

The Proactive Report

APRIL 15, 2023

This is similar to the shift that occurred with the introduction of social media almost 20 years ago. Just as happened with social media, many PR practitioners are not jumping in. Here are some ways AI can help you: Audience Analysis and Tracking : AI algorithms can analyze data and identify patterns in consumer behavior.

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Social Media Measurement Tools Data 130

Business Wire

MAY 10, 2017

Digital technology has transformed the way people consume news making multimedia an expected asset. Also make sure to utilize Business Wire's included social media tools as well as selecting applicable hashtags and cash tags. This is what a press release should look like and standard lengths range from 500-1000 words.

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Writing How To Video Facebook 166

Critical Mention

APRIL 17, 2019

Today, nearly 90 percent of companies are using social media marketing and Dreamgrow reports over 60 percent of customers expect companies to offer customer service through their social channels. To help you create your social media marketing strategy, we have 15 of the top social media trends you need to follow in 2019!

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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. And, they have been for a while now.

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Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

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

PRSay

JUNE 16, 2023

In public relations, generative AI has the potential to automate routine tasks such as writing press releases, social media posts and email pitches, thus allowing practitioners to focus on strategic, big-picture work. AI for social media Social media is another area where communicators can use generative AI to their advantage.

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Technology Crisis Management Social Media Training 124

PR for Anyone

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Gail Saltz, psychiatrist and media expert specializing in well-being, relationships, and anxiety, shares practical tips for managing these feelings in daily life. With the overwhelming influx of news and its impact on stress levels, it’s more important than ever to be mindful of how we consume information.

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Exercises Social Media Television Comparison 130

Polaris

JULY 31, 2014

I remember when I first adopted social media marketing as a way to promote my business. At the time, I knew intuitively that social media would be useful, but I didn’t have a good handle on my goals. So I recruited a social media pro to help. What can social media marketing actually DO?”.

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Neal Schaffer on Social Media Challenges & Opportunities for 2019. I was thrilled when Neal Schaffer agreed to participate in my series about challenges facing social media marketing. Neal is a social media speaker and consultant ranked by Forbes and others as a top influencer. Definitely.

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The Proactive Report

MARCH 27, 2020

Consumers need to see consistency in brand messaging in times of uncertainty. In 2019 Pew Research Center reported that more than half of adults get their news on social media. Figure out a social media content strategy. Here are some ideas: Write useful blog posts and post the links in your social content.

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Crisis How To Small Business Social Media 225

Mediagraphix PR

AUGUST 27, 2023

Ever since social media became more and more prevalent in the world, multiple ways emerged in which companies could stay connected to their consumers. These ways include constant posting on social media, writing online blogs, and much more.

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Mediagraphix PR

AUGUST 27, 2023

Ever since social media became more and more prevalent in the world, multiple ways emerged in which companies could stay connected to their consumers. These ways include constant posting on social media, writing online blogs, and much more.

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Conference Communications Social Media Writing 52

Beyond PR

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Recently, Cision’s 2017 Global Comms Report: Challenges and Trends looked at the different types of influencers that marketing professionals work with in order to reach consumers. Everyday Consumers Have a Lot of Impact. Overall, consumers had the highest impact globally on other consumers.

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BradleyPR

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Ragan is a well-known communications company that is working towards providing the best and latest content to its consumers. They specialize in public relations, writing, editing, social media and internal communications to name a few.

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Onclusive

JUNE 24, 2020

In our last blog , we shared some insights on consumer behavior with the media. Research shows that both paid and traditional media are becoming less trusted, and therefore less effective, owned media has become a critical cornerstone of the marketing mix. Seek internal experts.

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The Hoyt Organization

MARCH 25, 2024

Write And Distribute Quality Content Creating and sharing valuable, informative content is essential in building a strong healthcare PR strategy. This content can take various forms, such as press releases , blog posts, social media posts, and articles.

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Healthcare Strategy Publicity Pharmaceuticals 68

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2023

Whether you’re writing a byline or preparing for a gig, it’s important to understand your audience. A highly technical martech piece would be placed where a savvy mid-level executive would see it, not a consumer with no technical or martech experience. Here’s what I’ve learned as a musician and PR professional. Know your audience.

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Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

But, that post and Amanda’s note got me thinking: How far have we really come in social media marketing circles in just five years. Because, lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about the NEGATIVE effects of social media marketing. Think about how MUCH social media marketing has evolved in five years.

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Social Media Trends LinkedIn Media 60

Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The attention for this story might not be surprising since it involves media and big tech. It led to a lot of comments and chatter on social media, and teeth gnashing about the state and future of media and PR. Those with known brands and large social media followings can directly reach large audiences.

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Leadership Social Media Trends Facebook 282

Sword and the Script

APRIL 22, 2017

Electronic communications have made writing so easy that we don’t put as much thought or effort into the task anymore. At least not to the degree we did when we had to sit in front of a typewriter or hand write a note with a bottle of white-out nearby. Email has made our writing lazy. 1) Words matter in communication.

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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. Media Monitoring & Analysis. Once PR-driven content hits or publishes, media monitoring and analysis of that work kicks in.

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