Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Contrary to conventional wisdom, 68% of people follow brands on social media to stay informed but they do it quietly and want it without all the buzzwords; 51% say the most memorable brands on social media do one simple thing: Respond A new report by Sprout Social offers further evidence of how social media is evolving.

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Prohibition

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Some big changes are heading our way in the social media advertising space. This tool will provide more creative options, making suggestions for your copy, generating backgrounds and introducing image expansion tools. From new AI introductions to Meta and LinkedIn, to X setting up a paywall for all users.

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LinkedIn Social Media Privacy Advertising 62

Stern + Associates

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

are expected to spend more than $20 billion on social media advertising. But social media success can’t hinge on sponsored posts and paid ads alone. Four secrets to ensure our clients’ social media strategies work smarter—not harder—than their competitors’. Does this post make sense for social?

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Social Media Strategy Media Nonprofit 62

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. People drive a brand, not analytics.

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Creativity Marketing Media Analytics 149

PR for Anyone

MARCH 6, 2024

Patti Stueland is an adventurer, life coach, public speaker, and Founder of Pathways with Patti, an active group dedicated to helping motivate men and women in their later years to get out, explore, and celebrate their lives while stressing the message that you don’t need to slow down simply because you’re retired.

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Prohibition

MAY 22, 2023

The world of social media moves fast but we’ve got your back – before you plan your next social-first campaign, check out our latest social media updates round-up below! Instagram test new UGC tool Instagram are testing a new feature that allows brands to early source user-generated content (UGC).

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Prohibition

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Preparing for Q4 social media campaigns? Catch up with the latest updates that you need to be aware of in our social media round-up below. It’s unclear how this feature will play out in terms of sponsored/gifted content, but this could prove a great way to access a small group of likeminded users directly and intimately.

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wiredPRworks

APRIL 13, 2022

How can financial services organizations use social media to differentiate and build relationships? Get ready to get creative in new ways that connect brands, experiences, and customers – while you’re still in compliance! Financial Services Organizations Social Media Interview Key Points. How did they meet?

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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. Being representative on social media is key.

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Karen Freberg

JANUARY 5, 2022

This is also going to be the very first time I will be teaching *only* social media classes. and a graduate level social media class. Social media constantly changes, so this means there will ALWAYS be updates and things to add and edit. Amazing class clients. SMSC 2e will be used for the first time.

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Social Media Media Course Small Business 98

wiredPRworks

MAY 13, 2022

Does managing social media sometimes feel like running a marathon? Listen in as Allan Schoenberg, Chief Communications Officer at Vinson & Elkins, shares lessons from his job as a top communicator and his passion for running to help you enjoy your job more, stress less, and keep running in the race we call social media marketing.

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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. If we weren’t in the middle of a pandemic, I’d be giving that presentation to other groups in the weeks ahead. Executive ramp up social media profiles (once and for all).

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Social Media Trends Media LinkedIn 169

PRSay

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

But behind the scenes, it represents a shift in the industry, and one that your creative team can learn from. If Selena Gomez or Steven Soderbergh can use everyday tech for their next big project, then your team can too, though you’ll still need a talented group to create the content itself. Adobe Creative Cloud.

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Creativity Film Video Retail 119

Flack's Revenge

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

In the first 90 minutes, Alibaba Group said it pulled $5 billion in total sales. The Singles’ Day has intensified the rivalry between the two e-commerce retailers in China, Alibaba Group and JD.com. Social Media in China: E-commerce operators are working on providing deep interactive experiences for customers via social media.

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Social Media Media Apparel Retail 120

Karen Freberg

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

This Super Bowl was unlike any other – being played during a global pandemic, forcing everyone to adjust to the new normal and bring to the table new, fresh, creative, and inspiring ideas. I think these are good to see, especially to promote a brand voice and tie this into their overall creative strategy here for a campaign like this.

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Social Media Trends Media Reddit 104

Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

.: Take a peek at the social communities for my biggest client (of 10 years now!), Over the last five years, we’ve created a social media playbook document that makes this a lot easier! Much of the work I do for them revolves around B2B media relations with HR publications, podcasts and blogs. 11: 44 a.m.:

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Social Media Media LinkedIn Tourism 157

Karen Freberg

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

I am going to take a slightly different approach and focus on what the brands did (but most cases didn’t) do on social media. Celebrities >>>>> Social Media Creators. This is what happened to Mr. Peanut, TurboTax, and a few others on social media. Same goes with social media.

