Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 18, 2019

Social media marketing tactics seem to be taking over. In order to reach a large, targeted audience, brands are turning towards various platforms to increase brand awareness, exposure, and Return on Investment (ROI), often through social media influencers. Micro influencers have higher engagement among their followers.

Advertising 321

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Social media has profoundly shaped global events, public discourse, and the very fabric of our societies since the early 21st century. This provision established that online platforms (and later social media companies) would not be classified as publishers, which gave them immunity from liability for user-generated content.

Social Media 105

Social Media Privacy Branding Brand 105

Agility PR Solutions

APRIL 19, 2020

Influencer marketing on social media—estimated to be worth $15 billion in 2022—has proven to be so successful, in part, because consumers view influencers’ opinions as more authentic than traditional advertising.

Policies 155

Policies Social Media Advertising Advertising 155

Deirdre Breakenridge

JUNE 13, 2016

Jennifer Radke is co-owner and CEO of the National Institute for Social Media (NISM). Social media has changed the media landscape and consumers continue to drive their own communication deciding what, when and how they want to receive news and information and share with their friends.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 10, 2020

For most people social media is a great way to follow trending news, post food pictures and, most importantly, share memes. Social media helps us and our clients connect to customers, drive web traffic, and even develop or convert leads. Yet the social media landscape changes constantly. It’s not just a fad.

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Social Media Trends Media Instagram 156

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The mobile craze, including a rise in mobile commerce (m-commerce), has advertisers and publishers trying to capitalize on consumerism. The Mobile Surge Means New PR Opportunities We’re in the age of mobile dominance, and it’s affecting the way consumers absorb content. Social commerce Social commerce is mobile’s latest opportunity.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2023

SOCi’s Threads Launch Commentary When Instagram unveiled “Threads,” Meta’s equivalent to Twitter, it created a social media frenzy. SOCi offered insights on Threads’ implications for social media marketing, showcasing their expertise and thought leadership.

Branding 323

Branding Brand eBook Advertising 323

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 11, 2018

I have been writing about issues challenging social media and digital communications, and speaking with thought leaders on the topic. In this installment, I interview Frank Strong, Founder & President of Sword & Script Media, LLC. Frank Strong, Founder & President, Sword & Script Media.

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Social Media Marketing Media Facebook 149

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 30, 2020

While we have access to a wide breadth of digital platforms to consume our daily dose of news and information, let’s not ignore an essential medium for staying smart – podcasts. Because they’re easy to consume and offer a certain intimacy, brands are using podcasts to inform, entertain, and be visible. Podcasts are mainstream.

Marketing 306

Marketing Advertising Advertising Industry 306

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 23, 2018

Can public relations help consumers fall in love with a brand? Make consumers love your brand. The best brands have distinct profiles distinguishable through messaging, graphic identity and even spokespeople – each meant to connect with a certain kind of consumer. Define your brand’s “type.”

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Consumer Branding Brand How To 168

5W PR

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In today’s digital age, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. It’s a powerhouse for consumer public relations success. Why is social media so attractive to consumers? Social media platforms have captured the hearts and minds of billions of people worldwide.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

After 10 years as a journalist I went to the other side … I became a spokesperson for the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, which allowed me to continue working with the media and tell good stories. AirPR: With PR as a focus, you have included marketing and advertising into your agency.

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Cision

APRIL 5, 2017

Organizations are often successfully use emoting, manipulating or riding emotions as key strategic move when designing consumer campaigns. Duracell has long used imagery of emergency response professionals , and toys for kids in their advertising. Comments under the YouTube video emphatically declare the ad as a tear jerker.

Branding 252

Branding Brand YouTube Social Media 252

Agility PR Solutions

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

A new holiday marketing report from social advertising automation platform Smartly.io points to a growing interest among consumers to use social media to aid their online shopping journeys. The post Half of consumers are open to making holiday purchases from social media appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

Social Media 86

Social Media Consumer Media Advertising 86

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

It’s not news that social media has taken the business world by storm, changing the way consumers research their purchases and creating an unprecedented opportunity for brands to build one-to-one relationships with their brand’s biggest fans. Paid Media. Earned Media. Shared Media. Owned Media.

Media Relations 331

Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Last year, Shea Moisture released an advertisement for a campaign called “Break Free from Hair Hate” that was meant to be empowering and uplifting. The advertisement could have included darker-skinned women and white women. Edmunds, G raduate Student, American University, PR Expanded Blog Contest Winner. By failing to represent them.

Advertising 295

Advertising Advertising Twitter Communications 295

Ronn Torossian

DECEMBER 7, 2020

By the time we ring in the new year, video social media advertising will have exceeded $28 billion for 2020, according to Statista. The pandemic heightened the value of videos as more home-bound consumers […]. Market Business News says a major reason may be the 6.8% The post What Makes a YouTube Video a Hit?

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Cision

MAY 29, 2017

The internet has changed the way we discover and consume information. Social media sites such as Facebook have content discovery features integrated into its algorithms. Consider the News Feed offered by the social platform. In fact, content discovery helps both consumers and online marketers.

How To 129

How To Content Marketing Engineering Advertising 129

Prohibition

AUGUST 3, 2023

Video has become an integral part of social media content and now comfortably leads still imagery across multiple platforms. As we embrace the ever-evolving landscape of videos on social media, it is essential to explore what the future holds for video on these platforms.

Social Media 118

Social Media Video Media YouTube 118

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 8, 2021

Worse, social media companies averaged a score of just 46, below all other business categories. One industry that’s a match for Big Tech may be the one that funds it — Big Advertising. Those schemes don’t seem realistic (or very profitable for consumers). This is the issue that grabs the headlines.

