Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

You may have seen this graphic last week–it was making the rounds on social media (even I shared it). It’s from LinkedIn, which aggregated data to share with us the “top skills” of today’s social media manager. Yes, social media pros do need to understand how to manage social ad campaigns.

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Maxim Behar

MAY 13, 2024

To what extent can we say that speech, the press, and the media are free in Bulgaria? Maxim: First, I'm surprised there's such a day because every day should be a day of freedom of speech, especially now that we have social media. Everything has changed in the last twenty years, mostly thanks to social media.

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Stern + Associates

DECEMBER 8, 2022

With an ongoing need for companies to cultivate trust with customers, building an executive’s social media presence is a critical way to communicate company values in a humanized and authentic way. Understand why creating a social media strategy is important for your brand and your executive.

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Doctor Spin

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Social media logic is not too different—but amplified. In this blog post, social media logic refers to the media effects that social media platforms have on communication and content dissemination. Apart from a heightened level of complexity, social media logic is similar to classic media logic.

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NewsWhip

JULY 6, 2023

Governments globally, particularly in conflict zones, confront the persistent threat of social media manipulation, as evidenced by ongoing information warfare in regions like Ukraine. How AI-generated content impacts misinformation The ability to generate different versions of content using AI tools presents a challenge.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 19, 2024

Looking for the latest social media updates? Instagram trends report revealed Instagram has released it’s 2024 trends report after surveying Gen Z (ages 11-26 at the time of writing) across five countries, highlighting that fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and food content are growth areas that are appealing to younger audiences.

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Critical Mention

APRIL 17, 2019

Today, nearly 90 percent of companies are using social media marketing and Dreamgrow reports over 60 percent of customers expect companies to offer customer service through their social channels. To help you create your social media marketing strategy, we have 15 of the top social media trends you need to follow in 2019!

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Business Wire

MARCH 14, 2018

(These rules are loosely adapted from the 2018 All for Content conference ) By Simona Colletta – International Media Relations Specialist, Paris Social Media is changing the way businesses interact with customers. The way a brand conducts business through social media is a direct reflection of the company.

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Cision

MAY 25, 2016

Last month, I talked to six professionals who use social media marketing to further their brands. You got some insightful tips on how to go beyond the basics of social media, and since so many people gave such useful advice, I needed to write round two! Let Apps and Tools Do the Work. Don’t work so hard.”.

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Cision

OCTOBER 27, 2015

If there is one thing that is constant about social media platforms (besides their URLs), it is that they change fast. There are some recently released social media tools that communication and marketing professionals may find very helpful…or at least find good to know about. Facebook Search. Conclusion.

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Cision

JULY 26, 2017

Since the inception of social media platforms, one of the biggest challenges has been how to properly reach your desired audience. Its capability for paid social targeting may surprise you, however. How effectively can I target new customers/prospects on the platform? More Categories -> Facebook Categories. percent.

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Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 24, 2021

Consider the current situation for today’s social media specialist or manager who’s in charge of developing content for a company’s channels. They’re typically fairly overworked — too many responsibilities to focus all that much on the writing/creation process. Apparently, not so much. What can we do about this?

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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.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I’ve been writing this monthly column about PR technology companies for nearly five years – and I’m still continuously reminded that while these companies make software for communicators, they are not typically communication experts. Each reporter profile includes links to content, topics, social profiles among others.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 20, 2014

Editor’s note: How and when should social media be incorporated into today’s higher education? Carolyn Mae Kim, a hands-on professor teaching in the Journalism & Integrated Media department at Biola University, has some great tips and strategies to help today’s educators answer this important question.

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Cision

MAY 2, 2017

It’s the same thing with social media and PR. Social Media = Peanut Butter. Think of social media as the peanut butter. As a business owner, you must be on social media. If you don’t think you need to be on social media, consider the fact that there are over 2.7 PR = Jelly.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 9, 2018

If you have to write a research report, how could that research help your client’s business? If you are taking a social media class that talks about paid advertising, ask your teacher where you should go to learn more about advertising. Pick an organization you are interested in, even if your teacher does not tell you to.

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Cision

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Most communications or marketing professionals realize that social media management is difficult to scale without some automated solution. Keeping track of platforms, direct and indirect messages, social care opportunities, and the competition is difficult for nearly any business, and size makes managing these more daunting.