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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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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

OCTOBER 10, 2018

You develop a feel and love for social media marketing, and move up into a AE role and then a Senior AE role. You then find a job on the corporate side as a social media manager. Take a peek at this salary survey from The Creative Group. Social media is a great way to ease into these roles.

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Social Media Media Corporate Survey 109

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Among PR teams, LinkedIn is the go-to social media platform for B2B executives for driving positive visibility and thought leadership. But a profile that serves as a glorified CV isn’t enough to gain sought-after exposure; that takes time, strategy, and a dash of creativity. Current events and timely coverage. Create polls.

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Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 15, 2020

Thank you to everyone who sent me feedback on my essay on the future of PR via email or social media. There were some clear misses in my original essay: social media activism, internal communications, storytelling and professionalism in PR. Social media activism is only possible because brands don’t listen.

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Cision

OCTOBER 29, 2015

This month, it’s not the ghosts and goblins that are scaring me, but the businesses who are still abusing social media, or at least not fully leveraging all that’s available to them. C’mon people; social media has been around a while. Businesses Are Barely Using Video on Social Media. Look, people.

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Social Media Media Marketing B2B 120

Cision

JULY 27, 2015

Social media has turned the journalism world upside down, changing the way media outlets reach their audiences, PR professionals pitch their clients and journalists source their stories. Click here to get the free Social Journalism Study now! Here are five of the report’s findings on social media’s role in journalism: 1.

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Social Media Privacy Journalism Media 120

Prohibition

JULY 27, 2021

As the digital era continues to thrive, video content on social media has become an essential tool for engaging both businesses and consumers across all industries. It’s unlikely that you would go on any social media platform these days and not see at least one piece of video content whilst scrolling.

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Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Social media has certainly changed over the years, especially in the years I have been a professor. Social media is the perfect blend of art and science, blending together to create experiential stories, innovative campaigns and sustainable communities for brands and individuals. Teaching social media is a lot of fun.

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Prohibition

APRIL 13, 2021

Despite the fact that there’s been multiple new and improved social media platforms created in recent years, Facebook still continues to be the most popular site. Each month, social media advertising continues to change and develop. There are over 2.7 There are over 2.7

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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. Check out our page!”.

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Social Media Media Community Groups 68

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. Growing Social Now.

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Stephen Waddington

JUNE 20, 2017

New research published by Ketchum in conjunction with Fast Company is a klaxon for dissent and diversity as part of the creative process in public relations. It’s an issue that we were keen to investigate at Ketchum in the lead up to this year’s Cannes Festival of Creativity. Engaging with publics as part of the creative process.

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5W PR

AUGUST 22, 2017

By: Kelsea, Social Media Director. Social media has grown from a simple place to connect friends and family to a marketplace for brands of all sizes. To ensure your company is abiding by the FTC regulations, social media professionals should familiarize themselves with the guidelines pertaining to social media use.

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Social Media Guidelines Media Handbook 92

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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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. Although social media has really shifted to paid media in recent years, many non-profits are still committed to using it to drum up organic support for their organizations.

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Social Media Creativity Marketing Media 88

Konnect Agency

JULY 23, 2020

Navigating social media, let alone the world in 2020 is no easy task. Konnect Agency is here to help you navigate these uncharted marketing territories as your go-to resource for all thing’s social media, public relations, marketing, and more! work from home tips, at-home workouts and recipes). Christina Dobson.

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Social Media Media Creativity Advertising 52

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 16, 2014

I like studying results-based information from social media experts. But I’ve noticed a tendency among some to repeat behavior I saw early in my career in paid media: act as if tracking to the bottom line – especially where social media measurement is concerned – is pointless or impossible.

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Social Media Measurement Media Groups 96

Cision

JUNE 8, 2015

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. The genesis of your integration is to get ahead of your social media “accelerants.”

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Crisis Communications Social Media Crisis Communications 120

Stephen Waddington

MAY 8, 2018

It’s a crowdsourced project undertaken by a group of volunteers that started in February. Conversation about the impact of technology on the media and public relations, ranges from denial to techno-panic. The drive by the CIPR’s #AIinPR panel to characterise the tools used by the public relations profession is gathering pace.

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