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.

Storytelling 78

Storytelling Internal International Social Media 78

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Iterative PR Measurement. Social Media & Community Management. Relationship building takes time.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Beyond PR

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

With the rise of social media and the Internet, branding has become a vital and highly visible business facet, making it more important than ever for marketers and communication professionals to stay on top of brand management. Unlike intuition, though, branding can and must be quantified, measured and adapted to consumer preferences.

Measurement 40

Measurement Reputation Brand Branding 40

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

5W PR

JUNE 15, 2020

Brands need to have a vibrant and active social media presence today. However, being on social media comes with both benefits and dangers. The latter includes direct, continual contact with fans and customers. That’s just a fact of doing business in the modern world. Or it could be some or all of these.

Crisis 113

Crisis Digital PR Retail Reputation 113

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

The goal of PR is to influence how the public perceives an organization or individual, and to manage their reputation. PR practitioners work to create and maintain relationships with media outlets, and use those relationships to get their client’s message out to the public. What are some examples of public relations?

Interviews 98

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 98

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2016

The smartest PR professionals help product or service companies identify their most powerful differentiators, shape a narrative, and tell their story where it counts. As PR measurement guru Katie Paine puts it, “The people brands are trying to reach simply will ignore everything most companies spew.”. PR today is about SEO.

SEO 204

SEO Analytics Measurement B2B 204

Newsfile

OCTOBER 24, 2023

As a PR professional, you are most likely focusing on trying to enhance your company’s reputation. 4 Common PR Communication Mistakes (+ How to Avoid) As a PR pro, avoiding PR communication mistakes can help you build a positive corporate reputation and reap the benefits.

Communications 52

Communications How To Corporate Training 52

Cision

MAY 3, 2016

Ready to increase share of voice, build brand reputation and drive sales? You’ll need robust media monitoring software and an understanding of these three types of mention volume: 1. With social listening software, you can track how often your brand’s name is mentioned, whether referenced by your social media handle or not.

Brand 120

Brand Branding Software Nonprofit 120

Doctor Spin

APRIL 17, 2023

He argues that founders should not underestimate the power of compound growth and should measure their startup’s progress through weekly growth rates. Stuffed giraffe shows what customer service is all about. In 1975, a customer returned a set of tires to Nordstrom, even though the store had never sold tires before.

Strategy 52

Strategy Customer Service Airlines Hotels 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2017

Many have written about the changing nature of influencer relations in PR, and its move from celebrities and social media ambassadors to so-called “micro-influencers” – those that may not have a huge reach but that are trusted. They must offer ideas and inspiration, not just great products and services. The lines keep blurring.

Trends 124

Trends SEO Leadership Print 124

Cision

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Social Media Week 2015 concluded just as it started – with tons of great information and ideas. Covey , author of “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” This panel included three speakers who brought unique perspectives on how brands could use social intelligence. Measurement. Track competitors.

Media 120

Media Social Media Community Measurement 120

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

PR 20/20

JANUARY 16, 2023

Beyond content, CMI does break it down into other areas, like SEO, social, and measurement. For Social Media, we like…. Buffer Social ( @buffer ): Digs into all things social but also discusses blogging and productivity. Copyblogger ( @copyblogger ): Offers step-by-step, actionable content.

Blogging 52

Blogging Marketing Pinterest SEO 52

Onclusive

JUNE 1, 2023

Social media listening is fast becoming an essential part of the PR and Comms toolkit. Forward-thinking brands are already embracing the strategic advantages that social listening tools can offer when it comes to managing brand reputation, crisis detection, and optimising comms strategy.

Strategy 370

Strategy Communications Reputation Measurement 370

Prohibition

JANUARY 14, 2022

A PR crisis is a negative story about your brand that threatens the reputation of your organisation, causes reputational damage, or negatively impacts sales or stock value. A PR crisis can destroy a reputation in an instant, so it’s crucial to have a plan in place. What is a PR Crisis? Or it could be an act of terrorism.

Crisis 62

Crisis How To Crisis Management Crisis Communications 62

Prohibition

JANUARY 7, 2022

Crisis management is the process of dealing with an unfavourable situation that could seriously damage a company’s reputation, sales and growth. Crisis management is crucial for high-profile businesses that can be subject to serious damage to their reputation whatever the sise or scale of the crisis. Problems on social media.

Crisis Management 62

Crisis Management Crisis Reputation Financial 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 15, 2018

Within four days, amid a public and media reaction and a deepening crisis, CEO Mark Zuckerberg launched an apology tour with social posts, a more contrite and complete news statement, and TV interviews. As of this post, it has reclaimed $134B in lost market value. Carnival Cruise – the unsinkable PR ship.

Crisis 136

Crisis Privacy Airlines Facebook 136

wiredPRworks

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Taught in a quick-start format online at Ascend Training, this class is ideal for those who want to advance their branding, content marketing and social media skills. LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook accounts, basic working knowledge of social media. Do your customers see you as the company or person you think you are?

Training 45

Training LinkedIn Marketing Pinterest 45

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 14, 2016

On average, each employee connects with at least 300 people through social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and other platforms included). You could be connected to exactly who you are trying to reach through your employees, whether they are customers, partners or potential employees. The key is measurement.