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NewsWhip

APRIL 27, 2023

The use of comms tools has increased as a result, but there isn’t one solution that meets every need. Communications professionals are now creating a suite of best class tools to help them successfully do their job. This is done by analyzing millions of social media engagements, and hundreds of news websites in real time.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Digital media has become an integral part of people’s lives, shaping how they’re able to communicate, entertain themselves, consumer information, and more. Between the captivating visuals of smartphones to the immersive worlds of VR, digital media has become a universe of its own, that’s brimming with possibilities.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In today’s digital landscape, content writing plays a pivotal role in attracting and engaging both human readers and search engines. Utilize keyword research tools like Google Keyword Planner, SEMrush, or Ahrefs to find high-ranking keywords with moderate competition. Write for your audience, not just for search engines.

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Landis PR

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The competitive analysis serves as a foundational tool. A competitive media analysis is a valuable research activity and tool that serves as a foundational element at the beginning of a new client relationship. Below are the steps to writing a competitive media analysis. Photo courtesy of Pexels. Is it different?

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Are you looking to interact with your social media audience, post trending content that’ll boost social engagement and practice top social strategies that’ll increase brand awareness? . Practice Social Media Brand-Consistency. Create a Social Media Posting Schedule. Find your Target Audience.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 27, 2022

But tools like press releases and feature story placements are just the beginning. Social media adds value. Social media posts can be more than company news and updates. Brands get creative on social channels. Brands can also use social media channels to share thought leadership insights.

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Cision

JANUARY 15, 2016

I see a lot of social media streams with the same types of content over and over, usually self-promotional shares of content. A better strategy — and one that will attract more social media followers — is to include a mix of shares and updates. I sometimes schedule social shares of others’ content for a week or more!

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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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Cision

AUGUST 13, 2015

Social media has shifted the state of the media , especially in regards to how journalists source, write and promote their stories. While many were hesitant to accept these new communication channels when they debuted, journalists are now starting to embrace social media.

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Cision

JULY 21, 2015

While each component of your marketing strategy (email, PR, social media, blogs) should bring you results, it’s often better when two or more components work together. Take blogging and social media. Here’s how you can boost your blog’s traffic with a few social media tricks. Set Up Social Sharing Icons.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

You’ve heard carpenters are only as good as their tools. Or is it that a good carpenter never blames their tools? Either way, using tools and technologies to aid your marketing strategy has never been more impactful than in the age of AI. You can compile these lists manually or by scouring a media database.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

You’ve heard carpenters are only as good as their tools. Or is it that a good carpenter never blames their tools? Either way, using tools and technologies to aid your marketing strategy has never been more impactful than in the age of AI. You can compile these lists manually or by scouring a media database.

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The Proactive Report

APRIL 1, 2015

The 2015 PRESSfeed/SNCR Media Trends report shows that almost 100% of companies – large and small – are using some form of social media marketing. Probably the biggest, and most costly, mistake is to just jump in and start posting content on social sites without a plan. LACK OF STRATEGY. PR 101 RULES.

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Critical Mention

MARCH 15, 2019

In fact, in 2018, Statista stated that 54 percent of all consumers now browse social media on a mobile device at least once a day. This makes it critical to optimize your social media marketing strategy to be mobile-friendly to engage these consumers. Make your Facebook page mobile-friendly. Shorten URLs.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 3, 2024

In my role, I help populate our websites with original content as well as pertinent press releases, and write feature stories for print and the web. I also assist in copyediting our magazines and with event coverage depending on availability. Life’s always better with chocolate treats around.

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Cision

JUNE 30, 2015

As the hottest social media network du jour changes, so do the tips and tricks we use to master this awesome marketing tool. This list will help you get more out of your social media marketing efforts. The more you use social media, the more you think in keyword terms. Use a Period Before Your Tweet.

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Cision

AUGUST 26, 2015

As Cision’s social media manager, I use top 50 and top 100 lists for three purposes: To follow individuals who will help me stay in the loop when new trends and statistics emerge within my industry. Every year, Cision creates a list of the top 50 social media influencers on Twitter. ” https://t.co/XuswAAsGAo.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

This means social media posts that include video are granted better reach on the platform. In turn, social media experts have rushed to proclaim brands should be using video to drive better engagement. In fact, engagement on social media has never mattered less for a brand. The Impact on Social Media ROI.

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Cision

JUNE 8, 2015

The airline continued to communicate via social media throughout the ordeal and was universally lauded for its social media response to this crisis. Social media adds an overwhelming complexity to crisis communication. Meet the needs of the media and remain accessible.

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