Shift Communications

JANUARY 24, 2024

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. In turn, it has left many of us asking the question, “ how has a drinkware product taken over the consumer market space by storm?”

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

For today’s content creators and content marketing teams, unique original content is always the best route to take. The difference between borrowing and stealing can be blurry on social media, where memes, sounds, and other types of content are widely redistributed by brands and users alike.

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

By now, you’ve undoubtedly heard of the viral Ocean Spray TikTok moment. The viral moment spawned tens of thousands of copycats (including one from Mick Fleetwood) and online visibility Ocean Spray only dared dream of. All in all, Ocean Spray handled its viral moment quite well. They reacted like a socially-savvy company.

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Critical Mention

APRIL 12, 2019

Before digital marketing techniques came about, word of mouth was the key to brand awareness. In today’s digital age word travels at light speed with the rise of social media. Through this phenomenon, viral and buzz marketing were born. A more in-depth look at viral marketing. Ice Bucket Challenge.

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Flack's Revenge

AUGUST 9, 2016

Their efforts have propelled merely popular stories into through-the-roof viral successes. Geetu Ambwani, Principal Data Scientist at Huffington Post, recalled the days when their editors monitored searches trending on Google to inform content creation and curation. Project Fortune Teller: Data Predict Viral Success.

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MaccaPR

JANUARY 8, 2021

From TikTok, LinkedIn and Twitter to Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook – if you’re in marketing, you’re eager to predict how your brand can more effectively use social media in 2021. Leveraging a viral social media moment has to start with listening,” says Arik. Influencer Marketing Goes Beyond Selling.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Between the PR and marketing functions of any organization there can be creative tension or even competition. PR and marketing are perceived very differently, especially in a corporate environment. PR and marketing are perceived very differently, especially in a corporate environment. A sudden market shift or crisis.

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Prohibition

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

If you’re an SEO marketer and you’re not already addicted to TikTok, then you’re going to love it a whole lot more after today. What does it mean for SEO and marketers? This is just one of the many latest TikTok trends changing the world of search marketing for brands.

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Cision

APRIL 4, 2016

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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Buchanan PR

JANUARY 8, 2024

Good taste and notable presentation – important factors to consider both when whipping up a dish, and when constructing a marketing campaign in the food and beverage industry. To kick off 2024, we are reflecting on some of the most memorable food and beverage marketing campaigns from 2023.

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Prohibition

MAY 10, 2023

User generated content (UGC) has become a critical component of social media marketing in recent years. Here we’ll explore what user generated content is, how it can benefit your social media strategy, and some best practices for incorporating it into your marketing efforts.

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Konnect Agency

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

As social media platforms continue to emerge and evolve, each innovation drives industry trends, and advertisers must quickly adapt to create and maintain relevancy with consumers in order to keep their brands top of mind. Influencer Marketing Agency Breakdown of Video Content Evolution.

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Prohibition

MARCH 16, 2022

The value of social media for small businesses is immeasurable. The average social media user spends 2.5 Social media has the ability to create a channel of communication between a brand and the target consumer and in doing so it can nurture customer relationships – optimised ad campaign strategies can support this.

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Communications Conversations

MAY 29, 2019

Last week, Hootsuite’s Ryan Holmes wrote an outstanding piece about how the rules of social media marketing have changed. 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. It got bigger.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 17, 2022

Social media is an increasingly important element in a successful crisis management approach. With the recent increase in the use of social media in crisis situations, organisations across all sectors need to understand the benefits of incorporating it into their crisis plan. What is Crisis Management?

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 3, 2023

These pint-sized personalities have amassed legions of followers on social media platforms, partnering with brands and making a significant impact on the world of influencer marketing. In a world increasingly dominated by social media, the appeal of authenticity has never been more significant.

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Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Earned Media provides an abundance of PR and marketing advantages to many businesses, organizations and individuals. Stay a step ahead of your competitors in the new year by using lightning-fast media monitoring to go viral. . Therefore, monitoring your media in real-time is a powerful solution for amplifying your brand.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 23, 2023

With that said, this blog will detail what video content works for some channels and what kind of video doesn’t work for other social media sites. This will support your brand ‘s content strategy for creating and optimising social posting moving forwards. Instead, focus on using ‘trending’ audio.

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Prohibition

MAY 23, 2022

It’s vital to keep up with the ever-changing social media landscape, as trends come and go and platforms are constantly evolving, to ensure business success. Here’s a round-up of what’s changed throughout May and key trends to keep on top of across various social channels.

