Norton's Notes

DECEMBER 4, 2015

We all know Facebook is the behemoth of the social media world, our clients have to use it, and now it’s gone pay to play, we all have to spend our budgets to use it to get some kind of decent reach, unless you are in the camp that says it’s time to ignore the platform altogether. You will be hunting for quite a while trust me.

Customer Service 28

Customer Service Facebook Social Media Agency 28

Solo PR Pro

DECEMBER 11, 2018

You’ve created your client’s social media plan, establishing the critical metrics for each campaign. What if you could have insight into the social media performance of others within your client’s industry? Posting Frequency & Engagement: Facebook. Media averages 10.4 Food & Beverages. Home Décor.

Social Media 45

Social Media Report Fashion Instagram 45

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 2, 2019

In the past 12 months digital PR has seen investment in content and paid social media but cuts in SEO and social listening. It’s hard to unpick a clear story from the PRCA’s Annual Digital PR and Communications Report. The use of social platforms and the creation of content, notably video, are both up year-on-year.

Digital PR 78

Digital PR Report Communications Crisis Management 78

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

The one thing you can rely on in Social Media is that there will be change. The major social networks (Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter) have been fairly stable for the past five or six years. That might be about to change -Twitter just reported a dismal Q4 for 2016: 16 cents per share on revenue of $717 million.

Twitter 235

Twitter Customer Service Web Facebook 235

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. It is essential that brands take advantage of Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram stories.

Social Media 61

Social Media Trends Media Instagram 61

Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

In case you missed it, Buffer came out with a fantastic “State of Social” report in January. I dare say Buffer may be the best tool, platform or social media company blogging today (I also love Hootsuite’s blog). 4: Analysis remains a key attribute missing in social media marketer’s tool chest.

Report 76

Report Analysis Video Instagram 76

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 30, 2013

I am a social media advocate. But I hate the ugly side of social media sharing; especially when kids are involved. After two days of searching, we believe the process went something like this: 1) Susan’s Facebook friend saw the image on Susan’s Facebook page and commented, “Can I share this??

Social Media 111

Social Media Reddit Media Facebook 111

Engage PR

JANUARY 6, 2018

And with social media spend within marketing budgets expected to increase 128% to 21.4% in the next five years (1* Chief Marketing Officers Survey, 2014 ) social activity is becoming more integral to brand perception and business performance. Cue social backlash across the internet.

Social Media 60

Social Media Strategy Media Survey 60

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.

Social Media 128

Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Love or hate it, Facebook continues to be the social media platform of choice for 68% of adults in the U.S. While trust in Facebook has taken a hit, it remains a platform where your clients’ prospects and established audiences are likely to be found. In August 2018 Facebook rolled out some changes to business pages.

Facebook 65

Facebook System Groups Policies 65

PRSay

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Rather than view it as a social media delivery device, perhaps see Twitter as an online complaint box. We’ve all seen users tweet about poor customer service, but via Twitter brands can offer to resolve those issues faster than any other method. As media relations professionals, the least we can do is ease their burden.

Trends 126

Trends Pitching Twitter Nonprofit 126

5W PR

DECEMBER 26, 2019

An interesting trend among some respondents is that they’re focused on building smaller and more connected communities on their social media platforms. Social media and digital marketing company Sculpt also noted that they’ve redirected much of their focus to positive commenting in social media, particularly Facebook and LinkedIn.

Marketing 113

Marketing Instagram Media SEO 113

Cision

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Recent updates to Facebook Messenger and Twitter DMs have renewed interest in social chat for customer communication, yet this is a medium that has been productive for communications professionals for quite some time. Let’s look at some of the prominent social platforms’ chat features. Facebook Messenger.

Skype 120

Skype Facebook Customer Service Google 120

Cision

MAY 18, 2015

Social media listening has become a broad, all-encompassing term that represents a bunch of different applications for social data. The tactics and tools that we use to manage social listening are the result of how we understand that social media serves our intended purposes. Competitor analysis.

Customer Service 120

Customer Service Social Media Analysis Data 120

PR 20/20

JUNE 6, 2023

The platform is now a comprehensive suite of tools and services to help businesses with their marketing, sales, customer service, and operations. It’s ultimately designed to enable businesses to attract, engage, and delight customers throughout their buyer's journey.

Knowledge Base 52

Knowledge Base Customer Service System Analytics 52

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 4, 2018

But, recent statistics and trend lines have me thinking 2019 may be the year we start to see “dark social” truly start to impact social media marketing plans. Really, it boils down to this: Public engagement levels are leveling off or decreasing on major social networks (with the notable exception of Instagram).

Trends 109

Trends Marketing Instagram Social Media 109

Polaris

MAY 5, 2015

If your brand targets moms, your social media strategy may need a major overhaul, according to a recent study conducted by Yummy Mummy Club (YMC) in Canada. The startling results: less than 2 out of 10 (19%) of moms surveyed say they have had a meaningful interaction with a brand on social media. 1: Entertain.

Brand 100

Brand Branding Pinterest YouTube 100

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Another potential use of ChatGPT in the automotive industry is in the creation of social media content. The model can be used to generate tweets, Facebook posts, and other types of social media content that can be used to promote products, events, and other aspects of the company.

Automotive 80

Automotive Training Customer Service Data 80

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 5, 2017

Internet usage, planning tools, paid and social mashups, human computer interface, and social business are highlights of Mary Meeker’s 2017 Internet Report. Mary Meeker, an analyst turned venture capitalist at Kleiner Perkins Caufield Byers (KPCB), has published her annual Internet report for 2017. 12 Here to serve.