Employee 40

Employee Measurement Social Media Product Launch 40

PR in High Definition

AUGUST 27, 2019

If not, they will also slowly chip away at that reputation you’ve worked so hard to build up and eventually crack it completely. If it’s an unhappy customer, then should you pass it on to customer services? When it comes to social media trolls, do not engage! The biggest faux pas?

Crisis 72

Crisis How To Reputation Newspapers 72

PR 20/20

JANUARY 15, 2019

Consider top personas, your company or service’s value proposition and how you’ll actually target them (personalized ads, reaching out via LinkedIn, targeted email nurturing campaigns). Forbes agrees , saying consumers “are putting more trust in others they know and reputable content, not ads.” First step: measure everything.

Trends 57

Trends Marketing Software Video 57

Onclusive

AUGUST 30, 2023

In this blog, we’ll outline clear tactics you can implement to build brand value by building stronger brand awareness, protecting your brand, and increasing your brand reputation. Whether it’s social media, advertising campaigns, or customer service interactions, the brand’s voice, tone, and messaging should remain cohesive.

Brand 195

Brand Branding How To Reputation 195

Prohibition

AUGUST 4, 2021

Your reputation is the most critical aspect of your business. That means online business reputation management isn’t an optional extra anymore—it’s essential. The Internet and social media have changed the game for all businesses, from large corporations to Mom-and-Pop shops.

Reputation 62

Reputation Company Engineering Banking 62

Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 24, 2013

How can PR professionals harness the power of big data to support customer service, PR and marketing efforts? Attribute/drive creative social PR campaigns. Late last year, Kingsford Charcoal sought to identify “The Nicest Person in Social Media.” Leveraging real-time data during a crisis. Take Waze for example.

Big Data 92

Big Data Data Publicity Analytics 92

David PR Group

JANUARY 4, 2016

Perhaps the conversation begins with an executive saying they want a presence on social media, or they want to blog, or they just want to “get their name out there.” Hone in on and identify clean, measurable goals. Is this the time to pound away on better customer service? How do you do it? Happy New Year!

Strategy 40

Strategy Communications Real Estate Insurance 40

Cision

OCTOBER 16, 2017

It seems like maybe the C-suite is much more aware of the value that communications and reputation can add to an enterprise. Chris Lynch: I think they are, and I think that’s being driven in part by just how granular we can look at communications now due to the technology that we have in place to measure it.

Media 202

Media Storytelling Technology Data 202

Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

Writing copy for social media is the most popular use for AI, according to 64% of PR pros. Social Media Engagement Since the ultimate goal of PR is to manage and enhance public perception and reputation, having a strong social media presence is key.

Trends 105

Trends YouTube Video Social Media 105

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. . Personalized communication is another emerging social media trend.

B2B 344

B2B Facebook LinkedIn Small Business 344

Cision

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Stay one step ahead with Cision’s “The 9-Step Guide to Measuring Social ROI.” The free tip sheet provides communication professionals the insights and tactics needed to track, measure and prove how important your social efforts are to your brand’s success. CMOs plan to double social spending to almost a quarter (23.7

Measurement 120

Measurement Customer Service Meeting Data 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Brands will look to public relations professionals to help them not only write compelling content but also place it in industry trade publications and other media outlets that may be a fit. Once coverage appears, it can then be shared via social media and clients can also leverage paid media to boost it even further if they choose.”.

Marketing 187

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 187

PRSay

JUNE 26, 2016

Social media has changed the world of PR and it’s for the better. Social media is about people, however, the technology helps to facilitate the great interactions we experience. Social media helps you to gather intelligence and to become more intimate with your customers and other important stakeholders.

Social Media 113

Social Media Media Infographics Community 113

Onclusive

JUNE 29, 2018

How and when your brand responds to the press is crucial to saving your brand’s reputation. Heidi kicked off the webinar by highlighting how social media has fundamentally changed crisis situations from two-way feedback to all-way, rapid response conversations. Use monitoring and measurement as your early warning system.

Crisis 186

Crisis How To Brand Branding 186

Prohibition

DECEMBER 17, 2021

A crisis occurs when there is a severe risk or threat to the reputation, business, and organisational viability. A crisis can negatively impact your brand and reputation on multiple levels if it’s left unaddressed. In today’s social media-driven world, a good crisis management strategy is more important than ever.

Crisis Communications 62

Crisis Communications Crisis Communications Crisis Management 62

Cision

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

First, they must locate any missing or incomplete pieces in their social media strategy. Here are three reasons why your brand may be missing the mark and how to revamp your social strategy to ensure success on a larger scale. Does your brand rely on one person to support all of your social media needs? Going Solo.

Strategy 120

Strategy Social Media Customer Service Software 120

PR Conversations

APRIL 8, 2015

Customer services. Community service. “The employee is the most important factor in that two-way communications”, and “It is only through good employer-employee communications that corporations can maintain proper contact with their customers”, Hahn asserts. Advertising, including direct mail.

Retail 40

Retail Radio Advertising Advertising 40

Barokas

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Social media has undoubtedly transformed the way brands serve and interact with customers. According to a recent infographic by GO-Glove, 90% of businesses will use social media for customer service by 2020. After all, good customer service is table stakes (or at least it should be).

Customer Service 60

Customer Service Social Media Media Infographics 60