Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 23, 2013

I have a confession to make: I’m not 100% in love with social media. Don’t get me wrong, social media. Using social media to lie is unfortunately easy. This format makes it inevitable that we will not always get the big picture purely from social media. Quit using social media?

Social Media 106

Social Media Media Viral Facebook 106

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

This time we’re looking at the best so far for 2023, the ones that have caught our and the UK media’s attention for all the right reasons! The tweet received almost 23k likes and retweets from big names such as Greg James – showing the power of social media in helping put small businesses on the grid!

Brand 62

Brand Branding Viral Fashion 62

Cision

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Some of these workers take on freelance work on the side of traditional full-time jobs, while others are small business owners conducting freelance work as their full-time employment. They then reviewed more than 132,000 social media comments about independent workers. What are the work realities for independent workers?

Study 120

Study Small Business Groups Viral 120

PR for Anyone

AUGUST 17, 2021

I want you to look at TikTok because that is one of the fastest growing social media platforms. You might think it’s out of your demographic but 13-60 is a pretty wide one and the media is paying attention to what’s going on there. ” Newsjacking. It grew 800% from January 2018 to January 2020.

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Trends Television Exercises Pitching 246

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2020

So, a notice that a small business will operate with a skeleton staff, or that all employees should plan to stay home until mid-April, for example, is clearer than an open-ended advisory. Nature hates a vacuum, and so does a “viral” news story like the COVID-19 outbreak. What measures are in place to protect those at risk?

Employee 156

Employee Leadership Viral Small Business 156

PRSay

JANUARY 6, 2021

Add to this the fact that social media has made audiences more cynical, and in this unprecedented time, we need new rules for communication. Social media channels, where posters strive to look better than real life, have honed skepticism among users. Awe is the second most viral emotion.

Communications 197

Communications Viral Fashion Public Affairs 197

PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 7, 2021

What most people forget about with social media is the “social” part. Are you socially listening to the online conversation? The media is regularly covering trends that are going viral on that platform. It’s important to listen first and then respond. I did this video about TikTok.

How To 130

How To Pitching Film Video 130

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Some argue that presidential tweets might actually be good for business, even when they’re negative, and recent evidence bears that out. For a startup or small business, a sudden wave of negative coverage can be fatal. Even the hijacking of a brand’s social media account can be damaging.

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Reputation Viral Employee Customer Service 130

PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Check out social media and what people are talking about. Is there a viral video on Tik Tok that you can be the expert saying why it’s something you should or shouldn’t do? I talk about it all the time but mastering newsjacking is the easiest thing you can do. See my story in the video about Steve and what he did.

Pitching 130

Pitching Video YouTube Viral 130

Prakkypedia

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Many small businesses dream of ‘going viral’. Every now and then, this happens to a business organically [pun intended]. I’m not sure if they hired fresh PR counsel when they hit the spotlight, but I think the following tactics have worked well for them: They shared an explanation on social media.

Conference 82

Conference Viral Twitter Small Business 82

5W PR

APRIL 8, 2021

Communication has been dramatically changed by social media. With companies still trying to figure out the best way to utilize the power of social media platforms, one of the most well-known marketing tools has transformed its original purpose. That paragraph needs to pass the ‘smell test’ of the reporter.

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Engineering Writing Social Media Tools 128

The Resolution Blog

JUNE 24, 2015

Whether you're a small business with an announcement to make or a worldwide brand with big news to break, you're going to need to get your story out there. Going viral is great - but actions are more important. Is it something you'd imagine your friends talking about and sharing on social media?

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Viral Social Media YouTube Small Business 120

Melissa Agnes

MAY 15, 2014

With today’s Internet and social media landscape, defamation cases are on the rise. Thus, there is a great need to protect the reputations of individuals and businesses. And here’s why… In March, a New York business came under fire after a demand letter sent to an online reviewer went viral.

Reputation 173

Reputation Viral Small Business Tools 173

5W PR

OCTOBER 21, 2019

An influencer marketing agency is dedicated to the connecting of businesses and brands with influencers or viral platforms. When contrasted with the efforts of a sole proprietor or an otherwise small business, often the cost of using the services of an agency can be worthwhile to obtain that wider net.

Agency 74

Agency Marketing Analysis Viral 74

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 16, 2017

Take a peek at any corporate social media program and you will likely see “engagement” listed as a KPI in some way, shape or form. Yet, the way the social web is going, that might be a foolish proposition. Because that’s what the comment sections of media sites have become: CRAP. 326,000 followers.

B2B 60

B2B Twitter Viral Trends 60

MaccaPR

JUNE 27, 2018

From small businesses to Fortune 100 c orporations, brands now even appear to fight for center stage when it comes to advocating on such polarizing issues as gun control, the Administration’s travel ban, LGBTQ rights, racism, protecting the environment and diversity in the workplace.

Brand 70

Brand Branding Marketing Retail 70

The Stalwart Blog

APRIL 26, 2020

Part of our goal is to bring you great content and guest speakers every day so that you can get some great ideas about how to guide your business through this alternative universe that we’re all living through. This show is basically focused on providing a voice to the small business community.

Crisis 78

Crisis Local Facebook Social Media 78

wiredPRworks

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Influencer marketing was known as blogger relations - and it was the number one most effective, and difficult, form of social media marketing as you can see in this Marketing Sherpa graphic. The biggest misconception is that the campaign will go viral. Five years ago, I moderated a brands and bloggers panel. Was it worth it?

Marketing 65

Marketing Conference Advertising Advertising 65

Sword and the Script

MARCH 22, 2016

She” was the featured speaker on a PR industry vendor webinar for small businesses – PR on shoestring. Her answer was in response to an audience question on how small business owners, with small budgets, could drive effective PR programs. Marketers think in terms of findability, sharability and virality.

Survey 60

Survey System Trends Small Business 60

Lauri Pehar Borsh

AUGUST 12, 2015

You do not have to become a viral sensation to be successful! However, having at least a few hundred people who consistently rave about how awesome you are will build credibility within the eyes of the media and your target customer. Build a social media following. Do not simply “sell” on social media.

Enterprise 60

Enterprise Advertising Advertising Pitching 60

Lauri Pehar Borsh

AUGUST 12, 2015

You do not have to become a viral sensation to be successful! However, having at least a few hundred people who consistently rave about how awesome you are will build credibility within the eyes of the media and your target customer. Build a social media following. Do not simply “sell” on social media.

Enterprise 60

Enterprise Advertising Advertising Pitching 60

Prohibition

JANUARY 14, 2022

In today’s world, a negative story about your brand or organisation could go viral in an instant. Who is responsible for external communication – responding to journalists, bloggers and other members of the public on social media channels and elsewhere online? Monitoring the media is easy. What is a PR Crisis Plan?

Crisis 62

Crisis How To Crisis Management Crisis Communications 62

PR Fuel

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Thanks to social media, companies are engaging with their customers on a deeper level than ever before. The viral marketing plan backfired when people started making videos criticizing the SUV’s awful gas mileage and its harmful impact on the environment. Customer surveys are a great tool to have in your small business arsenal.

Survey 45

Survey Company Customer Service Small Business 45

Masters in Communications

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

Websites and digital television are technically broadcast media at the same time. Digital media also include interactive digital elements which include gaming - both online gaming and offline (traditional console gaming). Also includes mobile gaming, social media, and the web. Social media is seen as a relative latecomer.

Ethics 52

Ethics Communications Print Television 52