Publicity 122

Publicity Marketing Healthcare Television 122

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 28, 2018

Cable news – which logically should have experienced a downturn after an election year – reported a huge boost in viewership. 2017 also brought a reckoning of sorts for Facebook. Remember when Mark Zuckerberg was asked about reports that Russia had peddled “fake news” on its platform to influence the election? The Losers.

Airlines 180

Airlines Reputation Journalism Crisis 180

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The new product also offers integration to “Office365 or Google Workspace to send and record emails to the media and keep a centralized record” of team communication. business is now supporting Instagram Messaging, which will provide a “unified inbox” for customer service teams with “high-volume” messaging.

Instagram 138

Instagram Technology Resources Employee 138

Critical Mention

JULY 15, 2020

The product launch is one of the company’s most significant since its founding in 2002 and will allow customers to leverage a powerful Earned Media Suite when combined with Critical Mention’s TV, Radio, Social Media and Online News Monitoring. Customer support is available 24/7/365. . www.criticalmention.com.

Media 108

Media Radio Television Engineering 108

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 4, 2020

>>> Shameless plug: I’ll be presenting a session, along with Ned Lundquist, at the Earned Media Mastery Summit by Agility PR Solutions and Bulldog Reporter. Look for our session titled, “Earned Media Trends and Best Practices Revealed in an Analysis of the 2020 JOTW Communications Survey.”

Media Relations 149

Media Relations Media Print Software 149

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 16, 2021

As the social media landscape becomes more complex, PR pros debate whether Facebook is still an essential platform. For B2B communications, LinkedIn is typically the top social destination, and Twitter may also be useful, but few brands prioritize Facebook. . Yet it may be a mistake to overlook Facebook.

B2B 344

B2B Facebook LinkedIn Small Business 344

Communications Conversations

JUNE 18, 2015

Report: Social Media is the Slowest Way to Resolve Customer Service Issues”. “Facebook’s latest news feed change is just too creepy” [link]. Facebook News Feed changes again: Now it’s all about time spent reading”.

Customer Service 60

Customer Service Instagram Facebook Social Media 60

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

First, the ease with which disinformation can be created and spread via social media has huge implications for public engagement and discourse in society. Second, structural issues in the mainstream media as it continues to transform to digital should be a concern for all practitioners. That’s thanks to you. Happy New Year.

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

So I’m taking advantage of WUL to shine the social media spotlight on them. I got to know Adam several years ago through social media, and then encountered him and His Lovely Wife (he doesn’t capitalize it, I do) in Orlando not long thereafter. Adam Toporek. Bess Winston. Based in the Washington, D.C.,

Social Media 40

Social Media Media Community Web 40

Melissa Agnes

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Social media vs. more traditional means of communicating. What I see often these days is that people tend to have social media on the brain when it comes to crisis communications – and rightfully so. In fact, I have clients that, due to regulatory compliance, cannot use social media at all.

Crisis Communications 193

Crisis Communications Crisis Communications Crisis Management 193

Prohibition

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Over the past few years, there has been a significant advancement in social media marketing. These days, customer acquisition, retargeting, retention, and support are all being carried out through social media channels across the whole consumer experience. Hence, the popularity of paid social.

Advertising 62

Advertising Advertising Social Media Strategy 62

Polaris

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

With so much going for it, it’s no surprise that earlier this summer eMarketer reported Instagram engagement on both organic posts and paid ads is breaking all records compared to other platforms. Twitter and Facebook lagged significantly behind the photo-sharing platform—engagement increased a mere 32% and 27% respectively.

Instagram 100

Instagram Measurement Twitter Customer Service 100

Waxing UnLyrical

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Powwowing With Pepco on Social Media September 28th, 2010 Tweet I haven’t been the biggest fan of my local energy company, Pepco, recently. Completely. Here’s the interview.

Social Media 61

Social Media Media Crisis Energy 61

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 7, 2020

Below is a look at a sidebar analysis showing media type, sentiment, estimated reach (as provided by integration with Similar Web), and other metrics: 3) Social media monitoring in Agility. Setting up social media searches works almost the same way but there is an extra step. 4) Analytics and reporting.

Tools 83

Tools Comparison Media System 83

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 23, 2016

Brands have long (well, as least for the last 7-8 years) relied on Twitter as a customer service tool and a brand management tool. I realize this doesn’t mean ALL companies are ignoring customer feedback on Twitter. According to a recent eMarketer report, Twitter growth is stagnating. I think so. Not even close.

Twitter 60

Twitter Brand Branding Tools 60

Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 15, 2013

Considering how active we all are on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter, when Starbucks opens its Delhi location, I’m sure I’ll be among the first customers to visit them, and of course check-in at Foursquare/Facebook and tweet about it too! Image: bfishadow via Flickr, CC 3.0 .

Twitter 94

Twitter Facebook Social Media LinkedIn 94

PR 20/20

JANUARY 14, 2021

HubSpot : If you are looking for an all-in-one customer service, marketing and sales solution, look no further. HubSpot began life as a marketing app in 2006, and has grown into a marketing, sales and service platform company that has 86,000+ customers in more than 120 countries. Pattern89 : Forget blind A/B testing.

Technology 65

Technology Marketing Tools Google 65

Prohibition

JANUARY 14, 2022

Your customers could make their displeasure known on your Facebook page and Twitter feed. For example, a customer gets angry about an error in billing or service and posts a complaint on Facebook or Twitter. ? An intermediate crisis. What if someone made an offensive statement on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram?

Crisis 62

Crisis How To Crisis Management Crisis Communications 62

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 3, 2019

In addition, “Instagram has grown in significance, with 22% selecting it as their most important social channel, up from 9% last year, passing Twitter and closing in on Facebook in importance.”. PR wants to work with fair and reputable reporters the same way reporters want to work with credible sources.

Data 87

Data Enterprise Survey Instagram 87