Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

“Arik, I have a couple team members I need to train up when it comes to social media ad buying–where should I send them?” Sure, classes exist that cover social media and digital marketing at the University of Minnesota and the University of St. Or, there are social media certificate programs.

Media Training 0

Media Training Training Social Media Media 0

Communications Conversations

MARCH 21, 2017

Google the phrase “Social media training Minneapolis.” In a nutshell, that describes my experience with social media training programs (or a lack thereof) in the Twin Cities. Social media advertising –potentially the biggest need of them all right now. ” What comes up?

Media Training 68

Media Training Training Social Media Media 68

PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

There is no easier way to build a brand than with social media. Some people are discouraged or stressed by social media but it is a game-changer in terms of access and what you can do to reach a huge audience, quickly. Now, I want you to use social media and build out that brand. I reflect that in my brand.

Social Media 130

Social Media How To Brand Branding 130

Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

A company with two plane crashes in the last year asks people to post their bucket list destinations on social media. A social media manager loses their temper in a customer service post on Facebook. Everyone is using social media for marketing today. 2) Social media training for users in the organization.

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Social Media Crisis Training Media 239

PR in High Definition

AUGUST 24, 2020

Is social media too powerful? I wondered if this is really what social networking meant? When our PR agency Firefly was born, I could not have imagined the mere existence of social media, let alone the impact it would have. Does social media actually have too much power and influence?

Social Media 86

Social Media Media Television Ethics 86

Stuart Bruce

JUNE 24, 2014

While talking about recruiting I said that I’d always prefer to recruit a PR person as it was easier to teach a PR person social media than it was to teach a social media person PR. There are some brilliant lawyers who specialise in social media law, but first and foremost they are lawyers.

Social Media 158

Social Media Media Training Media Training 158

Cision

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

When developing a public relations or marketing strategy, many companies decide to start by jumping on the social media train. While getting started with a social media strategy may be easy, it needs to be consistent and well thought out to make it truly successful. Not all social networks are the same.

Social Media 120

Social Media How To Media Media Training 120

Cision

AUGUST 10, 2015

While the majority of the time was spent detailing tips and tricks to use on each of these social networks, one speaker in particular highlighted what I believe to be the most underutilized, but highly effective social selling tactics: employee engagement. Want to learn how to turn your employees into brand advocates on social media?

Training 120

Training Employee Social Media Company 120

PRSay

MARCH 9, 2017

Social media is your competition. Meanwhile, social media posts from the affected police agencies were weak and sporadic, as were any attempts to simply post statements to their official websites. First, you need to make sure your executives know more about social media than just the name of the platforms.

Crisis Communications 147

Crisis Communications Social Media Crisis Communications 147

Cision

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Over the past decade, social media has dramatically changed the way we find, access and read the news. Media outlets present stories much differently, shifting from traditional print editions to mobile-friendly video recaps. Journalists are slowly, but surely, hopping on the social media train too.

Social Media 120

Social Media Media Pitching Media Training 120

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. At the same time, PR pros are constantly thinking about how to maximize the reach and impact of their earned media. PR professionals are now responsible for training a growing number of executives.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Stuart Bruce

JULY 15, 2014

Yesterday, the Financial Times published the fifth FTSE350 Boardroom Bellwether survey which revealed that almost half the boards of the UK’s largest public companies have not discussed their social media strategies in the past 12 months.

Social Media 132

Social Media Public Affairs Media Crisis Communications 132

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. At the same time, PR pros are constantly thinking about how to maximize the reach and impact of their earned media. Owned Media & Content Strategy. Media Training.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

We’re constantly told that social media is now a pay-for-play environment. That’s the reality of social media marketing in 2017. In the last couple weeks, I’ve noticed a few stories in my feeds talking about an earned and organic social media comeback. Interesting. Organic content 101!

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Social Media Media LinkedIn Instagram 83

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 23, 2018

I know we see eye-to-eye on a lot of current issues and topics in PR, comms and social media marketing. In my interactions with Cydney over the years, I’ve always found her to be uber professional, smarter than hell and yet easy-going (she was a great “professor” at our recent sparked social media training!).

Social Media 141

Social Media Media Marketing Leadership 141

Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Advanced social media monitoring skills are a critical component of effective social media communications. This is why social media monitoring training is so important. Here are the top 3 reasons why social media monitoring has become riskier than ever: 1. Monitoring is surveillance.

Social Media 96

Social Media Privacy Media Training 96

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Moreover, when it comes to prepping their clients for that big interview, many communicators find themselves outsourcing their media training to an expert. Dubbed "The PR Whisperer," she also counsels fellow communicators, and brands, on what they need to know for their next moment in the media. Farmer excels.

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Interviews Media Media Training Training 100

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. Media Training. Social Media & Community Management. Relationship building takes time.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Norton's Notes

OCTOBER 21, 2014

I have created a couple in the last 12 months one was a social media timeline and the other was a social media cheat sheet with all the picture and video sizes in it. Amusing Marketing Social Media Training and Tips infographic world' I know how long a good infographic can take.

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Infographics Social Media Media Training Media 56

Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 5, 2019

Social media, data science, predictive analytics, news releases and comms plans – what do young communicators need to learn? Martin Waxman, MCM, APR, leads digital and social media training and workshops, is a communications strategist and teaches digital strategy. About Martin Waxman.

