Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

One big trend I see accelerating in the social media world in 2019 is the move to more “community” and less “let’s go viral” It’s something I talked about in my trends presentation I put together that I’ve given now to five different groups in the Twin Cities. And, that will happen.

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Groups Branding Brand Facebook 68

Presspage

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Unsurprisingly, negative publicity and viral backlash on these platforms can cause significant reputation damage. Stay close to your narrative If you’ve already done some heavy lifting to come up with a coherent brand narrative, make sure that this is reflected in your holding statements.

Crisis 78

Crisis Writing How To Reputation 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 21, 2016

PR and CX go hand in hand, since it’s PR’s role to burnish a brand reputation and the job can only be done when the customer experience lives up to expectations. Everyone loves a story of customer service that goes above and beyond. PR must function in real time. PR will embrace paid media.

B2B 120

B2B Customer Service Software Technology 120

Cision

JUNE 3, 2015

It’s unlikely that you can do anything to avoid the instant virality of anything remotely salacious or damning to a company, its executives or its brand. I’m not talking about who you hire, or what lines of business your decide to chase down; I am focused solely on how you build and protect your brand during peacetime.

Crisis 120

Crisis Construction Viral Reputation 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 15, 2018

First statements say a lot about what a brand stands for, and they reflect on the quality of its leadership. When a passenger’s video of water flooding a Carnival cruise ship hallway went viral on May 3, it spawned thousands of references to Titanic and some sensational news headlines. Five crisis PR first responses.

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Crisis Privacy Airlines Facebook 136

Beyond PR

AUGUST 18, 2016

It’s no secret that a great brand is built over time (in the case of some brands, centuries). Every decision a brand makes builds on the success that came before. But consistency goes beyond the products you develop and customer service you provide. Connect with compatible customers. Save time and money.

Branding 40

Branding Brand Product Launch Guidelines 40

Prohibition

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Brands and businesses know how important it is to protect their reputation. But other times share values falling sharply, lawsuits, contaminated or dangerous goods, investigations, or even a new, slightly controversial, marketing tactic you couldn’t wait to try may be enough to damage a brands reputation and enter a real crisis period.

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Crisis Crisis Management Reputation Crisis Communications 62

Cision

OCTOBER 15, 2015

Ninety percent of brands have a presence on social media, but only 37 percent are listening closely to what their audiences are saying. Is your brand part of the majority of marketers risking failure? You can easily steer your brand towards success by implementing social media listening. Jeff Bullas. Scott Stratten.

Social Media 120

Social Media Media Employee Reputation 120

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Most days I might be thrilled to hear that businesses are giving customers deals and discounts on digital and social channels. This success may obfuscate another key reason that people choose to interact with brands, particularly on social media: customer care. Practical Value.

Social Media 120

Social Media Facebook Print Twitter 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 28, 2018

Yes, 2017 feels like a lifetime ago, given our breakneck news cycle, but there were plenty of public relations lessons over the year for big brands and business categories. It’s not alone among social media companies, but the brand has suffered from its casual and misleading response to the situation. The Winners.

Airlines 180

Airlines Reputation Journalism Crisis 180

Melissa Agnes

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

If a viral crisis were to strike and hundreds (or more) of people were to navigate to your corporate website for more information, would your website crash due to an overload of traffic? Every member of your team has a different relationship with your brand and its stakeholders. Customer service.

Crisis 203

Crisis How To Exercises System 203

Engage PR

JANUARY 6, 2018

in the next five years (1* Chief Marketing Officers Survey, 2014 ) social activity is becoming more integral to brand perception and business performance. And if you’re not listening or acting on these conversations then not only are potential opportunities being missed but brand reputation is at risk.

Social Media 60

Social Media Strategy Media Survey 60

Prohibition

JANUARY 17, 2022

Because of their intrinsic accessibility and prominence, social media posts have become the face of an organisation, allowing the public to see how well customer service concerns are handled. Rather than directly contacting customer support representatives, customers frequently vent their frustrations on social media.

