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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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. by keeping content fresh, fun and culturally relevant.

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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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Prohibition

MARCH 10, 2023

It’s estimated that over eight billion videos (the estimated population of humans on planet Earth) are watched on Facebook each day. Facebook video is a fantastic tool for marketers, looking to capture a brand’s story, promote a campaign or showcase a new product in an imaginative and engaging way.

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Prohibition

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

If there’s one thing to learn from the first month of 2021, other than how hard it is to stick to Dry January during lockdown, it’s that despite the feeling like the world’s come to complete a stand-still, the land of social media never stops evolving. Facebook overhauls its privacy setting.

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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. ‘Native posting’ is the first thing to consider with Facebook.

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Cision

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Overreliance on analytics overshadows creativity, which can hinder your chances to earn more media. When you focus solely on optimizing for clicks or conversions, you miss the opportunity for the audience to emotionally connect with a clever or creative piece of content. Creative and Content Go Hand-In-Hand.

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Prohibition

OCTOBER 18, 2021

For the modern consumer, a creative advertisement is not enough – it must also champion the values of diversity and be representative. For this reason, brands must actively represent a diverse range of social groups in their ads, or risk disengaging their target consumer. Consumers demand more diversity in social media advertising.

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Cision

JANUARY 2, 2018

Chances are the answer is Facebook. Facebook has gained a reputation for being a marketing shortcut of sorts; its ads have an average click-through rate of.9 It’s also known for helping increase consumers’ engagement with brands, given Facebook’s 183 million daily users. Why Paid Media Goes Wrong.

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Prohibition

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Here, we will educate you on everything social PPC! After this article, you should be able to determine whether or not you should begin spending on PPC for social media. What is paid social media? In terms of social media, social PPC refers to ads that are put on social media platforms.

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Communications Conversations

JULY 2, 2019

But, it continues to be a topic of discussion–mostly because not every brand has the budget of Walmart and can continue to sink hundreds of thousands of dollars each year into social media advertising. But, I still can’t help but get a bit twitchy when I see studies like the one recently offered by Social Media Examiner.

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Konnect Agency

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Social Media Marketing is an incredibly powerful tool that can lead to increased leads and sales. billion in sales have come from social media and this is expected to grow to $229.6 While the prospect of increasing sales through social media is appealing, it does take a lot of time and effort to be effective.

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Prohibition

MAY 6, 2021

The world of social media is constantly changing and evolving – keeping social media managers and marketers on their toes! Last month, we saw some really exciting updates to the world of social media across all platforms. For example, asking people to respond to a poll with the relevant emoji reaction.

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Cision

JUNE 30, 2015

As the hottest social media network du jour changes, so do the tips and tricks we use to master this awesome marketing tool. This list will help you get more out of your social media marketing efforts. The more you use social media, the more you think in keyword terms. Use a Period Before Your Tweet.

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Flack's Revenge

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

Last year, JD.com developed a partnership with Tencent Group , China’s largest social media company, to attract consumers through Tencent’s popular social media platforms WeChat and QQ. Social Media in China: E-commerce operators are working on providing deep interactive experiences for customers via social media.

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Cision

AUGUST 13, 2015

Social media has shifted the state of the media , especially in regards to how journalists source, write and promote their stories. While many were hesitant to accept these new communication channels when they debuted, journalists are now starting to embrace social media.

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Cision

OCTOBER 24, 2015

Social media has become a centerpiece for brands’ reputations. Just as PR and marketing departments use social media to find influencers, build relationships with journalists and engage with their audiences, they should also watch their competitors. Want more insights on social media listening?

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

More than half of journalists surveyed in Cision’s recent Social Journalism Study believe that they would not be able to carry out their work without turning to their social media accounts for help. Check out which social media platforms journalists are turning to, how they’re using them and why: 1.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

So how can you gain the media coverage your brand needs through a digital encounter? Social media offers a unique opportunity for your brand to connect with journalists and media contacts in a direct way and familiarize them with your brand. A: Social media helps you become a known quantity.

