Communications Conversations

APRIL 9, 2020

Just a few months ago, I set out to create my annual social media trends presentation , which I’ve now given to a handful of audiences. Instead, I’m re-evaluating that list and thinking about how wildly things have changed in the last four weeks on the social media marketing front. The community comeback.

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Social Media Trends Media LinkedIn 169

Prohibition

APRIL 7, 2022

With the social media landscape ever-changing, there are always different updates and trends emerging that social media managers need to be mindful of. If you prefer a quick video to learn for the latest social media trends here are the highlights from our latest webinar.

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Instagram Social Media Trends Media 62

Communications Conversations

APRIL 30, 2018

Consider the following: Three out of four (75 percent) employees report wasting time to keep up with the constant dings, pings, chats and more. Two-thirds of employees (66 percent) report losing between 30 minutes and 1 hour every day from pressure to keep up, costing over three billion dollars in annual profits from wasted time alone.

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Employee Technology Communications Corporate 94

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 30, 2018

Other than Instagram, what’s the hottest social media platform in 2018? Probably LinkedIn. Consider the facts: LinkedIn now has 500 million daily active users–that’s more than every other platform except Facebook and Insta. LinkedIn might not have the largest reach–but it often has the RIGHT reach.

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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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Social Media Media LinkedIn Facebook 104

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

LinkedIn, the former dark horse of social media, has not only grown past Twitter, but is a serious publishing platform in its own right. Let’s see what LinkedIn reported for its Q3 earnings. With its mobile app relaunch in Q4, LinkedIn sought to repair its lackluster mobile presence. Christopher S.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 23, 2023

These demands mean that companies must strategically position themselves as not just profit-driven entities, but as organizations that genuinely care about their employees’ well-being and the greater good. Executives can use social platforms like LinkedIn to share thoughts and points of view on industry issues and workplace values.

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Brand Branding How To Employee 156

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Employee social advocacy programs are having a moment. Companies like Starbucks, Reebok and Humana (just to name a few) have implemented employee social advocacy programs over the last few years. And, these tools then serve up content employees can post on social networks like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

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Employee Brand Branding LinkedIn 74

Stephen Waddington

AUGUST 13, 2018

LinkedIn is a platform for building professional relationships. 20 years ago executive profiling meant targeting features in the broadsheet and trade media Today’s modern executive is more likely to seek support in optimising their social networks and content. LinkedIn is a good start point. Here’s how to build a profile.

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LinkedIn How To Privacy Google 115

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 15, 2018

Social media has redefined crisis response in three important ways: outlet options, messaging speed and employee engagement. The proliferation of new media outlets has changed everything about how companies communicate. Employee evangelists are made, not born. Guest Post by Laurel Kennedy. A Reason to Speak.

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Employee Crisis Corporate Social Media 70

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. LinkedIn video? Listen To and Welcome Employees on Social. Corporate Blogs Are Making a Comeback – Big Time.

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Social Media Trends Marketing Viral 62

PRSay

OCTOBER 25, 2017

” For example, there’s an assumption that the internet or social media are not the best tools for reaching low-income Americans. 3 Ways to Maintain Control of Your Corporate Social Media. The speed and accessibility of social media means that brands are always teetering on the edge of a crisis.

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Social Media Conference Media Corporate 102

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Do you ever get the sense this whole Employee Social Advocacy concept is being shoved down our throats by a number of “thought leaders” and software vendors who have everything to gain by advancing this agenda? This report, titled Employee Advocacy 2.0: ” In this case “people” = employees.

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Employee Software Financial LinkedIn 79

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 13, 2015

When it comes to corporate volunteerism and social media, isn’t this what we normally see from brands? Great, model employee. Posts like these are all too common when it comes to corporate volunteerism and social media for big brands. Employee engagement? Good story. All good things.

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Corporate Creativity Employee LinkedIn 60

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

What no doubt started as an attempt to improve their corporate culture turned into a PR nightmare. There are no corporate secrets anymore. Instead of polarizing the public, how about teaching your employees to be kind and considerate human beings – aware and inclusive of all races, religions, and ethnic origins?

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Training Corporate Reputation Employee 162

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

With unemployment nearing all-time lows, how is LinkedIn faring? LinkedIn’s performance was stronger than ever to close out Q4 2014, with some astounding numbers. First, user growth has been stable: LinkedIn now has 347 million monthly active users, surpassing Twitter and Instagram. Are job seekers still using the site?

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LinkedIn B2B Product Launch Advertising 60

Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 8, 2013

I was surprised to get a Facebook request from my company ( Six Degrees PR ) to join its Page named “Six Degrees PR bunker.” I never thought that any company would step up to connect and engage with its employees through a private Facebook Page – this was quite a surprise to me. Facebook: Improving Employee Communications?

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Employee Facebook Communications Travel 104

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

It can be easy for a corporate PR team to neglect a critical aspect of business communications — internal PR. In certain cases, high-profile companies take it for granted that employees are corporate cheerleaders, or they may leave the responsibility for employee engagement to HR. Employees have great ideas.

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Internal International Communications Employee 136

Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 26, 2023

These include videos, webinars, podcasts, articles, and social media posts. Cigna VP Uses Social Media to Discuss Affordable Healthcare Katya Andresen is Cigna’s Chief Digital and Analytics officer. She used LinkedIn to share her thoughts on making healthcare more affordable. Define your goals and KPIs.