Crisis Management 118

Crisis Management Social Media Crisis Media 118

Sword and the Script

JUNE 3, 2020

And it seems brands are rushing to weigh in. Brands are deeply saddened ,” as Edward Nevraumont wrote. “As As much as we personify brands, we need to remember that they cannot feel anything.” She joined the company as a sales associate in 1987 and before her promotion served as the company’s chief customer service officer.

Product Launch 93

Product Launch Survey Pharmaceuticals Banking 93

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 30, 2013

The image went viral. Susan didn’t even know the image had gone viral until she saw another Facebook friend shared the meme on April 22. Communication Customer Service Guest Posts Social Media facebook Imgur meme PreventDisease.com Reddit social media sharing' ” So, how did it all happen? No harm intended.

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Social Media Reddit Media Facebook 111

prTini

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

Want to Go Viral? Brand Anonymity is Dead: Meet Community Manager 2.0. How to Leverage a Personal Touch to Enhance Customer Service (client). ICYMI, this week’s issue of A fresh AP [PR] OACH shared how brands like Cosmopolitan and Footlocker have added Instagram’s new Hyperlapse app to their social media mix.

Media Relations 49

Media Relations Case Study Viral Instagram 49

Prohibition

JANUARY 14, 2022

A PR crisis is a negative story about your brand that threatens the reputation of your organisation, causes reputational damage, or negatively impacts sales or stock value. In today’s world, a negative story about your brand or organisation could go viral in an instant. Your brand could be dragged through the mud.

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Crisis How To Crisis Management Crisis Communications 62

Sword and the Script

MARCH 15, 2022

This also works for viral content – like a retweet on Twitter. Further, Truescope seems to be able to access the processing power without jacking up the cost for customers. It analyzes the sentiment for every “entity” in a story – essential people, brands and other subjects in a story. Workspaces. Alerts and reporting.

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Tools Media Software Analysis 156

Cision

AUGUST 1, 2016

This is why we need to promote our brands, businesses, messages and ideas. Virality is a fascinating pursuit, but doesn’t deliver the consistent attention that we need to accomplish our everyday objectives. Handle the low-hanging fruit (customer service). Attention is finite and our need for attention is not.

Social Media 84

Social Media Media Customer Service Measurement 84

David PR Group

AUGUST 17, 2017

Social media and online reviews bring an incredible new level of accountability to the customer service equation. The internet enables consumers to reach out to companies and service providers in brand new ways, and I believe the transparency that exists because of these online tools is a great thing for commerce.

Airlines 54

Airlines Reputation Customer Service Social Media 54

Melissa Agnes

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

If a viral crisis were to strike and hundreds (or more) of people were to navigate to your corporate website for more information, would your website crash due to an overload of traffic? Every member of your team has a different relationship with your brand and its stakeholders. Customer service.

Crisis 100

Crisis How To Crisis Management Exercises 100

Lauri Pehar Borsh

AUGUST 12, 2015

The simplest truth for business owners to remember is that they must invest in their brand (as well as their personal professional brand) before they invest time and money into gaining media attention. 5 Evidences that your Brand is Not Ready for Press… 1. 5 Evidences that your Brand is Not Ready for Press… 1.

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Enterprise Advertising Advertising Pitching 60

Lauri Pehar Borsh

AUGUST 12, 2015

The simplest truth for business owners to remember is that they must invest in their brand (as well as their personal professional brand) before they invest time and money into gaining media attention. 5 Evidences that your Brand is Not Ready for Press… 1. 5 Evidences that your Brand is Not Ready for Press… 1.

Enterprise 60

Enterprise Advertising Advertising Pitching 60

Prohibition

JANUARY 24, 2022

What causes a crisis to go viral? These events, if not managed properly, might have a detrimental impact on the company’s brand. Using the services of an agency is an excellent approach to safeguard and restore your company’s brand’s reputation and brand image.

Crisis Communications 62

Crisis Communications Crisis Agency Communications 62

Prohibition

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Similarly, each brand will have a type of audience and message that must be considered when developing a paid social campaign. Organic social media refers to freely shared material (posts, pictures, videos, memes, and Stories) that all users, including brands and businesses, publish on their social platforms and brand’s social pages.