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Karen Freberg

MAY 11, 2020

I do wish there were more resources and educational features (like what Facebook has done with their Educators Portal) to be able to embed into content that is being covered in our classes. HubSpot Social Media Certification (update). Two years in social media is a lot! Facebook Blueprint Educators Portal.

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

My original idea for this post was to feature 4-5 non-profits that executed exceedingly creative social media marketing campaigns during Give to the Max Day. Certainly, there must be a few in those groups who executed a creative social media marketing campaign! You just need to come up with a creative idea.

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 18, 2019

You may have heard the controversy among media professionals about whether or not social media affects search engine optimization. More specifically, encouraging link shares should be the ultimate social media strategy that organizations use to boost SEO. Optimize Your Social Media Pages.

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Cision

OCTOBER 31, 2015

Seventy-four percent of adults go online to log into their social media accounts and talk with friends, family and acquaintances – and many of them are talking about your brand. Today, brands must implement social listening to manage a successful social selling system. Want more insight on listening to prospects?

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Cision

JUNE 8, 2015

Within minutes, the airline acknowledged the situation on Twitter and Facebook. The airline continued to communicate via social media throughout the ordeal and was universally lauded for its social media response to this crisis. Social media adds an overwhelming complexity to crisis communication.

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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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The Proactive Report

JUNE 18, 2021

There are many social media management tools you can use to do this – I prefer [link]. You can create your own groups on social media and build a community of engaged followers. Or you could leverage other people’s groups on LinkedIn and Facebook. Read this article about leveraging Facebook Groups.

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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. A new Pew Research Center survey of U.S. Tip #2: Let youth share their own stories.

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Landis PR

MARCH 14, 2022

Five Key Steps to Introducing Your Consumer Brand to a New Social Media Platform. In a digital world, use of social media is no longer optional. Having a social media strategy can boost your brand and expand your market, but that doesn’t all happen overnight. Identify Your Goals for Growth on Social Media.

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5W PR

APRIL 4, 2023

For example, if a company is selling gluten-free products, it should focus on packaging that emphasizes the health benefits of the products and clearly labels them as gluten-free. Using Creative Labeling In addition to eye-catching packaging, companies can make their products stand out on grocery shelves by using creative labeling.

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Beyond PR

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Overreliance on analytics overshadows creativity, which can hinder your chances to earn more media. When you focus solely on optimizing for clicks or conversions, you miss the opportunity for the audience to emotionally connect with a clever or creative piece of content. Creative and Content Go Hand-In-Hand.

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Communications Conversations

JUNE 30, 2016

If you do any reading in the social media marketing space on regular basis, you know there are a number of platforms that are often discussed. And they all begin and end with the word: “Facebook.” And, Pinterest often requires less time and effort than other more “high maintenance” social networks.

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Communications Conversations

MAY 11, 2017

But, we haven’t seen too many good examples of companies using that “story” functionality creatively. You’ll notice Walmart repurposed a string of Snapchat stories (I think) and incorporated it into this video they they put together and shared on its Walmart Today Facebook channel.

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Contently - Strategy

MARCH 2, 2023

But there’s another short-form video format taking social media by storm: Social Reels. Reels are full-screen, vertical videos of up to 90 seconds in length available on both Instagram and Facebook. Example : This Reel from Later Media is conversational, informal, and educational. with clear steps.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 31, 2019

Media like underdogs, whether they’re Casper challenging the mattress industry, TikTok going after Facebook or the Dollar Shave Club taking on Gillette. Everyone remembers their viral, bro-y YouTube ad in 2011 , for example. Media are naturally skeptical of commercial claims — and for good reason. Show the receipts.

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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. Leveraging a viral social media moment has to start with listening,” says Arik. Which social media channels are on the rise?

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Critical Mention

JULY 13, 2021

NEW YORK — Critical Mention — the leading all-in-one earned media monitoring and intelligence platform — has released Instagram tracking as part of its Earned Media Suite. The new release adds to the platform’s already robust Social Media Monitoring offering, which also includes Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 21, 2019

My employer launched a print magazine, website and social presence telling stories about health and community to business audiences, which is still going, BetterTennessee.com. Social media for business was then in its infancy, and we were able to reach both decision makers and consumers with a limited budget and get real traction.

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