Reputation 305

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5W PR

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Alcohol advertising has long been a controversial topic, subject to stringent regulations and public scrutiny. Understanding Local Laws and Regulations One of the most critical aspects of alcohol advertising is understanding the specific laws and regulations that apply to each target market.

Advertising 78

Advertising Advertising Ethics Local 78

NewsWhip

MARCH 31, 2021

What happens when influence outshines advertising? They explore MSL’s approach to linking up earned, owned, and paid media in a world where consumers are in the driving seat. They explore MSL’s approach to linking up earned, owned, and paid media in a world where consumers are in the driving seat.

Advertising 131

Advertising Advertising Data Reputation 131

Cision

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Livestreaming is Changing How We Consume Video. The concept here is to give sponsors and advertisers more insight into how their branded content is performing, as well as help Facebook users know that content is basically advertising. Livestreaming is simply video that streams for people to watch as it’s being recorded.

Trends 319

Trends Content Marketing Branding Brand 319

Buzzstream

MARCH 12, 2020

In addition, if you’re experiencing lower sign-ups, the barrier to entry may be too high for some consumers. We decided we wanted to pit a few advertising/marketing approaches against each other. Social Media and Influencer Marketing . Would You Rather? How much more valuable is an email versus a phone number? Conclusion.

Advertising 131

Advertising Advertising Marketing Privacy 131

Cision

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Now, just 40 percent of Americans trust the mainstream media, and only 6 percent express “a lot of confidence in the media.”. The numbers on brand advertising are dismal as well, as less than a quarter of people have faith in what companies have to say. The message is clear: Whatever the media is selling, people aren’t buying.

Consumer 120

Consumer Crisis Management Advertising Advertising 120

Agility PR Solutions

JULY 17, 2024

Influencer marketing has emerged as a pivotal strategy in modern digital advertising, leveraging the popularity and authority of individuals with large followings on social media platforms to promote products and services.

Consumer 105

Consumer Fashion Marketing Advertising 105

Cision

AUGUST 23, 2017

Over the last few years, particularly with the onset of social media, emotional reactions from consumers have changed the face of public relations. Emotional intelligence drives consumer culture which influences your business strategy. People have started to react much more strongly to different types of information.

Digital PR 251

Digital PR How To Small Business Analysis 251

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 19, 2019

It doesn’t compare to paid advertising when it comes to frequency of message, and it will never offer the type of control that paid content will. The social media explosion has greatly expanded the toolbox of tactics comprised in a PR campaign. But it’s a lot closer to marketing than it used to be.

Nonprofit 271

Nonprofit Crisis Management Fashion Advertising 271

Cision

OCTOBER 4, 2017

As you look through an interrogative lens — analyzing brands, consumers and the media’s relationship with multimedia, it’s easy to see that visual content is the engine that steers the narrative. Multimedia is the gatekeeper to earned media and the catalyst to engagement. The Media Relies on Visual Storytelling.

How To 282

How To Storytelling B2C Measurement 282

Cision

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

“The days of giving digital a pass are over,” P&G’s Chief Brand Officer Marc Pritchard said at the Interactive Advertising Bureau’s Annual Leadership Meeting , urging the rest of the industry to follow their lead. The result was an all-boats-rise in the advertising market. “It’s time to grow up.

Media 230

Media Measurement Advertising Advertising 230

PRSay

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Likewise, it’s important to educate organizations on the difference between earned media and advertising. Earned media is exactly that — earned — and it’s built on pitching and nurtured relationships. Furthermore, a well-rounded media relations campaign needs to utilize multiple communications channels.

Media Relations 203

Media Relations Media Pitching Case Study 203

5W PR

JUNE 19, 2023

The campaign’s massive success resonated with consumers and helped the brand maintain its position in the market. HelloFresh HelloFresh effectively utilizes influencers on platforms like YouTube and social media to attract more consumers. This strategy taps into people’s desire to feel special.

Advertising 88

Advertising Advertising Consumer YouTube 88

Reputation Us

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Consumers and peers may view such self-promotion as mere bragging rather than genuine competence or quality. According to Performance Marketing World, 84% of millennials don’t trust conventional advertising. The Big Players Consumer Reports and J.D. Finding ways to gather truly unbiased opinions should be a priority.

Reputation 167

Reputation Consumer Report Ethics 167

5W PR

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Social media has revolutionized the way alcohol brands connect with consumers. Alcohol advertising is subject to strict guidelines and restrictions that vary by country and platform. Be accurate and transparent in all claims to ensure truthful and non-misleading advertising.

Creativity 78

Creativity Social Media Strategy Branding 78

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Neal Schaffer on Social Media Challenges & Opportunities for 2019. I was thrilled when Neal Schaffer agreed to participate in my series about challenges facing social media marketing. Neal is a social media speaker and consultant ranked by Forbes and others as a top influencer. Definitely.

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Instagram B2C YouTube Facebook 214

Cision

MARCH 14, 2017

Capturing consumer attention has become increasingly difficult in a cluttered and ever-expanding ad space. From the moment commercials blare from your TV as you’re getting ready for work to the countless ads that populate your news feed as you surf social networks throughout the day, you’re bombarded with advertisements.

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Creativity Comparison Construction Retail 208

Onclusive

DECEMBER 19, 2019

So many of us in marketing and advertising specialize in talking at our prospects, customers and consumers. We target our consumers with historically unimaginable precision. The inescapable part of this effort is that your consumers know it is you talking to them. And we all know how much people trust fake news.

Marketing 195

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