Advertising 62

Advertising Advertising Social Media Facebook 62

Waxing UnLyrical

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Social media crises have evolved beyond just negative events going viral – whether it is a personal tweet accidentally sent out publicly , or a customer service response gone awry.

Crisis Communications 40

Crisis Communications Social Media Crisis Communications 40

Cision

OCTOBER 16, 2017

I think some in the C-suite do know things like brand awareness are important and they kind of just feel it in their gut that it’s the right thing to do. We’re going to discuss the chatter about your brand among external sources, which is higher than ever, and that old chestnut about tightening budgets.

Media 202

Media Storytelling Technology Data 202

Buzzstream

JULY 10, 2024

Yes, they did because they were better than any of the paid manipulative spammy links that other brands were still building in the wake of Penguin. I set aside time every week to look at what other brands and agencies are doing. Are these links having on a brand’s SEO success, you know, let’s face it.

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Digital PR SEO Google Travel 98

Prohibition

DECEMBER 17, 2021

A crisis can negatively impact your brand and reputation on multiple levels if it’s left unaddressed. This is done to ensure that the brand and company are protected and that the issue is resolved quickly and in a positive manner. Unfortunately, it happens all too often – sometimes even to brands that you’d never expect.

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Crisis Communications Crisis Communications Crisis Management 62

PR Fuel

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Zappos is more well-known for their great customer service, going out of their way to make their kings feel like part of the team. These stories weren’t pushed out by the companies themselves (though Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh includes it in his speeches on customer service); they spread organically throughout the web via word of mouth.

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Survey Company Customer Service Small Business 45

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 19, 2017

Good customer service and good public relations have never been more aligned. A company can spend millions on a brand reputation campaign, use high-powered PR agencies, and reap the benefits of CEO thought leadership, but if unhappy customers hit a brick wall instead of help, those investments may be squandered.

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Customer Service Publicity Insurance Insurance 120

MaccaPR

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Your teacher today will be America’s #1 Online Brand Strategist, Professor Taylor Swift (Cue: Insane, utterly-abandoned shrieking, evolving into wild explosive screaming and rhythmic chants of, ‘Taylor, We Love You!’) Lesson #2 - Keep Your Brand Name Simple. Welcome to your Taylor Swift Master Class in Social Media Marketing!

Social Media 48

Social Media Marketing Media YouTube 48

Buzzstream

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

So of course you’ve got onsite copy hosted on your client’s website or your brand’s website, but then core, deal there is to bring customers to your website. So is it, that your brand and the client or the client that you work with, do you have global audience? It could be a customer service team.

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International Internal Digital PR Course 62

The Stalwart Blog

APRIL 26, 2020

Maybe it’s a poor customer service call that somebody threatened to go on their blog or talk about them on Instagram. Phone videos become viral, whether it’s legitimate or not. Next week we are going to have a whole brand new lineup. Eventually, that’s the stuff that ends up at these local stations.

Crisis 78

Crisis Local Facebook Social Media 78

Cision

MAY 25, 2017

This post is an excerpt from the e-book, Listen: 5 Social Audiences Brands Can’t Afford to Ignore. A brand is made up of the people who represent it. In the age of social media, brands are quick to try to distance themselves from employees on social media. Even just listening for your brand mentions can dig up surprises.

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Employee Branding Brand Policies 129

Cision

JUNE 15, 2015

Brand interactions are tertiary. The average person may spend 40 minutes per day on Facebook AND never engage with a brand or business. AND the top three reasons people “Like” a brand on Facebook are: Coupons. Social care (customer service). Product research. Sounds reasonable, right? Just kidding.

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Viral Facebook Measurement Advertising 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

In today’s volatile media and social environment, brand reputation is fragile. According to the World Economic Forum , more than twenty-five percent of a company’s market value is directly attributable to its brand reputation. So how should brands prepare for an unknown, uncontrollable event that could impugn its reputation?

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Reputation Viral Employee Customer Service 130