Communications 208

Communications Analytics Social Media Media Training 208

Stuart Bruce

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Just 12% of practitioners with more than 21 years’ experience felt confident in their social and digital media management skills. Despite, or perhaps because of, their own lack of expertise 22% of heads of communications see the changing digital and social media landscape as the biggest future challenge.

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Social Media Public Affairs Media SEO 60

Prohibition

APRIL 12, 2023

Following a competitive pitch process, we’re pleased to announce we’ve been awarded a contract with multi-national healthcare organisation, Diaverum, to handle its global social media strategy.

Healthcare 62

Healthcare Exercises Media Training Software 62

PRSay

MAY 23, 2023

Among the services those PR professionals have offered on a pro bono basis have been press materials and media relations for fundraising events, media training, brand messaging, website copywriting, social media support and communications planning.

Nonprofit 139

Nonprofit Local Training Media Training 139

Communications Conversations

MAY 28, 2015

“Are social media certification programs worth it? If Joe’s Social Media Gurus is doing the certifying: Not so much. Let’s say you have two options: Hootsuite University or the Rutgers Mini-MBA in Social Media Marketing. Depends on the how you feel about the fluidity of social media.

Social Media 60

Social Media Training Media Employee 60

Stuart Bruce

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Given that the report was commissioned by the PRCA it’s hard to know what to make of the finding that 45% of in-house respondents claim the majority of content for digital and social media activity comes from the PR and communications department, although this has dropped from 52%. What digital and social platforms do PR people use?

Training 119

Training Digital PR Media Training Education 119

The Proactive Report

AUGUST 28, 2018

” The video was shared by his friends and of course, it found its way onto social media and then went viral. PR Takeaways: Hold social media training sessions with all employees, including execs. Put a social media policy in place and do workshops to highlight the perils of posting controversial content.

Training 148

Training Social Media Video Employee 148

The Proactive Report

MARCH 21, 2017

A crisis can occur so much faster now and the information can spread like wildfire on social media. If it’s a well-known brand the crisis will hit the mainstream media and get amplified by social media. Set up a media and social media monitoring system so that you can catch any crisis as it starts.

Reputation 140

Reputation Crisis Social Media Google 140

Communications Conversations

JUNE 9, 2021

At any given time, I’m usually working with between 4-8 clients consulting on social media and digital marketing and PR. Generally speaking, I consult in a few big areas: social media strategy (audits + strategy), social media content strategy and execution; and influencer marketing. So far, so good!

Social Media 97

Social Media Media Training Training Strategy 97

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 1, 2021

At the same time, having a terrific media spokesperson who can nail the messaging, handle tough questions and make business or technical language accessible isn’t always easy. . While some executives are born to be media resources, and they’re every PR person’s dream.

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Interviews Media Construction Report 268

Critical Mention

MARCH 20, 2019

Whether you are an influencer or your job entails promoting a subject matter expert, knowing the ins and outs of how to conduct a social media interview is an essential skill for your earned media goals. It can also provide a sense of immediacy during an ongoing media event. Until next time! Critical Mention.

Skype 72

Skype Interviews Facebook How To 72

Melissa Agnes

JANUARY 18, 2015

When it comes to crisis media training, there are so many questions that people (whether it be spokespersons or the communication and leadership teams) seek answers to. Mr. Media Training, to discuss the challenges of crisis spokesperson training. The real-time news cycle and how it impacts in a crisis.

Training 113

Training Crisis Media Training Crisis Management 113

Konnect Agency

JUNE 22, 2023

This should include specific communications channels, such as social media, press releases, and internal communications. It’s important to note that while your social media messaging will differ from our media relations messaging during a crisis all facets of the overall strategy should align.

Crisis Communications 52

Crisis Communications Crisis Agency Communications 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Status calls can offer a way to showcase new ways of enhancing media relations activities. Conference and award submissions, social media support, media training, analyst relations, long-form content development, research and events may apply here. Showcase your offerings.

How To 156

How To Meeting Case Study Survey 156

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Status calls can offer a way to showcase new ways of enhancing media relations activities. Conference and award submissions, social media support, media training, analyst relations, long-form content development, research and events may apply here. Showcase your offerings.

How To 156

How To Meeting Case Study Survey 156

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 13, 2017

Occasionally we see overconfident executives who feel they aren’t in need of media training. To avoid this scenario, the agency and internal comms team should consider a blanket policy of requiring media prep for every company spokesperson. The negative media story. . The unprepared spokesperson. . But it happens.

Media Training 249

Media Training Policies Agency Interviews 249

PR for Anyone

JUNE 23, 2021

It’s important to put out regular content, to be featured in the media. Social Media and Influence. Does your social media reflect who you are and what you do? This goes for the media but also your potential clients and customers. Have you authored any articles, papers or books?

Industry 130

Industry Social Media Google Training 130

PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

I can’t tell you how many media personalities personal cell phones I have in my phone, including a top national anchor. Don’t underestimate your value and what you can bring to the media. Start on social media and be “social.” See what kinds of things they’re posting on social media.

Television 221

Television Pitching Interviews Radio 221