Cision

DECEMBER 4, 2017

As much as social media followers love to praise your brand, they won’t hesitate to criticize your actions if they have a good reason. Thus, it has the potential to bring your marketing and branding strategy to its knees in just a few hours. In fact, you can turn a brand crisis into a PR success if you act fast swiftly.

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Remote PR Jobs

JULY 11, 2024

In today's saturated market, brands face the challenge of rising above an ever-increasing number of competitors. However, one universal strategy to ensure your company stands out is to humanize the brand , imbuing it with a unique personality that resonates with target audiences. They know what they are and they own it. Innovative?

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Brand Branding Storytelling Airlines 213

Flack's Revenge

AUGUST 9, 2016

My recent posts have explored how publishers are working with social platforms to expand audience and adapt story telling formats (see Publishers & Platforms In a Relationship , and Platforms as Publishers: 6 Key Takeaways for Brands ). Their efforts have propelled merely popular stories into through-the-roof viral successes.

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Viral Data Web Trends 120

Buzzstream

JANUARY 15, 2025

I’ve been looking to speak with more in-house brands who have had success with digital PR. I looked to Chris Lewis , the Associate Digital PR at Launch Potato because he works on several brands under the Launch Potato umbrella. This, to me, is the definition of viral. ” So then we ask, what can we do about brands?

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Viral Digital PR Pitching Data 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 4, 2022

The same is true for brands and businesses. ” When it comes to brand cancel culture, there’s often a constructive goal – to correct mistakes or encourage change. That’s empowering to regular consumers. It’s even worse when a brand ignores the context. So how can you avoid being cancelled?

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Construction Social Media Crisis Reputation 385

Onclusive

MARCH 24, 2022

Understanding your audience and their journey so that you have clarity around who to target now and in the future, what to say and when to say it — helping you to ensure your stories resonate and contribute to improved brand reputation. Do you know if anyone is consuming your content, and if so, how much and for how long are they reading it?

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Onclusive

JUNE 1, 2023

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. But with social listening you can get a true, real-time view of brand perception.

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Strategy Communications Reputation Measurement 370

Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Unfortunately, hoping to go viral is not a video strategy. Everyone from big brands to middle schooler vloggers flood the space with content. Determine how you can show your brand, product, or service impacting people’s lives. It would be really strange to see a brand blog with one article.

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Viral Video Strategy YouTube 109

5W PR

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

In today’s rapidly changing influencer landscape, we help brands strategically navigate where and how to show up across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Twitch, and beyond —ensuring impact at any scale. This ongoing investment strengthens loyalty and drives long-term brand advocacy.

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Pinterest Viral Instagram Community 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 24, 2022

With its splashy headlines and viral tweets, consumer PR gets all the attention. And it’s often very cost-effective relative to consumer public relations. Earned media builds brand credibility. That’s where B2B brands have an opportunity to educate their market. For B2B brands, expertise counts.

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B2B Brand Branding Education 170

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 30, 2024

But fear not; there’s a secret weapon that can lift your brand above the noise: customer storytelling. Because it turns out that only 30% of consumers trust companies. So, if you run ads listing the six reasons consumers should choose your product, the consumer won’t believe you. That’s not a great percentage.

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Storytelling Marketing Travel Case Study 82

5W PR

OCTOBER 24, 2024

These sessions highlighted the growing demand for expert-led content in the beauty industry, as consumers increasingly turn to professionals for guidance on enhancing their routines. The minimalist approach to makeup and hair care has gained traction as consumers prioritize healthy, glowing skin and effortlessly styled hair.

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Product Launch Chemicals Trends Consumer 78

NewsWhip

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

With a seemingly endless slew of platforms, daily content calendars filled with scheduled tweets and photos no longer cut it when it comes to brands making an impact. The average consumer’s attention span is short. Instead, bite-sized, short-form videos are where brands will see the most engagement. Data backs it up.

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Video Brand Branding Instagram 148

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. So, why not capitalize on this approach to forge a lifelong relationship with your consumers?

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Digital PR How To Small Business Analysis 251

PRSay

AUGUST 30, 2023

Consumers were amused by promotions such as Burger King’s Barbie burger with pink sauce, and the Barbies and Kens who started popping up on the Bumble dating app. The success of “Barbenheimer” can inspire communicators to find new and creative approaches to brand partnerships and cross-promotions. Choose cross-promotions carefully.

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Brand Branding Film Insurance 132

Onclusive

JULY 27, 2023

Increased Brand Visibility: A successful PR campaign can significantly boost brand visibility by securing media coverage in various outlets. In the end, it created a viral sensation, resulting in increased brand visibility and consumer engagement.

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NewsWhip

JUNE 21, 2022

This month Kantar released their annual BrandZ Global Report that ranks, analyzes, and honors the world’s most valuable brands. This is done through Kantar’s financial model that calculates brand value (the $ amount that the brand contributes to the overall business value of the parent company).

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Facebook Brand Branding Viral 138

Rock the Status Quo

AUGUST 15, 2014

It’s a one-way ticket to social media #virality.” To have their own post go viral, even land new business. Robin Williams’ tragic death leaves consumers at high risk of identity theft. Not very human, Edelman, not very human. The post never should have been written. Go follow her on Twitter.