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Axia PR

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Newsjacking is a method used to link your company to a prominent conversation or trend in the news or social media. Since marketers must stay up to date on trending topics, this piggyback PR strategy “newsjacks” viral stories to bring attention to your company and support engagement.

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Prohibition

JUNE 27, 2023

In recent years, TikTok has emerged as a powerful social media platform, capturing the attention and engagement of millions of users worldwide. This social media channel has become particularly popular among Gen Z, who make up a significant portion of its user base. million users in 2021.

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Prohibition

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

It’s been a turbulent few weeks for the world of social media, with Twitter taking the top spot for chaos… We’ve been awaiting the confirmation on Instagram’s native scheduling function (spoiler alert: it’s coming!). Take a look at our latest social media updates round-up below to keep you up to date.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 4, 2022

Yes, social media pushback can be constructive, yet it often spins out of control. Someone who worked for pizza company DiGiorno noticed #WhyIStayed trending on Twitter and smelled an opportunity. But the joke infuriated many TikTok users, including our very own Chris Harihar, whose tweet went viral.

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Buchanan PR

JUNE 30, 2023

Social media trends come and go at lightning speed. However, every now and then, a trend emerges that captivates the masses and takes the internet by storm. Enter the Grimace shake trend – an unexpected sensation that has dominated social media platforms – particularly TikTok – and kept McDonald’s in the spotlight.

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5W PR

AUGUST 10, 2021

Although back then the company was promoting its products to the older generations of consumers, after assessing emerging market trends , it decided to switch to a younger target audience. It did this successfully with a bold marketing campaign.

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Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

In this incredibly fast-paced digital landscape, keeping up with trends is essential to a company’s success. To do this, you need to constantly monitor trending topics in your industry to anticipate changes and inform your strategy. Why is monitoring trending topics so important? Why is monitoring trending topics so important?

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Cision

AUGUST 15, 2017

” Social media is becoming a dictating force in all aspects of marketing and PR. It’s no longer just getting covered in a media outlet — it’s how far can that story be carried with social media. Traditional media is pushing their fans to engage on social media.

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Karen Freberg

JANUARY 14, 2021

As we start the spring semester, I realized that it has officially been 10 years since I started teaching a social media class. Honestly, the time flew by and it seems like yesterday I came to UofL from my PhD at the University of Tennessee, where I was asked to create and execute a social media class. TEN YEARS?!

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Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Let’s just say it hasn’t exactly gone viral–at least not in a good way. Over the years, J-Lo has been a pretty damn savvy marketer and curator of her brand. She forgot a few of the basic influencer marketing principles: Read the room. This is influencer marketing 101! . — jlo (@JLo) January 24, 2021.

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Critical Mention

MARCH 5, 2019

Increased use of video marketing is one of 2019’s biggest digital marketing trends. Whatever stage of the marketing funnel you’re in, videos should be part of your strategy. This is where video marketing comes into play with boosting social media engagements. Reach out to 3rd-party publications.

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The Proactive Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Technology has transformed the practice of Public Relations and marketing. Trends like the hybrid workplace and the metaverse affect both the workforce and customer experience. Here are some challenges your PR team should be ready to deal with in 2023: Social Media. Fake content. PR Readiness.

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NewsWhip

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

It’s easy to get lost in the noise of social media nowadays. For you” pages and “suggested posts” dominate most media, and in order to effectively adapt to the world of digital publishing, it’s important for brands to take advantage of short videos. followers, it’s in the same viral sphere as Duolingo. Data backs it up.

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The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Video trends for 2023. Storytelling: Telling a story that resonates with your target market is essential if you want to cut through the noise online. Social media listening can provide invaluable insights when it comes to telling the story of your brand. To do this effectively, you must understand your audience.

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Communications Conversations

APRIL 20, 2018

Social media and communications professional. Just a few of the terms I’d use to describe this month’s Social Media Rock Star: Kendall Bird. I am the social media manager at Collegis Education , and report through the Public Relations/Communications department of the company. And movie buff.

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Konnect Agency

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

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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Agility PR Solutions

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

A newly launched initiative aims to reach younger voters where they live and breathe—by issuing a social media challenge. Vote Foundation and Hook Studios announced the launch of The Big Deal 2018, a midterm mobilization viral marketing campaign with an intent to give a last-minute push to younger voters to get out the vote.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media. sent out a tweet that went viral so quickly – the CMO came to my desk to see if I was okay. “He Reddit announced Cision has purchased access to the Reddit Data API for social media monitoring. Reddit data.

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