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More on PR2020: social media activism, internal comms resurgence, storytelling and professionalism

Stephen Waddington

There were some clear misses in my original essay: social media activism, internal communications, storytelling and professionalism in PR. It is almost a sport on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Social leaders use platforms and technology to build relationships externally with employees, customers and other stakeholders.

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Why are many social media marketers still working from the 2015 playbook?

Communications Conversations

Let’s look at four big shifts that have been happening in 2020 so far, and how I would argue most social media marketers have reacted: Shift #1: Customers don’t want ‘storytelling’–they want exceptional customer service. Might not be the sexiest trend of 2020, but it has teeth.

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Don’t Fear The Robot: Why AI Is Good For PR And Marketing

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Entrepreneur and presidential contender Andrew Yang has used his 15 minutes to warn us of the hollowing-out of key industries like retail, customer service, and trucking as a result of AI. That means creative work, like generating innovative ideas for programs, and like — storytelling. Turning customers into fans.

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Behind the Headlines With Katja Schroeder

Cision

Storytelling has changed. Francis College, says transmedia storytelling is the path brands need to take. Francis College, says transmedia storytelling is the path brands need to take. We are moving away from the age where there was one linear master story plot and storyteller. But what is the right way?

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Why should brands use social media for their business?

Landis PR

From brand storytelling to new commerce opportunities, social channels offer companies an unmatched opportunity to reach and engage consumers: Engage with your target audience. Twitter, Facebook and Instagram are extremely popular with major brands and their followers. Customer Service. Social media users passed the 3.5

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Does Social Media Marketing need a Reboot? Drew Neisser Chimes in

Flack's Revenge

Second, you need to have very different strategies for each channel, recognizing that Twitter is for real-time engagement, including social customer service. Instagram is all about dazzling images and stories and Facebook is increasingly about video storytelling. Can the ship be righted?

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Secret Sauce: What it is, and How to Apply for best PR Results

Flack's Revenge

” How do you message it, build it into your storytelling and news campaigns, yes, how to spin the sauce or slather it on for best results? They can build a better interface or “wrapper” and brand on processes and customer service. Secret Sauce Origin Story. Not necessarily. Just ask Zappos.

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