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Pitching Viral Interviews Education 272

Buzzstream

OCTOBER 23, 2024

I recently saw Alex publish a fantastic LinkedIn post about why every SEO should study branding. (It’s Big brands are winning. So, SEOs need to think differently about how we build and work with brands. Instead of working in a silo, we need to work together to build brand awareness outside of just Google.

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SEO Study Brand Branding 62

NewsWhip

JULY 7, 2021

Using that as a springboard, and alongside the fact that the shoes are now seen as something of a fashion statement , Crocs has entered into a partnership that has gained significant public interest in the last few weeks — a stiletto made with Balenciaga that debuted at the designer brand’s fashion show. Balenciaga x Crocs.

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Consumer Brand Branding Fashion 78

NewsWhip

OCTOBER 30, 2024

We’ve gone from the early days of viral content driven by media organizations (think BuzzFeed and Upworthy) on one or two platforms, to today’s complex, multi-platform and multi-format environment where news pages, creators, brands, and blogs are all competing for a user’s split-second of attention.

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Tools Reddit Viral Instagram 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 31, 2019

Regardless of the industry, a challenger brand can have a natural PR advantage. Challenger brands can shake things up through unique points of view, innovation or a better story. But many brands don’t have Casper’s $240 million venture funding. Everyone remembers their viral, bro-y YouTube ad in 2011 , for example.

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Brand Branding How To Storytelling 136

Cision

JUNE 13, 2017

We see it every day: fast food chains challenge devotees to gather retweets for “ nuggs ,” personal care products advocate for women’s equality and airlines get called out — for both successes and major fails — in viral videos. Many consumers don’t just want to buy a product; they want to buy-in to a tribe.

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Blogging Company Engineering Airlines 215

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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Consumer Strategy Viral Marketing 78

Shift Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

With editorial staffs evolving and new brands popping up every day, the media have a constant barrage of news, trends and pitches coming their way, let’s remind ourselves about the relationship aspect of media relations while the rest of the world attempts autonomy. That said, brands cannot be expected to respond to every issue.

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Consumer B2C Viral Fashion 83

Cision

JULY 5, 2016

Not every platform or tactic will be right for your brand. In this interview, Kathy discusses the importance of knowing what is being said about your brand, how to properly prepare for potential crises and why basic marketing principles are still relevant today. What are the biggest marketing mistakes brands make?

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Nonprofit Crisis Viral Groups 227

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Stay a step ahead of your competitors in the new year by using lightning-fast media monitoring to go viral. . Boost your Brand Awareness. Instant notifications provide the opportunity for you to always be on top of who’s talking about your brand. Receiving instant alerts is key to boosting your brand’s name.

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Viral Radio Media Sports 70

PRSay

MARCH 11, 2019

In their annual analysis of trends in business and communications, the10company sees 2019 as a year of influence for employees and consumers. Whether you are an impassioned employee or a socially conscious consumer, internal and external audiences are making their voices heard as never before.”

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Cision

JUNE 29, 2017

What if you paint pictures with words and tell tales around something as seemingly boring as a brand? There’s no doubt the way we consume stories has changed. But, if the Wall Street Journal mentions your brand, what is that worth? So why should we argue that the way we tell them shouldn’t? Who saw it?

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5W PR

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In today’s digital age, social media platforms play a pivotal role in shaping consumer behavior and influencing trends. For lifestyle brands looking to connect with this demographic and stay relevant in a rapidly changing world, following TikTok trends isn’t just a choice but a necessity.

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Trends Brand Branding Viral 78

Prohibition

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

TikTok is an extremely beneficial social media platform for many businesses and small creators alike and the use of TikTok influencers can be easily implemented into a brand’s social media strategy. Here we look at the use of influencers on TikTok and how brands can benefit from the ever-growing social networking app. khaby.lame.

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Brand Branding Video Social Media 118

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Few things are more satisfying than a brand handling a potential public relations crisis with grace, aplomb, and humor. A starring role in a hit TV series, particularly at such a critical plot point, is something brands can only dream of, so of course Crock-Pot wanted to take advantage. What’s a brand to do?

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5W PR

AUGUST 10, 2021

Many years ago, one of the currently most successful personal care brands, Old Spice, faced the problem of not appealing to a younger audience. 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.

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Brand Branding Marketing Viral 88

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Dark Social: Antimatter to Viral Fixation. according to a new 9,000-consumer study commissioned by RadiumOne: The Light and Dark of Social Sharing. This helps to explain why marketers tend to be so misguidedly fixated on “ going viral ” on social media: we can “see” it happening.

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Viral Marketing Web Case Study 119

OnePitch

JANUARY 11, 2024

Standing out from the crowd is vital in a consumer media landscape that is flooded with product pitches. Read how you should implement these five elements into every consumer product pitch based on insights we learned from our 2023 Coffee With A Journalist guests. Master all five, and your product will likely land in the spotlight.

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Mindful Marketing

OCTOBER 9, 2022

About a week ago, before a Consumer Behavior class, one of my students asked, “Dr. ” I hadn’t experienced the creepy tactics live, but like many, I was caught in their viral wake. A veteran marketer and an up-and-coming rookie argue the call. Still, many marketers find it fascinating.

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Consumer Marketing Television Viral 80

The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Align your stories with your brand purpose. Every piece o f content should have a purpose and should align with your overall brand purpose. Social media listening can provide invaluable insights when it comes to telling the story of your brand. Instead of ‘talking heads’ describing something, show it.

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