Leadership 126

Leadership Content Marketing Healthcare Google 126

Stuart Bruce

DECEMBER 14, 2015

Stuart Bruce speaking on digital and social media in PR at the World Conference on PR in Emerging Economies at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. The place of digital and social media in public relations from Stuart Bruce. Sujit Patil | Vice President Corporate Communications, Godrej, India.

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Social Media Publicity Media Conference 60

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 21, 2015

Huge media buzz. Huge legs on social media. But, along the way, we heard from one surprising source as the story unfolded: An Amazon employee. Nick Ciubotariu, head of infrastucture development at Amazon, weighed in with this post on LinkedIn on Sunday. Numerous follow-up stories were written. Facebook was abuzz.

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Case Study Employee Study Guidelines 60

Communications Conversations

JULY 19, 2018

That is, I’ve followed him on a combination of Twitter and LinkedIn. And, unlike many others who have these opinions on trends in the social media world, he’s actually done the work. But, for now, let’s meet this Social Media Rock Star and learn more about what he’s up to at Toro.

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Social Media Media B2B Content Marketing 60

Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

I spend a lot of time in LinkedIn these days. Helping manage corporate LinkedIn pages. And, helping executives communicate with employees, customers and other key stakeholders via LinkedIn publishing. And, helping executives communicate with employees, customers and other key stakeholders via LinkedIn publishing.

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LinkedIn Web Analytics Employee 60

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Historically, you could get away with the executive team acting as “bullhorns” for company news, pushing product-level messaging and jargon-filled communications and a distinctly corporate voice. More than half of decision-makers say that executives’ thought leadership on LinkedIn is one crucial way they vet organizations.

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Communications Leadership B2C LinkedIn 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 2, 2019

PR is one of the best ways to build visibility for a corporate brand while getting the word out about a given product or service. Just imagine amplifying the news that your founder was named a Glassdoor Employees Choice Top CEO on the company’s awards page, blog posts, social channels, and press releases. Get social.

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Conference Leadership LinkedIn Social Media 160

Onclusive

JANUARY 20, 2020

In the simplest terms, earned media amplification is the delivery of content produced by a third party to an audience of your choice. Often, this delivery is via paid digital media or paid social media because they offer a good blend of scale and targeting precision.

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Marketing Measurement How To Advertising 195

The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

It motivates employees and managers alike and promotes a healthy and positive workplace culture. They are more than a valuable asset, they are the hallmark of an exemplary corporate culture. This is essential for the success of a company – and for the future-oriented training of its employees. Home sweet home?

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B2C B2B Agency Trends 73

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 15, 2019

But, the notion of the social CEO has really never taken off. I’ve noticed some stats and numbers recently that lead me to believe 2019 may be the start to more CEOs embracing social media. Consider a recent BRANDFog survey that found 78% of people prefer to work for a company whose leadership is active on social media.

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Government Employee LinkedIn Insurance 74

PRSay

JUNE 28, 2021

The truth is that I had been thinking of leaving the corporate world and starting my own firm long before the pandemic hit. Most important, I can work from anywhere in the world, choose clients that fit my interests and avoid internal corporate politics. Post the news on LinkedIn. The work is rewarding and interesting.

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LinkedIn Agency Crisis Leadership 156

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

PoliteMail was a proud sponsor of Connect 19 — the PRSA Employee Communications Section’s annual conference. Customers will never love a company until the employees love it first” says author and organizational consultant, Simon Sinek. Fortunately, your corporate communications team can kindle that love.

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Internal International Communications Strategy 131

Beyond PR

MARCH 31, 2017

Earlier this month, the Canadian Securities Administrators (comprised of Alberta, Ontario and Québec securities commissions) released Staff Notice 51-348 Staff’s Review of Social Media Used by Reporting Issuers. 77% of issuers had not developed a specific policy for their disclosure practices on social media websites.

Social Media 40

Social Media Policies Guidelines Media 40

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

“Now need to produce videos and podcasts in-house – something that used to be a once-in-a-while activity and was outsourced – in addition to providing content for every social media platform and continuing all other ‘old school’ communication duties.”. Real effort into digital and social. More emphasis on social media.

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Communications Crisis Internal International 120

Presspage

JUNE 6, 2017

The Edelman Trust Barometer shows that trust in the four key institutions - business, government, NGOs, and media - is in crisis. The good news is that individual employees are being perceived as trustworthy. There are three main ways in which employees can act as ambassador and engage with their target audience.

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Employee Corporate Tools Government 118

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Powell Tate partners with organizations across sectors — global corporations, advocacy groups, nonprofits and foundations, coalitions, national trade associations and government agencies. Golin’s News section shares recent announcements, expert insights and employee perspectives. GOLINglobal. Approach: We listen. Until next time!

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Public Affairs Creativity Nonprofit Agency 172

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Earned media still the most credible source of info Most people find independent journalism and earned media to be the most credible source of information. Blogs, including independent and corporate blogs, can be credible. More: 3 Studies Demonstrate How Earned Media Drives Behavior and Credibility 2. The results?

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Survey Industry Leadership Study 94

Communications Conversations

MAY 22, 2018

” According to Wikipedia, an “Employer brand” is the reputation of an employer, and its value proposition to its employees, as opposed to its more general corporate brand reputation and value proposition to customers. 3: A growing part of Employer Brands include social media channels.

Communications 83

Communications Brand Branding Wikipedia 83

ReimaginePR

AUGUST 15, 2016

How will you (re)introduce your brand to your employees, to your current customers, to your prospective customers and to the press? Galvanize Your Employees Behind Your Rebrand. Sometimes, employees are the last to know about a rebrand. You want your employees to be excited and energized about therebrand.

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Employee Social Media Education Brand 120