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6 Research-Based Insights About Viral Content

Cision

If you’re like me, you probably greet articles about content virality with a healthy dose of skepticism. Of course anyone writing content or posting on social media hopes for the largest possible distribution, but the articles that purport to tell you how to make content go viral are oftentimes less useful than they intend to be.

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Less “let’s go viral” and more “let’s build community”

Communications Conversations

While Holmes talked about how we’re in the midst of transitioning to a post-social-media landscape, I envision another stark trend: The comeback of community. As Holmes states, years ago the frequent ask from brands and clients was: “We want this to go viral.” But, recently, I’ve noticed a shift.

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Facebook’s pushing Groups, but how can brands really use them?

Communications Conversations

One big trend I see accelerating in the social media world in 2019 is the move to more “community” and less “let’s go viral” It’s something I talked about in my trends presentation I put together that I’ve given now to five different groups in the Twin Cities.

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Unraveling The Stanley Cup Craze’s Consumer Marketing Strategies

Shift Communications

By Megan Fredette, Account Executive, Consumer Throughout the last few years, the Stanley Tumbler craze has gained momentous virality, taking over as an online and in-store phenomenon. They’re now even expanding their viral line of tumblers to cater towards children & teens. Unsurprisingly, the Boxes sold out in less than a day.

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How Reach uses NewsWhip to stay on top of the news cycle

NewsWhip

Yara Silva, group head of social media for Reach, supports these publications with social media posts, but also tracks the success of Reach’s stories. Her team of 25 editors is so dialed into social media that a key part of their job is to suggest story ideas based on topics they see trending online. Their go-to digital tool?

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Social media updates: Instagram caption polls, TikTok’s silent fallout & LinkedIn introduces Sponsored Articles

Prohibition

A dispute between Universal Music Group and TikTok has led to the removal of a vast number of popular songs from the app, including hits from globally renowned artists like Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, and Adele. TikTok-aligned music is the latest way for songs and artists to be found, through aiming to go ‘viral’ on the app.

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2024 Outlook: Embracing the Shifting PR Landscape

Konnect Agency

Why Brands Must Account for Trends Now for 2024 PR Success Now more than ever, public relations may feel like a never-ending arms race to dream up the buzziest, most “disruptive“ campaign fueled by the power of celebrity and the elusive, almost mythical viral TikTok post. election, and other global events.

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